BlockShow, a leading global conference specializing in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, is returning after a four-year absence to host a festival-like Web3 event in Hong Kong in 2024 in collaboration with BlockDown Festival, run by PR agency EAK Digital.
First launched in 2016, BlockShow is backed by blockchain industry publication Cointelegraph and will work closely with EAK to produce an Asian version of BlockShow Known for hosting prominent Web3 companies such as Animoca Brands, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s Silicon Valley and will be the primary venue for major BlockShow
The main conference will take place on May 8-9, 2024, with additional events taking place over the next few days. Choosing Hong Kong was a natural choice. This is because in recent years the region has grown into a global technology and Web3 hub, making it the perfect location. Cyberport will be transformed into a Web3 city with multi-level, exhibition spaces, galleries, meeting zones, cafés, restaurants, workshop rooms and outdoor spaces available.
To attend the BlockShow
The BlockShow Among the core topics, the festival will explore SocialFi, GameFi, Web3, art, music, culture, decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets.
Additional dates of the BlockShow Organizers also plan to host ice-breaking events at top restaurants across Hong Kong, as well as sports-focused networking events centered around futsal, tennis, basketball and other activities.
The BlockShow The next price increase will cause ticket prices to range from $490 to $1,390.
According to BlockShow founder Addy Crezee, the Web3 industry is set to see a breakthrough in 2024, with Asia positioned to lead the coming upswing due to the rise in builders and cryptocurrency users.
“We look forward to the opportunity to create a gateway for global players to ride the wave in Asia. Hong Kong is the perfect place for this. Exciting times lie ahead!”
“Our partnership with BlockShow and Cointelegraph was a natural fit for BlockDown Festival and EAK Digital,” said Erhan Korhaliller, Founder and CEO of EAK Digital and BlockDown Festival. He further added:
“As the market heats up significantly, both BlockDown Festival and BlockShow are committed to hosting world-class events that are fun, exciting, and focused on attendee experience and impact.”
A true Web3 festival
BlockDown has pioneered the virtual Web3 conference scene since its launch in April 2020, playing a pivotal role in bringing the cryptocurrency community together during the pandemic. BlockDown has attracted some of the biggest names in the industry, including former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees, Chainlink Labs co-founder Sergey Nazarov, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, and even famous singer and songwriter Akon.
During the pandemic, BlockDown has hosted a total of 6 events, including special editions such as the Spanish-language BlockDown Latam and BlockDown DeData, a special event focused on decentralized data and identity featuring a fireside chat between US whistleblower Edward Snowden and Gavin. Organized several online events. Wood is the founder and CEO of Parity Technologies.
The first offline BlockDown Web3 Festival took place in Šiviník, Croatia in 2022, highlighting the intersection of Web3 and culture. The festival returns for a second offline event in summer 2023 with BlockDown Portugal. The event featured the Metaverse Fashion Show, Web3 Music Stage, and major global brands including French soccer clubs Paris Saint-Germain and McLaren. Formula One racing team. This event was soon followed by the second edition of the annual Istanbul Blockchain Week, hosted by EAK Digital, held in August 2023.
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BlockShow has also organized a number of previous conferences, starting with BlockShow Europe in Munich in April 2017, when Bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $1,200.
BlockShow subsequently organized three offline events in Singapore in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In 2018, we hosted the BlockShow Americas conference in Las Vegas. Like many other global events, BlockShow paused its in-person conferences at the height of the pandemic but continued to host several online events in 2020.
“Currently we are focusing on the Asian edition and want this event to become the leading industry event in Asia,” Crezee said. BlockShow definitely plans to expand to other regions and potentially host another event in 2024, he added.
As one of the longest-running industry events, BlockShow has historically featured many prominent figures not only from the cryptocurrency industry, but also from the traditional financial world as well as other fields such as information and technology.
Previous speakers at BlockShow include Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu. The conference event was attended by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, veteran American venture capitalist Tim Draper, and Fundstrat research director Thomas Lee.
The upcoming BlockShow In addition to hosting multiple speakers and partners, BlockShow and BlockDown have previously collaborated with a diverse group of publications, including media giants such as Reuters and Bloomberg, as well as blockchain industry outlets such as Decrypt, BeInCrypto, The Block, and more.
“Our events have a huge impact. We’re also different in terms of experience because we focus more on community and fun experiences. So I think there are gaps and shortcomings in events like the one we do. This is why we came back,” Crezee said.
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