The first month of autumn traditionally signals an uptick in activity for all participants in the Web3 ecosystem. September is packed with various events where professionals and enthusiasts interested in Web3 innovations can meet to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and related fields.
The CP Media team has compiled a list of the most significant crypto events in the first half of September 2024. These events are sure to be interesting and valuable for business representatives and curious individuals alike.
Note: We recommend double-checking information about specific events with the organizers before you plan on heading there.
Korea Blockchain Week
Date: September 1–7.
Location: Seoul, South Korea.
Event Type: series of events.
Korea Blockchain Week is an annual global festival dedicated to the development of Web3 technologies, held in South Korea since 2018, with support from FACTBLOCK and Hashed, a leading Asian venture fund specializing in Web3. The event brings together Web3 industry leaders, investors, developers, and crypto enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the latest trends and innovations in blockchain and digital assets.
The highlight of Korea Blockchain Week 2024 will be the IMPACT conference, taking place on September 3–4 at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, gathering over 44,000 participants under one roof. The conference will feature 570 prominent speakers, including:
- Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum;
- Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple;
- Richard Teng, CEO of Binance;
- Justin Sun, Founder of TRON;
- Yat Siu, Co-Founder and CEO of Animoca Brands;
- Dan Albert, CEO of the Solana Foundation, and many others.
The conference will also include keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a blockchain project exhibition. Attendees will have numerous networking opportunities.
Another key event at Korea Blockchain Week will be the AI Crypto Summit, details on this event are provided separately.
In addition to the main events, Korea Blockchain Week 2024 will feature over 130 side events organized by various Web3 project teams, including Movement Labs, Sui, Aptos, Creditcoin, Sahara AI, Story Protocol, TON, and many others.
SiGMA East Europe
Date: September 2–4.
Location: Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center, Budapest, Hungary.
Event Type: summit.
SiGMA East Europe is one of a series of annual international events dedicated to the gambling and iGaming industry, previously known as SiGMA Balkans & CIS. The revamped summit serves as a meeting point for developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and iGaming solution operators.
More than 200 speakers will take the stage to address over 9,000 delegates. The summit will feature the SiGMA East Europe Awards, which traditionally recognize leaders in the iGaming industry and their achievements, as well as the SiGMA East Europe Pitch contest, where ten top iGaming startups will have the opportunity to secure funding.
The CoinsPaid team also plans to attend the event. Schedule a meeting with them using the link.
AIBC East Europe
Date: September 2–4.
Location: Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center, Budapest, Hungary.
Event Type: summit.
AIBC East Europe is an annual event focused on advancing innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), DLT systems, and related technologies. The event will attract global blockchain industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and developers. AIBC East Europe will feature panel discussions, expert presentations, and startup showcases.
Topics to be covered include AI, cybersecurity, and the Metaverse. Expect leading experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs, as well as representatives from major tech companies, to be among the speakers.
Bitcoin Renaissance
Date: September 3.
Location: Raum, Seoul, South Korea.
Event Type: summit.
The Bitcoin Renaissance summit will be held as part of Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul. The event is entirely dedicated to the evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem and its interaction with Proof-of-Stake blockchain networks. The lineup includes renowned entrepreneurs, developers, and thought leaders.
Web3 in Travel Conference
Date: September 3–4.
Location: Titignano Castle, Terni, Italy.
Event Type: conference.
The third annual Web3 in Travel Conference focuses on the integration of Web3 technologies into the travel industry. The program includes expert presentations, panel discussions, and a hackathon. The conference will also host the semifinals of the TECTRIS Web3 competition, where ten tourism startups will compete, with three finalists getting a chance to win a €250,000 prize.
Crypto Tax Forum
Date: September 4–5.
Event Type: online conference.
Crypto Tax Forum is the first international online conference of its kind, held in a Metaverse environment, and focused on crypto taxation. The event will feature tax experts, government agency representatives, and leaders from crypto companies. In addition to taxation, the forum will cover regulation, reporting standards for Web3 businesses, CBDCs, and asset tokenization.
AI Crypto Summit
Date: September 5–6.
Location: Floating Island Convention, Seoul, South Korea.
Event Type: summit.
