Your Exclusive Gateway to Japan’s Web3 Frontier

(Press release – Kyoto, Japan, June 25, 2024)

The Executive Committee of IVS KYOTO (Japan Address, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City) is pleased to unveil the detailed agenda of IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with the Japan Blockchain Week Summit, which is scheduled to be the flagship event of Japan Blockchain Week 2024. This flagship event, which Taking place from July 4-6, 2024, at Kyoto Pulse Plaza, it promises to be the ultimate gateway to discovery, engagement and leadership in Japan’s thriving Web3 industry.

Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to interact with the key players driving the Web3 ecosystem in Japan. Keynote sessions will feature insights from prominent figures such as representatives from the House of Representatives, the Bank of Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the Digital Agency, which outlines Japan’s national strategy regarding blockchain technology and digital innovation. World-renowned speakers, such as Mo Shaikh from Aptos, Yat Siu from Animoca Brands, Ray Chan from Memeland & 9GAG, and Sebastien Borget from The Sandbox, will also attend to provide perspectives on how global Web3 players collaborate with Japanese companies, and provide answers and examples of successful partnerships. .

The event will also feature contributions from gaming giants such as KONAMI, Bandai Namco, SQUARE ENIX and DeNA, as well as IP holders such as Sanrio, TOHO, KODANSHA, SHUEISHA and TV Asahi. Conglomerates such as NTT Digital, Sony Bank and SBI will also present their strategies for integrating Web3 technologies into their operations. For more details, please see the full agenda: https://www.ivs.events/timetable2024-1.

Operated by SHAKE Entertainment and supported by YGG, the Web3 Entertainment Zone will provide an immersive experience that brings traditional content such as online games, anime and manga to Web3. The region showcases innovative gaming projects such as Genopet, Heroes of Mafia, MOONVEIL.GG, Ambrus Studio, Arrowiz Games, Peer and Xsolla. Here, you can learn about the latest trends and technologies through panel discussions with industry leaders, enjoy game demos, interactive sessions, and more.

Participants can walk to the “Crypto Village” near the main stage to interact directly with speakers, providing an exclusive opportunity to build connections unlike other conferences. This area will also contain Japan’s core cryptocurrency communities, including the JAPAN DAO Association, AiHUB, and the vibrant “Crypto Cocktails.” You can also get a free Japanese Coke and ginger beer and enjoy the conversation.

IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO will host more than 30 venture capital partners, providing attendees with unique opportunities to secure investments from leading Web3 venture capitalists from Japan and around the world. You can interact with 38 key VC partners and other VCs during the “Crypto Startup x VC Matching” at the VC Lounge on the afternoon of July 5.

This year marks the third edition of IVS Crypto’s popular Web3 Demoday “THE DEMODAY”, the largest in Japan. It’s an exclusive opportunity to meet leading developers and discover the pioneering projects that will shape the future of Web3.

Another highlight of IVS Crypto is the AIxWeb3 Anime Contest, where young creators will compete in short animations created using AI technology and the Unreal Engine. The winning entries will be commercialized and adapted into animation, comics and games, with blockchain technology managing the intellectual property and licensing.

Kyoto will transform into a vibrant hub of Web3 innovation with more than 200 side events, making it the largest Web3 carnival in Japan. Participants can enjoy many activities while experiencing Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage. As one of the most exciting side events, don’t miss IVC’s July 4th Opening Ceremony, organized by IVC and sponsored by Bybit and Memeland, featuring attractions like the Evangelion Kyoto Base and a samurai sword fighting show: https://lu.ma/qb3q057l

We are also happy to invite business leaders and investors interested in expanding to Japan to join us for a special networking event. The event will take place on the evenings of July 5 in a historic building dedicated exclusively to the occasion, the “IVS HOUSE”. This specially arranged venue will provide an unforgettable experience. We welcome all foreign guests: https://lu.ma/gl233xa7

For a full list of side events, visit: https://lu.ma/ivs-jp

Japanese Blockchain Week 2024: One of the biggest series of events on Earth

Japan Blockchain Week 2024 is expected to attract more than 50,000 participants, making it one of the largest Web3 event series globally. The detailed event calendar for Japan Blockchain Week 2024 is as follows:

• July 16: “Web3 Future 2024” hosted by Ginco Co., Ltd.
• July 17-19: “DCENTRAL Tokyo 2024” hosted by Ozaru and Cryptonauts
• July 24: “Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024” hosted by B Dash Ventures and Hashed
• July 26-30: “EDCON TOKYO 2024” hosted by De Ethereum University
• July 31: INTMAX hosted PlasmaCon.

For more details about Blockchain Week Japan 2024, visit the official website: https://japanblockchainweek.jp/

We express our gratitude to our key partners whose support ensures the success of this huge event. Our Diamond Sponsors, Yield Guild Games and YGG Japan, were instrumental in the Web3 Entertainment Zone, showing their dedication to the gaming and earning action. YGG, or Yield Guild Games, is the world’s largest decentralized gaming guild, driving the global Play & Earn movement, while YGG Japan focuses on the Japanese market, promoting local participation in global Play & Earn games. Our platinum sponsors include Aptos, Animechain.ai, AKA Virtual, and Memeland. Gold sponsors include Oasys, double Jump.tokyo, Avalanche, Alibaba Cloud, Japan Open Chain, SBI Holdings, LINE NEXT/DOSI/Kaia, Vyvo Smart Chain, GSR, Zeus Network, Shib.io, Slash Vision Labs, CARV, Fireblocks, Atheer, CESS Network, A41, XAI, Peer, and Xsolla.

Join us at IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and be part of the exclusive Web3 frontier portal in Japan. Experience the excitement and opportunities that await you in Japan’s dynamic Web3 scene. Tickets are selling out quickly, and we will close registration once the venue reaches capacity.

About the Executive Committee of IVS KYOTO

The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee was established with Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City to further develop the startup ecosystem and promote local industry through IVS in Kyoto. We aim to integrate startups with corporate, university, research and cultural resources in Kyoto, creating new industries and globally competitive startups.

website: https://www.ivs.events/crypto