Devcon 8 · Mumbai
The people who make Devcon run.
Roles, shifts and training for the Devcon 8 volunteer crew at Jio World Centre, Mumbai. A community guide, written by volunteers.
Devcon 7 SEA volunteer crew, Bangkok.
- 6days in Mumbai, 1 to 6 November
- 2half-day shifts: 8am to 2pm and 1pm to 7pm
- 6role guides, one page each
- 4mandatory training sessions, one in person
Photo: WordCamp Asia 2026 venue page
The venue
Jio World Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex.
G Block, BKC, Mumbai. Eight large halls in three groups, a ballroom that divides into three, and 25 meeting rooms across four floors.
Reference only. Maps and floor plans from Jio World Centre show the building. The official Devcon map, with every Devcon activity added, will replace them when it is released.
Role guides
Six roles. One page each.
Every guide starts from what the Devcon 7 crew used in Bangkok. You may be moved between roles, so read the ones near your own. Anything that depends on the Mumbai venue is marked Mumbai TBC until the Devcon team confirms it.
Registration
The first face attendees see. Scan tickets, fit wristbands, hand out the welcome pack, and keep the line moving.
Open the guide → 02General Floor
Doors, directions and crowd flow. Check wristbands, keep the venue friendly and sponsor neutral.
Open the guide → 03Swag Station
Scan the claim, check the size, hand it over. Free and paid swag pick-up.
Open the guide → 04Stage and Speaker
Keep every session on time and every speaker on the right stage.
Open the guide → 05Info Desk
The front line for every question an attendee can think of.
Open the guide → 06Meeting and Discussion Rooms
Meeting room and discussion room bookings, and who gets through the door. Includes all 25 meeting rooms at the venue.
Open the guide →The deal
What we ask, and what you get.
Being a volunteer is a two-way promise. Here is both sides, straight from the volunteer programme.
What we ask
- Be in Mumbai from 1 to 6 November 2026.
- Cover your own travel and accommodation.
- Check India's visa requirements and apply for a visa if you need one.
- Work at least one shift every day, from 2 to 6 November.
- Join the mandatory online training before the event.
- Join the mandatory in-person training on 1 November.
- Be willing to help with every part of the event: Registration, General Floor, Swag, Info Desk, Discussion Rooms, Stage and more.
What you get
- A free ticket to Devcon 8 India, 3 to 6 November 2026.
- A place in a global community of volunteers.
- An invitation to the Volunteer Welcome reception.
- Special edition volunteer swag.
- Hands-on learning about Ethereum, team building, event production and more.
- Special surprises for everyone who makes it to the end.
- Memories for a lifetime.
Shifts
Half-day shifts.
Every volunteer works at least one shift a day from 2 to 6 November, about half of the event's full hours. Please plan your travel to arrive on time each day. The detailed volunteering schedule is still to come.
Morning
8am to 2pm
Check in at 7am, with breakfast from 7 to 7:45am. Registration may ask part of its team to arrive at 6:30am on the first day. Lunch follows at 2pm.
Afternoon
1pm to 7pm
Check in at 12pm, with lunch from 12 to 12:45pm. Heavy snacks follow the shift.
Half days, not full days
At Devcon 7 in Bangkok volunteers worked full days. In Mumbai everyone works a half-day shift. Plan your commute with the shift planning table.
Food and drink
Everyone gets lunch at the venue. Snacks, drinks, tea and coffee are available all day. See food and water.
Handover
From 1 to 2pm both shifts are on the spot together. Before you leave, hand over what is done, what is pending and any key details for the next volunteer.
Breaks
Up to two 15-minute breaks per shift, coordinated by your Volunteer Lead. Snacks and drinks are free all day, so hydrate, and be mindful of other volunteers' break times.
Volunteer Room
Each shift has its own headquarters for breakfast or lunch, updates and preparation. Check in with the Coordination Support team there, and leave belongings at your own responsibility. The location and check-in instructions will be shared soon.
Training
Three calls and a day on site.
All training sessions are mandatory. For the online calls you can join live to ask questions, or watch the recording later. The in-person training is a requirement: if you cannot attend it, you cannot volunteer that week.
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Roadmap call
Done
The first volunteer training session.
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Fri 9 Oct
Online, 15:00 CET
Welcome and event info.
18:30 IST
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Fri 16 Oct
Online, 15:00 CET
Map, roles and shift assignment.
