Introduction
We are pleased to announce the 14 selected Community Hubs for Devcon 7, chosen from a total of 34 proposals. While we initially planned for 9 hubs, the quality and diversity of submissions were so remarkable that we decided to expand to 5 additional hubs, making for a total of 14.
Each of these hubs will bring unique content and activities, ranging from deep technical discussions to creative collaborations and regional showcases. Below is the final list of accepted hubs, each of which will contribute something special to the Devcon 7 experience
What are Community Hubs?
Community Hubs are dedicated spaces that select communities and initiatives can, to a certain degree, shape on their own. This is an effort to make Devcon more decentralised by strengthening the influence the broader community has on participants’ experiences at the conference.
They can be envisioned as informational booths that enhance the conference program by providing a space for attendees to drop by, ask questions, and learn about new aspects of Ethereum. Most importantly, please note that these spaces must not promote any single project or initiative; they must be purely educational.
Preview of Accepted Community Hubs
Account Abstraction Hub
Join forces to advance the Account Abstraction (AA) ecosystem, from SDKs and wallets to protocol standards like ERC-4337. Expect informal discussions and guided demos by AA experts, offering insights into how Account Abstraction can streamline user onboarding and enhance the Ethereum experience while staying true to its core values.
Adoption Hub
A space for designers, researchers, and marketers to collaborate on driving Web3 adoption. This hub will feature workshops, mentoring, and UX audits focused on overcoming adoption challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to boost user trust, engagement, and community building in decentralized tech.
Collective Intelligence Governance Hub
Dive into the challenges and innovations in DAO governance design. Engage with governance experts from leading DAOs, discuss delegation, funding, and accountability, and harness collective intelligence to tackle governance issues in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Community Gardeners Hub
A space for Ethereum community builders to share experiences, connect, and showcase global Ethereum initiatives. Explore regional Ethereum communities, learn effective community-building strategies, and find inspiration to grow your own local initiatives.
Onchain Creators Hub
Explore the future of onchain creativity and how it can accelerate Ethereum’s mainstream adoption. Through demos, workshops, and panels, you’ll learn about new economic models and tools for onchain creators, making this an engaging space for both technical and non-technical participants.
Ethereum SEA Hub
Celebrate the vibrant Ethereum communities in Southeast Asia. This hub will showcase the culture, achievements, and collaborations within the region, offering an interactive map of local projects and builders, and encouraging cross-collaboration opportunities.
GM Community Hub
Led by builders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this hub highlights the unique challenges and innovations in Web3 across underrepresented regions. Engage in cross-cultural discussions and explore how blockchain technology is driving real-world change in the Global Majority.
Grants & Impact Hub
A space for grant programs, researchers, and builders to collaborate on making Ethereum projects sustainable. Join workshops on optimizing grant proposals, measuring impact, and exploring alternative funding models to help you build lasting projects.
Hacktivism Hub
Explore Ethereum’s cypherpunk values, hacktivism culture, and how blockchain tools can address real-world issues like privacy, censorship, and human rights. Engage in discussions and workshops focused on putting Ethereum’s core principles into practice, offering a hands-on exploration of its social impact and potential for change.
Home Operators Hub
Focused on supporting home node operators and validators, this hub offers one-on-one troubleshooting, workshops, and discussions. Learn about running nodes with less than 32 ETH, privacy practices, and accessible staking solutions to help decentralize the Ethereum network.
Regen Hub
Connect with builders focused on regenerative projects and sustainability within the Ethereum ecosystem. Discuss local empowerment, explore global regenerative initiatives, and learn how Ethereum can foster positive community impact.
Sustaining Open-Source Development Hub
Explore the challenges and opportunities of open-source development in Ethereum. Discuss business models, developer engagement, and collaboration with the broader open-source community, and discover strategies to sustain open-source public goods within the ecosystem.
The World of DeSci Hub
Learn about the decentralized science (DeSci) movement and how Web3 technologies are transforming science into a public good. Engage with global DeSci communities, explore new tools, and collaborate to reshape the scientific landscape using Ethereum.
Women in Web3 World (W3) Hub
An inclusive space for women and allies to network, learn, and engage in conversations about diversity and inclusion in Web3. Participate in workshops, fireside chats, and wellness sessions, fostering collaboration and empowerment for women in the Ethereum ecosystem.