Istanbul Blockchain Week Planned to host web3 Heavyweights in Turkey in November
Istanbul Blockchain Week will include an NFT Day, W3E Championship and the main event, IstanBlock, which will focus on DeFi, trading, DAOs, web3, venture capital and regulation.
Istanbul Blockchain Week, the premier event for web3 and digital assets in the Eurasia region, will invite the world to Istanbul, one of the most adopted cities for cryptocurrency. Kicking off on November 14 with NFT Day, Istanbul Blockchain Week will host a full week of exciting events culminating in the week’s main event ‘IstanBlock’ at the prestigious Hilton Bomonti Hotel.
Istanbul Blockchain Week assembles a list of world-class speakers bridging web3, with involvement from top-tier exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase, large enterprises such as Mastercard and Vodafone and the best NFT projects alongside major institutions such as the UN. Gaming talent attending the event includes Yoshihisa Hashimoto, the former CTO of Square Enix who personally oversaw the Final Fantasy and Sonic Unleashed brands as leading gaming/fashion/music/entertainment voices for a grand celebration of web3 culture.
The event will exploit this incredible potential; gives participants access to panels, events and discussions on investment, privacy, metaverse + NFTs and government policies from around the world. The leading blockchain event in the region will also be a chance to network with thousands of informed and involved participants in a historic and beautiful city that bridges two continents.
IstanBlock, Istanbul Blockchain Week’s flagship 2-day event will start on November 15th and will include a jam-packed schedule of exciting content, including educational workshops from some of the best web3 builders, hackathons, a networking zone, a VIP dinner and a historic official after party that takes place in a unique and historical place in Istanbul. Builders and web3 start-ups will also have the chance to participate in a Pitch competition, where their project can be presented to top-tier investors for investment and guidance.
Introducing W3E, the world’s first live Web3 Esports tournament
The week will also feature the world’s first live Web3 Esports tournament, W3E. Created by gamers, for gamers, the event aims to put blockchain-based gaming at the center of the conversation. Our gaming partner will be EV.io, a high-speed first-person shooter, and the most popular game on the Solana blockchain. Taking place at the ESA Esports Arena, the tournament will include multiple teams from across Europe and Asia competing for a $15,000 prize pool and the chance to take home the first W3E Championships trophy – including an NFT version as well.
Taking place on the 14th, NFT Day will be an exciting deep dive into the transformative world of blockchain-based digital collectibles. Panels and events will discuss the role of NFTs in the metaverse, how NFTs will change the future of ownership, and how to discover the most exciting projects that will lead us into the future – and much more. If you’re interested in seeing first-hand some of the most exciting collections, there will also be an NFT gallery for attendees to enjoy. Speakers from top NFT projects such as Lazy Lions, Hape and Kusama Kings are already confirmed to speak at the event, with more to be announced soon.
The future of web3 begins in Turkey
With 20% of the Turkish population owning or using cryptocurrency, and over 25 million Turks still unbanked, Turkey remains one of the most fertile grounds for the growth of cryptocurrencies and decentralized technology.
Currently, in Turkey, regulations surrounding the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based digital assets are unclear or non-existent, making this an ideal time to discuss politics in one of the world’s leading emerging economies. At a time of market volatility – and with a global recession potentially on the horizon – it has never been more important to discuss the transition to web3 and crypto-based finance.
“Turkey represents the ideal place to bring together the heavyweights of web3 together with decision makers, venture capital and big web2 brands looking to break into web3.” says Erhan Korhaliller, founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week and CEO of Blockchain PR Agency EAK Digital. “The introduction of web3 in Turkey has been extremely promising and represents an exciting opportunity for Turkey to establish itself as a leader in the field. We look forward to showing the world the passion and talent that Turkey has to offer to the industry, while offering exciting opportunities for international projects to meet, collaborate and onboard the Turkish community.
