- As Korea rises as the Web3 capital, Korea Blockchain Week
2024 sets out as the platform to navigate the action-packed market,
as well as the confluence of Web3 innovations and institutional
capital
- The initial round of speakers unveiled include Ethereum
Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin
(Virtual), Evan Cheng from Sui
Network, Mike Belshe from BitGo, and
Yat Siu from Animoca Brands
SEOUL, South Korea,
May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea
Blockchain Week 2024, Asia's
premier Web3 festival, has announced its first batch of
high-profile headline speakers for its much-anticipated return to
Seoul. The seventh edition of
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place 1-7 September 2024, with its flagship two-day
"IMPACT" conference held between 3-4 September at the Walkerhill
Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South
Korea.
KBW2024 is set to be one of the most anticipated global Web3
gatherings this year, building upon the success of its previous
edition, which drew over 30,000 attendees and 250 speakers. Founded
and organized by Web3 ecosystem builder, FACTBLOCK, and co-hosted
by Asia's leading Web3 VC fund,
Hashed, this year's KBW will cover the convergence of Web2 and
Web3, underscoring the significance of Asia-powered growth, innovation and adoption
that is fueling the global Web 3 ecosystem.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW
said: "KBW sets the benchmark for the highest calibre of global
Web3 industry festivals and conferences. The continued return of
our headline speakers, coupled with the addition of fresh
luminaries to our roster, is a testament to the undeniable role KBW
plays in capturing the confluence of Web3 innovations in the East
and the West. As Korea, and Asia
more broadly, emerge as the bellwether for Web3 adoption, this
year's KBW is poised to be the prime avenue to host impactful
dialogues that underpins the renewed sense of optimism and
excitement in today's Web3 landscape."
Bringing together leading investors, builders and founders in
Web3 and beyond, this year's IMPACT conference will feature
foundational themes for Web3's future, including applications,
infrastructure, tech stack, institutional interest, art and
culture, and many more. The impressive speaker line-up includes
returning speakers from its 2023 IMPACT conference, such as
Ethereum Co-Founder, Vitalik Buterin
(Virtual); Arthur Hayes from
Maelstrom; Caroline Pham from CFTC;
Ed Felten from Offchain Labs;
Mike Belshe from BitGo; Mo Shaikh from Aptos Labs; Muneeb Ali from Trust Machines; Sergey Nazarov from Chainlink. It also welcomes
new headline speakers including Aleksander
Larsen from Sky Mavis;
Eli Ben-Sasson from Starkware;
Evan Cheng from Sui Network;
Keone Hon from Monad; and
Yat Siu from Animoca Brands. More
speakers can be found on the KBW website.
"Korea has garnered significant global interest due to its pool
of talented developers in the realms of applications and content,
which are crucial for widespread adoption," said Simon Kim, CEO at Hashed. "Our goal for
KBW2024 is to bring together distinguished speakers who can
highlight the most captivating trends in the global blockchain
market and shed light on the unique opportunities present in the
Korean and Asian markets. By doing so, we aim to provide attendees
with valuable insights and foster meaningful networking
opportunities that drive innovation and collaboration in the
industry."
Gathering global industry leaders, top decision-makers and
builders, the KBW2024 features its keystone conference IMPACT,
along with other main events, which will be announced in the coming
months. The super early bird pass for KBW 2024 is available from
now until June 11, 2024. For more
information and continued updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024,
please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/
Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and
Host of KBW is available for comments.
PR Newswire is the
News Distribution Partner of the Korea Blockchain Week
2024.
About Korea Blockchain Week:
Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain
Week (KBW) is an annual global blockchain and web3 festival held in
Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. It
has been a gathering ground for the top global blockchain and web3
leaders and unifying diverse communities.
KBW curates multiple prestigious main events, including the
flagship conference 'IMPACT.' This provides participants and
attendees exclusive opportunities to exchange industry insights and
indulge in an immersive blend of music, art, and culture, making
KBW a unique and enriching experience for all involved.
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