IVS Crypto 2024: What Can We Expect This Year?
The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, consisting of Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, has announced that the largest cryptocurrency summit in Japan, IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and JBW Summit, will be held from July 4th to 6th, 2024 at Kyoto Pulse Plaza, marking the beginning of Japan Blockchain Week.
With the theme “What’s your new adventure?”, IVS Crypto 2023 successfully attracted over 20,000 participants and 300 speakers. The main venue and over 150 peripheral events provided participants with a comprehensive experience of Kyoto’s charm, solidifying its position as Japan’s largest blockchain summit.
This year’s IVS Crypto, themed “Cross the Boundaries,” will focus on exploring the latest advancements and application prospects of blockchain technology. We will explore the future development of Web3 through various fields such as blockchain games, entertainment content creation, AI, Bitcoin ecosystem, and DePin. Industry leaders from Japan and abroad will gather to share their insights and experiences.
In addition, as part of Japan Blockchain Week 2024, related events will take place throughout Japan, with an expected total participation of over 50,000 people.
Top-notch speakers from Japan and abroad
The event will invite numerous industry leaders from Japan and abroad to give speeches, including Mo Shaikh (CEO and Co-founder of Aptos Labs), Shuhei Mise (CEO of Animechain.ai), Yat Siu (CEO of Animoca Brands), Sebastien Borget (Co-founder of Sandbox), and more. These leaders will provide a global perspective on the latest technologies and trends. Thanks to the close connection between IVS Crypto and the Japanese market, we are honored to invite industry leaders from Japan:
Yoyo Yang (Bandai Namco CVC Investment Director)
Naohiro Shimoto (Sega CVC Investment Manager)
Takafumi Watanabe (Sony Bank CFO)
Kaya Kanamori (Head of Sony Bank DX Business Planning Department)
Hideaki Uehara (Square Enix Investment and Business Development General Manager)
Yuji Kumagai (Emoote Partner)
Ken Kanetomo (Konami Web3 Business Development General Manager)
Hosho Karasawa (NTT Digital Director)
Shouji Kanemaru (Shueisha Business Cooperation Department Manager)
Zhen Yu (Toei Company Producer)
IVS Crypto 2024 will feature multiple cross-themed conferences, such as “Blockchain x AI,” “SocialFi x Entertainment,” “DeFi x Financial Efficiency,” “Anime IP x NFT,” and “New Infrastructure x DePin,” providing participants with new perspectives.
Main Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza – an extraordinary experience beyond Web3
1st floor: Immersive experience of Web3.0 in daily life scenarios
The 1st floor will have multiple experiential areas where participants can personally experience how blockchain technology integrates into daily life. The content on the 1st floor includes several areas that promote the practical application of blockchain technology and allow participants to experience the fusion of the Web3 world with our daily lives.
Web3 Entertainment Zone
Led by SHAKE Entertainment and YGG Japan, this zone combines gaming, animation, manga, IP, and content creation to provide the most immersive real-world Web3 technology application experience. The entertainment zone’s stage will showcase panel discussions hosted by gaming experts, player esports competitions, and exclusive content presentations by Vtubers.
Crypto Village
Supported by MURA (operated by Shinsekai Technologies), various themed networking activities will be held at different times each day, providing participants with dynamic interactive environments.
NOX Gallery KYOTO
As Japan’s first physical NFT gallery, Nox Gallery KYOTO will exhibit works from top artists worldwide, showcasing the infinite possibilities of NFT and exploring new forms of art.
2nd and 5th floors: Realizing Web3.0 project financing and establishing strategic alliances
The 2nd floor will have a VC Meeting Lounge and Elevator Pitch Area, where partnering VCs are stationed. Participants can directly showcase their projects and seek consultation with potential investors. Additionally, the 2nd floor will have an area specifically for business cooperation and partner meetings, providing a private space for exploring strategic alliances.
The Executive Lounge on the 5th floor is an exclusive area for participants holding Executive and Investor passes. Here, participants can engage in business discussions, enjoy light refreshments, and network with other executives and investors for one-on-one interactions.
3rd floor: Discovering projects that will lead Web3.0’s future
On July 5th, the Inamori Hall on the 3rd floor will host a full day of Web3-themed exchange activities. Startups and art creations will be showcased, providing an ideal platform for content creators and project developers to connect.
