We're heading to Devconnect Istanbul!

Fission is hosting, participating in, and attending a number of conferences and events at this year's event. We can't wait to share what we've been working on (Hint: Several exciting announcements to come!).

This is our guide to some of the excellent events at Devconnect Istanbul. We'd also love to meet people and connect over coffee, lunches, and dinner, so join the #devconnect channel in our Discord to get in touch!

Featured Events

IPFS Connect

Join the IPFS community for a full day of workshops, lightning talks, and demos showcasing technology, tools, and amazing projects in the IPFS ecosystem.

​IPFS is used across all blockchains and around the DWeb. Verifiable, content-addressable data does more than store files — it backs identity and even compute!

​Prep for the ETHGlobal Hackathon by learning about all the tools and SDKs in the IPFS universe that builders can use to add decentralized files and data to their dApps.

​Want to present at IPFS Connect? The CFP is now open! Submit your idea for a talk or proposal.

​This is the first of the IPFS Connect regional events, and Fission is taking the lead in organizing it, supported by Protocol Labs. Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch by emailing events@fission.codes!

WalletUncon

WalletUncon is a one-day unconference on wallets, standards, usability, and more. As a community-run event, it is organized by volunteers, including Fission's Head of Design, Ryan Betts.

Recommended Events

Devconnect Istanbul

The Ethereum Foundation is hosting its second annual Devconnect event. We really enjoyed the experience last year at Devconnect Amsterdam. As a distributed conference, events are independently organized and ticketed, with a large central coworking space.

The coworking space is a great place to meet other Web3 builders. Tickets to enter the coworking space are €10 for the week and sold out last year, so you might consider purchasing yours in advance. Also, remember that even with a ticket, entrance is on a first-come, first-served basis. They are over-allocating tickets, so if they reach capacity, they will have to turn folks away.

The Devconnect Istanbul Schedule is the best place to search for events happening during the week (IPFS Connect will be on there shortly, and Wallet Uncon is already listed).  

  • When: November 13th - 19th
  • Where: All around Istanbul. The coworking space is at the Istanbul Congress Center.
  • Cost: Varies per event

LabWeek23

LabWeek is an annual decentralized conference organized by the Protocol Labs Network. Last year's LabWeek in Lisbon had over 40 events, 100 speakers, and 750 attendees.

During LabWeek, expect workshops and talks on crypto-economics, developer tooling, governance, DeFi, AI, the Metaverse, and more.  

ETHGlobal Hackathon

ETHGlobal Istanbul is a hackathon welcoming Ethereum builders from around the world. Participants can compete for over $400,000 in prizes while building a project in under 36 hours! The deadline to apply to participate is November 1st.

  • When: November 17th - 19th
  • Where: Istanbul Congress Center
  • Cost: Free, but they require hackers to stake a small amount of cryptocurrency to confirm their spot to ensure they can process their waitlist accordingly. The stake is fully returned if you attend the event and submit a partial project.

Hacker House for Decentralized Social Infra

The Hacker House will provide accommodations for builders visiting Istanbul for Devconnect. There will be structured programming, including talks and panel discussions by experienced builders and thought leaders, an in-house hackathon to form teams and prepare for ETHGlobal Istanbul, and a demo day to showcase projects and connect with VCs and other partners.

  • When: Nov 5-19
  • Where: Details provided after acceptance to Hacker House is confirmed
  • Cost: Free, but space is limited. Apply here.

​Fenbushi Research Workshop 4 - Data & Storage

​​Discover the forefront of data and storage research at Fenbushi Research House. Our workshops are open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore research and open challenges in the field.

​Join leading researchers and industry pioneers as they share insights on IPFS, Edge Compute, Data Retrievability, and more

  • When: November 17, 2023, 4:45 PM - 10:00 PM (Istanbul Time)
  • Where: Occidental Takism Hotel Meeting and Lounge Room, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Cost: Apply to join

SheFi Summit Istanbul

Join SheFi Summit for a transformative day of learning, networking, and discovery in the world of Web3! Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious newcomer, the SheFi Summit is the place to explore the limitless possibilities of onchain technology.

🌐 Discover your spark with illuminating panels, high-impact workshops, and elevated connections.

🚀 Engage with top leaders and pioneers in the Web space.

💡 Experience hands-on learning with step-by-step tutorials on the top Web3 applications.

👕 Earn digital and physical rewards for participating in the event and completing quests.

  • When: Nov 12th
  • Where: Hüseyinağa, Hamalbaşı Cd. No:12, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34435, TR
  • Cost: $15 for SheFi members | $25 for General Admission. You will have the option to refund your ticket if you show up to the event.

Resources

Istanbul Guides

Devconnect Istanbul has shared a city guide with tips from locals, transportation options for getting around the city, places to stay, and more.

Programmer Kaan Uzdoğan created this handy foodie guide to the city.