Korea Blockchain Week 2024 (KBW), Asia’s premier blockchain conference, has announced its lineup of distinguished sponsors and headline speakers, setting the stage for a groundbreaking event in Seoul this September.

Diverse Sponsorship and Partnership

KBW 2024 boasts a stellar array of sponsors, with Sui by Mysten Labs named as the Official Conference Partner. Joining them are Aptos Foundation and Tron as title sponsors, while Orbs, Flare Network, and Ripple headline as Gold sponsors. A comprehensive list of Silver, Bronze, and Copper sponsors can be found on KBW’s official website, highlighting the event’s extensive industry support.

Eminent Speakers and Thought Leaders

The conference will feature an impressive roster of speakers renowned in the blockchain community. Among the headliners are Vitalik Buterin (virtual), Arthur Hayes, Mike Belshe, Mo Shaikh, Yat Siu, Muneeb Ali, Keone Hon, Eli Ben-Sasson, Ed Felten, and Aleksander Larsen. New additions to this prestigious list include:

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance

Sébastien Borget, Co-founder and CEO of The Sandbox

Dominic Williams, Founder and Chief Scientist at DFINITY Foundation

Nick van Eck, Co-founder and CEO of Agora

Nathan Allman, Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance

Vyas Krishnan, Strategy at EigenLayer

Daniel Wang, CEO of Taiko

Greg Solano, CEO of Yuga Labs

These leaders will share insights and perspectives crucial to understanding the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its impact on global industries.

Organizer and Sponsor Statements

Evan Cheng, Co-Founder & CEO of Mysten Labs, expressed enthusiasm about Sui’s partnership with KBW, emphasizing Korea’s pivotal role in blockchain’s mass adoption. Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK, the host of KBW, highlighted the event's growth and influence over the years, underscoring its role in shaping the Web3 narrative.

Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, co-host of KBW, emphasized the conference's role in bridging East-West blockchain initiatives, focusing on institutional approaches and market strategies within the Web3 ecosystem.

Event Highlights and Institutional Focus

KBW 2024: IMPACT will feature an Institutional Day, exploring the intersection of traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi) and the integration of blockchain by Web2 companies. The event promises interactive sessions and showcases of blockchain-based applications, enhancing attendee engagement and learning opportunities.

Save the Date

Scheduled for 1-7 September 2024, with the flagship IMPACT conference on 3-4 September at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea, KBW 2024 anticipates being a pivotal event in global blockchain discourse.

About Korea Blockchain Week

Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week is an annual festival since 2018 that brings together global leaders in blockchain and Web3 technologies. It serves as a nexus for industry innovation and community building, featuring conferences and cultural events that enrich the global blockchain ecosystem.