The Devcon, an annual global gathering for builders in the Ethereum community, is set to take place from November 3-6, 2026, at the JIO World Center in Mumbai, India.
This announcement regarding Devcon 8 is intended to guide organizers and the broader ecosystem as they prepare. More information on the event’s programming, tracks, and participation details will be shared in the months ahead.
Why India, why Mumbai
Why India, why Mumbai
India has been chosen as the host nation due to its large and rapidly growing developer ecosystem, increasing local adoption, and vibrant grassroots Ethereum communities.
- Over 17 million developers on GitHub
- Largest source of new crypto developers since 2023
- Leading in global crypto adoption for the second year running
- Surge in Ethereum-centric activities across universities, meetups, hackathons, and community groups
The country is home to a dynamic ecosystem with projects like ETHMumbai, Devfolio, and Polygon, which have significantly influenced the Ethereum community over the years. For further insight, we recommend this ecosystem overview by Geodework.
Mumbai, a key global city with a robust technology foundation, offers excellent accessibility for attendees from India and the wider Asian region. Hosting Devcon 8 here will enhance the existing momentum and make it easier for new builders to connect with global contributors.
Plan to attend Devcon 8 from November 3-6, 2026, just a few days before Diwali on November 8, the Hindu festival of lights. Combine your Devcon experience with this significant cultural celebration.
What is Devcon?
What is Devcon?
Devcon is a biannual meeting for the global Ethereum community, organized by the Ethereum Foundation, focusing on building and utilizing decentralized systems.
It serves as:
- An introductory platform for new Ethereum enthusiasts
- A global reunion for long-standing contributors
- A hub for developers, researchers, community organizers, students, and creators
- A conference tailored for builders of all types
While Devcon has historically maintained a strong technical focus, the scope of Ethereum applications extends well beyond protocol engineering to encompass the digital economy, research, art, community involvement, governance, public welfare, and more.
Devcon is not just for developers. It welcomes engineers, designers, researchers, infrastructure operators, educators, community organizers, social economists, artists, and anyone engaged in creating systems that leverage Ethereum to improve our world.
Devcon rotates among different regions to maximize the real and immediate impact Ethereum can have across various parts of the globe.
What to expect in Mumbai
What to expect in Mumbai
Devcon 8 will occur at a single venue over 4 days, featuring:
- Comprehensive programming
- Multiple stages
- In-depth technical content and workshops
- Sessions tailored for newcomers
- Supporter spaces
- Community Hubs
- Discussion Corners
- And, the characteristic Devcon atmosphere with art, music, and community-curated spaces
Further information regarding programming, speaker applications, community involvement, volunteer opportunities, and ticketing will be released in the coming months. To stay informed, subscribe to the newsletter and follow us on X, Instagram, or Farcaster.
Event organizers are encouraged to schedule their activities before or after the Devcon dates to prevent overlap with Devcon programming and to mitigate potential traffic challenges.
Get involved
Get involved
Interested in contributing to Devcon 8 in India? If you are involved in event organization, are part of the local Ethereum community, or have valuable local connections, please fill out this form.
That’s all for now.
Stay curious and embrace a permissionless attitude.
The Devcon team 🦄
