Japan’s largest cryptocurrency summit IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and Japan Blockchain Week to kick off on 7/4!
IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, composed of Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, announced that the largest cryptocurrency summit in Japan, IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and JBW Summit, will be held at Kyoto Pulse Plaza from July 4th to 6th, 2024, marking the opening of Japan Blockchain Week.
IVS Crypto 2023, themed “What’s your new adventure?”, 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 culture, solidifying its position as Japan’s largest blockchain summit.
This year’s IVS Crypto will be themed “Cross the Boundaries” and will focus on the latest developments and applications of blockchain technology. We will explore the future development direction of Web3 through various fields such as blockchain games, entertainment content creation, AI, Bitcoin ecology, 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 also take place across Japan, with an expected total participation of over 50,000 people.
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Top speakers from Japan and abroad
Guess who is the exclusive ambassador of IVS Crypto?
Main venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza, an extraordinary Web3 experience beyond
1st floor: Deeply experience the application of Web3.0 in daily life scenes
2nd/5th floor: Realize Web3 project financing, establish strategic alliances
3rd floor: Discover projects that lead the future of Web3.0
IVC x Headline Asia Opening Party: TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK and Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base
Japan Blockchain Week 2024: Heading towards the world’s largest Web3 event with an expected participation of 50,000 people
Top supporting partners
IVS2024 KYOTO will be held simultaneously
About IVS KYOTO Executive Committee
Details of IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO Event
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 other leaders who will share their insights and experiences from a global perspective. Thanks to the close connection between IVS Crypto and the Japanese market, we are honored to invite industry leaders from Japan:
Yoyo Yang (Director of Bandai Namco CVC)
Naohiro Shimoto (Investment Manager of Sega CVC)
Takafumi Watanabe (CFO of Sony Bank)
Kaya Kanamori (Head of Sony Bank DX Business Planning Department)
Hideaki Uehara (General Manager of Square Enix Investment and Business Development Department)
Yuji Kumagai (Partner at Emoote)
Ken Kanetomo (General Manager of Konami Web3 Business Development Department)
Hosho Karasawa (Director of NTT Digital)
Shouji Kanemaru (Head of Business Cooperation Department at Shueisha)
Zhen Yu (Producer at Toei Animation)
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,” bringing participants a fresh perspective.
Japan is a global leader in IP creation, and with our strong network in the Japanese entertainment industry, we are delighted to announce that two iconic Japanese IPs will be deeply involved in IVS Crypto and interact with all participants throughout the event.
The 1st floor will feature multiple experiential areas where participants can personally experience how blockchain technology is integrated into daily life. 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, integrates themes such as games, animation, manga, IP, and content creation, providing 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 showcases by Vtubers.
Crypto Village, supported by MURA (operated by Shinsekai Technologies), will hold various themed interactive activities at different times each day, providing participants with a dynamic interactive environment.
NOX Gallery KYOTO, as Japan’s first physical NFT gallery, will showcase works by top artists from around the world, demonstrating the infinite possibilities of NFT and exploring new forms of art.
The 2nd floor features the VC Meeting Lounge and Elevator Pitch Area, where several collaborating VCs are based. Participants can directly showcase their projects and seek consultation with potential investors. In addition, the 2nd floor also has an area dedicated to 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 in a serene and comfortable environment, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with other executives and investors for one-on-one exchanges.
On July 5th, in the Inasayama Hall on the 3rd floor, there will be a full day of Web3-themed exchange activities. Here, startup projects and artistic 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 assistance 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 manage relevant AI model information, IP, and licenses on the blockchain. Outstanding works will also receive cash prizes to support further development by creators.
In the afternoon, the “WaveHack Global Demo Day” event will showcase the projects participants are currently working on. This is the first public demonstration of the WaveHack Global program, and outstanding teams will have further opportunities for presentations. Additionally, projects with excellent evaluations will have more opportunities for showcasing at cooperative 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.
Another exciting news is that the opening party hosted by IVC and Headline Asia will be held at TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK, featuring a series of exciting activities including ninja performances, cosplayer shows, samurai sword battles, and the iconic Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base! It’s worth noting that this represents the first exclusive event held at the Neon Genesis Evangelion Kyoto Base. Stay tuned for the surprises we have prepared for you!
On July 4, 2024, “IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit,” the launch event of Japan Blockchain Week, will officially open at IVS Crypto KYOTO, and thereafter, Japan Blockchain Week will unfold a series of events:
July 16 – Web3 Future 2024 by Ginco Inc.
July 17th to 19th – DCENTRAL Tokyo 2024
July 24 – Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024 by B Dash Ventures and Hashed
July 26 to 30 – EDCON TOKYO 2024 by De University of Ethereum
July 31 – Japan Blockchain Week Official After Party
During the IVS Crypto 2023 event, we held over 150 peripheral events at historic sites in Kyoto such as Nijo Castle, Yasaka Shrine, and Heian Jingu. This year, in collaboration with Japan Blockchain Week, IVS Crypto plans to hold over 300 events across Japan, with an expected total participation of 50,000 people. To further enrich this world-class Web3 event series, we are actively seeking new event organizers. Organizations interested in organizing events are welcome to 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
IVS Crypto, as the most anticipated Web3 summit in the Japanese market, has received strong support from an impressive lineup of partners. Our platinum partners include Aptos, which provides secure, scalable, and upgradable Web3 infrastructure, and Animechain.ai, which provides a safe generative AI 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 promote the popularization and development of the next generation Web3.
We are actively recruiting new sponsors (major partners), media partners, community partners, and VC partners. Interested companies and organizations can learn more and contact us through the dedicated form on the official website.
IVS2024 KYOTO will be held simultaneously with IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO. IVS2024 KYOTO is Japan’s largest entrepreneurship forum, providing practical and beneficial content for entrepreneurs at all stages, whether they are startups looking for new challenges (0→1), individuals seeking to commercialize their creative ideas (1→10), or those aiming to expand the scale of their commercialized projects (10→100). This event will delve into how to propel Japan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to the next stage through formats such as small roundtable discussions. Purchasing tickets for IVS Crypto will also allow participation in IVS2024 KYOTO activities. Stay tuned for even richer content than last year!
The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, established by Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, aims to promote the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and further prosperity of local industries. We are committed to promoting the integration of Kyoto’s businesses, higher education and research institutions, and cultural resources with startups to create new industries and incubate startups that can compete on a global scale.
Headline is a company that focuses on early and seed-stage venture capital investments. Established in 1998, we help founders we believe in achieve greater success. We have seven offices worldwide – San Francisco, Tokyo, Taipei, Beijing, Paris, Berlin, and Sao Paulo.
IVC is a Web3 venture capital firm originating from Japan, with team members distributed throughout Japan and Taiwan. It mainly focuses on investing in projects such as blockchain games, infrastructure, and decentralized financial applications. We strive to fund and promote innovation and development in the blockchain industry from an international perspective.
Date: July 4th (Thursday) to July 6th (Saturday), 2024
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza
Organizer: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan, 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:
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