Expensive Ethereum neighborhood, builders, and researchers,
On the first-ever Devconnect final 12 months 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 informed us they felt Devconnect had a big affect on the ecosystem by driving progress in tangible methods.
Many expressed their needs for Devconnect to occur once more, and after we noticed the affect, we strongly agreed. At the moment, we are able to lastly share that Devconnect is coming again and is deliberate for November 13-19 this 12 months in Istanbul! 
What’s Devconnect?
Devconnect is a week-long gathering that options unbiased Ethereum occasions, every with a novel focus. The objective is to deal with in-depth periods on particular subjects and to deliver the Ethereum neighborhood collectively in smaller teams to speak, study, and make critical progress in particular topics. Occasions throughout Devconnect will probably be unbiased and hosted by consultants in these domains — which could possibly be you! Our staff 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 individuals in numerous instructions. All through the week we may also keep a coworking house for collaboration for all who’re .
Most occasions will goal an viewers of consultants or fanatics within the particular area of the occasion to allow thorough understanding and discussions. In contrast to a regular convention, we would like this week-long gathering to facilitate the deep discussions and conversations which can be wanted to proceed to enhance Ethereum.
Devconnect is a pure candidate to use subtraction, and we’re trying ahead to seeing the occasions, affect, and progress the neighborhood can create throughout this week. In case you’d prefer to host an occasion, keep tuned for extra assets and data.
Moreover, we might additionally like to emphasise that Devconnect ≠ Devcon, which can stay our principal occasion, and we’re excited to deliver Devcon 7 to Southeast Asia in 2024.
Why Istanbul
Over the previous months, we noticed one neighborhood of builders and college students stand out: the Turkish Ethereum neighborhood has labored laborious to advertise Istanbul. Nonetheless, we totally evaluated many choices for the placement of Devconnect 2023, visited a number of potential places, toured venues, and checked for availability. We thought of many choices and evaluated every location earlier than making our remaining choice.
We’re excited to deliver Devconnect to Istanbul, the colourful metropolis of Türkiye, the place two continents meet, and we sit up for internet hosting an unbelievable occasion for the worldwide Ethereum developer neighborhood.
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 tens of millions. Our hearts exit to all who misplaced family members or their properties.
The area will want assist for a very long time, and in the event you prefer to contribute to the donations, here’s a listing that some members of the neighborhood have put collectively. We hope the choice to deliver Devconnect to Istanbul can present our assist, and encourage others to assist this area in numerous methods.
We perceive that considerations about earthquake security may be in your thoughts. Whereas Istanbul was not bodily impacted by the current earthquake, we’ll 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 intention 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 nations 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 neighborhood occasions make it the right location for Devconnect 2023.
The engaged area 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 neighborhood to return 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 neighborhood occasions taking place this 12 months.
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EF Devconnect staff