Blockchain : From Ideal to Reality
2018 Korea
Blockchain Expo
23-24 October 2018 / Grand Hilton Convention Center 3F-4F / Seoul
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Speakers
The full list of the speakers for the 2018 KOREA BLOCKCHAIN EXPO will be available soon.
* Please be advised that the programs and speakers of the Expo are subject to change, and will be continuously updated up to the conference.
Program Agenda
Below is the tentative program agenda for the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo. Please check back regularly for updates.
* Please be advised that the programs and speakers of the Expo are subject to change, and will be continuously updated up to the conference.
Day 1 - Opening Remark / Congratulatory Address
Wonki Min
The Vice Minister, Chairman of OECD committee on digital economy policy
Kwang-Cheol Go
CEO, Hankyung.com
Jung Hee Lee
CEO, Deloitte Anjin LLC
Session 1 : The Direction of Innovation for South Korea's Blockchain Industry
South Korea’s Outlook on the Development of its Blockchain Industry
Tae Hee Woo
Head of Industry Development Committee, Korea Blockchain Association
The direction of the National Assembly Special Commitee on the 4th Industrial Revolution & Blockchain Legislation
Hye Hoon Lee
Nominee for Chairwoman, The National Assembly Special Committee on the 4th Industrial Revolution
Focus of the Global Blockchain Market : The Crisis and Opportunity of South Korea
Simon Seojoon Kim
CEO, Hashed
The revolutionary innovation and regulatory reform of blockchain
Jung Hee Lee
Chairman, Regulatory Reform Committee
Panel Discussion - South Korea's Role in the Blockchain Industry
Session 1 speakers
Lunch
Session 2 : Fostering Global Blockchain Cities
Blockchain City Seoul Developing Plan
Taekyoon Kim
Chief Information Officer, Seoul Metropolitan Government
Smart Beach : Busan
Jae Soo Yoo
Vice Mayor, Busan
Crypto Island : Jeju
He Sub Rho
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Current Status of Blockchain City (Malta)
Francois Piccione
Malta Blockchain Task-Force, Parliamentary Secretariat, Malta Government
Current Status of Blockchain Cities
Paul Sin
Leader of FinTech Practice & Asia Pacific Blockchain Lab, Deloitte
Panel Discussion - The Benefits of Blockchain to Our Society
Session 2 speakers
Coffee Break
Session 3 : Public-Private Cooperation for the Development of Blockchain Technology
The Efforts for Public-Private Cooperation in the Blockchain Industry
Yong Wan Ju
Innovation Devision Leader, Korea Internet & Security Agency
Public-Private Cooperation Project 1: MOFAS
Roy Kim
CTO, MoFAS
Public-Private Cooperation Project 2: ICON
Jong Hyup Kim
Council Member, ICON Foundation
Public-Private Cooperation Project 3: Medibloc
Allen Wookyun Kho
Co-Founder, MediBloc
Public-Private Cooperation Project 4: BLOCKO
Allan Jong Hwan Kim
Co-Founder, Blocko
Panel Discussion - Cultivating Global Talents in the Blockchain Industry for Innovative Growth, an Aspect of Job Creation
Session 3 speakers
Session 4 : Grafting Blockchain Economy onto the Real Economy I
SENTINEL PROTOCOL
Patrick Kim
FOUNDER & CEO, SENTINEL PROTOCOL
Usechain
Erik Xu
COO, Usechain
COSMOCHAIN
Howon Song
CEO, COSMOCHAIN
AlphaBit Fund
Louise Collins
Communications Manager, TAP
Session 5 : Finding and Fostering Blockchain Projects
Das Capital
Spajic Milojko
Innovation Director, Das Capital
Ledger Capital
Bryan Chao
Partner, Ledger Capital
QCP Capital
Joshua Ho
Co-Founder, QCP Capital
Trends in Key Blockchain Markets - US, China, and Korea
Sinhae Lee
Partner, GBIC / Block72
Panel discussion - Contribute to the Development of Blockchain Industry
Session 5 speakers
Lunch
Session 6 : Public Blockchain Meets the Real World
The Efforts to Solve the Present Problems in the Public Blockchain
Ethan Kyuntae Kim
Chief Technology Officer, Hashed
Ontology
Daniel Wen
Global BD Director, Ontology
Ethereum Enterprises
Bernd Lapp
Former Advisory Board Member, Ethereum Foundation
HDAC
John Sang-Ug Bae
Chief Operation Officer, Hdac Technology AG Headquarter
