The AAVE community was approached by Shanes, the Deputy Director of Partnerships for the NFT San Francisco Conference, with a proposal for sponsorship and speaker participation at the upcoming event. The conference, scheduled for October 30-31st at Pier 35 & Pier 27, offers benefits such as a career fair booth and promotional opportunities for sponsors. Shanes suggested a range of speaking topics, including career pathways, NFT development on AAVE, Women in Web3, and the history and future of NFTs on Lens Protocol¹.

In the discussion that followed, 0xbilll proposed that AAVE Grants could potentially provide the necessary funding for the sponsorship. He also clarified that Lens, being a separate entity from AAVE, has its own grant program. Given the NFT-centric nature of the conference, 0xbilll suggested that it might be more relevant to Lens². Shanes acknowledged and appreciated this information³.

In conclusion, the AAVE community is considering a sponsorship opportunity for the NFT San Francisco Conference, with potential funding from AAVE Grants. The final decision and the extent of AAVE's involvement in the conference, particularly in relation to Lens, remains to be seen.