India Blockchain Week (IBW), the premier series of blockchain and Web3 gatherings in India, has unveiled the lineup of speakers for the upcoming IBW Conference, taking place in Bangalore from December 4th to December 10th, 2023. The main IBW Conference will feature a distinguished roster of headline speakers, including Sandeep Nailwal, the Co-Founder of Polygon; Mo Shaikh, Co-Founder of Aptos; Dr. Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO of Ava Labs; Justin Sun, Co-Founder of TRON; and Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox.
In addition to the headline speakers, IBW’23 will feature an array of notable figures from the blockchain and Web3 world, including Rene Reinsberg (Co-Founder of Celo) Prabhakar Reddy (Co-Founder of FalconX), Aniket Jindal (Co-Founder of Biconomy), Zhen Yu Young (Co-Founder of Web3Auth), Irene Wu (Head of Strategy at LayerZero), Manish Agarwal (CEO at IndiGG), Dr. Kang Li (Chief Security Officer at Certik), Simon Kim (CEO & Managing Partner at Hashed), Kelvin Koh (Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Spartan) among many others. Their contributions will add depth and diversity to the conference.
An Exciting Gathering of Blockchain Visionaries
With this impressive speaker lineup, IBW’23 is poised to be a landmark event in the world of blockchain technology. The main IBW Conference, which will be held at the prestigious Sheraton Grand in Bangalore on December 6-7, 2023, will feature over 100 innovators, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and thought leaders from the blockchain industry. Attendees can expect a diverse range of engaging sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, and moderated debates.
A lineup of influential keynote speakers is set to delve into a wide range of pressing topics within the blockchain and Web3 arena. For instance, Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder of Polygon, will engage the audience in a fireside chat where he will shed light on the current progress and future of Polygon 2.0, along with offering valuable insights into the Indian Web3 ecosystem. Mo Shaikh, the Co-Founder of Aptos, will take center stage to deliver a keynote speech that centers around the Move ecosystem and how Aptos is driving scalability and speed enhancements to provide an enriched user experience.
Dr. Emin Gün Sirer, Founder & CEO of Ava Labs, will join the conversation through a fireside chat format, where he will share strategies and insights on fostering the adoption of Web3 through subnets and delve into Avalanche’s India strategy. Justin Sun, the Co-Founder of TRON, will participate in a virtual fireside chat, promising to explore general crypto trends and offer his perspectives on global regulation, stablecoins, and the Tron ecosystem.
Finally, Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox, will captivate the audience with his vision for the future of the Metaverse and discuss how brands can unlock value in digital worlds, with a special focus on their expansive plans for the Indian market. These speakers collectively represent a cross-section of the blockchain industry, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the latest developments and trends within the space.
Web3 Festival and Expansion of Blockchain Ecosystem
Besides the two-day headline conference, India Blockchain Week offers a week-long Web3 festival, including events like ETHIndia, Polygon Connect, Polkadot Pulse, FILBangalore, and many more. This festival provides a unique opportunity to engage with emerging talent, attract new developers to the blockchain arena, and expand the blockchain ecosystem in India. Tak Lee, CEO of Hashed Emergent, host of the India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference, said: “We’re launching India Blockchain Week (IBW) because we see the synergy between India and Blockchain as not just a game-changer, but our collective destiny”
Mo Shaikh, Co-Founder & CEO of Aptos Labs, said: “India is taking full advantage of Web3 technology across industries like social media, entertainment, commerce, and open financial systems. The Aptos India ecosystem, growth, and community is already expanding on a daily basis faster than most others. Our global enterprise partners are taking notice of the blend of market maturity and innovation happening across the country. We are dedicated to the expansion of Web3 in India and look forward to Aptos being a catalyst for the decentralized movement.”
IBW is a series of blockchain and Web3 events. It features a week-long array of 50+ Web3 events, including flagship events like the IBW Conference, ETHIndia, Polygon Connect, Polkadot Pulse, FILBangalore, and numerous side events, networking opportunities, workshops, and parties hosted by Indian and global blockchain industry stakeholders. IBW is set to be a defining moment in the Indian blockchain industry, bringing together experts, enthusiasts, and innovators to explore the possibilities of Web3 technology. The event will serve as a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and decentralization.
