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Korea Blockchain Week

Setp 29- Oct 1TBC, Seoul, South Korea
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Quick Facts

Attendance
10,000+
Speakers
200+
Duration
Full week (2-day main conference)
Tickets
TBC
Region
Asia-Pacific

Overview

Korea Blockchain Week is one of Asia's strongest and most culturally distinctive crypto events, with Seoul's unique blend of retail trading culture, global fund activity, and K-pop energy making for a week unlike any other on the circuit. The IMPACT main conference anchors a full week of side events, spanning DeFi, gaming, NFTs, regulation, and AI. Sponsor applications are already open for the 2026 edition, signalling a similar late-September window. Past editions have featured Vitalik Buterin, Anthony Scaramucci, and Formula E World Championship activations.

What to Expect

  • 1

    IMPACT — the two-day flagship conference — anchors a full week of satellite events, parties, and side programming spread across Seoul's venues.

  • 2

    Uniquely high retail investor energy combined with serious institutional participation, reflecting South Korea's position as one of the world's largest per-capita crypto markets.

  • 3

    High production value social events — past editions have included Formula E activations, immersive audiovisual art galleries, and major festival-style parties.

  • 4

    Strong gaming and GameFi presence reflecting South Korea's gaming culture, with major studio and Web3 game publisher representation.

Focus Areas

Korean Crypto EcosystemTrading & AlphaDeFi & GameFiNFTs & CultureRegulationRetail & Institutional Bridge

Who Attends

Korean Exchange ExecutivesGlobal Funds & VCsRetail Trading CommunityGame Studio ExecutivesRegulatorsFounders & Builders

Tickets & Pricing

Exact 2026 pricing TBC. Sponsor applications already open — early engagement recommended for brands seeking prime placement. General tickets expected to open several months ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Korea Blockchain Week

When is Korea Blockchain Week 2026?

Korea Blockchain Week 2026 is scheduled for late September 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed. The event features a full week of programming anchored by the IMPACT main conference, which runs for 2 days.

Where is Korea Blockchain Week 2026 held?

Korea Blockchain Week 2026 takes place in Seoul, South Korea, with the specific venue to be confirmed. The event is spread across multiple Seoul venues hosting the main conference, side events, and satellite programming throughout the week.

How much are Korea Blockchain Week 2026 tickets?

Ticket pricing for Korea Blockchain Week 2026 has not yet been announced and is listed as TBC. General tickets are expected to open several months ahead of the event, and sponsor applications are already open for brands seeking early engagement and prime placement.

What can I expect at Korea Blockchain Week 2026?

Expect a full week of programming including the 2-day IMPACT flagship conference, satellite events, side conferences, and high-production-value social events across Seoul. The event combines serious institutional participation with unique retail investor energy, gaming activations, and immersive experiences reflecting Korea's distinctive crypto culture.

Who attends Korea Blockchain Week 2026?

Korea Blockchain Week attracts 10,000+ attendees including Korean exchange executives, global funds and VCs, retail trading communities, game studio executives, regulators, and crypto founders and builders. The event is known for bringing together over 200 speakers representing both institutional and grassroots Web3 participants.

What are the main focus areas of Korea Blockchain Week 2026?

The event focuses on the Korean crypto ecosystem, trading and alpha strategies, DeFi and GameFi, NFTs and culture, regulation, and bridging retail and institutional markets. Korea Blockchain Week is particularly distinguished by its strong gaming presence reflecting South Korea's gaming culture and its position as one of the world's largest per-capita crypto markets.

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