The crypto market has witnessed a remarkable level of growth over the first two quarters of the year, with the valuation of several cryptos rising to all-time highs. This bullish momentum has been fueled by a combination of factors, including increased institutional adoption, the launch of new innovative projects, and a growing interest from retail investors worldwide.
Moreover, as the crypto sector continues to evolve and mature, industry events have become crucial platforms for networking, knowledge-sharing, and showcasing the latest innovations. This summer is loaded with unmissable conferences that every crypto enthusiast should watch out for — each offering its own unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders, discover emerging trends, and potentially shape the future of this dynamic space.
So, without any further ado, let’s take a quick look at the top 6 crypto events coming up this year.
GM Vietnam (Vietnam Blockchain Week)
One of the most highly anticipated events of this summer is GM Vietnam (ala Vietnam Blockchain Week). Hosted by Kyros Ventures, this two-day event will take place between June 7 and 8, 2024.
The proceedings are set to kick off with a private pre-conference dinner on June 6th, followed by a full day of events and exhibitions on June 7th, exploring the recent developments and expeditions permeating the Web3 sector. The second day, June 8th, is set to be packed with activities — including several Web3-centric exhibitions, the Rust Vietnam Hackathons Awards Ceremony, etc. — followed by an official afterparty.
Lastly, boasting of an impressive lineup of sponsors, such as BingX, HoldStation, zkSync, and Sui, GM Vietnam is poised to be one of Asia’s premier blockchain and crypto conferences.
IVS Crypto
Shifting our focus to Japan, IVS Crypto 2024 (KYOTO) promises to be a landmark gathering for the global crypto community later this year. Scheduled to take place in the ancient capital of Kyoto between July 4th and 6th, the event aims to bridge the gap between Web3 tech and the real world, primarily via avenues like gaming, entertainment, and AI.
Building on the success of its 2023 iteration, IVS Crypto 2024 is expected to draw over 50,000 participants from across Japan and beyond. Moreover, the event will feature an extensive program with numerous Web 3.0 and blockchain pioneers, providing a platform for exploring the intersection of blockchain technology with various industries.
Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions on themes such as “Blockchain × AI” and “SocialFi × Entertainment,” as well as special areas showcasing the transition of games, anime, and manga to Web3. Lastly, the event will host several demos and anime contests combining the power of AI and Web3.
EthCC
For the Ethereum community, EthCC is a must-attend annual event. This year’s iteration is scheduled to take place between July 8th and 11th, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium) and over the course of four intense days, attendees can immerse themselves in a world of conferences, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences.
To elaborate, EthCC attracts a diverse audience of developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from around the globe. Furthermore, the agenda for this year’s conference has been carefully curated to cover a wide range of topics, from the latest developments in Ethereum’s core protocol to emerging use cases and real-world applications built on the Ethereum blockchain.
Beyond its educational and networking aspects, EthCC 2024 will also provide a platform for showcasing innovative projects and fostering collaboration within the Ethereum ecosystem. Developers and entrepreneurs can seize the opportunity to present their ideas, seek feedback, and potentially secure funding or partnerships to bring their visions to life.
Bitcoin Nashville
The Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville promises to be the biggest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals yet. Set to occur between May 18 and 20 at the Music City Center, the event aims to accelerate the adoption of the world’s largest digital asset across multiple vectors, such as finance, mining, art and culture, and open source development.
With an impressive speaker lineup featuring Bitcoin bulls like Michael Saylor, Tim Draper, Cathie Wood, and Edward Snowden, attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions on Bitcoin’s role in the future of finance, energy, and culture. The event is anticipating over 20,000 attendees, 400+ sponsors, representation from 2000+ companies, and coverage from 30+ major media outlets and over 800 media attendees.
As part of the three-day agenda, attendees can explore a wide variety of topics such as traditional finance’s (trad-fi) growing interest in Bitcoin, the currency’s mining structures and their continued intersection with conventional energy frameworks, its cultural impact, etc.
WebX
WebX 2024 — touted to be Asia’s largest global Web3 conference — will take place from August 28 to 29 in Tokyo. Hosted by CoinPost, the event is set to feature a global expo consisting of several Web3 companies, dedicated networking sessions, an IP showcase highlighting Web3’s intersection with intellectual property (IP), and much more.
The speaker lineup is truly world-class, featuring pioneers like Binance CEO Richard Teng, Animoca’s Yat Siu, HashKey Capital’s Chao Deng, OKX Chairman Jeff Ren, Citi’s Global Head of Future Finance Ronit Ghose, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier and many more. In addition to the main conference, WebX 2024 will also host a myriad of side conferences and events (100 in total), allowing for a deeper exploration into specific Web3 domains like DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse, and more.
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2024
Scheduled for September 1-7 in Seoul, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2024 is shaping up to be a marquee event in this year’s crypto calendar. Set to be held at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, KBW will feature a stellar speaker lineup, including Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Binance CEO Richard Teng, Maelstrom’s Arthur Hayes, and founders/executives from leading projects like Chainlink, Aptos, Animoca Brands, Starkware, The Sandbox and more.
With over 570+ speakers, and 450+ side events, KBW 2024 will explore the latest developments across major blockchain spheres such as DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling solutions, zero-knowledge proofs and more.
Lastly, KBW 2024 will feature workshops, pitch competitions, job fairs, and other avenues for founders, investors, developers, and enthusiasts to collaborate. The vibrant fringe schedule with developer meetups, parties, and networking events is set to create an immersive atmosphere for participants.
