Expensive Ethereum group, builders, and researchers,

On the first-ever Devconnect final yr in Amsterdam in 2022, we got here collectively for every week of in-depth workshops and discussions. Many who participated within the periods and conversations instructed us they felt Devconnect had a major impression on the ecosystem by driving progress in tangible methods.

Many expressed their needs for Devconnect to occur once more, and after we noticed the impression, we strongly agreed. In the present day, we will lastly share that Devconnect is coming again and is deliberate for November 13-19 this yr in Istanbul! 🇹🇷

What’s Devconnect?

Devconnect is a week-long gathering that options impartial Ethereum occasions, every with a singular focus. The aim is to concentrate on in-depth periods on particular matters and to carry the Ethereum group collectively in smaller teams to speak, find out about, and make severe progress in particular topics. Occasions throughout Devconnect will probably be impartial and hosted by specialists in these domains — which might be you! Our crew will assist foster coordination in order that hosts have logistical assist, and assurance that there is minimal overlap of comparable domains to keep away from pulling members in several instructions. All through the week we may even keep a coworking house for collaboration for all who’re .

Most occasions will goal an viewers of specialists or lovers within the particular area of the occasion to allow thorough understanding and discussions. In contrast to a traditional convention, we would like this week-long gathering to facilitate the deep discussions and conversations which are wanted to proceed to enhance Ethereum.

Devconnect is a pure candidate to use subtraction, and we’re wanting ahead to seeing the occasions, impression, and progress the group can create throughout this week. When you’d wish to host an occasion, keep tuned for extra assets and knowledge.

Moreover, we might additionally like to emphasise that Devconnect ≠ Devcon, which is able to stay our principal occasion, and we’re excited to carry Devcon 7 to Southeast Asia in 2024.

Why Istanbul 🇹🇷

Over the previous months, we noticed one group of builders and college students stand out: the Turkish Ethereum group has labored laborious to advertise Istanbul. Nonetheless, we totally evaluated many choices for the placement of Devconnect 2023, visited a number of potential areas, toured venues, and checked for availability. We thought-about many choices and evaluated every location earlier than making our remaining choice.

We’re excited to carry Devconnect to Istanbul, the colourful metropolis of Türkiye, the place two continents meet, and we stay up for internet hosting an unimaginable occasion for the worldwide Ethereum developer group.

However whereas we would like this to be a joyful message, we additionally acknowledge and have had on our minds the devastating earthquakes that so closely impacted southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, and affected the lives of thousands and thousands. Our hearts exit to all who misplaced family members or their houses.

The area will want help for a very long time, and when you wish to contribute to the donations, here’s a listing that some members of the group have put collectively. We hope the choice to carry Devconnect to Istanbul can present our help, and encourage others to help this area in several methods.

We perceive that considerations about earthquake security is likely to be in your thoughts. Whereas Istanbul was not bodily impacted by the latest earthquake, we are going to preserve monitoring the state of affairs carefully. We hope to satisfy you quickly and collectively, allow us to create one thing significant and particular in Istanbul throughout Devconnect this November.

In selecting Istanbul because the host metropolis for Devconnect 2023, we goal to capitalize on its distinctive place as a bridge between East and West. Accessibility is a key precedence, and acquiring visas for attendees from most international locations will probably be comparatively simple. Istanbul, being one of many world’s main vacationer hubs, is well-equipped with a significant worldwide airport to welcome guests from across the globe. Istanbul’s environment friendly native metro, and abundance of appropriate venues for group occasions make it the right location for Devconnect 2023.

The engaged local people and quite a few pupil blockchain golf equipment within the area additional strengthen our perception within the potential of this vibrant metropolis. We’re assured that Istanbul’s distinctive mix of historical past, tradition, and modernity will present an inspiring backdrop for the worldwide Ethereum developer group to come back collectively, collaborate with these passionate teams, and drive innovation for Ethereum.

TL;DR

Mark your calendars: Devconnect IST, November 13-19, 2023.

Extra updates, particulars, and a schedule of occasions coming quickly on our web site and on Twitter! Within the meantime, see you at one of many many different group occasions taking place this yr.

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EF Devconnect crew