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KBW2023: Exploring Web3’s Frontiers at Asia’s Premier Blockchain Conference

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KBW2023: Exploring Web3's Frontiers at Asia's Premier Blockchain Conference

FactBlock, a Web3 ecosystem accelerator and the organizer of KBW2023, along with co-host Hashed, a well-known Web3 venture fund based in South Korea, are excited to make this announcement that participants attending the 6th Edition of the Korea Blockchain Week will have the opportunity to hear from the most influential figures in the industry as they share their learnings and insights on every conceivable topic related to cryptocurrencies, Web3 infrastructure, and more. The narratives are shaped there, and the future’s objective is decided by the change makers.

There will be over 200 industry leaders and creators speaking at this year’s event, including Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, Circle’s Jeremy Allaire, Wemade’s Henry Chang, Maelstrom’s Arthur Hayes, Hashed’s Simon Kim, BitGo’s Mike Belshe, Sandeep Nailwal and Simon Kim, Line Next’s Business Director Woosuk Kim, and Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital.

Seonik Jeon, CEO of FactBlock, said, “Established in 2018 to rectify information imbalances in blockchain and cryptocurrency, KBW now enters its sixth year. Evolving annually, we provide global crypto communities with insightful knowledge, networking, and entertainment. This year, in addition to featuring renowned speakers and diverse sessions to share insights at the Impact conference, we are launching a Web 3-based art and music festival. We anticipate all KBW 2023 participants will relish an immersive week-long engagement with shared knowledge, art, music, and culture in Korea.”

Additionally, there will be more chances than ever for networking, teamwork, and conversation for attendees. The week-long conference, which will be Asia’s most significant blockchain event, will serve as a venue for blockchain developers from across the globe to learn about Web3’s future and its potential effects on numerous sectors and societies. The conference will run from September 4 to September 10 at The Shilla Seoul, with the main event, KBW: Impact, taking place on September 5 and 6.

Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, stated “KBW is establishing itself as a B2B platform that goes beyond mere conferences and events, generating practical multinational business collaboration opportunities. In this event, we can anticipate not only the participation of exceptional speakers as mentioned above but also the excitement of more than 150 diverse side events scheduled to take place.”

The organizers want to turn KBW2023 into an innovation lab rather than an echo chamber by putting the burgeoning technologies, institutional fever, and widespread adoption in the forefront. Builders, investors, traditional finance executives, lawmakers, and crypto-curious newbies congregate there to share ideas, work together, and discover answers to some of the most difficult problems the sector is now experiencing.

The main 2-day conference, KBW: IMPACT, which brings together thought leaders and crypto enthusiasts from across the globe to inspire debates on the following major topics, will be the conference’s largest feature.

  • Fundamentals– Dedicated to addressing the essential questions about blockchain and cryptocurrency.
  • Kingdom of Ethereum– Illuminating the community and infrastructure of Ethereum in the future.
  • Oil the Wheels – Topics that affect the development of the blockchain ecosystem and of developers are covered.
  • Way to Billions – Examining the main obstacles and factors influencing widespread adoption.
  • What’s on Chain – Showcasing and utilizing the potential of on-chain data for DeFi, risk management, research, and other purposes.
  • Regional Taste – A look at how regions like Korea, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia are embracing blockchain technology thanks to their distinct advantages.
  • Tech Unleashed – A thorough examination of cutting-edge trends and technology, like orderbook DEXes, shared sequencing, zero knowledge, anonymity, and more.
  • Digital Nation– It is devoted to examining how DAOs, decentralized social networks, and the metaverse will influence societal structures as a result of blockchain technology.
  • Institutional Fever – It would be devoted to the B2B side of blockchain and act as a link between Web2 businesses, financial conglomerates, and Web3 initiatives.
  • Code in Law: To aid industry participants in comprehending the regulatory environment.

The industry meeting will include three major events, an official afterparty, and around 200 side events over the course of a week. Highlights consist of the two-day “Impact” cornerstone conference on September 5 and 6, the two-day “The Gateway: Korea” immersive digital art experience with nft now on September 7 and 8, and the two-day “Micro Seoul: Seoulbound” music festival serving as the KBW’s official farewell ceremony. A celebration of the fusion of technology, culture, and self-expression, “Beyond Seoul” will take the spotlight as the official KBW afterparty from September 7 to 10. Attendees can anticipate a week packed with interaction and knowledge with more than a hundred side activities registered.

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