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Korea Blockchain Week 2024 announces esteemed keynote speakers, reclaiming its crown as the world’s pre-eminent Web3 conference
Korean Blockchain Week 2024, Asia’s leading Web3 festival, has announced its first batch of high-profile keynote speakers for its long-awaited return to Seoul. The seventh edition of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place from September 1 to 7, 2024, with the two-day flagship “IMPACT” conference taking place from September 3 to 4 at Walkerhill Hotelesl & Resorts, Seoul, Korea South.
KBW2024 is set to be one of the most anticipated global Web3 meetings this year, building on the success of its previous edition, which attracted over 30,000 attendees and 250 speakers. Founded and organized by Web3 ecosystem builder, FACTBLOCK, and co-hosted by Asia’s leading Web3 venture capital fund, Hashed, this year’s KBW will be about the convergence of Web2 and Web3, highlighting the importance of growth, innovation and adoption fueled by Asia 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 world-class Web3 industry festivals and conferences globally. The continued return of our keynote speakers, along with the addition of new luminaries to our roster, is a testament to the undeniable role KBW has played in capturing the confluence of Web3 innovations in East and West. As Korea, and Asia more generally, emerges as the hotspot for Web3 adoption, this year’s KBW is set to be the premier avenue for hosting impactful dialogues that support the renewed sense of optimism and enthusiasm in today’s Web3 landscape.”
Bringing together leading investors, builders and founders of Web3 and beyond, this year’s IMPACT conference will showcase topics critical to the future of Web3, including applications, infrastructure, technology stack, institutional interests, arts and culture, and much more. The impressive speaker line-up includes returning speakers from the 2023 IMPACT conference, such as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (virtual); Arthur Hayes of Maelstrom; Caroline Pham of the CFTC; Ed Felten of Arbitrum; BitGo’s Mike Belshe; Mo Shaikh of Aptos; Muneeb Ali of Stacks; Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink. It also welcomes new keynote speakers including Ronin’s Aleks Larsen; Eli Ben-Sasson of Starkware; Evan Cheng of Mysten Labs; Keone Hon of the Monad; and Yat Siu by Animoca Brands. Other speakers can be found on the KBW website.
“Korea has garnered significant global interest due to its pool of talented developers in applications and content, which are crucial for widespread adoption,” said Simon Kim, CEO of 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. In this way, we aim to provide attendees with valuable insights and foster meaningful networking opportunities that drive innovation and collaboration in the industry.”
Bringing together global industry leaders, decision makers and high-level builders, KBW2024 features the key IMPACT conference, along with other key events, to 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 ongoing updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/
About Korean 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 place for top global leaders of blockchain and web3 and unification of different communities.
KBW curates numerous prestigious flagship events, including the flagship “IMPACT” conference. This offers attendees 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.