Road to Devcon 8: Surat Edition
Road to Devcon 8 is coming to Surat! 🚀
Devcon is the world’s largest and most significant developer conference organized by the Ethereum Foundation. This year, Devcon 8 is heading to India at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing global researchers, builders, and protocols directly to our doorstep.
To get our local ecosystem prepared, Web3Surat is hosting an exclusive in-person city meetup: Road to Devcon 8 Surat.
Whether you are an active on-chain builder, a software engineer curious about decentralized networks, or an enthusiastic tech student, this meetup is your gateway into the Ethereum ecosystem.
📌 Agenda & What We’ll Cover
Introduction to Devcon 8: Why Devcon coming to Mumbai is a historic milestone for Indian developers and how you can participate.
Decentralized Systems & Ethereum: Moving beyond centralized architectures, exploring smart contracts, and open-source computing.
The CROPS Framework: Understanding real-world security, public goods, and censorship-resistant protocols.
Ecosystem Opportunities: Pathways to global hackathons, developer grants, and open-source bounties.
Devcon Tickets & Travel Delegation: Connecting with fellow attendees from Surat traveling together to Devcon 8 Mumbai.
Open Networking: Chai and casual conversations with local developers, founders, and Web3 enthusiasts.
👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Web3 Developers & Engineers: Builders writing smart contracts, dApps, or looking to transition their backend/full-stack skills into Ethereum.
Tech Students & Freshers: Engineering, IT, and BCA/MCA students looking for global hackathon exposure, student mentorship, and career paths.
Open-Source Contributors & Researchers: Anyone passionate about cryptographic primitives, distributed networks, and open protocols.
Community Members & Enthusiasts: Active ecosystem contributors planning to attend Devcon 8 Mumbai and looking to coordinate with the Surat delegation.
📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
📍 Location: Tea Post, Athwa, Surat
🎟 Entry: Free (Registration mandatory due to limited seating)
Important Notes
This is a 100% educational and technical gathering. There is zero financial advice or commercial promotion.
Please bring your laptop if you want to explore developer links and repositories during open networking.
Let’s gather, learn, and build Surat’s presence on the global Ethereum stage! 💎