Panel Discussion - Public Blockchain Meets the Real World : the Real Life Applications of Blockchain Technology
Session 6 speakers
Session 7 : Blockchain Commercialization of Large Enterprises
Blockchain Meets Large Enterprises
Sanghwan Nathan Kim
Blockchain Leader / Strategy & Operations Director, Deloitte Consulting Korea
Application of Blockchain Technology for Multinational Corporations & Large Enterprises
James JungHweon Jeon
Asia Blockchain Leader, DXC Technology-EduHash
The Vision of Samsung SDS
Wooyong Shin
Vice President / Blockchain Business Team Leader, SAMSUNG SDS
The Vision of LG CNS
Pilyong Ahn
Business Development Professional Leader, LG CNS
The Vision of SK Telecom
Yong Min Kwon
Blockchain Biz Development Unit Trust Designer, SK Telecom
Panel Discussion - How to Create Added Value Using Blockchain Technology?
Session 7 speakers
Coffee Break
Session 8 : Grafting Blockchain Economy onto the Real Economy
Asobimo
Katsunori Kondo
CEO, ASOBIMO
TTC
Brian Cheong
CEO, TTC
Passport
Phil Yuen
CEO, Passport
Airbloc
Sungpil Nam
CEO, Airbloc
Digital Content Open Market Platform
James Kim
CMO, SPERO Partners Corp.
COIC
Jin-Soo Choi
MANAGER, COIC
After Party for Networking
Expo Tickets
We are leading this change, and we want you to be a part of the journey.
Come and join the momentous and insightful blockchain event.
Over 40 speakers, 100 companies, and 3000 attendees interested in blockchain field will join this Expo
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We wouldn't be able to host our conference without help from these amazing companies. A huge thanks to all our sponsors and partners!
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The strength of our event is
Blockchain policy makers and government officials' policy presentation
Global Investors presence
Collaboration with Major Large Enterprise
Press Release with International Media
* After screening of the committee, we will contact the person in charge of the company within 2 days.
* Confirmed and deposited companies will have priority for booth space in order.
Blockchain and Crypto forum in Seoul, Korea
Korea has ascended as one of the most interesting scenes for cryptocurrency during the first half of 2018. It has become a home to budding bitcoin-related start-ups and blockchain tech companies. Based on its contents and lecturers, the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo will present unprecedented opportunities for people in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.
Some of blockchain and cryptocurrency conferences in Korea made huge hits in terms of the number of attendees and the networking opportunities presented. The 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo promises to be a momentous and insightful event for decision makers throughout all the industries.
The Korea Economic Daily and Deloitte, the main organizers of the Expo, have been committed to the growth of the domestic and global blockchain/cryptocurrency ecosystem through strengths in media and advisory. Their endeavors have already caught the attention of many business leaders and investors, and make us confident that the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo will play an essential role in shaping the technology’s future.
Please come and join us on October 23rd-24th for the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo. The blockchain technology will change the world, and we will be leading that change.
Kwang-Cheol Go,The Chief Executive Officer
of Hankyung.com
Expo Venue
Located 15 minutes from downtown Seoul.
Enjoy easy access to the city center, Itaewon and Hongik University subway station with our Complimentary shuttle service.
Grand Hilton Seoul
353 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, KoreaPhone: +82 2 3216 5656
https://hilton.co.kr/hotel/seoul/grand-hilton-seoulOur modern convention center, which can hold up to 2,500 guests, is ideal for any event.
Pick any of our stylish restaurants and indulge in the gourmet cuisine, perfect for any occasion.