Hey Ethereum household! 🦄

We’re delighted to start out this new 12 months by sharing an replace that is not nearly revealing the situation and date for Devcon 7, however somewhat an thrilling growth of our imaginative and prescient. This 12 months, we’re embracing the entire Southeast Asia area because the stage for our neighborhood gathering! Why? learn on to seek out out!

In the beginning, thanks on your persistence amid the excitement and hypothesis about our subsequent vacation spot. After a memorable time in Bogotá for Devcon VI, we made the choice to schedule Devcon 7 for 2024. One of many foremost causes for the choice was our want to improve Devcon’s impression on regional Ethereum communities. The extra time permits us to extra completely interact with these native communities, providing assist and empowerment in a extra significant means.

We’re now set to make Devcon 7 a extra inclusive and regionally targeted occasion, and to replicate this imaginative and prescient, we’ll name it “Devcon Southeast Asia”, as an alternative of referring to the identify of the host-city.

With that context and new imaginative and prescient in thoughts, let’s dive into the thrilling particulars!

🎉 Devcon Involves Southeast Asia 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Devcon 7 will happen from November 12-15 within the vibrant metropolis of Bangkok, Thailand 🥳🎉, with a spirit that can resonate throughout Southeast Asia over the approaching 12 months.

Take a look at the gorgeous new Devcon.org web site right this moment, and ensure to bookmark it to remain tuned for extra info quickly!

The Ethereum neighborhood in Southeast Asia holds important potential, which has been evident in its quickly rising crypto adoption. Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand are main within the World Crypto Adoption Index, underscoring the area’s pivotal position within the international Ethereum panorama.

Southeast Asia is a melting pot of numerous cultures, wealthy histories, and communities, and our intention is to envelop the entire of Southeast Asia within the Devcon expertise. From the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur to the scenic great thing about Bali, from the technological hub of Singapore to the historic attraction of Vietnam, this area pulsates with power. And Bangkok, with its distinctive mix of custom and modernity, serves as a really perfect location when it comes to each suitability of venue and international accessibility.

🛤 The Street to Devcon: Our journey thus far 🛤

Over the previous months, we have initiated the Street To Devcon (RTD) Grants spherical. This initiative was born from our dedication to assist the rise of latest Ethereum occasions, grassroots communities, and academic endeavors throughout Southeast Asia. We’re completely satisfied to see the keenness and progressive proposals pouring in from Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, and others close by Southeast Asia.

To everybody we’ve supported thus far, an enormous shout-out! Your initiatives and efforts have been paving the Ethereum neighborhood’s journey in Southeast Asia. For these primarily based in Southeast Asia with community-driven ambitions, we encourage you to apply for a small sponsorship and contribute to shaping the ecosystem.

At its core, what makes Devcon particular is our numerous and ever-evolving neighborhood. As we set our sights on Devcon 7, we’re in search of steady neighborhood involvement. From SEA to each nook of the globe, we wish to hear from you.

Have concepts on neighborhood engagement? Methods to bridge the SEA Ethereum neighborhood with the worldwide one? Or maybe ideas on initiatives we will assist and dogfood? Ship in your “Devcon Enchancment Proposals” (DIPs), and let’s work collectively to make Devcon extra reflective of our numerous neighborhood.

And maintain posted right here and at Devcon.org for extra particulars as they’re launched!

Till then, maintain constructing and dreaming!
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EF Devcon Crew 🦄