Korea Blockchain Week is excited to announce Sui as its official Conference Partner while also introducing a new roster of keynote speakers.

Seoul, South Korea,, June 18th, 2024, Chainwire

• Aptos Foundation and Tron are recognized as the Title sponsors, while Orbs, Flare Network, and Ripple have secured the Gold sponsorship slots.
• The list of prominent speakers has expanded to include notable figures such as Brad Garlinghouse, Richard Teng, Sébastien Borget, Dominic Williams, Nick van Eck, and several more.

Korea Blockchain Week 2024, renowned as Asia’s leading blockchain event, is thrilled to introduce prominent sponsors and a lineup of esteemed speakers. Sui, an advanced Layer-1 blockchain developed by Mysten Labs, proudly stands as the Official Conference Partner. Title sponsorships are held by Aptos Foundation and Tron, with Orbs, Flare Network, and Ripple contributing as Gold sponsors. For a comprehensive view of all partners categorized as Silver, Bronze, and Copper sponsors, please refer to our site. KBW’s official website .

Evan Cheng, who co-founded and leads Mysten Labs, remarked, \"Korea Blockchain Week annually assembles some of the brightest minds from innovative tech enterprises to deepen the understanding of blockchain technology. Korea is quickly emerging as a key player in the industry's mass adoption wave. With Sui's strong connections in the region, we’re excited to participate in KBW this year, upholding its legacy of excellence and supporting the continuing growth of crypto across Asia.\"

The impressive lineup of speakers for KBW2024 includes key influencers like Vitalik Buterin (virtual appearance), Arthur Hayes, Mike Belshe, Mo Shaikh, Yat Siu, Muneeb Ali, Keone Hon, Eli Ben-Sasson, Ed Felten, and Aleksander Larsen, to name a few. We are welcoming additional prominent 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 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 influential speakers will bring a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, delivering critical insights related to the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology.

Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK, the organization behind KBW, expressed, \"Over the last seven years, KBW has evolved into a premier platform for influential discussions that shape narratives and drive decisions in the worldwide Web3 sector. The expanding list of our keynote speakers showcases this evolution. We are thrilled to have Sui on board as the Official Conference Partner, alongside other distinguished sponsors, acknowledged speakers, and participants. Together, we create a unique forum for Asia’s most impactful blockchain conference.\"

With only 75 days remaining, the seventh edition of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is scheduled to take place from September 1 to 7, 2024, with its flagship two-day conference, “IMPACT,” occurring on September 3 and 4 at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul, South Korea.

KBW2024 is shaping up to be one of the year's most awaited global Web3 events. Coordinated and organized by FACTBLOCK, a Web3 ecosystem developer, and co-hosted by Hashed, a leading Asia-based Web3 VC fund, this year’s KBW will delve into the intersection of Web2 and Web3, emphasizing the role of Asia in driving growth, innovation, and the adoption that propels the global Web 3 ecosystem.

Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, stated, \"KBW2024 will act as a connector between Eastern and Western leaders spearheading the global blockchain movement. The upcoming IMPACT event will explore the current trends within Web3 technology, institutional approaches to its applications, strategies for penetrating the mass market on both regional and global scales, as well as insights from significant regulatory bodies.\"

KBW2024: IMPACT will devote an Institutional Day to how traditional finance and decentralized finance intersect, alongside discussions on how Web2 businesses are embracing blockchain technologies to enhance their user-focused services. As Korea positions itself as the capital of Web3, KBW2024 will provide a platform where Web3 innovations and institutional investments converge.

In its ongoing mission to optimize the experience and maximize value for attendees, KBW2024: IMPACT will incorporate numerous interactive features, allowing participants to engage with cutting-edge blockchain-based games and applications.

For further details and ongoing updates regarding Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit our website. https://koreablockchainweek.com/  

About Korea Blockchain Week:

Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is an annual global festival celebrating blockchain and web3, held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. This event has become a key meeting point for leading global blockchain and web3 visionaries while fostering diverse communities.

KBW offers a range of prestigious main events, including the flagship conference ‘IMPACT.’ These events provide attendees with exclusive opportunities to share industry knowledge while enjoying an immersive blend of music, art, and culture, making KBW an exceptional and enriching experience for all participants.

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