# Solidity: Then, Now, & the Future!

- Speakers: [Vishwa Mehta](https://streameth.org/speakers/vishwa-mehta)
- Channel: [Devcon 7 SEA](https://streameth.org/devcon_7_sea)
- Date: 2024-11-14
- Duration: 26:52
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/6735c6dc9dbb7a90e139e25d

## Description

In this talk, I will be presenting the prospect of Q1 2025 release of the Solidity language compiler including the following sections:

- Latest features and developments
- via-ir: what's happening and what's next
- Experimental Solidity: The future of the language
- Timeline & roadmap

## About the speakers

### Vishwa Mehta

Developer advocate, Solidity language team.