KEYTAKEAWAYS
- ABS2024 brings together blockchain experts from 65+ countries, showcasing Taiwan as a leading Web3 hub and featuring influential speakers like Vitalik Buterin.
- The event highlights major Web2 companies' transition to Web3, including ASUS, ACER, and FamilyMart, demonstrating the evolving tech landscape.
- ABS2024 offers diverse experiences, including dedicated blockchain ecosystem spaces, a Web3 gaming convention, and collaborative workshops fostering global connections.
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ABS2024 in Taipei: A global Web3 summit featuring blockchain leaders, Web2 giants, and celebrity speakers. Explore ecosystems, gaming, and Taiwan’s innovations in this transformative tech event.
Taipei, Taiwan, July 26, 2024 — The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024), powered by BlockTempo, is set to transform Taipei into a global nexus of blockchain expertise from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This landmark event will bring together technology visionaries and innovators from over 65 countries, solidifying Taiwan’s position as a leading Web3 hub.
ABS2024 transcends the traditional summit format, evolving into a comprehensive three-day international technology movement. The event will feature multi-day activations from industry leaders including Solana, Ethereum, TON, Polkadot, BTC Ordinals, TRON, and GEDA gaming, creating an unparalleled convergence of blockchain ecosystems.
Highlighting the event’s star power, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor, will deliver an in-person address, bridging the gap between entertainment and blockchain technology.
The summit anticipates drawing over 15,000 attendees from more than 65 countries, showcasing Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global Web3 landscape.
KEY EVENTS OF ABS2024
- The Open Summit: The summer’s largest TON summit, powered by TONX and supported by the global TON community. Keynote speakers include Steve Yun (President, TON Foundation), David Mak (CEO, Catizen), Dr. Awesome Doge (Co-Founder, TONX), Jeff Ren (Partner, OKX Ventures), and TM Lee (CEO and co-founder, CoinGecko).
- Web3 Game Con: Hosted by GEDA, this world-leading Web3 gaming show will feature live tournaments on a professional esports stage, panel discussions with industry leaders, and over fifty playable games. A highlight will be the world-class tournament hosted by Matr1x Fire.
- Dedicated Blockchain Ecosystems: Solana, TRON, Polkadot, and BTC Ordinals will each have dedicated spaces or stages, showcasing their latest innovations and developments. Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, will share insights on Solana’s future.
- Taiwan Pavilion: A special area highlighting Taiwanese Web3 innovations, positioning Taiwan at the forefront of the global Web3 movement.
PROMINENT SPEAKERS YOU CAN’T MISS AT ABS2024
The summit boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
- Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum founder (speaking at the Plurality Summit on August 8)
- Hester M. Pierce, Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s First Digital Minister
- Glen Weyl, Economist at Microsoft Research
- Ray Chan, founder and CEO of Memeland
- Paul Grewal, Coinbase CLO
- Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3
- Scott Moore, co-Founder of Gitcoin
Less than a month away!⏳ [Aug 06-08]
Secure your spot at #ABS2024 ⿻ alongside 15,000+ expected attendees, and hear from 300+ world leaders, including:
– Joseph Gordon-Levitt @hitRECordJoe
– Vitalik Buterin @VitalikButerin
– Hester M. Pierce @HesterPeirce
– Audrey Tang… pic.twitter.com/yZ7TE4oJGb— ABS2024 | Asia Blockchain Summit (@aba_summit) July 17, 2024
KNOW THE TRANSITION FROM WEB2 TO WEB3 AT ABS2024
ABS2024 will also showcase the entry of Web2 giants into the Web3 space:
- ASUS and ACER: Taiwan’s technology titans will participate, with ASUS Metaverse showcasing their latest Web3 innovations.
- FamilyMart: In collaboration with BitoGroup, FamilyMart will present a futuristic concept of convenience stores, featuring innovative payment solutions.
- Bankee Social Bank by Far Eastern International Bank: Will announce its Blockchain Roadmap, with a panel featuring prominent Taiwanese financial institutions.
- Taiwan Mobile: The country’s second-largest telecom operator will discuss its foray into Web3.
- Alibaba Cloud: Will have a special activation at the exhibition center.
A highlight will be a special talk between Stan Shih, Co-Founder of ACER, and Che-Yu Wu, Founder of Monoame Interactive, discussing digital art, digital assets, and Taiwan’s creative future.
The summit will also feature interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions, fostering collaborative solutions and global connections.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER AND EVENT
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About ABS: ABS is an annual technology event uniting experts, innovators, and policymakers in AI, Blockchain, and Sustainability. Hosted in Taipei, it serves as a collaborative platform for key players from Fortune 500 companies to startups in the global blockchain ecosystem.
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About BlockTempo: BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain media outlet in the Chinese market, has hosted ABS since 2018. It focuses on bridging information and resource gaps between Taiwan and the world through comprehensive tech, startup, industrial, and investment news coverage.
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