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Blockchain top dogs to share insights in Seoul

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  • Published Jul 5, 2018 9:02 pm KST
  • Updated Jul 5, 2018 9:02 pm KST

Seen is a logo for Blockchain Partners Summit, which will take place at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul Hotel on July 21 and 22. / Courtesy of secretariat of Blockchain Partners Summit

By Baek Byung-yeul

Blockchain Partners Summit, a conference to share insights on trends and information about blockchain technology, will be held in Seoul on July 21 and 22.

Co-sponsored by China-based blockchain media company BABI Finance and Seoul-based blockchain company Chaineer, the inaugural conference has the slogan “A New Paradigm, A New Future.”

The event will feature high-profile figures in the world's blockchain community. Some of the biggest names include Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao, Bitcoin.com founder Roger Ver, NEO CEO and founder Da Hong Fei, Qtum CEO Patrick Dai and ProximaX CEO Lon Wong.

The organizer said the two-day event will include discussions about creating a sustainable ecosystem for blockchain and cryptocurrency.

On the first day, chiefs of world's prominent blockchain and cryptocurrency companies will deliver macro-level viewpoints about the blockchain industry and how to apply the emerging technology to the public and private sectors. They will also share their experiences dealing with regulatory barriers.

The second day will focus on strategies for marketing and promotion of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and survival strategies in the blockchain market.

The conference provides industry networking opportunities as it will have showcase sessions that promote participating companies seeking investments.

The conference will be held at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul Hotel. The conference is currently receiving registrations for tickets. Tickets cost $350 and early bird registration offers $150 off the price of the conference. The deadline for early bird registration is July 10.

Visit

blockchainpartnerssummit.com

for more information.