As the Ethereum community gears up for Devcon SEA, the excitement is palpable. Scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 12-15, 2024, this year’s Devcon promises a comprehensive lineup of speakers, sessions, and activities designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the blockchain ecosystem, according to the Ethereum Foundation Blog.

Why We Come Together

Devcon is a biennial event that brings together the global Ethereum community to collaborate, share knowledge, and work towards a decentralized future. The four-day event will see developers, community leaders, and changemakers stepping out of their silos to align on Ethereum’s future direction and learn from each other. The momentum created at Devcon is expected to energize attendees as they return to their decentralized lives.

What to Expect at Devcon

Devcon SEA will feature a diverse range of events and activities, starting with the main conference at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The Devcon Week calendar includes educational events before and after the main conference, encouraging organizers to plan around the main schedule to keep Devcon the focal point.

Speakers

This year’s Devcon has attracted nearly 3,000 speaker applications, doubling the number from the previous event. Some highlighted speakers include:

• Vitalik Buterin (Co-founder of Ethereum) – Discussing the intersection of technology and society.
• Aya Miyaguchi (Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation) – Sharing her vision for the growth of Ethereum’s ecosystem.
• Roger Dingledine (Co-founder of The Tor Project) – Discussing lessons from the Tor community and privacy-by-design.
• Bruno Maçães (philosopher, journalist, politician, and author) – Exploring how technology is transforming geopolitics.
• Hart Montgomery (CTO of the Linux Foundation) – Offering insights into open-source project structures and community building.
• Gubsheep (Co-founder of 0xPARC) – Exploring programmable cryptography and its impact on dApps.

Key Sessions

Devcon will also host several key sessions that bring together experts from various fields to discuss important topics:

• d/acc Discovery Day – Led by Vitalik Buterin and Vincent Weisser, this session will explore the vision of defensive accelerationism.
• MUD: Autonomous Worlds & Onchain Games – Organized by 0xPARC and Lattice, focusing on autonomous worlds and onchain games.
• Developing on Ethereum – Hands-on sessions for developers to build decentralized applications and write smart contracts.
• Programmable Cryptography – Showcasing second-generation cryptographic primitives.
• Formal Verification Hangout – Informal discussions on the security and reliability of smart contracts.

Community Hubs

Community Hubs will provide spaces for deep dives into specific Ethereum-related topics and networking opportunities. Featured hubs include:

• Account Abstraction Hub – Focusing on improving user onboarding and decentralization.
• Adoption Hub – Collaborating on web3 adoption strategies.
• Collective Intelligence Governance Hub – Discussing DAO governance design and innovations.
• Community Gardeners Hub – Sharing strategies for effective community growth.
• Onchain Creators Hub – Exploring onchain creativity and economic models.
• Ethereum SEA Hub – Showcasing local projects and fostering cross-collaboration.
• GM Hub – Highlighting web3 innovations from underrepresented regions.
• Grants & Impact Hub – Focusing on sustainable Ethereum projects.
• Hacktivism Hub – Exploring Ethereum’s cypherpunk values.
• Home Operators Hub – Supporting home node operators and validators.
• Regen Hub – Discussing regenerative projects and sustainability.
• Sustaining Open-Source Development Hub – Exploring open-source business models.
• The World of DeSci Hub – Focusing on decentralized science.
• Women in Web3 World (W3) – Networking and discussing diversity and inclusion in Ethereum.

Additional Spaces

Devcon will also feature a Hacker Cave, equipped with cozy seating and neon cyberpunk lighting, a Music & Art Space for live music and workshops, and an escape game combining cryptography and puzzle-solving. Additionally, attendees will have access to coworking areas, meeting rooms, and a decompression room for relaxation.

Get Your Devcon Ticket

The next wave of tickets is open now until sold out, with discounts available for Ethereum and open-source builders, academics, SEA locals, and youth. The complete programming schedule will be published soon, and almost 8,000 tickets have already been sold.

Devcon SEA 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for anyone involved in the Ethereum community. The event will not only provide valuable insights and networking opportunities but also help drive the future of decentralized technology.

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