diff --git a/_data/events/ethglobal-istanbul-1.yml b/_data/events/ethglobal-istanbul-1.yml
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@@ -1,14 +1,8 @@
 type: hackathon
 name: ETHGlobal Istanbul
-description: "From November 17-19, we are welcoming builders from all around the
-  globe to shape the future of Ethereum with us at ETHGlobal Istanbul! We look
-  forward to reconnecting with around 1500 community members from both, the
-  vibrant local community of Ethereum enthusiasts and our international hackers,
-  travelling from afar. The city's unique location by being the world's
-  crossroad of the continents of Asia and Europe makes for the perfect, charming
-  and culturally rich backdrop for our weekend hackathon, right after Devconnect
-  2023. Get to win over $500,000 USD in prizes at the prestige ICC (Istanbul
-  Congress Center) and build something amazing in just 36 hours! "
+description: Join us in Istanbul. Get hype to build the future of web3 with
+  thousands of developers and creatives in one of the oldest cities in the
+  world.
 url: https://ethglobal.com/events/istanbul
 start_date: 2023-11-17T06:00:17.908Z
 month: November 2023