# ERC@Devconnect 2023

This November, the city of Istanbul will play host to a
groundbreaking event – ERC@Devconnect 2023, a gathering
that promises to be a melting pot of ideas, innovation,
and collaboration within the ERC community. Supported by
the Ethereum Cat Herders, this event aims to foster an
environment where ERC authors and dApp builders can learn,
share, and advocate for open standardization.

## What to Expect

**Technical Sharing:** ERC@Devconnect will serve as a
platform for sharing insights, learnings, and experiences.
It’s where the brightest minds in the ERC community will
converge to discuss open standards and smart contract
innovations.

**Feedback Loop for ERCs:** The event will provide a unique
opportunity for authors to receive constructive feedback
on their ERCs, refining and enhancing their proposals
through collaborative discussion and expertise sharing.

## Detailed Program

### Part 1: Opening and Keynote Sessions
The event will kick off with a welcome note by a prominent
figure in the ERC community, setting the stage for seasoned
experts to discuss the evolution of ERC standards and the
roadmap ahead.

### Part 2: Workshops and Panel Discussions
Hands-on workshops led by experts and engaging panel
discussions will delve into various topics such as the role
of ERCs in the evolving Web3 landscape.

### Part 3: Networking and Closing
Ample opportunities for networking will be available,
fostering potential collaborations and partnerships. The
event will conclude with a recap and a thank you note to all
participants and speakers.

## Speakers Spotlight

We are in the process of inviting a stellar lineup of
speakers. The to-be-invited list includes
- ERC-4337 author Yoav Weiss
- ERC-2535 Diamond author Nick Mudge
- ENS founder Nick Johnson
- OpenZeppelin Co-author Hadrien Croubois
- Paradigm Researcher t11s
- OpenSea Researcher 0xage
- ethers.js Author RicMoo
- ERC author ligi (confirmed)
- Security@Brave Browser Kyle
- Co-founder of Safe, ERC-7512 of lukasschor.eth
among others. We are inviting all ERC authors and dApp
builders to join and share their insights!

## Venue and Date

The event is scheduled to take place in or near the main
venue of Devconnect 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey, in November
2023. The main event will last for about 2 hours, with
additional 30 minutes before and after for preparation and
clean-up.

## Organizing Group

ERC@Devconnect 2023 is brought to you by the [Ethereum Cat
Herders](https://www.ethereumcatherders.com/) and [AllERCDevs](https://github.com/ercref/AllERCDevs).

## Join Us!

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this innovative event.
Stay tuned for more updates and details on how you can
participate in ERC@Devconnect 2023!