IBW 2024 Conference To Showcase the Next Phase of Indian Web3 Innovation – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

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: 

1. 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. 
2. 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.  
3. 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. 
4. 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. 
5. 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.   
6. 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:

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. 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. 
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Telegram

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. 

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