Exploring the Fusion of Web3 and Reality - Unveiling Japan's Largest Cryptocurrency Summit IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and Japan Blockchain Week

The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, composed of Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, announced that Japan's largest cryptocurrency summit, IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and JBW Summit, will be held at Kyoto Pulse Plaza from July 4 to 6, 2024, kicking off Japan Blockchain Week.

IVS Crypto 2023, themed "What's your new adventure?", successfully attracted over 20,000 participants and 300 speakers. The main venue and more than 150 surrounding events provided participants with a comprehensive experience of Kyoto's charm, solidifying its position as Japan's largest blockchain summit.

This year's IVS Crypto will be themed "Cross the Boundaries," focusing on the latest advancements and application prospects of blockchain technology. We will explore the future development direction of Web3 through various fields such as blockchain gaming, entertainment content creation, AI, Bitcoin ecology, and DePin. Industry leaders from both domestic and international backgrounds will gather to share their insights and experiences.

Additionally, as part of Japan Blockchain Week 2024, related events will take place across Japan, with total participation expected to exceed 50,000 people.

A Lineup of Top Speakers from Japan and Abroad

The event will invite numerous industry leaders from both Japan and abroad to speak, including Mo Shaikh (CEO and Co-founder of Aptos Labs), Shuhei Mise (CEO of Animechain.ai), Yat Siu (CEO of Animoca Brands), and Sebastien Borget (Co-founder of Sandbox), among others, who will interpret the latest technologies and trends from a global perspective. Thanks to IVS Crypto's close ties with the Japanese market, we are honored to invite Japanese industry leaders:

• Yoyo Yang (Director of CVC Investment, Bandai Namco)
• Naohiro Shimoto (Investment Manager, Sega CVC)
• Takafumi Watanabe (CFO, Sony Bank)
• Kaya Kanamori (Head of DX Business Planning, Sony Bank)
• Hideaki Uehara (General Manager, Investment and Business Development, Square Enix)
• Yuji Kumagai (Partner, Emoote)
• Ken Kanetomo (General Manager, Web3 Business Development, Konami)
• Hosho Karasawa (Director, NTT Digital)
• Shouji Kanemaru (Head of Business Cooperation, Shueisha)
• Zhen Yu (Producer, Toei Animation)

IVS Crypto 2024 will feature multiple cross-themed conferences, such as "Blockchain × AI," "SocialFi × Entertainment," "DeFi × Financial Efficiency," "Anime IP × NFT," and "New Infrastructure × DePIN," providing participants with fresh perspectives.

Guess Who the Exclusive Event Ambassador for IVS Crypto Is?

Japan is a global leader in IP creation, and with IVS Crypto's strong network in the Japanese entertainment industry, iconic Japanese classic IPs will deeply engage in IVS Crypto and interact comprehensively with all participants throughout the event!

Main Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza, An Extraordinary Experience Beyond Web3

1st Floor: Deep Dive into the Application of Web3.0 in Daily Life Scenarios

The 1st floor will set up multiple experience zones where participants can personally experience how blockchain technology integrates into daily life. The content on the 1st floor includes several areas that promote the practical application of blockchain technology and allow participants to experience the fusion of the Web3 world with our daily lives.

Web3 Entertainment Zone

Led by SHAKE Entertainment and YGG Japan, this zone combines themes of gaming, animation, comics, IP, and content creation, providing the most immersive real-world application experience of Web3 technology. The entertainment zone's stage will showcase panel discussions hosted by gaming experts, player esports competitions, and exclusive content displays from Vtubers.

Crypto Village

Supported by MURA (operated by Shinsekai Technologies), this area will host different themed networking events at various times each day, providing participants with a dynamic interactive environment.

NOX Gallery KYOTO

As Japan's first physical NFT gallery, Nox Gallery KYOTO will showcase works from top artists around the world, demonstrating the infinite possibilities of NFTs and exploring new forms of art.

2nd Floor/5th Floor: Financing Web3 Projects and Establishing Strategic Alliances

The 2nd floor features a VC Meeting Lounge and Elevator Pitch Area, with several partner VCs stationed here, allowing participants to present their projects and consult directly with potential investors. Additionally, the 2nd floor has an area dedicated to business cooperation and partner meetings, providing a private space for exploring strategic alliances.

The 5th floor's Executive Lounge is an exclusive area designed for participants holding Executive and Investor passes. Here, participants can engage in business discussions in a quiet and comfortable environment, enjoy light refreshments and beverages, and network with other executives and investors for one-on-one exchanges.

3rd Floor: Discover Projects Leading the Future of Web3.0

On July 5th, the Inamori Hall on the 3rd floor will host a full day of Web3-themed networking activities. Here, new projects and artistic creations will be showcased, providing an ideal matching platform for content creators and project developers.

