[Community Activation RFP 1] ZKsync Community Devconnect Meetup
| Initiative Title | ZKsync Community Devconnect Meetup |
|---|---|
| RFP Category | Product Marketing and Community Activation |
| Duration | 1 meetup event during the week of Devconnect 2025 in Bueno Aires |
| Budget | 100,000 ZK - $5,000 (@ $0.05) |
| Submission Deadline | Tuesday, October 14th |
| # of Recipients | 1 |
Program Background
As the administrator of the Community Activation Token Program Proposal (TPP), the ZKsync Foundation will issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to achieve outcomes aligned with the scope of the Community Activation initiative.
For information on how an RFP works, and how RFPs are different from a grants program, please read this post.
RFP 1 Description
The RFP requests proposals to host an independent ZKsync meetup during the week of Devconnect in Buenos Aires (Nov 17-22). This in-person meetup should aim to grow local awareness, foster developer / builder connections, and create friendly onboarding opportunities for new users of ZKsync. The ideal meetup would be welcoming to a mix of technical and non-technical attendees, and be aligned with the broader ZKsync ecosystem goals (education, developer onboarding, governance awareness, or local networking).
Examples of meetup formats:
- Community Builder Showcase: Builders present projects they are working on
- Workshop / Roundtable Discussions: Organize a workshop or series of roundtable discussions
- Lunch & Learn: Lunch with structured content, e.g. panel discussion or presentations
- Casual Hangout/Co-working Crossover: Coworking with informal conversation pods or themed discussion corners
The organizer will be expected to handle all organization, coordination and execution of the event (e.g. booking venue, plan agenda, speaker coordination, event promotion, catering, AV, moderate & host day-of). The selected vendor must produce a post-event summary (attendance, key takeaways, photos) to post on the forum by December 1st.
Budget
The total budget for this community activation initiative will be 100,000 ZK (~$5,000 at $0.05).
Proposal Requirements
Proposals for this RFP should include:
- Approach & Methodology – Outline the activities, strategies, and equiptment to be used. Please specify the event format and note any venue leads you may have.
- KPIs & Metrics – Specify measurable outcomes and how success will be tracked (e.g. number of attendees).
- Team & Experience – Introduce the team members and relevant past work along with details of any external partners or vendors likely to be engaged.
- Budget & Timeline – Provide a clear budget for the 3-month period and a timeline of key milestones.
Please reference the RFP Proposal Guidelines & Template post as a guide.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Alignment with RFP description & requirements.
- Clarity and feasibility of event execution.
- Demonstrated community experience and credibility.
- Cost-effectiveness of with given budget.
Please note that the ZKnomist and ZKsync LATAM teams may be eligible to participate in this RFP if their proposed execution plan falls outside of their existing agreement under the current program.
Submission Details
- Deadline:
Tuesday, October 14thFriday, October 17th at 11:59pm UTC. The ZKsync Foundation will aim to confirm a winner by Friday, October 17th to allow for enough time to plan the meetup before Devconnect. - Submission Format: PDF submitted via this submission form.
- Questions: Please drop all questions in regards to this RFP in the thread below.