About this Event
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is Asia's leading gathering for the global Web3 industry, bringing founders, investors, and decision-makers together in Seoul, one of the world's most influential digital asset markets. It serves as a central platform where innovation, capital, and strategy converge.
At the heart of the week is the flagship two-day conference, featuring leaders across blockchain, crypto, AI, and emerging technologies. KBW extends beyond the main stage through a curated program of side events, private meetings, and exclusive experiences across the city, enabling high-value connections across the global crypto community.
In 2026, KBW returns as its most ambitious edition to date. At its center, Upbit, The Most Trusted Global Digital Asset Exchange, joins as Presenting Partner, underscoring the conference's growing institutional relevance and global stature.
Details
- Dates: September 29 (Tue) – October 1 (Thu), 2026
- Venue: Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul
- Organized by: FactBlock
- Presenting Partner: Upbit, The Most Trusted Global Digital Asset Exchange
Schedule
Day 1 l Upbit Institutional Summit (Invite-only, Private)
The week opens on September 29 with a private institutional summit co-hosted by Upbit and FactBlock, designed for policymakers, financial institutions, and senior industry leaders. It is the most focused setting in which the year's direction is shaped.
Day 2–3 l Main Conference
Two days focused on digital assets, institutional finance, AI integration, and real-world adoption, with expanded thematic tracks, executive sessions, and premium networking. This is where the industry's most important conversations unfold.
Who It's For
As a bridge between Korea's institutional market and the global digital asset ecosystem, KBW2026 is built for those shaping what comes next:
- Financial institutions and institutional investors — exploring the institutional adoption of digital assets, custody, and the evolving regulatory landscape
- Corporate and enterprise business development or open-innovation teams — evaluating partnerships with global Web3 projects and sourcing new solutions
- Policymakers and the public sector — engaging directly with industry leaders on digital asset policy and direction
- Global and domestic exchanges, VCs, and trading firms — seeking the next investment and partnership
- Partners enabling global projects' entry into Korea — builders and operators connecting local references and business opportunities
Those who come to Seoul are not at the idea stage. They are teams with real capital and technology, ready to validate, partner, and develop customers in the Korean market.
Speakers (Partial Lineup)
- Balaji Srinivasan — Founder, Investor, Author at The Network State
- Arthur Hayes — CIO at Maelstrom
- Tom Lee — Chairman at BitMine
- Kyoungsuk Oh — CEO at Upbit
- Jeff Yan — CEO at Hyperliquid Labs
- Bo Hines — CEO at Tether USA₮
- Harry Jung — Deputy Director at The White House
- Johann Kerbrat — SVP & GM of Crypto at Robinhood
More speakers are being revealed on the KBW2026 with Upbit website.
Why Attend
- Insights from the speakers defining the industry, all in one place
- Presentations that flow directly into side events and networking
- Real business conversations with the projects and institutions you care about
- A full week across the city, building dense, high-value global connections
If you've been looking for your next opportunity in the digital asset ecosystem, KBW2026 with Upbit is where the year's most important meetings happen. From investment and business partnerships to technology adoption and strategic alliances, let it begin in Seoul.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, 177, Gwangjin District, Korea, South
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