India’s biggest annual blockchain event, the India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference, is set to showcase India’s future and potential in web3 innovation. The conference, which will be held in Bangalore from 4 to 5 December, is supported by partners including Aptos, Supra, Polygon, Starknet, Starkware, Manta, Mudrex, Bitget, and others.
The event will showcase the impressive traction and innovation shown by the Indian Web3 ecosystem in light of the major bull run. It will also bring together Indian innovators and global stakeholders to share ideas and discuss Web3’s limitless possibilities. It will also be an opportunity to forge partnerships that will lead to the growth of the country’s Web3 ecosystem.
With the world’s second-largest number of Web3 developers, India strategically determines the ecosystem’s future, hence the need for IBW2024. The event will be held at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
There will be keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panel discussions on the latest developments and opportunities in the Web3 space, focusing on 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.”
Key speakers at the event include 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, and Rippling Co-founder and 0xPPL Founder Prasanna Sankar.
Others are 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.
Breakdown of events
There are other events lined up for the coming IBW conference 2024. This includes:
- IBW Demo Day: This event is co-hosted by Hashed Emergent and Antler India, one of the most prolific early-stage investors in the industry. Scheduled for 5th December, the event will bring together 15 Indian web3 startups to present their pitches to leading investors, founders, and VCs in the ecosystem. The top two startups will win a prize of up to $10,000 courtesy of BitGet.
- Aptos Consumer Day: This event presents an excellent opportunity for participants to learn and interact with the Aptos Foundation, Aptos Labs, and Aptos India ecosystem teams. Also to be held on Dec.5th from 2pm to 6pm, this event will give Indian builders insights into creating consumer web3 solutions. It will also allow builders to dive into idea discovery, team & culture, fundraising, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and compliance functions.
- Starknet India 2024: This event, hosted by Starkware, will explore scalable, next-gen solutions combining AI and crypto. It will be held on December 4th from 2pm to 6pm and will feature presentations, fireside chats, and interactive discussions. The event aims to inspire builders and enthusiasts to explore, innovate, and grow within the Starknet ecosystem.
- Spheron DeAI Connect: This event is for founders, startups, developers, investors, and anyone interested in combining AI and blockchain. Also scheduled for 5th December from 9 am to 1pm, the discussions will focus on AGI ethics, governance, and real-world applications. There will also be an opportunity to connect and network with key Web3 experts, co-creating a decentralized and transparent future powered by AI.
- Workshop & Pitch Stages: This event will feature exciting workshops and pitch contests with great rewards for founders and developers hosted by Supra, Chromia, Starknet BitGo, Oasys, Founder House, and Dabl, The Phoenix Guild, Nani. Starknet will also announce its Hackerhouse 2024 winners there.
- W2 Summit: This event is 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. Attendees will also get an opportunity to meet visionary web3 leaders and forge partnerships.
SIDE EVENTS for India Blockchain Week
Some sponsors of the IBW event will be hosting their own side events during the IBW, some of which are as follows.
- IBW: Base x WoW BuildHER Brunch: This is BuildHer brunch event hosted by Base, WoW, and Hashed Emergent. It is open for women+ who are shaping the on-chain future, and is scheduled for 3rd December from 11am to 2pm. It will also be a great opportunity to meet, connect, and get inspired by fellow builders.
- ETHIndia Hackathon– This event fixed for Dec 6-8 is organized by Devfolio, and is one of the world’s largest Ethereum hackathons. It is also one of the most impactful events, giving participants a chance to bring real change.
- Founder House @ IBW 2024: This is an event for ambitious Web3 founders and not just developers. It will be held on Thursday, Nov.28.
- Nibiru Unchained: This will be a private dinner for investors, founders, and builders to form meaningful connections. Nibiru, a smart contract ecosystem with a high-performance, EVM-equivalent execution layer, organizes it.
- Monad India Meet-up: This event, which is exclusively for the Indian Monad community, will be held on Wednesday, Dec.4th. It offers attendees an opportunity to connect casually with global blockchain enthusiasts and the nads.
- BitGo Blaster: BitGo Blaster will be held on Dec.4th between 18:00 – 23:00.attendees will experience BitGo’s company culture firsthand while networking with key decision-makers over dinner.
- BoxingBay 4: Brains and Brawls is a thrilling event on Dec. 4th at which web3 startup founders will showcase their grit and skills in exhibition boxing matches.
- Aggrave Official IBW Afterparty co-hosted with Polygon: This is the official afterparty hosted by Hashed Emergent and Polygon Labs. It will be held on Dec 5th at 7 PM and will have free F&B, a live DJ, and 1,000 attendees. IBW ticket holders are pre-approved for the afterparty.
- Metaschool Dev Summit: The Metaschool Dev Summit will feature a diverse range of speakers, workshops, and AMA sessions focused on the cutting edge of blockchain technology. It will be held on Thursday, Dec.5th.
NICHE EXPERIENCES
The event will also feature special niche experiences to give attendees a memorable and immersive experience with special zones to learn, connect, and innovate. This will feature:
- Aptos Experience Zone – Attendees will explore innovation firsthand, with 10 pioneering projects built on Aptos showcasing their unique solutions shaping the future of blockchain.
- A developer’s focused whiteboard corner run by Reclaim.
- Themed sponsor Lounges, Gamified Merch Store, fun mascots, and much more.
Aptos is also sponsoring a gamification platform where users can complete daily quests and enter raffles to win free tickets daily and special VIP tickets weekly.