2026-11-03 –, Main Stage (Lotus)
Devcon 8 Opening Ceremony, where we'll set the stage for an incredible event ahead! Join us as we kick off four days of talks, workshops, and community gatherings in Mumbai. This session sets the scene for the days ahead introducing the host city, the venue, and everything the event has to offer.
Devcon team welcomes you to Mumbai and to Devcon 8. This session sets the scene for the days ahead introducing the host city, the venue, and everything the event has to offer. From the nine programming tracks to workshops, community hubs, and community-led sessions, we'll walk you through how it all fits together and how to make the most of your time here. Get oriented, get inspired, and get ready for an unforgettable Devcon.
Devcon Team Lead
Vitalik Buterin is the creator of Ethereum. After discovering blockchain technology and exploring its potential in 2011, he co-founded Bitcoin Magazine. In 2013, Vitalik wrote the Ethereum whitepaper, outlining a vision of a generalized framework for hosting decentralized applications and contracts. Today, he serves as a board member and continues his work as a researcher with the Ethereum Foundation.