The event will include some of the biggest names in the Web 3 space including speakers from Circle, Ripple, Worldcoin, Tether and the US SEC.
Korean Blockchain Week, one of the largest Web 3 events in Asia, announced the addition of Mark Karpelès, former Mt.Gox CEO and current CTO of EllipX, a crypto wallet and exchange, to its list of esteemed speakers. First held in 2018, Korean Blockchain Week is an annual conference that has impacted greatly the adoption and development of blockchain technology. This year’s conference will be held from September 1 through September 7, 2024, with the main event, KBW2024: IMPACT, set to be held on September 3-4 at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul.
The event is organized by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, aiming to give participants a festival filled with the latest developments and updates in the Web 3 ecosystem. The event gathers ground for the top global blockchain and web3 leaders with the goal of unifying diverse communities. The conference is an amalgamation of multiple prestigious events, including the flagship conference “IMPACT”.
FactBlock CEO Jeon Seon-ik expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating:
“KBW2024 is an essential occasion to explore the latest trends and innovations in the blockchain and Web3 industries. We are delighted to offer a rich program featuring speakers with outstanding careers across various fields.”
The event will provide participants and attendees exclusive opportunities to exchange industry insights and indulge in an immersive blend of music, art, and culture. KBW is a one-of-a-kind conference that combines Web 3 development with an enriching experience for all involved.
KBW 2024 will bring forward top industry professionals from all walks of Web 3, with an aim to “shed light on both the past and present of the blockchain industry”. Adding to Web 3 specialists, this year’s event will also add leaders in emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning to drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Speaking on KBW2024, Hashed CEO Kim Seojun said:
“KBW2024 is establishing itself as an innovative conference platform that transcends the boundaries of blockchain technology, finance, content, and entertainment. We hope it serves as an opportunity to showcase the ecosystem’s potential to both domestic and international Web3 communities.”
Mark Karpelès Joins 300+ Speakers In Korea Blockchain Week
One of the biggest topics of discussion in Korea is the story of Mt. Gox, the Japan-based Bitcoin exchange that fell in 2014. KBW 2024 will give the attendees a deep dive into the exchange’s dealings with former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès announced as a speaker at the main event.
Mark first entered the crypto scene during the advent of Bitcoin in 2009, becoming a founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation three years later. In 2011, he acquired Mt. Gox before moving into other cybersecurity technologies once the exchange collapsed. He is currently the Minister of Technology for Joseon (a position he acquired in 2023) and serves as the CTO of EllipX, a crypto wallet and exchange that eliminates the need for passphrases and provides a user-friendly platform for digital asset trading.
The event welcomed a host of partners including Sui, Movement Labs, and BlueRun Ventures Capital Management (BRV), with title sponsors including Aptos, Tron, Chiliz, DOP, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Presto, TON, Bitthumb, SK Telecom, and Aleo. Gold sponsors include Orbs, Flare Network, and Ripple. The KBW organizers have also partnered with Forbes Web3, dedicating one of the four stages as the Forbes Web3 Stage.
Adding to Mark, the event will also welcome over 300 speakers during the week-long conference with several high-profile speakers slated to talk at the flagship KBW2024: IMPACT event. Some of the notable speakers include Rune Christensen (Co-Founder of MakerDAO), Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple), Henry Child (Head of Ecosystem, Tether), Mark T. Uyeda (Commissioner, the US Securities and Exchange Commission), Yam Ki Chan (Vice President, Circle), and Alex Blania (Co-Founder, Worldcoin).
Finally, the event will also include AI-based top experts in the KBW2024: AI World conference that will take place on September 5 at Lotte Cinema, Lotte World Tower, Seoul. Organized by Financial News and the Ministry of Science & ICT, it will feature Stability AI Founder Emad Mostaque, Worldcoin CEO Alex Blania as well as leading Korean entrepreneurs in the AI field.
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