The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, composed of Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, announced that the largest cryptocurrency summit in Japan, IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and JBW Summit, will be held at Kyoto Pulse Plaza from July 4th to 6th, 2024, marking the beginning of Japan Blockchain Week.
IVS Crypto 2023, with the theme “What’s your new adventure?”, successfully attracted over 20,000 participants and 300 speakers. The main venue and over 150 peripheral activities 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 focus on the theme “Cross the Boundaries” and will explore the latest developments and prospects of blockchain technology. We will explore the future development direction of Web3 through various fields such as blockchain games, entertainment content creation, AI, Bitcoin ecosystem, and DePin. Industry leaders from Japan and abroad will gather to share their insights and experiences.
In addition, as part of Japan Blockchain Week 2024, related events will also take place throughout Japan, with an expected total participation of over 50,000 people.
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Main venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza, an extraordinary Web3 experience beyond
1st floor: In-depth experience of Web3.0 in daily life scenes
2nd/5th floor: Project financing for Web3 and strategic alliances
3rd floor: Discover projects that lead the future of Web3.0
IVC x Headline Asia Opening Party: TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK and Evangelion Kyoto Base
Japan Blockchain Week 2024: Heading towards the world’s largest Web3 event with an expected participation of 50,000 people
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IVS2024 KYOTO will also be held simultaneously
About the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee
IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO Event Details
The event will invite numerous industry leaders from Japan and abroad to give speeches, including Mo Shaikh (CEO and Co-founder of Aptos Labs), Shuhei Mise (CEO of Animechain.ai), Yat Siu (CEO of Animoca Brands), Sebastien Borget (Co-founder of Sandbox), and other leaders who will share their insights and experiences from a global perspective. Thanks to the close connection between IVS Crypto and the Japanese market, we are honored to invite industry leaders from Japan:
Yoyo Yang (Director of Bandai Namco CVC)
Naohiro Shimoto (Investment Manager at Sega CVC)
Takafumi Watanabe (CFO at Sony Bank)
Kaya Kanamori (Head of Sony Bank DX Business Planning Department)
Hideaki Uehara (General Manager of Square Enix Investment and Business Development Division)
Yuji Kumagai (Partner at Emoote)
Ken Kanetomo (General Manager of Konami Web3 Business Development Division)
Hosho Karasawa (Director at NTT Digital)
Shouji Kanemaru (Head of Business Cooperation Department at Shueisha)
Zhen Yu (Producer at Toei Animation)
IVS Crypto 2024 will feature multiple cross-themed conferences, including “Blockchain x AI,” “SocialFi x Entertainment,” “DeFi x Financial Efficiency,” “Anime IP x NFT,” and “New Infrastructure x DePIN,” providing participants with new perspectives.
Japan is a global leader in IP creation, and with our strong network in the Japanese entertainment industry, we are pleased to announce the deep involvement of two iconic Japanese IPs in IVS Crypto, with comprehensive interaction with all participants throughout the event.
The 1st floor will feature multiple experiential areas where participants can experience how blockchain technology is integrated into daily life. The 1st floor will include 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, combines themes such as gaming, animation, manga, IP, and content creation to provide the most immersive real-world Web3 technology application experience. The entertainment zone’s stage will host panel discussions led by gaming experts, player esports competitions, and exclusive content showcases by Vtubers.
Crypto Village, supported by MURA (operated by Shinsekai Technologies), will host interactive activities on different themes at different times of the day, providing participants with a dynamic interactive environment.
NOX Gallery KYOTO, Japan’s first physical NFT gallery, will showcase works by top artists from around the world, demonstrating the infinite possibilities of NFT and exploring new forms of art.
The 2nd floor features the VC Meeting Lounge and Elevator Pitch Area, where various partnering VCs are stationed, allowing participants to directly showcase their projects and seek consultations from potential investors. In addition, the 2nd floor also has an area dedicated to business cooperation and partner meetings, providing a private space for exploring strategic alliances.
The Executive Lounge on the 5th floor is an exclusive area for participants with Executive and Investor passes. Here, participants can engage in business discussions in a serene and comfortable environment, enjoy light refreshments and beverages, and connect and have one-on-one exchanges with other executives and investors.
