Bangalore, India, November 28th, 2024,
Chainwire
India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference,
the 2-day headline conference anchoring the India Blockchain Week
series of Web3 events in Bangalore, is returning for its 2nd
edition to highlight the impressive traction and innovation shown
by the Indian Web3 ecosystem in the backdrop of a major bull
run.
With Bitcoin inching closer to the
psychological milestone of $100,000, there is a renewed optimism
about the future of blockchain and crypto. As the bullish sentiment
draws a wave of interest from new users and investors, the IBW
Conference will bring together Indian innovators and global
stakeholders to share ideas, spark conversations, forge
partnerships, and explore the limitless possibilities of Web3.
India has the world’s second largest
Web3 developer base, according to Electric Capital. Karnataka, in
particular, has been a hotspot for India’s Web 3 revolution,
boasting a 33% share in the country’s Web3 ecosystem.
At the heart of the action-packed week
will be the IBW2024 Conference by Hashed Emergent, held on 4-5
December 2024, 9am-6pm, at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield
Hotel & Convention Center. It features keynote speeches,
fireside chats, and panel discussions on the latest developments
and opportunities in the Web3 space, while examining the Indian
Web3 investor, start-up and policy landscape.
Tak Lee, CEO & Managing Partner at
Hashed Emergent, said, “We believe that India is progressively
adapting to on-chain activity for both retail investors and
institutions. The growing Web3 founder base with its vibrant
developer ecosystem, reflects a market primed for innovation and
growth. We are thrilled to return with the India Blockchain Week
2024 Conference at a pivotal time, tapping into India's potential
by fostering cross-border partnerships and scaling innovations that
resonate in both emerging and mature markets.”
SPEAKERS
The IBW2024 Conference has added many
prominent global and local leaders as speakers, including, Supra
CEO Joshua Tobkin, Citrea Co-creator Murat Karademir, Nibiru CEO
Unique Divine, Hashed Founding Partner Ryan Kim, Mudrex CEO Edul
Patel, Aethir Co-founder Mark Rydon, Bitget COO Vugar Usi Zade,
Nazara Technologies CEO Nitish Kumar, Lysto Co-founder Sadiq Ahmed,
Multicoin Capital Principal Vishal Kankani, Rippling Co-founder and
0xPPL Founder Prasanna Sankar, among others.
They will join other marquee speakers
such as Aptos Co-founder & CTO Avery Ching, Polygon Co-founder
Sandeep Nailwal, Monad CEO Keone Hon, Startale Labs CEO Sota
Watanabe, and BitGo COO Chen Fang.
Side Events within IBW2024
Conference on 4th & 5th December
With the Conference running on 2
stages, three other stages will be hosted by Sponsors for a
duration of 4 hours with their own agenda and speakers. Some of
them include:
- IBW Demo
Day: Shortlisted top 15 Indian web3 startups will
present their pitches to leading investors, founders, VCs in the
ecosystem. Scheduled on Dec 5th from 9am to 1pm, the pitch
powerhouse is co-hosted by Hashed Emergent and Antler India, one of
the most prolific early-stage investors in the industry. The prize
of up to $10,000 for top two pitches is powered by
BitGet.
- Aptos Consumer Day: To be held
on Dec.5th from 2pm to 6pm, this event will give Indian builders
insights into creating consumer web3 solutions. It will be an
ultimate platform for builders to dive into idea discovery,
team & culture, fundraising, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and
compliance functions. An excellent opportunity to learn and
interact with the Aptos Foundation, Aptos Labs, and Aptos India
ecosystem teams.
- Starknet India 2024:
To be held on December 4th from 2pm to 6pm, hosted by Starkware,
this event will explore scalable, next-gen solutions combining AI
and crypto. With a mix of presentations, fireside chats, and
interactive discussions, it promises to inspire builders and
enthusiasts to explore, innovate, and grow within the Starknet
ecosystem.
- Spheron DeAI Connect: A
platform for founders, startups, developers, investors, and anyone
pushing the boundaries with the convergence of AI and blockchain.
Happening on 5th December from 9 am to 1pm, this event will feature
insightful keynotes and panel discussions on AGI ethics,
governance, and real-world applications. One can connect and
network with key Web3 experts co-creating a decentralized and
transparent future powered by AI.
- Workshop & Pitch Stages: An action-packed two
day area dedicated to exciting workshops and pitch contests with
great rewards for founders and developers hosted by
Supra, Chromia,
Starknet BitGo, Oasys, Founder House, Dabl,
The Phoenix Guild, Nani. Starknet will also announce its
Hackerhouse
2024 winners
there.
