In July 2024, Japan will become one of the world’s main crypto hubs as Tokyo and Kyoto host numerous events from July 4 to 31 during Japan Blockchain Week 2024. Additionally, about 300 various events are planned across Japan, expected to attract over 50,000 attendees.
Japan Blockchain Week 2024 will be of interest to professionals working in the Web3 industry, including developers, designers, managers, and other specialists, as well as students, investors, researchers, representatives of commercial and government organizations, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and other decentralized innovations.
The focus will be on the development of individual segments, protocols, and technologies within the Web3 industry, their synergies, new use cases, and applications in traditional economic sectors. The organizers include various blockchain communities and companies from Japan and East Asia.
The summits, conferences, and meetups will feature numerous presentations and discussions, with many intriguing and experienced speakers. Notable speakers include:
- Yat Siu, Chairman at Animoca Brands and Member of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development in the Hong Kong SAR.
- Waka Itagaki Toyohara, Deputy Director in Web3.0 Policy Office at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
- Hideaki Uehara, General Manager of Investment & Business Development at Square Enix.
- Takafumi Watanabe, Chairman at the JVCEA.
- Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox and President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, and others.
Japan Blockchain Week 2024 will include the following official events:
- Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024, an exclusive business conference focused on blockchain development, aimed at owners and executives of major companies in Japan, Korea, and other regional countries. This is a closed event by invitation only.
- Web3 Summer Summit 2024 in KYOTO, a small, closed event for 200–300 participants, including Web3 business representatives, major industry players, investors, and venture capitalists. Entry is by pre-registration only.
- DCENTRAL Tokyo, Japan’s largest conference for developers and innovators in the Web3 space. It’ll feature expert talks, panel sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.
- EDCON 2024, an annual conference dedicated to Ethereum development and open-source projects. The event will include presentations by leading developers, workshops, project showcases, and demonstrations. Speakers will include Ethereum founders and industry leaders. Attendance is free.
- IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO, the largest conference within Japan Blockchain Week 2024, focusing on the intersection of the Web3 industry, artificial intelligence, gaming, and entertainment. Ticket prices start at $119.
- PlasmaCon, a conference organized by the Plasma Layer 2 protocol community, discussing alternative scaling methods for Ethereum, privacy solutions, and other technological trends. The program includes lectures, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, featuring key industry figures like Vitalik Buterin.
- Web3 Future 2024, a conference dedicated to integrating Web3 technologies into society, discussing innovations, regulatory frameworks, and business environments. Participants can attend expert presentations, join panel discussions, and visit exhibition stands showcasing the latest Web3 solutions.
The above is just a small part of the events planned for Japan Blockchain Week 2024. Detailed information can be found on the event’s website and social media, or requested from the organizers. Note that some events require pre-registration, so it’s highly recommended to check the attendance conditions directly with the organizers when planning your visit.