18:30 IST
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Fri 23 Oct
Online, 15:00 CET
Security and emergency training.
18:30 IST
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Sun 1 Nov
In person, 1 to 6pm IST
Pre-registration and wristband claim from 1 to 2pm (this day only), then welcome, venue tour, security training and specialised breakout groups until 6pm at Jio World Centre. Required.
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Sun 1 Nov
7 to 10pm IST
Volunteer Welcome reception. You are invited.
Lock in by 9 October
Locking in means your travel to Mumbai is fully confirmed. If it is, complete the Volunteer Confirmation form before Friday 9 October 2026. It is used to assign final shifts and arrange insurance for the event days.
Cannot lock in?
Life happens. Message Ornella on Telegram (@OrnellaWeb3) as soon as you know, so the team can reorganise and offer your place to someone else.
Missed a live call?
Watch the recording. Every session is recorded for people who cannot join live.
Getting there
Plan your Mumbai trip.
Devcon publishes an official travel guide. This is the short version, pulled from it.
Arriving
- Fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 10 to 12 km from BKC.
- Look for the Devcon Welcome Booth at Terminal 2 arrivals.
- Metro Line 3 reaches BKC from the airport in about 5 minutes.
- Use the app-cab pickup zone or the official prepaid taxi counters, and ignore unsolicited offers.
- For the daily commute to your shift, see the traffic and transport guide.
Where to stay
- Pick by commute to Jio World Centre, not just neighbourhood. A 3 km trip can take 10 minutes at dawn or 45 later.
- Devcon overlaps Diwali, so rooms go fast. Book early.
- Unsure about a place? Ask in the Devcon Telegram group.
- Staying near a Metro Line 3 station saves time. See the Metro guide and the tips for coming from another city.
Visas and costs
- Most foreign nationals need a visa for India. Checking the requirements and applying is part of the volunteer commitment, so apply early.
- Devcon does not issue visa support letters to general attendees. A Ticket Confirmation Letter is available.
- Travel, visas and accommodation are your responsibility under the Devcon terms.
Know the city
Four guides to Mumbai.
Unofficial, practical and written for volunteers. Use them to plan your commute, your meals and your time off.
Mumbai guide
What the city is known for, where to eat near the venue and across town, and what to see on a day off.
Open the guide →Traffic and transport
Metro Line 3, peak-hour traffic, and a commute plan for the morning and afternoon shifts.
Open the guide →Practical essentials
Emergency numbers, health, food, what to carry, and tips if you are coming from another city.
Open the guide →Diwali in Mumbai
The dates, the lights, the fireworks rules and the weather for Devcon week.
Open the guide →Resources
Everything else worth bookmarking.
Community guides are unofficial and written by other volunteers and attendees.
- Mumbai travel guideUnofficial, by Nitasha on X
- Event planning around DevconExplains the different venues, by Nitasha on X
- Side events listGoogle Sheet
- A volunteer's Devcon 7 rundownBlog post by a Devcon 7 volunteer
- Devcon ArchiveTalks from every previous Devcon
- Devcon ForumOfficial community forum
- Official travel guideGetting there, where to stay, safety, culture, payments, connectivity
- Road to DevconCommunity events across India building to Devcon 8
- Devcon FAQTickets, visas and general questions
- Devcon Telegram groupOfficial attendee chat
Getting to Devcon with less stress: unofficial ideas
Non-affiliation notice. Everything in this box is an independent idea, shared for information only. Devcon, the Ethereum Foundation and the official event team are not affiliated with, sponsoring or involved in it. The organisers do not provide travel grants, endorse third-party funding requests or manage private sponsorship. Any outreach must happen online and off-site, never inside the venue.
Rules to respect first
- Soliciting, fundraising and "suitcasing" are prohibited at Devcon. See the terms of service.
- Only pre-approved teams can distribute swag or branding. See the code of conduct.
- Travel, visas, transit and lodging are the attendee's responsibility, in the same terms.
Off-site funding ideas
- List your group on public-goods platforms such as Giveth or an active Gitcoin round, or submit a travel proposal to an ecosystem public-goods fund.
- Complete pre-event digital tasks such as translation, documentation, design or video editing through bounty platforms like Superteam Earn or Bountycaster.
- Approach Web3 companies for travel stipends, offering digital value in return such as recognition on X or Farcaster, or a post-event write-up.
Staying cheaper
- Ask in unofficial housing chats on Telegram, Discord or Farcaster whether teams renting large places have spare space.
