Top Web3 Conference KBW2024: IMPACT to Host 10,000+ Attendees September 3-4, 2024
The action-packed week also featured over 300 side events, including those hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON.
New headline 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 many more.
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 conference partner for its flagship two-day “IMPACT” conference. It also revealed a glimpse into the conference agenda as well as a slate of new title sponsors and speakers. With less than a month to go until the IMPACT show, taking place September 3-4 at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul, South Korea, over 10,000 attendees are expected to attend.
Joining KBW2024: IMPACT as an official conference partner is Movement Labs, and Sui Founded in 2022 by Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, Movement Labs is building the next generation blockchain network powering a secure, high-performance Layer 2 on Ethereum, aiming to enhance the security and scalability of smart contracts by bringing MoveVM to the Ethereum ecosystem.
Newly announced title sponsors, joining the Aptos Foundation and TRON, include TON, Chiliz, Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), Creditcoin, Sahara AI, and Presto. Gold sponsors include ORBS, Flare Network, and Ripple.
Rushi Manche, CEO of Movement Labs, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are excited to be the official conference partner of Korea Blockchain Week 2024. South Korea is a powerhouse in the Web3 ecosystem, making it a strategic priority for Movement Labs. KBW’s presence helps connect with the vibrant Asian blockchain community and showcase our vision for the future of decentralized technology. The Korean market represents an important nexus for innovation and rapid adoption, creating an ideal environment for KBW to collaborate and grow. We are committed to advancing blockchain scalability and adoption around the world, engaging with key stakeholders, from developers to entrepreneurs to investors.”
Founded and hosted by Web3 ecosystem builder FACTBLOCK, and co-hosted by Hashed, Asia’s leading Web3 VC fund, this year’s KBW will cover a multitude of insightful topics, including the synergy between AI and blockchain, and DeFi’s glorious comeback and heavy bets on the tokenization of real-world assets. KBW will feature 100 sessions and 250 visionary speakers, highlighting the importance of Asia-driven growth and adoption, covering both finance and deep tech.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Moderator of KBW said: “We are excited to support KBW with a growing roster of distinguished speakers, sponsors and partners covering the most critical topics at the intersection of Web 2 and Web 3. This underscores KBW’s respected reputation, emphasizing its role as the preeminent gathering of industry leaders and the community. Featuring renowned pioneers in the space, we believe KBW will provide a unique perspective connecting the dots between the progress blockchain has made since its inception and its endless potential for the future.”
Newly announced speakers for this year’s conference include Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs; Alexander Dreyfus, Chiliz; Justin Sun, TRON; Luca Schnetzler, Chunky Penguins; Ran Hammer, ORBS; Robbie Ferguson, Immutable; Rune Christensen, MakerDAO; Rushi Manche, Motion Labs; Sehyeon Oh, SK Telecom; Smokey The Bera, Berachain; Ren Xiang, Sahara AI; SY Lee, Story Protocol; and Yoann Turpin, Wintermute. These speakers are in addition to an 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 a full list of speakers, visit here.
The action-packed week also featured 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, visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/
About Korea Blockchain Week:
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, is an annual global blockchain and web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea since 2018. It has been a gathering place for the world's top blockchain and web3 leaders and will diversify the community.
KBW curates several notable major events, including the flagship conference ‘IMPACT.’ This provides participants and attendees with a unique opportunity to exchange industry insights and immerse themselves in an immersive blend of music, art and culture, making KBW a unique and enriching experience for all involved.
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