Devcon
Devcon is an annual Ethereum conference organized by the Ethereum Foundation. The event aims to educate and empower the community, functioning as a conference for builders of all kinds. Devcon's goal is to advance decentralized protocols, tools, and culture globally. The programming covers content from deeply technical discussions to explorations of the human aspects of decentralized systems. [1]
Devcon 2024
The 2024 edition is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 12th to 15th. Community members can initiate and submit proposals through Devcon Improvement Proposals (DIPs). [1]
The Road to Devcon Grants
In collaboration with the Ecosystem Support team, this funding round is designed to offer small sponsorships (up to $1,000) to assist with covering costs related to organizing small-scale events, like local meetups or workshops, and other educational initiatives in the community. [2]
The grant is open to organizers of various community initiatives, such as meetups, university clubs, workshops, hackathons, grassroots communities, local education projects, and other creative community efforts. Eligible events should focus on Ethereum, be free to attend, open to anyone, and not centered around investment, price, or token sales. Events that have already taken place are not eligible, and they should be concentrated in Southeast Asia or nearby regions. To apply, organizers need to submit a form with their event idea and a detailed budget request. If approved, the organizing team will be notified, and an invoice request for the approved budget will be sent. Organizers are then required to host and document the event, including taking photos and obtaining presentation materials. After the event, a review and documentation material are to be submitted to the Devcon team. The selection criteria include assessing the audience size, the plan for publicity and expanding reach, the organizer's track record of successful events, and the intended purpose of the requested funding. Applicants can expect follow-up communication via email after submitting their applications. [2]
Past editions
Devcon originated in 2014 in Berlin Kreuzberg as a meet-up named Devcon 0 for the co-founders and early builders of Ethereum. Since then, the conference has traveled to various locations worldwide, including Berlin, London, Shanghai, Cancún, Prague, Osaka, and Bogotá, with each venue offering a unique experience for the developer conference. [3]
Devcon VI
Devcon VI spanned four days, featuring livestreams that reached a global audience of 60,000 viewers. Devcon VI also included satellite events in various countries, extending the educational experience. [4]
Community Hubs offered spaces for diverse activities and events, such as the Temporary Anonymous Zone, launching of the first Token Engineering Fundamentals program, and visualizing participant’s values about decentralization in the Design Hub. This edition introduced "Impact Booths," dedicated spaces for teams that contributed positively to Ethereum and its ecosystem. [4]
Devcon V
Devcon 5 took place in Japan in October 2019. Besides conference talks, the event included a community-run outdoor stage and experiential Park area. The opening was provided by the City of Osaka, and Kabosu, the original "Doge," made a special appearance. Various other features and events were part of the conference. [5]
devcon three
Devcon 3 was held in Cancun, Mexico, in November 2017, coinciding with "Dio de Los Muertos" and Halloween. It was the largest Ethereum gathering at that time, with nearly 2000 attendees. [6]
devcon two
Devcon 2 took place during a notable period in Ethereum's early history when a series of Denial of Service attacks targeted the network shortly before the event in Shanghai. Despite the challenges, key builders in the ecosystem collaborated backstage to coordinate emergency upgrades, restoring the network's full functionality just before addressing the network's future during on-stage presentations. [7]
DEVCON 1
DΞVCON 1 took place in London in November 2015, just a few months after the launch of Ethereum. During the event, presenters focused on various components of the original Ethereum roadmap, with early decentralized application (dApp) teams presenting their work. Supporters discussed the anticipated industry adoption that was expected to emerge in the near future. [8]
DEV CON 0
Devcon 0 took place in Berlin. Prior to the launch of Ethereum, the earliest builders and co-founders met in the Kreuzberg neighborhood in late November 2014 for a meetup called "ÐΞVcon-0." It was a gathering where they outlined their work and designs for the future of Ethereum, offering insights into the historical context and early ethos of the project. [9]