On July 5th, the Inase Hall on the 3rd floor will host a day-long Web3-themed exchange event. Here, startup projects and artistic creations will be showcased, providing an ideal platform for content creators and project developers to connect.
The morning “AI x Web3 Animation Competition” will showcase short animated films created by young creators using AI technology and Virtual Engine. Winning works will receive assistance from Puri Prince and SHAKE Entertainment to advance their animation, manga, and gaming processes. These works will be produced using AI-based models/animation production tools provided by Animechain.ai and managed on the blockchain along with relevant AI model information, IP, and licenses. Outstanding works will also receive cash prizes to support the further development of creators.
In the afternoon, the “WaveHack Global Demo Day” event will showcase ongoing projects by participants. This is the first public demonstration of the WaveHack Global project, and outstanding teams will have the opportunity for further presentations. Additionally, highly rated projects will have more opportunities for showcase at collaborative summits such as EDCON or WebX. The project will ultimately provide a total of $500,000 in funding to 30 projects to promote the practical application and popularization of innovative Web3 technology.
Another exciting news is that the opening party hosted by IVC and Headline Asia will be held at TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK, featuring a series of exciting activities such as ninja performances, cosplayer performances, samurai sword battles, and the iconic Evangelion Kyoto Base! It is worth noting that this represents the first exclusive event held at the Evangelion Kyoto Base. Stay tuned for the surprises we have prepared for you!
On July 4th, 2024, “IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit” will officially open as the launch event of Japan Blockchain Week, followed by a series of events throughout the week:
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 the IVS Crypto 2023 event, we held over 150 peripheral activities at historical sites in Kyoto such as Nijo Castle, Yasaka Shrine, and Heian Jingu. This year, in collaboration with Japan Blockchain Week, IVS Crypto plans to hold over 300 events throughout Japan, with an expected total participation of 50,000 people. To further enrich this world-class Web3 event series, we are actively seeking new event organizers. Organizations interested in organizing events are welcome to join us in creating this grand event together.
For more information about peripheral events, please visit:
https://www.notion.so/headline-asia/IVS2024-SIDE-EVENT-Guide-5903e36440cf474f8e13373d81d4211d
IVS Crypto, as the most anticipated Web3 summit in the Japanese market, has received support from a strong lineup of partners. Our platinum partners include Aptos, which provides secure, scalable, and upgradable Web3 infrastructure, and Animechain.ai, which provides a secure AI environment for creators and businesses. Our gold partners include Oasys, double jump.tokyo, Avalanche, Alibaba Cloud, Japan Open Chain, SBI Holdings, LINE NEXT/DOSI/kaia, Vyvo Smart Chain, etc. Together, we will promote the popularization and development of the next generation Web3.
We are actively recruiting new sponsors (main partners), media partners, community partners, and VC partners. Interested companies and organizations can learn more and contact us through the dedicated form on the official website.
IVS2024 KYOTO will be held concurrently 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 startups seeking new challenges (0→1), individuals looking to commercialize their ideas (1→10), or those aiming to scale up their commercialized projects (10→100). This event will delve into how to advance Japan’s startup ecosystem to the next stage through formats such as small roundtable discussions. Purchasing IVS Crypto tickets will also allow participation in IVS2024 KYOTO activities. Stay tuned for even more enriching content than last year!
The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee was jointly established by Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City Government, with the aim of promoting the development of the startup ecosystem and further prosperity of local industries. We are committed to promoting the integration of companies, higher education and research institutions, and cultural resources with startup companies in the Kyoto area to create new industries and incubate globally competitive startups.
About Headline
Headline is a company focused on early and seed-stage venture capital investments. Established in 1998, we help founders who we believe in achieve greater success. With seven offices worldwide – San Francisco, Tokyo, Taipei, Beijing, Paris, Berlin, and Sao Paulo.
About IVC
IVC is a Japan-based Web3 venture capital firm with team members distributed in various locations in Japan and Taiwan. We focus primarily on investing in blockchain games, infrastructure, decentralized financial applications, and other projects. We strive to fund and promote innovation and development in the blockchain industry from an international perspective.
Date: July 4th (Thursday) to July 6th (Saturday), 2024
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza
Organizer: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan Co., Ltd., IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City)
Official website:
https://www.ivs.events/crypto
IVS Crypto Kyoto 2024 Sponsor Contact Form:
https://www.ivs.events/about-sponsors
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