- W2 Summit: Dedicated
to marketers, community builders, and KOLs to encourage authentic
engagement, trust building, marketing in web3, personal branding,
and driving cultural movements with purpose and impact. It also
features a KoL specific lounge where attendees will get to meet
some of the most visionary leaders in the Web3 space.
SIDE EVENTS for India
Blockchain Week
The IBW2024 Conference is supported by
the conference partners Aptos, Supra, Polygon, Starknet, Starkware,
Manta, Mudrex, Bitget and others. Many of them will be hosting
their own events on the sidelines of the headline IBW Conference.
Some noteworthy side events are:
- IBW: Base x WoW BuildHER
Brunch: Base, WoW, and Hashed
Emergent are hosting a BuildHer brunch, open for women+ who are
shaping the on-chain future. Scheduled on 3rd December from 11am to
2pm, this event is a vibrant space to meet, connect, and get
inspired by fellow builders.
- ETHIndia
Hackathon- Organized by Devfolio from Dec 6-8, it is
one of the world's largest Ethereum hackathons. ETHIndia continues
to redefine what hackathons can be, enduring beyond the excitement
of building, competing, and winning bounties.
- Founder House @ IBW 2024: To
be held on Thursday, Nov.28, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience
designed exclusively for ambitious Web3 founders — not just
developers.
- Nibiru Unchained: A private
dinner on Dec.4th for investors, founders, and builders to form
meaningful connections. It’s organized by Nibiru, a smart contract
ecosystem with a high-performance, EVM-equivalent execution
layer.
- Monad India
Meet-up: An exclusive gathering of the Indian Monad
community on Wednesday, Dec.4th that offers attendees an
opportunity to connect with global blockchain enthusiasts and the
nads—without formal speeches or panels.
- BitGo
Blaster: To be held on Dec.4th between 18:00 - 23:00,
BitGo Blaster is an exclusive industry mixer. Experience BitGo’s
company culture firsthand while networking with key decision-makers
over curated drinks and canapés.
- Boxingbay 4: Set for Dec.4th,
BoxingBay 4: Brains and Brawls is a thrilling event during IBW
where web3 startup founders will showcase their grit and skills in
exhibition boxing matches.
- Aggrave Official IBW Afterparty co-hosted
with Polygon- The official afterparty hosted by Hashed
Emergent & Polygon Labs, this epic night is happening on Dec
5th, 7 PM with free F&B, a live DJ, and 1,000 attendees. IBW
ticket holders are pre-approved for the afterparty.
- Metaschool Dev
Summit: Set to take place on Thursday, Dec.5th, the
Metaschool Dev Summit will feature a diverse range of speakers,
workshops, and AMA sessions focused on the cutting edge of
blockchain technology.
Here is the full list of side
events.
NICHE EXPERIENCES
IBW 2024 Conference is committed to
give attendees a memorable and immersive experience with special
zones to learn, connect, and innovate.
- Aptos Experience Zone - Explore innovation firsthand as 10
pioneering projects built on Aptos showcase their unique solutions
shaping the future of blockchain. Meet the teams behind the
projects and experience the Aptos ecosystem in action.
- Reclaim will run a developer’s focused whiteboard
corner.
- Themed sponsor Lounges, Gamified Merch Store, fun
mascots, and much more.
The IBW 2024 Conference also has a
gamification platform powered by Aptos. One can
knock-off daily quests on the platform, and enter the raffles to
win free tickets daily and special VIP tickets on a weekly
basis.
About India Blockchain Week (IBW)
India Blockchain Week (IBW) is a
movement unifying the Indian web3 ecosystem and a platform to
connect with the global community. It is India’s biggest
pan-industry series of blockchain and web3 events, spanning from
November 30th- December 8th 2024 across Bangalore, India. IBW is a
week-long array of 100+ web3 events, including flagship events such
as the headline IBW Conference, ETHIndia, FILBangalore and many
other side-events, networking events, workshops, parties etc hosted
by Indian & global blockchain industry stakeholders.
The IBW Conference is the two-day
headline event anchoring India Blockchain Week (IBW) on 4-5
December 2024 at the Sheraton Grand, Bangalore and hosted by Hashed
Emergent - a web3 venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating
the mass adoption of web3 in India.
For more information about IBW,
visit: Website |
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About Hashed Emergent
Hashed Emergent is the venture capital
arm of Hashed, backing builders from India and emerging markets
shaping the on-chain frontier. It invests at the earliest stages of
a web3 startup's journey, using its expertise, experience, and
network to amplify their growth and success. The team is rooted in
the cultural hubspots of web3 in emerging markets, spanning across
Bangalore, Seoul, Singapore, Lagos and Dubai. Hashed Emergent
drives web3 focused ecosystem and community expansion in these
markets through its purpose-built initiatives.
Contact
Irshad
Ahmed
press@indiablockchainweek.com
