Bangalore, India, October 14, 2024, Chainwire
India Blockchain Week (IBW) is India’s signature blockchain and Web3 event series held in Bangalore, and after a hugely successful 2023, it is set to return in 2024. The web3 festival, to be held from November 30 to December 8, 2024, will feature flagship events such as IBW2024 Conference, ETHIndia, IBW Demo Day, and many other side events organized by blockchain industry players from India and globally. A series of over 100 Web3 events will be held, including:
The IBW2024 conference, a two-day headline event anchoring India Blockchain Week (IBW), will be held on December 4-5, 2024 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore White It will be held at the Field Hotel & Convention Center. It is the first platform for Indian Web3 builders and innovators to explore collaboration opportunities with global industry leaders. The main conference will be hosted by Hashed Emergent, a Web3 venture capital firm focused on accelerating mass adoption of Web3 in India and other emerging markets.
According to Chainalysis, India ranks first in cryptocurrency adoption for the second year in a row. The country plays an increasingly important role in the global Web3 ecosystem, accounting for more than 12% of the global Web3 developer base. It is also home to more than 1,000 Web3 startups, according to a joint report by Hashed Emergent, India’s KPMG, Devfolio, Coinswitch, and Kratos Gaming Network (KGaN). These achievements highlight India’s resilience and enthusiasm for digital assets despite perceived strict regulations.
“As the organizers of the India Blockchain Week Conference, we are committed to amplifying India’s thriving Web3 environment on the global stage,” said Taku, CEO and Managing Partner of Hashed Emergent. Mr. Lee said. “Our goal is to foster collaboration across the Indian ecosystem by connecting local innovators with global stakeholders. We are committed to fostering the Web3 community in India and other emerging markets. We’re excited to be back with the second edition of IBW as we continue our efforts to grow.”
The Indian government itself is also working on leveraging blockchain technology to improve governance. Its National Blockchain Framework (NBF) aims to ensure digital governance using blockchain technology. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)’s Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack is a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) with a geographically distributed infrastructure designed to support blockchain-based applications. ).
Additionally, a committee headed by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary will work on a consultation document seeking input from stakeholders, including industry experts, businesses and the public, on how virtual currencies should be regulated in India. It is reported that there is. Against the backdrop of evolving regulations, the IBW conference will provide attendees with insight into the regulatory landscape in India and its impact on the future of cryptocurrencies and Web3 in India.
A full list of confirmed speakers will be revealed later, including Aptos co-founder and CTO Avery Ching, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, Monad CEO Keone Hon, Startale Labs CEO, and more. It will include prominent global and regional leaders in the industry. Sota Watanabe and BitGo COO Chen Fang.
Avery Ching, co-founder and CTO of Aptos Labs, commented: It’s exciting to see the impact that Indian builders have had on the entire Aptos ecosystem, and we hope to see more builders emerge after this year’s activity at IBW. ”
Hailed as India’s first world-class multi-chain Web3 conference with a cross-industry agenda, the IBW Conference will feature over 100 innovators, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and thought leaders from across the blockchain industry. I will attend the lecture. , panel discussions, fireside chats, moderated discussions, and more.
“India is at a unique inflection point in Web3 adoption due to its thriving developer community, commitment to entrepreneurship, and pace of economic activity. We look forward to discussing the opportunity for Monad Labs to collaborate with the local Web3 ecosystem in advancing blockchain innovation,” said Keone Hon, Monad CEO.
Last year’s IBW conference featured speakers such as Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum), Mo Shaikh (Aptos), Emin Gün Sirer (Avalanche), Jesse Pollak (Base), Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), and Sebastien Borget (Sandbox). . The 2023 event was sponsored by Avalanche, Near, Aptos, Polkadot, ICP, Ledger, Sui, dYdX, Berachain, CoinDCX, and Transak.
Key highlights of the gathering include:
IBW2024 Conference: December 4-5, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Whitefield, featuring keynotes and panel discussions examining the latest developments and opportunities in the Web3 space, as well as policy perspectives. There will also be staged events and workshops from Aptos, Starkware, and other companies. IBW Hackathon: More than 250 enthusiastic individuals are expected to participate in this hackathon, which will be held from November 30th to December 2nd at Fortune Select Trinity in Whitefield. The 10 finalists of this chain-agnostic hackathon will present their innovative solutions at the conference. Other rewards for participants include stipends and free tickets to IBW conferences. IBW Demo Day: Demo Day will be held concurrently with the main conference on December 4th. The IBW2024 conference venue will spotlight 15 notable Web3 startups from India. Demo Day caters to a wide audience including investors, founders, builders, and more. ETHIndia: Organized by Devfolio from December 6th to 8th, it is the world’s largest Ethereum hackathon with over 1,500 builders and 25+ workshops.
IBW organizers would like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event the most important event in the country to discuss cryptocurrencies, blockchain, Web3, and policymaking. Major sponsors include Aptos, Polygon, Starkware, and Starknet Foundation, with more companies expected to join the list to support the event.
About India Blockchain Week (IBW)
India Blockchain Week (IBW) is a movement that brings together India’s Web3 ecosystem and a platform to connect with the global community. It is India’s largest pan-industry series of blockchain and Web3 events and will be held from November 30 to December 8, 2024 in Bangalore, India. IBW is a week-long event with over 100 Web3 events. These include flagship events such as the headline IBW Conference, ETHIndia, FILBangalore, and many other side events, networking events, workshops, parties, etc. hosted by blockchain industry players from India and the world. Masu.
The IBW Conference is a two-day headline event anchoring India Blockchain Week (IBW) to be held at Sheraton Grand, Bangalore on December 4-5, 2024, and will be a major event for Web3 in India. Sponsored by Hashed Emergent, a Web3 venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating hiring. .
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About Hashed Emergent
Hashed Emergent is the venture capital arm of Hashed, helping builders in India and emerging markets form the on-chain frontier. Web3 invests in startups in their early stages and leverages their expertise, experience, and network to scale their growth and success. The team is rooted in web3’s cultural hubs in emerging markets across Bangalore, Seoul, Singapore, Lagos and Dubai. Hashed Emergent is driving the growth of the Web3-focused ecosystem and community in these markets through dedicated initiatives.
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