Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), one of Asia’s largest Web3 festivals, is set to take place from September 1 to 7, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. This event is founded and hosted by FACTBLOCK, a Web3 ecosystem builder, and co-hosted by Hashed, a leading Web3 venture fund in Asia. KBW will delve into various exciting topics, including AI and blockchain integration, as well as the rise of DeFi through restaking and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Highlighting the importance of growth and adoption led by Asia in deep finance and technology, KBW will feature 100 sessions with 250 visionary speakers.
“We are excited to showcase a continuously expanding lineup of esteemed speakers, sponsors, and partners for KBW, addressing critical issues at the convergence of Web 2 and Web 3.” This cements KBW’s reputation as a premier gathering for industry leaders and the community,” said Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK and Founder and Host of KBW.
KBW2024: IMPACT Conference Showcases Global Crypto Leaders
The main highlight of KBW2024 is the IMPACT Conference, scheduled for September 3-4 at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. This flagship event is expected to attract over 10,000 participants and feature more than 250 visionary speakers, including Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin, Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes, Mysten Labs Co-Founder Adeniyi Abiodun, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Binance CEO Richard Teng.
Additionally, newly announced speakers include SK Telecom Executive Vice President Sehyeon Oh, TRON Founder Justin Sun, Movement Labs Co-Founder Rushi Manche, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Schnetzler, and MakerDAO Co-Founder Rune Christensen.
Movement Labs will join KBW2024: IMPACT as an official partner, alongside Sui. Founded in 2022 by Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, Movement Labs is developing the next-generation blockchain network that enhances smart contract security and scalability by integrating MoveVM into the Ethereum ecosystem.
“Korea is a powerhouse in the Web3 ecosystem, making it a strategic focus for Movement Labs. Our presence at KBW is crucial to connect with the dynamic Asian blockchain community and showcase our vision for the future of decentralized technology,” said Rushi Manche, CEO of Movement Labs.
Sponsors for the event include Aptos Foundation, TRON, TON, Chiliz, Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), Creditcoin, Sahara AI, and Presto. Gold sponsors include ORBS, Flare Network, and Ripple.
Following KBW2024: IMPACT, AI World 2024 will take place on September 5 at Lotte World Tower, Seoul. This event will focus on the boundless scalability of AI, featuring global experts to discuss the future of AI, including AI sovereignty, ethics, and multidisciplinary trends.
The week will also feature over 300 side events hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON.
“By bringing together leading pioneers, we believe KBW will offer unique perspectives that bridge the past and future of blockchain technology,” concluded Seon-ik Jeon.
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. The festival has become a gathering place for leading global blockchain and Web3 leaders, uniting various communities.
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