- Contact local Web3 groups and developer hubs in Mumbai.
- Set up verified profiles on hosting networks such as Couchsurfing, Trustroots or BeWelcome.
- Ask university student groups and community centres about low-cost stays.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Where the answer depends on the Mumbai venue and is not confirmed yet, it says so.
Where do I check in for a shift?
Come to the Volunteer Room at your designated time and check in with the Coordination Support team: 7am for the morning shift, 12pm for the afternoon shift. Check-in instructions and the room location will be shared soon.
When do I need to be in Mumbai?
From 1 to 6 November 2026. The in-person training and the Volunteer Welcome reception are on Sunday 1 November, and shifts run from 2 to 6 November. Coming from another city? See the out-of-town tips.
Are the training sessions really mandatory?
Yes. For the online calls you can join live to meet the team and ask questions, or watch the recording. The in-person training on 1 November is a requirement, and without it you cannot volunteer that week.
Who do I contact with questions?
Volunteer communication runs through Telegram. Message Ornella on Telegram (@OrnellaWeb3). She is with the Ethereum Foundation, building Devcon 8 India, and is also on @ornellaweb3 on X. For general Devcon questions such as tickets and visas, the official support email is support@devcon.org.
Who arranges shift rotation and breaks?
Your Volunteer Lead. You can take up to two 15-minute breaks per shift, coordinated with them, so please return on time and be mindful of other volunteers' breaks.
What if I cannot lock in?
Message Ornella on Telegram (@OrnellaWeb3) as soon as possible, so the Devcon team can reorganise and offer the place to someone else. If your travel is confirmed, complete the Volunteer Confirmation form before Friday 9 October 2026.
What do volunteers get?
A free ticket to Devcon 8 India, an invitation to the Volunteer Welcome reception, special edition volunteer swag, and a few surprises for those who make it to the end. See the full list.
What food is provided?
Breakfast with the morning shift, lunch for both shifts, and heavy snacks after the afternoon shift. Snacks, drinks, tea and coffee are available all day. For places to eat nearby, see food and water and the Mumbai food guide.
What are the shift times?
Morning is 8am to 2pm (check in at 7am) and afternoon is 1pm to 7pm (check in at 12pm), with a one-hour handover from 1 to 2pm. Everyone works at least one shift a day. The detailed schedule is still to come, and this page will be updated first. To plan your commute around them, see the shift planning table.
Who pays for travel and accommodation?
You do. The Devcon terms make travel, visas, transport and lodging the responsibility of each participant, volunteers included. For stay and booking tips, see coming from another city.
Can I hand out swag or promote my project?
No. Only pre-approved teams can distribute swag, and solicitation, fundraising and suitcasing are prohibited. See the code of conduct and terms of service.
How do I report a problem?
Follow the reporting steps in the code of conduct: tell the registration desk or info booth, or email support@devcon.org. Tell your lead as well. In an emergency, see the emergency numbers.
Do I need a visa for India?
Most foreign nationals do, and checking and applying is your responsibility as a volunteer. Devcon does not issue visa support letters for general attendees, and a Ticket Confirmation Letter is available for ticket holders, requested at least 90 days before the event, with late requests not guaranteed. Beware of scam visa websites, and use India's official visa channels. Read the official FAQ and apply early.
How do I get to the venue on time?
Take Metro Line 3 to Bandra Kurla Complex if you can, and leave early, because the roads around BKC are slowest from about 4pm to 8pm. The traffic and transport guide has a plan for each shift.
What should I carry on shift?
Photo ID, comfortable closed shoes, a water bottle, a charged phone and power bank, a light layer and a little cash. See the full list. BKC has plenty of banks and ATMs nearby.
What are the emergency numbers?
112 is India's single emergency number. Police is 100, fire is 101 and ambulance is 102 or 108. See the full list and tell your lead as well.
What is Diwali week like, and what is the weather?
Expect festival lights, busy markets and heavier traffic, with Dhanteras falling on 6 November, the last day of Devcon. Early November is dry and warm in the day, cooler at night. See the Diwali guide and the weather section.
Where can I eat near the venue?
Bandra and Andheri are the nearest food areas outside BKC. The Mumbai guide lists local places with Google Maps links. They are not recommendations, so check reviews and hours yourself.
Where will the official map be?
The Devcon map, with all activities added to the venue plan, has not been released. Until then, use the Jio World Centre material on this page as a reference only.