Korea Blockchain Week 2024 (KBW2024), now in its seventh year and initiated by FACTBLOCK with HASHED as a co-host, is scheduled to occur in Seoul, Korea, from September 1-7, 2024. The main event, ‘KBW2024: IMPACT,’ will unfold at the Seoul Grand Walkerhill Hotel on September 3-4, 2024, during this week-long celebration. KBW: IMPACT is acclaimed for presenting the forefront of blockchain developments and will showcase a distinguished array of sector pioneers and visionaries.
Past IMPACT events have featured notable speakers such as Vitalik Buterin of Ethereum, Sandy Peng from Scroll Tech, Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon Labs, Jang Hyun-kook from WeMade, Arthur Hayes of BitMEX, Dan Held from Trust Machines, Pascal Gauthier of Ledger, and Sergei Nazarov from Chainlink, among others. These experts have contributed profound insights into blockchain’s evolving landscape.
Korea Blockchain Week: IMPACT will delve into critical blockchain topics including Infrastructure Development, Tech Stack, and Cultural Engagement, providing in-depth analyses on the sector’s future. The conference will host vibrant debates, keynote speeches, and immersive Web3 experiences, with special focus on the transition from Web2 to Web3, particularly in the realms of finance and blockchain fusion.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK, states that KBW: IMPACT represents a pivotal moment for discussing blockchain’s future and Korea’s innovative leadership role, reflecting on past achievements and contemplating Korea’s global market potential.
Simon Kim, CEO and Managing Partner of HASHED, underscores KBW’s role as a key technological symposium that connects the Asian and Western Web3 communities, celebrating progress and visualizing a future with blockchain deeply integrated into our digital lives.
KBW2024: IMPACT will address various blockchain facets, from digital asset acceptance to institutional engagement. Topics will range from the latest in blockchain infrastructure development and technology discussions with experts, to cultural shifts through Web3 mediums like NFTs and blockchain gaming, business insights for Web3, consumer applications in DeFi and socialFi, and the relationship between traditional finance and blockchain.
KBW2024: IMPACT aims to offer an enriched conference experience with more booths and interactive features, allowing attendees to explore a wide array of Web3 products, games, and art throughout the venue, providing an immersive and dynamic experience.
Since its inception in 2018, KBW has grown into a premier global blockchain and Web3 festival, merging industry knowledge with cultural festivities. IMPACT serves as a platform for both industry veterans and newcomers to engage in meaningful dialogue and networking, promoting worldwide blockchain and Web3 innovation. Last year, KBW2023 attracted over 30,000 participants across key events such as IMPACT, The Gateway: Korea, and Micro Seoul: SeoulBound.
