Devcon is the Ethereum conference for developers, thinkers, and makers. Devcon's mission is to bring decentralized protocols, tools, and culture to the people and make Ethereum more accessible around the world. Devcon is a four-day event, all in one big venue. You'll meet everyone in that one place. Devcon Week will span the entire week of November 9-17, with events before and after Devcon, organized by the local and global Ethereum community.

You made at least one contribution to the Prysm project in 2020. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

You made at least one contribution to the Besu project in 2022. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

You made at least one contribution to the Besu project in 2024. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

You made at least one contribution to the Besu client in 2023. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

The inaugural EVM Summit will be held during Devconnect Istanbul, organized by Ipsilon, a research & development team funded by the Ethereum Foundation. The summit aims to explore the future of the Ethereum Virtual Machine, identify areas for improvement, and address challenges, covering various topics, including L1 and L2 scaling solutions, zkEVMs. Additionally, it will feature engaging discussions on programming languages and smart contracts, as well as security and client-specific findings regarding EVM peculiarities. Attendees can expect a full day of in-depth talks, panel discussions, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration among core developers, researchers, industry experts, and enthusiasts. The organizers hope that this event will facilitate more conversations, interactions, and collaborations to enhance the EVM. Attendance at the event is subject to application. The POAP will be distributed at the swag station for in-person attendees.