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Korea Blockchain Week Names Sui Official Conference Partner and Announces New Keynote Speakers
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Seoul, South Korea, June 18, 2024, Chainwire
- Aptos Foundation and Tron are the main sponsors while Orbs, Flare Network and Ripple have been named Gold sponsors
- Other keynote speakers include Brad Garlinghouse, Richard Teng, Sébastien Borget, Dominic Williams, Nick van Eck and others
Korea Blockchain Week 2024, Asia’s most impactful blockchain conference, is pleased to announce a host of prolific high-level sponsors and keynote speakers. Sui, an innovative Layer-1 blockchain created by Mysten Labs, has been named an official partner of the conference. The main sponsors include Aptos Foundation and Tron while Orbs, Flare Network and Ripple are the Gold sponsors. The full list of partners participating as Silver, Bronze and Copper sponsors is available at The official website of KBW.
Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Mysten Labs, said: “Each year, Korea Blockchain Week brings together the world’s brightest minds and leaders from some of the most innovative technology companies to explore and expand awareness of blockchain technology. Korea is positioning itself at the forefront of the industry’s wave of mass adoption, and with Sui’s well-established roots in the region, we are pleased to join KBW this year to continue its tradition of excellence and fuel the next phase of growth of cryptocurrencies across Asia.”
KBW2024’s impressive line-up of speakers includes influential figures such as Vitalik Buterin (virtual), Arthur Hayes, Mike Belshe, Mo Shaikh, Yat Siu, Muneeb Ali, Keone Hon, Eli Ben-Sasson, Ed Felten and Aleksander Larsen among the others. The conference welcomes the following new keynote speakers:
- 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 of the 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
Each of these influential figures would bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering valuable insights into the evolving world of blockchain technology.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK, host of KBW, said: “Over the past seven years, KBW has grown to become the leading avenue for impactful dialogues that help shape narratives and influence decisions in the global industry Web3. The growing list of our keynote speakers is a testament to this. We are very pleased to welcome Sui as an official conference partner, alongside other prominent sponsors, renowned speakers and attendees who collectively help enable the most impactful blockchain conference in Asia.”
With just 75 days left in the countdown, the seventh edition of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place from September 1 to 7, 2024, with its two-day flagship conference “IMPACT” taking place from September 3 to 4 at Hotels Walkerhill & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea.
KBW2024 will be one of the most anticipated global Web3 meetings this year. 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 powering the global Web 3 ecosystem.
Hashed CEO Simon Kim said: “KBW2024 will serve as a bridge connecting the East and West by inviting leaders who are at the forefront of the global blockchain industry.” He added: “The upcoming KBW: IMPACT will cover not only Web3 technology trends, but also institutional approaches to Web3 technology and the Web3 market, strategies for both regional and global mass-market expansion, and trends in major regulatory agencies”.
KBW2024: IMPACT will have an institutional day focused on how traditional finance intersects with decentralized finance and how Web2 companies are adopting blockchain technologies to improve user- or customer-oriented services. As Korea becomes the capital of Web3, KBW2024 will be a platform at the confluence of Web3 innovations and institutional capital.
In its ongoing effort to enhance the experience and maximize value for attendees, KBW2024: IMPACT will feature a myriad of interactive features where attendees can immerse themselves in innovative blockchain-based games and applications.
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.