KBW 2026: Key Figures in Global Digital Assets and AI Gather
By: www.blockmedia.co.kr|2026/08/19 03:50:00
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This fall, the 'Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2026' will take place in Seoul, bringing together policymakers and key figures from traditional finance and the AI sector from around the world. The event organizer, FactBlock, has announced the third speaker lineup for the 'KBW 2026 Main Conference,' which will be held from September 30 to October 1. The conference will reflect recent industry trends, including the introduction of digital asset regulations, market entry of traditional finance, and the integration of AI technologies. Notable participants include Bermuda's Prime Minister David Burt, former CFTC Chairperson Caroline Pham, and Chris Land, the Chief Policy Advisor of the U.S. Senate's Digital Assets Subcommittee. The blockchain and AI fusion session will feature Michael Heinrich, co-founder of 0G, and Jun Morita, General Manager of Purplecity AI for the Asia-Pacific region. Institutional investors and representatives from digital asset companies will include Chetan Kakanis from Franklin Templeton and Ella Zhang from YZi Labs. OKX founder Star Xu and World Liberty Financial CEO Jack Witkoff will also present. Park Wi-ik, CEO of FactBlock, stated that KBW 2026 will be a platform for global leaders to explore the direction of the digital asset market.
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