Another major event during Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul, AI Crypto Summit, focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. Participants will discuss the integration of AI technologies into DLT systems, the regulation and security of AI-based solutions, digital assets, and other innovative financial technologies. The summit will feature a series of panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions.
ETHWarsaw
Date: September 5–8.
Location: Browary Warszawskie, Warsaw, Poland.
Event Type: conference and hackathon.
The largest Web3 event in Poland, organized by the local Ethereum community. The event is divided into two parts: a conference on September 5–6 and a hackathon running from September 6–8.
The event will bring together around 1,000 developers, innovators, and leaders of the local crypto community to discuss the scaling of the Ethereum blockchain, data privacy, and the global challenges facing the blockchain industry.
Wiki Finance EXPO Bangkok 2024
Date: September 7.
Location: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, Thailand.
Event Type: exhibition and conference.
One of the largest events in the FinTech, cryptocurrency, and forex markets. The exhibition will feature over 500 exhibitors, and the conference will host more than 350 speakers from various financial sectors. Participants will learn about the latest trends, engage in panel discussions, and expand their business networks. A large number of international attendees is expected.
ETHSafari
Date: September 8–15.
Location: Kilifi, Kenya.
Event Type: series of events.
The largest Ethereum community event in Africa. The event includes an online hackathon, a boot camp in Nairobi, a train journey across Kenya, and a closing conference on the coast in Kilifi. The main themes of the conference are decentralization, cryptocurrencies, and the Web3 space, while hackathon participants will learn how to create EVM-compatible applications.
Chain Reaction
Date: September 10–11.
Location: Marriott Hotel Boulevard, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Event Type: conference.
Chain Reaction is focused on Web3 technologies, digital assets, and crypto market regulation. Over 1,000 participants and at least 100 representatives from relevant organizations are expected. The main stage will feature more than 50 notable speakers who will address the current state and future prospects of blockchain, AI, cryptocurrencies, DeFi ecosystems, and tokenization.
Finnovex Middle East
Date: September 10–11.
Location: Conrad Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: summit.
One of the most significant FinTech events in the Middle East. Finnovex Middle East 2024 will cover a range of topics related to technological innovations in the sector, including:
- integration of AI into financial services;
- digital and cloud banking;
- building digital lending infrastructure;
- data privacy in FinTech;
- regulatory compliance.
The summit will bring together leading industry experts and executives to discuss the current state and future trends of the FinTech industry over two days. Participants will not only learn about the latest developments but also establish valuable professional contacts through interactive sessions and workshops.
MetaGate
Date: September 10–12.
Location: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Event Type: summit.
MetaGate is a three-day international summit focused on the development of Metaverse technologies. The summit’s main focus is the integration of Metaverse technologies into business processes and the importance of innovations for business growth across various industries.
The event program includes an exhibition, a conference with industry-leading experts, panel discussions, and sessions dedicated to the application of Metaverse technologies in different sectors. MetaGate will also feature the InnovateXcelerate startup competition, providing emerging Metaverse projects with the opportunity to present their work to an expert jury, secure funding, and receive mentorship.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with simultaneous broadcasting in virtual reality.
NFT Expo Dubai 2024
Date: September 11–12.
Location: Festival Arena, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: exhibition.
This event is entirely dedicated to the development of the non-fungible token (NFT) sector. The expo will serve as a platform for discussing key trends in the NFT market, bringing together creators, collectors, and enthusiasts.
The event will feature panel discussions and practical workshops where industry experts will cover a range of important topics, including:
- integration of AI and virtual reality with NFTs;
- NFTs in the gaming industry;
- creation and promotion of digital collectibles;
- legal aspects of NFT usage.
Renowned speakers will also discuss various strategies for investing in NFTs, opportunities for artists and developers, and the future of the technology in the context of the global economy.
Dubai AI & Web3 Festival
Date: September 11–12.
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: festival.
A key event for Dubai’s Web3 community, organized with the support of the emirate’s authorities, aimed at strengthening the city’s position as a global hub for blockchain technologies. The festival will bring together leading global experts in AI, DLT, and Web3 to discuss innovations and their applications across various industries.
