Exploring the Japanese Web3 Frontier - IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto and Japan Blockchain Week Detailed Agenda

Original source: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee

The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City) announces the detailed agenda for the IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto and Japan Blockchain Week Summit. IVS Crypto is the main event of Japan Blockchain Week 2024. This top event will be held at Kyoto Pulse Square from July 4 to July 6, 2024, becoming the ultimate gateway to explore, participate in and lead Japan's emerging Web3 industry.

Main Stage and Web3 Stage: Meet the Core Players

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with key players driving Japan's Web3 ecosystem. The main session will feature insights from representatives of the House of Representatives, prominent figures from the Bank of Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), and the Digital Agency, explaining Japan's national strategy for blockchain and digital innovation. Internationally renowned speakers such as Mo Shaikh of Aptos, Yat Siu of Animoca Brands, Ray Chan of Memeland and 9GAG, and Sebastien Borget of The Sandbox will also be present to share their views on how global Web3 players can collaborate with Japanese giants, and provide examples and answers for successful collaborations.

The event will also showcase the results of gaming giants such as KONAMI, Bandai Namco, SQUARE ENIX, and DeNA's deep involvement in the Web3 sector, as well as participation from IP holders such as Sanrio, TOHO, Kodansha, Shueisha, and TV Asahi. Large enterprises such as NTT Digital, Sony Bank, and SBI will also showcase their strategies for integrating Web3 technology into their operations. For more details, please visit the official website for the full agenda.

Web3 Entertainment Zone and Crypto Village

The Web3 Entertainment Zone, operated by SHAKE Entertainment and supported by YGG, will provide an immersive experience, showcasing innovative gaming projects such as Genopet, Heroes of Mavia, MOONVEIL.GG, Ambrus Studio, Arrowiz Games, Peer, and Xsolla. Here, you can learn about the latest trends and technologies through gaming stages brought by Web3 gaming industry experts, and enjoy game demonstrations, interactive sessions, and more.

Attendees can visit the Crypto Village near the main stage to interact directly with speakers. In addition, the area will showcase Japan's core crypto community, including the JAPAN DAO Association, AiHUB, and enjoy free Japanese artisan cola and handmade ginger ale at "Crypto Cocktails."

VC Lounge and Pitch Park: Bringing together top entrepreneurs and investors

IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto will welcome more than 30 VC partners, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to obtain investment from leading Web3 VCs in Japan and around the world. You can participate in the "Crypto Startup x VC Matching" in the VC Lounge on the afternoon of July 5 to interact with 38 major VC partners and other VCs.

The third "THE DEMODAY" is the Web3 DemoDay held by IVS Crypto, and it is also the largest Web3 DemoDay event in Japan, bringing together top developers and well-known industry investors to lead Japan's future development in the Web3 track.

In addition, IVS Crypto's special highlight - the AIxWeb3 Animation Competition, creators will use AI technology and Unreal Engine to create short animations for the competition. The winning works will be commercialized and adapted into animations, comics and games, and their management of intellectual property rights and licenses will be achieved through blockchain technology.

Experience the Carnival in Ancient Kyoto

Kyoto will become a vibrant hub for Web3 innovation, hosting more than 200 peripheral events, making it Japan’s largest Web3 carnival. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of activities while experiencing Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage. One of the most anticipated opening events will be the IVC Opening Party on July 4, hosted by IVC and sponsored by Bybit and Memeland, which will include exciting programs such as the “Evangelion Kyoto Base” and samurai sword performances.

IVC Opening Party (Sponsored by Diamond Sponsors Memeland and Bybit)

Full IVS / IVS Crypto Side Events

Japan Blockchain Week 2024

Japan Blockchain Week 2024 is expected to attract over 50,000 attendees, making it one of the largest Web3 event series in the world.

· 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 University of Ethereum

· July 31: "PlasmaCon" hosted by INTMAX

For more information about Japan Blockchain Week For more information about IVS Crypto 2024, please visit the official website. Meet IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto Key Partners

The support of IVS Crypto’s key partners ensured the success of this important event. Diamond sponsors Yield Guild Games and YGG Japan played an important role in the Web3 Entertainment Zone, showcasing their contribution to the “Play 2 Earn” ethos. YGG, or Yield Guild Games, is the world’s largest decentralized gaming guild, driving the global “Play 2 Earn” movement, while YGG Japan focuses on the Japanese market, promoting local participation. 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, Aethir, CESS Network, A41, XAI, Peer, and Xsolla.

Join IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto and be part of the exclusive frontline to Japan's Web3. Experience first-hand the excitement and opportunities of Japan's vibrant Web3 market!

About IVS KYOTO Executive Committee

The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee was established by Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and the Kyoto City Government to promote the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and further prosperity of local industries. We are committed to promoting the fusion of Kyoto-area enterprises, higher education and research institutions, and cultural resources with startups to create new industries and incubate new startups that can compete with the world.

Headline

Headline is a firm focused on early-stage and seed-stage venture capital. Founded in 1998, we help founders who we believe will achieve their dreams achieve greater success. We have seven offices around the world - San Francisco, Tokyo, Taipei, Beijing, Paris, Berlin and Sao Paulo.

IVC

IVC is a Web3 venture capital company from Japan, with teams distributed throughout Japan and Taiwan. It mainly focuses on investing in blockchain games, infrastructure, decentralized financial applications and other projects. We stand on an international perspective to fully fund and promote the innovation and development of the blockchain industry.

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