Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024 (UBW’24) is a week-long series of various events by leading Web3 companies, organized by the Incrypted team. Companies like Solana, Binance, NEAR, Trust Wallet, and many other major Web3 brands will host their events in the Ukrainian capital. The planned events include hackathons, conferences, meetups, and a large online marathon.
KUMEKATHON! by Kumeka Team & Solana Foundation
Event Type: online and offline.
Date: June 14–20, 2024.
Location: BeeWorking, Kyiv.
One of the main events of Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024 is the first Ukrainian hackathon organized by the Kumeka team with the support of the Solana Foundation. This is a great opportunity for enthusiasts, devs, and startup representatives to test their practical skills in creating decentralized products.
The hackathon format includes developing innovative blockchain projects, which will be evaluated by the Ukrainian and global Web3 communities. The prize pool is $200,000, including prizes, grants, and initial funding. More details are available on the website.
Web3 Education in Ukraine
Event Type: hybrid.
Date: June 19, 2024.
Location: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
An educational event organized by Solus Group in collaboration with Incrypted specifically for students, tailored to their current needs. Being the first event of its kind, it’ll offer a variety of topics, valuable advice, and practical knowledge from students already succeeding in the Web3 industry.
The main speakers will represent leading Ukrainian crypto companies, including Cryptology, Double Top, Solus Group, Incrypted, Boosty Labs, 3X Capital, Distributed Lab, Red Duck, and others. By the end of the event, students will have a unique opportunity to present their startups to the audience. Pre-registration is required for participation.
Bitcoin Meetup UA
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 20.
Location: classified.
Bitcoin Meetup UA is dedicated to various aspects of privacy protection in the Bitcoin blockchain network and methods to counter hacking attacks. Participants will learn about the obvious and hidden threats to privacy and ways to combat metadata analysis using the Nym mixnet. Additionally, the discussion will cover how Bitcoin can enhance the overall security of the global network.
Invitations can be obtained by filling out the form via the link.
Incrypted Online Marathon
Event Type: online.
Date: June 20–22, 2024.
Incrypted Online Marathon 2024 targets developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts interested in Web3 technologies. The event will be beneficial for both seasoned professionals and newcomers looking to deepen their knowledge in this field. The event will include a panel session and a large online conference, streamed on the Incrypted YouTube channel.
During the marathon, various topics related to the development of blockchain and the Web3 industry will be discussed, including:
- new trends and innovations in Web3;
- experiences and challenges faced by leading projects;
- technological developments and their implementation;
- security in blockchain;
- investment opportunities in blockchain projects.
Key industry figures will speak at the event, namely:
- Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder at NEAR Protocol.
- Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Editor-at-Large at Cointelegraph.
- Derek Rein, CTO at WalletConnect.
- Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and CEO at Hacken.
- Yan Ketelers, CMO at Polkastarter.
- Marta Belcher, President and Chair at Filecoin Foundation & FFDW.
- Francesco Andreolí, Developer Relations Manager at Consensys.
Incrypted Online Marathon 2024 is a significant event for the Web3 community, bringing together industry leaders to share knowledge and experiences. The event aims to accelerate the development of decentralized technologies and support Ukrainian initiatives in this field.
Registration is available on the event’s website.
ETH Kyiv Hackathon
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 21–23, 2024.
Location: available to participants only.
This event will gather over 200 talented blockchain devs, students, and enthusiasts from across the globe to work on innovative projects for the Ethereum ecosystem. Panel discussions, speeches, and masterclasses from the world’s leading Web3 experts are also expected.
Participation is free, but requires pre-registration, which can be done here.
Solana KUMEKATHON! Meetup
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 21, 2024.
Location: UNIT.City, Kyiv.
This meetup is dedicated to concluding the KUMEKATHON! hackathon mentioned at the beginning of this article. It’s an open event where you can not only learn about the hackathon results but also network with like-minded individuals in an informal setting.
KEC & NYM Meetup
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 22, 2024.
Location: GNRTR Coworking, Kyiv.
As part of Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024, KyivEthereumCommunity is organizing a special event focused on NYM and ETH discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, learn about the latest technological advancements and developments in NYM and ETH, test the NYM VPN, and learn how to set up gateway nodes. This meetup will support and promote blockchain in Ukraine and strengthen professional connections within the crypto community.
Entry is free with pre-registration, which can be done here.
VC <> Startup Connect. Kyiv edition
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 22, 2024.
Location: available to participants only.
An exclusive event by Cointelegraph Accelerator, organized in collaboration with Incrypted and Solus Group, aimed at bringing together investors, blockchain project communities, service providers, and other companies involved in the development of the Web3 ecosystem.
The main goal of the organizers is to create conditions for effective networking. Participation requires pre-registration, which can be done here.
Incrypted Conference 2024
Event Type: offline.
Date: June 23, 2024.
Location: Parkovyi Congress Center, Kyiv.
Incrypted Conference 2024 is a key event within Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024. It’ll feature founders and leaders of top Web3 companies, devs, investors, blockchain enthusiasts, as well as media and advertising agency representatives. Over 2,000 participants, 20 speakers, reps from about 30 companies, and 100 media outlets are expected to attend.
Attendees of the conference can look forward to:
- Discussions on the prospects and development of Web3 technologies in Ukraine.
- Presentations of innovative projects and solutions in the blockchain and crypto sectors.
- A platform for experience exchange and establishing business contacts.
The conference aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position as a blockchain innovation hub in Eastern Europe, stimulate the growth and development of the Web3 ecosystem, and unite professionals to shape the future landscape of the Web3 industry. Participation costs range from $115 to $300. Tickets can be purchased here.
Considering that, according to the “World Crypto Adoption Index 2023,” Ukraine ranks fifth in the world in crypto adoption, one of the main goals of UBW’24 is to popularize Web3 technologies as a promising direction for creative and business ideas.
