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- The premier Web3 conference KBW2024: IMPACT is set to host over 10,000 attendees from 3-4 September 2024
- The action packed week also features 300+ side events, including those hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON.
- New headline speakers include Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs; Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement Labs; Justin Sun, founder of TRON; Sehyeon Oh, vice president of SK Telecom; and many more.
Korea Blockchain Week (“KBW”), Asia’s premier Web3 festival taking place from 1-7 September 2024, announced Movement Labs as the official conference partner for its flagship two-day “IMPACT” conference. It also revealed a glimpse of the conference’s agenda and a slate of new title sponsors and speakers. With only slightly more than one month away, over 10,000 people are expected to attend IMPACT, held on September 3-4 at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul, South Korea.
Joining KBW2024: IMPACT as the official conference partner is Movement Labs, along with Sui, founded in 2022 by Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, Movement Labs is building a next-gen blockchain network that powers a secure, high-performance Layer 2 on Ethereum, aiming to enhance smart contract security and scalability by bringing the MoveVM to the Ethereum ecosystem.
Newly announced title sponsors, who will be joining Aptos foundation and TRON, are TON, Chiliz, Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), Creditcoin, Sahara AI, and Presto. Gold sponsors include ORBS, Flare Network, and Ripple.
Rushi Manche, CEO of Movement Labs, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We’re thrilled to be an Official Conference Partner of Korea Blockchain Week 2024. Korea is a powerhouse in the Web3 ecosystem, making it a strategic focus for Movement Labs. Our presence at KBW is instrumental in connecting with the vibrant Asian blockchain community and showcasing our vision for the future of decentralized technology. The Korean market represents a crucial nexus of innovation and rapid adoption, creating an ideal environment for collaboration and growth. KBW provides the perfect platform to engage with key stakeholders, from developers and entrepreneurs to investors, as we work towards advancing blockchain scalability and adoption on a global scale.”
Founded and organized by Web3 ecosystem builder, FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Asia’s leading Web3 VC Fund, Hashed, this year’s KBW will cover a myriad of insightful topics, including the synergies between AI and blockchain, as well as DeFi’s glorious comeback with restaking and real-world asset tokenization. Underscoring the significance of Asia-powered growth and adoption, spanning across finance and deep technology, KBW will feature 100 sessions and 250 visionaries as speakers.
Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW said: “We are excited to present an ever-growing list of distinguished speakers, sponsors, and partners for KBW, covering the most pivotal topics in the intersection of Web 2 and Web 3. This underscores KBW’s esteemed reputation, highlighting its role as a preeminent gathering for industry leaders and the community. Remarkably featuring renowned pioneers in the sector, we believe KBW will offer unique perspectives that connect how far blockchain has come since its genesis and its limitless potential for the future.”
The newly announced speakers at this year’s conference include Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs; Alexandre Dreyfus, Chiliz; Justin Sun, TRON; Luca Schnetzler, Pudgy Penguins; Ran Hammer, ORBS; Robbie Ferguson, Immutable; Rune Christensen, MakerDAO; Rushi Manche, Movement Labs; Sehyeon Oh, SK Telecom; Smokey The Bera, Berachain; Sean (Xiang) Ren, Sahara AI; SY Lee, Story Protocol; and Yoann Turpin, Wintermute. These speakers are in addition to the impressive speaker line-up, including Vitalik Buterin(virtual), Arthur Hayes, Brand Garlinghouse, Richard Teng, Mike Belshe, Nathan Allman and Yat Siu among others. For a full list of speakers, visit here.
The action packed week further features 300+ side events, including those hosted by Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, and TON. For more information and continued updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/
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About Korea 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 ground for the top global blockchain and web3 leaders and unifying diverse communities.
KBW curates multiple prestigious main events, including the flagship conference ‘IMPACT.’ This provides participants 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.
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