- 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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