In the morning, the “AI x Web3 Animation Contest” will showcase short animated films created by young creators using AI technology and Virtual Engine. The winning works will receive support from Puri Prince and SHAKE Entertainment to advance their animation, manga, and game-related processes. These works will be produced using AI basic models/animation production tools provided by Animechain.ai and will manage relevant AI model information, IP, and licenses on the blockchain. Outstanding works will also receive cash prizes to support the creators’ further development.
In the afternoon, the “WaveHack Global Demo Day” event will allow participants to showcase their ongoing projects. This is the first public demonstration of the WaveHack Global program, and teams with outstanding performance will have further speaking opportunities. Furthermore, well-rated projects will have more opportunities for showcasing at collaborative summits such as EDCON or WebX. The program will ultimately provide a total of $500,000 in funding to 30 projects to promote the practical application and popularization of innovative Web3 technologies.
IVC x Headline Asia Opening Party: TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK and Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base
Another exciting news is that the IVC x Headline Asia Opening Party will be held at TOEI Kyoto Studio Park, featuring a series of thrilling activities including ninja performances, cosplayer shows, samurai sword battles, and the iconic Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base! IVC and Headline Asia are dedicated to providing the most exciting theme park experience in Kyoto. It’s worth noting that the Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base will be used for exclusive events for the first time.
Japan Blockchain Week 2024: Expected participation of 50,000, towards the world’s largest Web3 event series
IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO, as the kickoff event of Japan Blockchain Week, will officially commence on July 4th, 2024, along with the Japan Blockchain Week Summit. Following that, Japan Blockchain Week will unfold a series of events:
July 16th, Web3 Future 2024 by Ginco Inc.
July 17th to 19th, DCENTRAL Tokyo 2024
July 24th, Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024 by B Dash Ventures and Hashed
July 26th to 30th, EDCON TOKYO 2024 by De University of Ethereum
July 31st, Japan Blockchain Week Official After Party
During IVS Crypto 2023, we held over 150 peripheral events at Kyoto’s landmarks such as Nijo Castle, Yasaka Shrine, and Heian Jingu. This year, in collaboration with Japan Blockchain Week, IVS Crypto plans to host over 300 events throughout Japan, with an expected total participation of 50,000 people. To further enrich this world-class Web3 event series, we are actively recruiting new peripheral event organizers. Join us in creating this grand event together.
For more details about peripheral events, please visit:
https://www.notion.so/headline-asia/IVS2024-SIDE-EVENT-Guide-5903e36440cf474f8e13373d81d4211d
Strong support from top-notch partners
IVS Crypto, as the most anticipated Web3 summit in the Japanese market, has received support from a strong lineup of partners. Our platinum partners include Aptos, providing secure, scalable, and upgradable Web3 infrastructure, and Animechain.ai, providing a secure AI generative environment for creators and businesses. Gold partners include Oasys, double jump.tokyo, Avalanche, Alibaba Cloud, Japan Open Chain, SBI Holdings, LINE NEXT/DOSI/kaia, Vyvo Smart Chain, and more. Together, we will drive the popularization and development of the next generation of Web3.
IVS is actively recruiting new sponsors (major partners), media partners, community partners, and VC partners. Interested companies and organizations can find detailed information and contact us through the dedicated form on the official website.
IVS2024 KYOTO will be held concurrently with IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO. IVS2024 KYOTO is Japan’s largest startup forum, providing practical and beneficial content for entrepreneurs at all stages, whether they are seeking new challenges (0→1), looking to commercialize their ideas (1→10), or aiming to scale up their commercialized projects (10→100). Through formats such as small roundtable discussions, this event will delve into how to advance Japan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to the next stage. Purchasing tickets for IVS Crypto will also allow participation in IVS2024 KYOTO’s activities. Stay tuned for even more enriching content than last year!
IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO Event Details:
Date:
July 4th (Thursday) to July 6th (Saturday), 2024
Location:
Kyoto Pulse Plaza
Organizers:
IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City)
Official Website:
https://www.ivs.events/crypto
IVS Crypto Kyoto 2024 Sponsor Contact Form:
https://www.ivs.events/about-sponsors
PR Contact:
[email protected]