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- Seoul will host KBW2025 from September 22-27, focusing on Web3, AI, and blockchain regulations.
- Last year’s event drew approximately 17,000 attendees and 2,800 organizations, with more expansion predicted by 2025.
- The conference seeks to boost Seoul’s position as a global Web3 innovation and investment hub.
Asia’s biggest blockchain festival, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), returns to Seoul between September 22–27 and will host its flagship KBW2025, IMPACT conference at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort between September 23–24. It is organized by Web3 ecosystem builder FACTBLOCK. KBW2025 brings together industry elites, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors to discuss fundamental advancements in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulations.
Since its founding, KBW has become a focal point of blockchain development, linking South Korea’s market to the global Web3 industry. This year’s event will focus on major topics such as real-world asset tokenization (RWA), quantum computing impacts on blockchain security, and regulatory shifts following the U.S. government transition.
Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK and KBW Founder, pointed out the event’s contribution to the future of Web3 by noting that talks will touch on AI, decentralized finance, institutional adoption, and crypto regulations. The conference is set to create new industry benchmarks in innovation and thought leadership.
Korea Blockchain Week 2025 to Feature Web3 Innovation
KBW has evolved into a full-fledged festival that incorporates not only conferences but also hackathons, networking sessions, art displays, and cultural events. KBW2024 in the last edition had over 17,000 attendees, 2,800 organizations, 340 speakers, and 330 side events. Having a legacy of hosting over 136,000 visitors and 940 presenters since 2018, KBW2025 will extend this growth while creating new collaborations.
KBW2025 will make Seoul the global Web3 innovation hub through the focus on real-world applications and international co-operation. It will offer participants networking, panel sessions, and cultural experience and become the best place for blockchain experts globally.
Since 2018, Korea Blockchain Week has convened leading industry professionals to share insights and opportunities for Web3 trends. Additionally the KBW website will release additional details on the agenda, registration, and speakers.
FACTBLOCK, the group behind KBW, has been a leader in the Web3 arena since 2018, advocating blockchain integrity and international cooperation through efforts such as FABLO and Korea Blockchain Week.
