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Mark your calendars because Latin America will be the center of the crypto universe this November.
Devconnect, Ethereum’s premier developer-focused event takes place this year in Buenos Aires from November 17-22. This gathering attracts talent from across the Ethereum world as well as competing ecosystems.
Prior to that, ETH Latam will take place in Sao Paulo November 6-9 and will bring showcase the best talent and projects that the region has to offer.
For today’s episode of BCR we talk to Nathan Sexer, head of Devcon and Devconnect at the Ethereum Foundation and Romina Sejas of ETH Kipu and ETH Latam to talk about how these events showcase the leading, though under-appreciated, role that Latin America plays in the growth of crypto globally.
Why Latin America, Why Now?
The timing couldn't be better. Argentina boasts one of the world's highest crypto adoption rates, with 5 million people - 10% of the population - using crypto daily. Meanwhile, Brazil is experiencing a a flurry of activity at the institutional level, with banks and regulators conducting deep blockchain research and exploring real-world tokenization projects.
As Romina noted, "In Brazil, you don't need to explain what blockchain or Ethereum is anymore. They're already doing the research."
ETH LATAM: Brazil's Institutional Moment
November 6-9, São Paulo
ETH Latam returns to Brazil with a focus on bridging the gap between crypto's grassroots community and institutional stakeholders. This year's event features:
Hackathon component (Nov 6-7) partnered with ETH Samba
Main conference (Nov 8-9) with multiple specialized tracks
Arbitrum Day highlighting the L2's strong Brazilian presence
Staking Forum and AI stage for specialized discussions
Institutional focus targeting banks, regulators, and corporate leaders
The event serves as the perfect "stopover before Devconnect," allowing international attendees to experience both Brazil's corporate crypto landscape and Argentina's grassroots innovation.
Devconnect: Reimagining Ethereum Gatherings
November 17-22, Buenos Aires
Devconnect differs from Devcon (also hosted by the Ethereum Foundation) and other crypto events in that it breaks the traditional conference mold, offering a hybrid experience that combines:
30-40 coordinated events in one massive venue in Palermo
World's Fair component showcasing production-ready Ethereum applications
Co-working spaces for real-time collaboration
Gaming, privacy, and Layer 2 districts for hands-on experiences
Pay-with-crypto functionality throughout the venue
The Ripple Effect
The Ethereum Foundation's return to Latin America just three years after Devcon Bogotá demonstrates the region's sustained impact. The 2022 event catalyzed community growth that's still expanding today, with projects like Hardhat and OpenZeppelin originating from Argentina's vibrant builder ecosystem.
Both events represent a pivotal moment: crypto's evolution from experimental technology to practical infrastructure that serves real-world needs across diverse markets.
Be sure to visit ethlatam.org and devconnect.org for tickets and updates.
You can connect with Romina and Nathan on X/Twitter.
Have a great week everyone,
-AWS
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