Key topics to be covered at the festival include:
- integration of AI into strategic sectors of the economy;
- development of decentralized systems and their impact on the digital economy;
- application of extended reality (XR) in business processes;
- prospects for the development of smart contracts and blockchain;
- global strategies and legislative initiatives in the field of AI;
- the impact of DLT on the quality of government services.
Participants will include representatives from major tech companies, academia, and startups working on cutting-edge solutions in AI and Web3. Leading specialists and entrepreneurs will present their ideas, discuss current trends, and share practical case studies. The event will also provide opportunities for business representatives to network with government officials.
CBC Summit
Date: September 12.
Location: National Press Club, Washington, DC, USA.
Event Type: summit.
This event focuses on the interaction between the banking sector and cryptocurrency companies. The summit will bring together representatives from leading crypto companies, U.S. regulators, and lawmakers to discuss current issues related to compliance with regulatory requirements.
The summit will address topics such as:
- overview of the latest legislative initiatives in the field of cryptocurrencies;
- combating financial crimes involving digital assets;
- current compliance issues for banks serving crypto companies;
- risks and opportunities for banks working with digital assets.
Speakers at CBC Summit 2024 will include representatives from various U.S. government agencies, including the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of the Treasury.
TUM Blockchain Conference
Date: September 12–13.
Location: Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany.
Event Type: conference.
This conference is dedicated to the development of blockchain in Germany and is organized by students of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with the support of the Sui Foundation. The event has an academic focus, featuring speakers from NYU, Fraunhofer Blockchain Lab, and industry experts and blockchain developers.
The main focus is to deepen the understanding of the Web3 ecosystem and its regulation. The conference plans to explore real-world use cases for blockchain apps, with a particular emphasis on user privacy and information security. It will combine academic discussions with practical workshops and research projects.
Global Blockchain Congress
Date: September 12–13.
Location: Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore.
Event Type: congress.
A closed event focused on connecting Web3 project representatives seeking funding with potential investors. The event emphasizes personalized meetings, which facilitates the rapid adoption and development of blockchain technologies on a global scale. Participation requires an application submitted through the official website.
NapulETH
Date: September 12–14.
Location: Santa Maria la Nova, Naples, Italy.
Event Type: conference.
An event organized by the Italian Ethereum community. The aim of the conference is to develop local talent and attract international companies to invest in the region. Key figures from the local Web3 industry will share their knowledge and experience at the event.
AWSummit
Date: September 12–15.
Location: Face Convention Center, Bucharest, Romania.
Event Type: summit.
A key European event in the iGaming sector. The summit will focus on discussing the latest trends and innovations in the industry, as well as opportunities for business development. Participants will be able to explore new products and solutions, exchange experiences, and network with key market players. Topics such as the future of gambling, the impact of new technologies on the iGaming market, and changes in industry regulations will be covered.
The CoinsPaid team plans to attend the event. You can schedule a meeting with the company’s representatives by filling out a special form on the website.
Fintech Revolution Summit
Date: September 13.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia.
Event Type: summit.
The main event of the year in Indonesia’s rapidly developing financial technology market. The event will bring together over 250 local FinTech companies and more than fifty experts. Participants will learn about new products and services, discuss the potential for financial technology development in the region, and get acquainted with local regulatory changes.
Chain Conference 2024
Date: September 13–15.
Location: ESA Arena, Istanbul, Turkey.
Event Type: conference and hackathon.
A large-scale international event focused on blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency innovations. The event will consist of two parts, a hackathon and a conference.
The hackathon will provide a unique opportunity for startups to showcase their ideas, while aspiring developers can participate in creating new blockchain products and receive feedback from established professionals.
The conference will gather leading experts, developers, and entrepreneurs to discuss current Web3 industry trends, including:
- SocialFi;
- NFTfi;
- RWA;
- DePin;
- DeSci;
- trading bots on Telegram;
- crypto trading terminals, etc.
Thailand Bitcoin Conference
Date: September 14–15.
Location: True Digital Park West, Bangkok, Thailand.
Event Type: conference.
An event dedicated to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, organized by the Thai Bitcoin community. The conference will bring together leading local experts and enthusiasts to discuss topics related to the growing popularity of Bitcoin and its impact on Thailand’s financial system.
