TLDR;
This RFP is a call to engage the community in enhancing the programming for the upcoming Devcon SEA in November, with recommendations for tracks, topics, talks, and speakers.
Objectives
Enhance Devcon’s programming by:
- Engaging the community in early stages of programming ideation
- Improving the quality and diversity of topics covered at Devcon
- Soliciting recommendations for tracks, topics and talks that reflect the community’s wishes
REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK AND PROPOSALS ON TRACKS / TALKS
Devcon 6 Tracks: Layer 1 Protocol, Layer 2s, Developer Infrastructure, Governance & Coordination, UX & Design, Staking & Validator Experience, Security, ZKPs: Privacy, Identity, Infrastructure, & More, Opportunity & Global Impact, Cryptoeconomics.
All talks from previous Devcon editions can be found in the Devcon Archive: https://archive.devcon.org/archive/
What topic/theme(s) would you like to see at Devcon this year?
e.g. EIP 4337, Restaking, new governance models
Based on last years tracks, what would you remove, add or change?
e.g. Merge “Layer 1 Protocol” with “Staking & Validator Experience” or “Add a Layer 3s track”
Do you have any specific talks you would like to see at Devcon?
e.g. 30min of Ethereum by Vitalik, a non-ethereum talks about the open-source movement
Do you have any other programming suggestions?
e.g. “More workshops!”
Please respond by posting your comments below.
We would like these answers to be public and invite discussions and debates.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS SUGGESTIONS
Have you ever dreamt of hearing from a specific speaker at Devcon ?
Here is your opportunity to suggest them:
We are looking for:
- Speakers who might not naturally apply to speak at Devcon, and who have never spoken at Devcon before, but who embody Devcon values.
- Key opinion leaders from other communities promoting open-source software values
- Being Ethereum-related is not required.
- Bonus points for suggestions of Southeast Asia speakers.
Think of advocates of censorship-resistance, privacy, transparency, collaboration, freedom, meritocracy, accessibility, education and security. It can be developers or leaders from web1&2, innovators working on other paradigm innovations, regulators or government people who embrace similar ethereum values, nonprofits, NGOs, academics, artists, advocates for solutions against climate change, economic inequalities, war, hunger etc.