The standout hub for blockchain enthusiasts in Asia, KBW2023, started its flagship event 'IMPACT' on September 5th, generating excitement across the community.
In Brief
The KBW2023 ‘IMPACT’ provided an ideal setting for deep-dive conversations regarding essential topics in the blockchain realm, focusing on ten significant themes.
This prime blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week 2023 (KBW2023), kicked off its main event, ‘ IMPACT was held successfully on September 5th at the renowned Shilla Hotel located in Seoul.
The assembly brought together 210 well-known leaders from the global blockchain scene, featuring influential figures like Vitalik Buterin and Mike Belsey, marking a significant step in the evolution of Web 3.0.
During the morning segment, Ethereum's visionary founder, Vitalik Buterin, offered a keynote address through video, highlighting the current dynamics within the Ethereum ecosystem. Following him, Michael Belsey, CEO of BitGo, engaged the audience with his talk on 'Recent Trends in Digital Asset Custody.'
Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, elaborated on 'The Role of Stablecoins in the Decentralized Economy: HTTP of Money.'
Among the eminent speakers featured at the event were Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon Labs; Jang Hyun-guk, CEO of Wemade; Arthur Hayes, former CEO of Bitmex; Dan Held, marketing advisor at Trust Machines; Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger; and Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink.
Jeon Seon-ik, CEO of FactBlock One of the speakers remarked, 'Since launching in 2018 to address the information disparity in the blockchain space, KBW has consistently grown, connecting innovative projects and entrepreneurs with international communities.'
'To break free from the constraints of traditional offline formats, we aim to provide online broadcasts starting next year, broadening our informational reach,' he highlighted.
Jeon highlighted the future plans 'Additionally, we are set to unveil an online platform called 'Fablo', designed to facilitate blockchain knowledge sharing and foster collaborative growth across various communities.'
This remarkable event created a space for in-depth discussions thorough exploration of the blockchain landscape, focusing on ten key themes such as:
'Essential Queries,' ‘Ethereum Dominion,’ ‘Bridging Institutions,’ ‘Concept of Digital Nations,’ and ‘Emerging Blockchain Technology Trends (Tech Unleashed),’ among others.
The vast lineup of distinguished speakers generated significant anticipation for KBW2023, as all tickets for the event, which remained available until September 1, were completely sold out. Attendee registrations opened at 8 AM on the 5th, showcasing the event's pull, as queues formed eagerly for ticket acquisition.
Celebrating its sixth anniversary, KBW2023: IMPACT is organized by Factblock, a community builder for Web 3.0, in collaboration with the blockchain venture capital firm Hashed. Its title sponsorship comes from Wemade and BRV Capital Management, with Circle, Tommy, Chiliz, Tron, and Lotte Group's Caliverse as premium sponsors, while SK Telecom serves as the gold sponsor.
Beyond the flagship conference 'IMPACT,' KBW2023 features an extraordinary lineup of Web 3.0 gatherings alongside the technological convergence EDM festival '2023 Micro Seoul Festival Soulbound,' occurring from the 7th to 8th and the 9th, respectively. ‘The Gateway: Korea,’ This assembly is set to culminate with a spectacular finale on the 10th, guaranteeing attendees a rich and engaging experience.
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