Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026)

Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) is Asia's largest and most influential blockchain gathering, taking place at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. Now in its eighth year, the main conference runs from September 30 to October 1, preceded by the invite-only Upbit Institutional Summit on September 29. Past editions have drawn over 13,000 attendees and 340+ speakers, with roughly 40% of participants traveling from countries such as the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, reflecting KBW's role as a bridge between Korea's blockchain ecosystem and the global Web3 industry.

The event targets founders, investors, developers, institutional players, policymakers, and media covering digital assets, drawing speakers ranging from crypto industry executives to government officials. Attendees should expect deep discussions on market cycles, institutional adoption, and emerging blockchain infrastructure, alongside high-profile networking, side events, and cultural programming that blends Web3 with music, art, and Korean pop culture. For anyone seeking to understand where the next crypto cycle is heading, KBW2026 offers direct access to the builders, capital, and policymakers shaping that future.