By: Korea Blockchain Week
Compiled by: TechFlow
KBW2024: IMPACT, a top Web3 conference, is scheduled for September 3-4, 2024 and is expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees.
The action-packed week will also feature over 300 side events, including those hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON.
Newly announced keynote speakers include Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement Labs, Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Sehyeon Oh, vice president of SK Telecom, and others.
Seoul, South Korea — July 24, 2024 — Korea Blockchain Week (“KBW”), Asia’s premier Web3 festival, taking place September 1-7, 2024, has announced Movement Labs as the official partner of its flagship two-day “IMPACT” conference. Preliminary conference agenda information and a roster of new sponsors and speakers have also been announced. With just over a month to go, over 10,000 attendees are expected to attend the IMPACT conference, taking place September 3-4 at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul, South Korea.
Movement Labs will be participating as an official conference partner of KBW2024: IMPACT, alongside Sui. Founded in 2022 by Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, Sui is building a next-generation blockchain network that supports a secure and high-performance Layer 2 on Ethereum, aiming to enhance the security and scalability of smart contracts by introducing MoveVM to the Ethereum ecosystem.
Newly announced sponsors include TON, Chiliz, Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), Creditcoin, Sahara AI, and Presto, who will participate alongside the Aptos Foundation and TRON. Gold sponsors include ORBS, Flare Network, and Ripple.
Rushi Manche, CEO of Movement Labs, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are delighted to be the official conference partner of Korea Blockchain Week 2024. South Korea is a powerhouse in the Web3 ecosystem, making it a strategic focus for Movement Labs. Our presence at KBW is critical to connecting with the vibrant Asian blockchain community and showcasing our vision for the future of decentralized technology. The Korean market represents a significant hub for innovation and rapid adoption, creating an ideal environment for collaboration and growth. KBW provides a perfect platform for us to engage with key stakeholders such as developers, entrepreneurs, and investors to jointly drive blockchain scalability and adoption on a global scale.”
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 a multitude of profound topics, including the synergy between AI and blockchain, and the glorious comeback of DeFi, along with re-staking and tokenization of real-world assets. Emphasizing the importance of Asia-driven growth and adoption, spanning finance and deep tech, KBW will feature 100 sessions and 250 speakers.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK and founder and host of KBW, said: “We are delighted to support KBW with a growing list of distinguished speakers, sponsors and partners covering the most important topics at the intersection of Web 2 and Web 3. This underscores the stature of KBW and emphasizes its role as a key gathering of industry leaders and the community. We believe KBW will provide a unique perspective connecting the achievements of blockchain since its inception and its unlimited potential in the future.”
Newly announced speakers for this year’s conference include Adeniyi Abiodun of Mysten Labs, Alexandre Dreyfus of Chiliz, Justin Sun of TRON, Luca Schnetzler of Pudgy Penguins, Ran Hammer of ORBS, Robbie Ferguson of Immutable, Rune Christensen of MakerDAO, Rushi Manche of Movement Labs, Sehyeon Oh of SK Telecom, Smokey The Bera of Berachain, Sean (Xiang) Ren of Sahara AI, SY Lee of Story Protocol, and Yoann Turpin of Wintermute. These are in addition to an already impressive lineup of speakers that includes Vitalik Buterin (virtual), Arthur Hayes, Brand Garlinghouse, Richard Teng, Mike Belshe, Nathan Allman, and Yat Siu, among others. For the full list of speakers, visit here.
This action-packed week also includes over 300 side events, including those hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON. For more information and ongoing updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/
About Korea Blockchain Week:
Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is a global blockchain and Web3 festival held annually in Seoul, South Korea since 2018. It has become a gathering place for top blockchain and Web3 leaders around the world and unites different communities.
KBW curates several prestigious major events, including the flagship conference "IMPACT". This provides participants and attendees with a unique opportunity to exchange industry insights and immerse themselves in the fusion of music, art and culture that makes KBW a unique and enriching experience for all involved.
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