Devcon SEA 2024: Key Speakers & Events Set to Charge Bangkok

With the Ethereum community preparing for Devcon SEA, the anticipation is unmistakable. Taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 12-15, 2024, this year’s Devcon aims to deliver a diverse slate of speakers, sessions, and activities designed to promote collaboration and innovation within the blockchain space, as noted in the Ethereum Foundation Blog.

Reasons for Gathering

Devcon is a biennial gathering that unites the global Ethereum community to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and advance a decentralized future. During this four-day event, developers, community leaders, and innovators will emerge from their isolated efforts to align on Ethereum’s future trajectory and share insights. The energy generated at Devcon is expected to invigorate participants as they resume their decentralized journeys.

What Awaits at Devcon

Devcon SEA will showcase a wide variety of events and activities, kicking off with the main conference at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The Devcon Week itinerary will include educational events scheduled before and after the main conference, encouraging organizers to synchronize with the primary agenda to keep Devcon as the central focus.

Featured Speakers

This year, Devcon has received nearly 3,000 speaker applications, a twofold increase from the last event. Notable speakers include:

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

Key Sessions

Devcon will also feature several key sessions that will bring together experts from diverse fields to address significant topics:

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

Community Hubs

Community Hubs will provide dedicated spaces for in-depth discussions on specific Ethereum-related topics and networking opportunities. Featured hubs include:

• Account Abstraction Hub – Concentrating on enhancing user onboarding and decentralization.
• Adoption Hub – Working together on strategies for web3 adoption.
• Collective Intelligence Governance Hub – Discussing governance design and innovation within DAOs.
• Community Gardeners Hub – Sharing approaches for effective community development.
• Onchain Creators Hub – Examining onchain creativity and economic frameworks.
• Ethereum SEA Hub – Showcasing local initiatives and encouraging cross-collaboration.
• GM Hub – Highlighting web3 innovations from underrepresented areas.
• Grants & Impact Hub – Concentrating on sustainable Ethereum initiatives.
• Hacktivism Hub – Delving into Ethereum’s cypherpunk ethos.
• Home Operators Hub – Providing support for home node operators and validators.
• Regen Hub – Discussing regenerative initiatives and sustainability efforts.
• Sustaining Open-Source Development Hub – Investigating open-source business models.
• The World of DeSci Hub – Focusing on the theme of decentralized science.
• Women in Web3 World (W3) – Networking and discussions on diversity and inclusion within Ethereum.

Additional Spaces

Devcon will feature a Hacker Cave with comfortable seating and neon cyberpunk lighting, a Music & Art Space for live performances and workshops, and an escape game that combines cryptography with puzzle-solving. Attendees will also benefit from coworking areas, meeting spaces, and a relaxation room for decompression.

Secure Your Devcon Ticket

The next batch of tickets is now available until sold out, with discounts for Ethereum and open-source builders, academia, SEA residents, and youth participants. The full programming schedule will be released shortly, and nearly 8,000 tickets have already been sold.

Devcon SEA 2024 is set to be an unmissable gathering for anyone involved in the Ethereum community. The event will not only offer crucial insights and networking opportunities but also contribute to shaping the future of decentralized technology.

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