With the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/summit">Staking Summit</a> only 3 weeks away, a small number of you have expressed concerns surrounding the conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on the Staking Summit on 10-11 Nov in Istanbul, Türkiye.&nbsp;Rest assured, none of the current geo-political events will affect the Staking Summit from taking place. We are full steam ahead with preparations and everything is on schedule and as planned.&nbsp;We are in close communication with local teams on the ground, including other events taking place in Istanbul. We remain confident that Istanbul is a safe place to travel.&nbsp;Nonetheless, we understand the apprehension and uncertainties that might arise in such times, and we want to ensure that every individual feels safe and welcomed at our event. It is our top priority to provide a secure and comfortable environment for all attendees, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.&nbsp;Like other major cities around the world, there have been some protests in Istanbul. If attending this year’s Summit, we advise you not to take part in any local protests during your stay.&nbsp;If you have any concerns or have been personally affected, you can <a href="mailto:events@stakingrewards.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reach out to our team</a> at any point in the run-up to the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;The entire Staking Rewards team will be in Istanbul from 3 Nov for a co-working week before the Summit. We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul on 10-11 Nov. Building on the success of last year, this year’s Staking Summit will be bigger and better than ever!&nbsp;__________________________________<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/journal/news/staking-summit-protocol-pitch">Get Involved in the Protocol Validator Pitch at the Staking Summit</a>&nbsp;If you already have your tickets, make sure to download the Event App to connect with fellow attendees ahead of time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Below a sneak peek for some of the attending companies:<figure class="image"><img alt="Staking Summit 2023 - Attendees - v3.png" src="https://tidy-ball-c49dc59f59.media.strapiapp.com/Staking_Summit_2023_Attendees_v3_086a039296.png"></figure>

Preparations for the Staking Summit are Full Steam Ahead

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