In the morning, the "AI × Web3 Animation Competition" will showcase short animations created by young creators using AI technology and Virtual Engine. Winning works will receive support from Puri Prince and SHAKE Entertainment to advance their animation, comic, and gaming processes. These works will be produced using AI foundational models/animation production tools provided by Animechain.ai, with relevant AI model information, IP, and licenses managed on the blockchain. Outstanding works will also receive cash prizes to support the creators' further development.

In the afternoon, the "WaveHack Global Demo Day" will feature participants showcasing their ongoing projects. This is the first public demonstration of the WaveHack Global program, and outstanding teams will have the opportunity for further presentations. Additionally, highly-rated projects will have more opportunities to showcase at collaborative summits such as EDCON or WebX in the future. The program will ultimately provide a total of $500,000 in funding for 30 projects to promote the practical application and popularization of innovative Web3 technologies.

IVC x Headline Asia Opening Party: TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK and Evangelion Kyoto Base

Another exciting piece of news is that the opening party hosted by IVC and Headline Asia will take place at Toei Uzumasa Movie Village, featuring a series of thrilling activities such as ninja performances, cosplayer shows, samurai sword battles, and the iconic Evangelion Kyoto Base! Notably, this marks the first time the Evangelion Kyoto Base will be used for an exclusive event. Stay tuned for the surprises prepared by IVC and Headline Asia!

Japan Blockchain Week 2024: Expected Participation of 50,000 People, Moving Towards the World's Largest Web3 Event Series

On July 4, 2024, the "IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit" will officially kick off as the launch event for Japan Blockchain Week, followed by a series of events:

• July 16, Web3 Future 2024 by Ginco Inc.
• July 17th to 19th, DCENTRAL Tokyo 2024
• July 24, Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024 by B Dash Ventures and Hashed
• July 26 to 30, EDCON TOKYO 2024 by De University of Ethereum
• July 31, Japan Blockchain Week Official After Party

During IVS Crypto 2023, we held over 150 surrounding events at historical sites in Kyoto such as Nijo Castle, Yasaka Shrine, and Heian Shrine. This year, IVS Crypto, in collaboration with Japan Blockchain Week, plans to host over 300 events across Japan, with total participation expected to reach 50,000 people. To further enrich this world-class Web3 series of events, we are actively seeking new event organizers. Interested groups are welcome to join us in creating this grand occasion.

Top Partner Support

As Japan's most prominent Web3 summit, IVS Crypto has received strong support from a powerful lineup of partners. Our platinum partners include Aptos, which provides secure, scalable, and upgradeable Web3 infrastructure, and Animechain.ai, which offers a secure environment for creators and businesses to use generative AI. Gold partners include Oasys, double jump.tokyo, Avalanche, Alibaba Cloud, Japan Open Chain, SBI Holdings, LINE NEXT/DOSI/kaia, Vyvo Smart Chain, and more. Together, we will promote the popularization and development of the next generation of Web3.

We are actively recruiting new sponsors (main partners), media partners, community partners, and VC partners. Interested companies and organizations can find detailed information and contact us through the dedicated form on our official website.

IVS2024 KYOTO Will Be Held Concurrently

IVS2024 KYOTO will be held simultaneously with IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO. IVS2024 KYOTO is Japan's largest startup forum, providing practical and beneficial content for entrepreneurs at all stages, whether they are early-stage founders looking for new challenges (0→1), those hoping to commercialize their ideas (1→10), or those wanting to scale their already commercialized projects (10→100). This event will delve into how to advance Japan's entrepreneurial ecosystem to the next stage through small roundtable discussions and other formats. Purchasing a ticket for IVS Crypto will also grant access to the IVS2024 KYOTO activities. Expect even richer content than last year!

About the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee

The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee was jointly established by Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, aiming to promote the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and further prosperity of local industries. We are committed to facilitating the integration of Kyoto's enterprises, higher education and research institutions, and cultural resources with startups to create new industries and incubate competitive new ventures on a global scale.

Headline

Headline is a company focused on early and seed-stage venture capital. Founded in 1998, we help founders we believe in achieve greater success. We have seven offices worldwide—San Francisco, Tokyo, Taipei, Beijing, Paris, Berlin, and São Paulo.

IVC

IVC is a Japan-based Web3 venture capital firm with teams distributed across Japan and Taiwan. We primarily focus on investing in projects related to blockchain gaming, infrastructure, and decentralized finance applications. We are committed to funding and promoting innovation and development in the blockchain industry from an international perspective.

IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO Event Details

Date: July 4 (Thursday) to July 6 (Saturday), 2024

Location: Kyoto Pulse Plaza

Organizer: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City Government)

Official Website: https://www.ivs.events/crypto

IVS Crypto Kyoto 2024 Sponsorship Contact Form: https://www.ivs.events/about-sponsorship

PR Contact: ivc-marketing@infinityventures.com