Three Unmissable Online Events for Blockchain and AI Devs to Level Up This July

If code is your calling and web3 your playground, cancel all vacation plans for the rest of the month. There’s just far too much happening on the internet that’s relevant to your interests. For devs who operate on the frontlines of blockchain and AI, July is packed with virtual events that'll sharpen your skills without leaving the lab. Whether you're tweaking LLMs or crafting your first DeFi dapp, these events offer hands-on learning, networking, and even some juicy prizes.

The following picks blend theory with practice, education with motivation. They’ll enhance your skill set, connect you to like-minded builders, and might even furnish you with a grant to take your idea to the next level. That is what you want, right? You don’t have to do them all, but if at least one of these events isn’t on your radar, you don’t deserve to don the dev’s hat. For builders who cook, these online events will help you perfect your secret sauce.

SpoonOS AI Co-Learning Program: Become an LLM Master

It's 3 AM UTC and you're engrossed in a live YouTube session where AI theory crashes into real-world web3 applications. This might be an uncivilized time to rise for Europe-based devs, but you’ll be grateful you set the alarm. Kicking off on July 18 with Episode 1 on “LLM Inference and Reasoning,” this co-learning program from SpoonOS features speaker Zhou Zijian – a PhD whiz from NUS with stints at SMART and TikTok – and host Bruce Yan (UC Berkeley alum).

Expect deep dives into the finer points of LLM inference, reasoning, and all kinds of unscripted alpha. Why watch? It's perfect for AI-web3 builders looking to bridge gaps in inference and reasoning: think agentic OS for a Sentient Economy. Hit “Notify Me” on their YouTube link to get alerted when the stream kicks off. This isn’t theoretical stuff: it’s real talk about what you can do with AI in the here and now – and exactly how to go about it. Fill a big sip cup and look out an even bigger notepad. You’ll need it.

Build with AI: Summer 2025 Webinar Series

Starting right now and running through August 31, this daily webinar series is your ticket to mastering Azure AI tools in bite-sized, live sessions. Tune in Mon-Fri from 7:00-8:30 PM IST on Microsoft Teams for deep dives into AI APIs and monitoring (July 16–19), and later sessions on startup fundamentals, monetization, and project building. Hosted by HCDS Technologies, it's free and beginner-to-pro friendly, with internship ops and a nod to web3 via wallet-based token verification for registrants.

You'll walk away with practical Azure skills to deploy AI projects fast – ideal if you're blending cloud with blockchain. Each session lasts around 90 minutes, so you don’t need to give up your day just to power up your practical skills, and the expert-led sessions make this series worth its weight in digital gold. What’s great about the Build With AI series is that it will take you through the entire project life-cycle, from tech to pitching. Even if you’re simply interested in trying to make it in web3, in other words, you’ll emerge smarter and more capable of getting your big idea founded and funded.

ETHGlobal Unite DeFi: Hack, Build, and Bag Bounties

Would it be an exaggeration to call ETHGlobal Unite DeFi a virtual hackathon extravaganza? Probably not seeing how it runs from July 25 right through to August 6, during which DeFi devs will be united in pushing Ethereum's boundaries. This ETHGlobal event focuses on interoperability across chains, wallets, and protocols, with a dev phase (July 25–Aug 3) followed by judging and presentations (Aug 4–6)

There’s the potential to secure a mentorship with web3 titans like 1inch, Chainlink, and TON, plus a generous $525K in bounties for top projects. This Ethereum-centric hackathon is all about hands-on coding with global builders, networking, and getting your dapp funded. This is your playground to test ideas and gain exposure. A panel of judges will determine the top teams, but even if you’re simply dev-curious and aren’t in it for the booty, you’ll emerge from ETHGlobal Unite DeFi a winner on account of the knowledge you’ve soaked up.

There you have it: three unmissable events to fuel your July grind and connect you with like-minded builders. The real magic happens when you apply what you learn, so pick one of these events – or all three if you’re feeling keen – and start building out that web3 idea you’ve long been pondering. It’s now or never.

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