TREND August 2023

The Gateway Korea, an art and technology summit to light up the week

Digital media web3 platform nftnow has partnered with FACTBLOCK to present "The Gateway Korea," an art and technology summit to be held as part of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW).

From September 6-8, the city of Seoul will host a unique event that will bring together leading digital artists, web3 communities, industry leaders and forward-thinking visionaries.

The event, organized by FACTBLOCK, will offer an immersive and cutting-edge experience. Attendees will be able to enjoy an audiovisual gallery showcasing the brilliance of digital creators.

In addition, the program will include immersive installations, engaging partner activations, engaging informal talks, keynote speeches and more.

The Gateway Korea will be held in partnership with LG Electronics, ARC and I’am eco.

We are excited to start a new chapter with the global expansion of The Gateway to Seoul this September. Korea is experiencing an unprecedented moment of global cultural crossover. The Gateway Korea will celebrate this convergence by welcoming leading creators and innovators at the forefront of Web3 for an unparalleled event that transcends physical and digital boundaries, uniting East and West

said Matt Medved, co-founder, CEO and EIC of nftnow, expressing his enthusiasm for the event.

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Catalyzing art and technology Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is a pivotal event in blockchain and web3 domain, bringing together the brightest minds to examine, redefine and celebrate the evolution of the industry. FACTBLOCK will be leading the event together with Hashed, as KBW enters its sixth year.

Korea Blockchain Week 2023, henceforth KBW, will be held in three segments, "IMPACT," "The Gateway" and "Seoulbound."

IMPACT

A main conference of KBW organized by FACTBLOCK and co-organized by Hashed, aims to provide a platform for industry influencers to delve into topics such as blockchain, web3, gaming, DeFi, NFTand regulations.

The Gateway

Korea is a major addition to KBW 2023 co-organized by nftnow and FACTBLOCK, the event aims to offer an immersive audio-visual gallery with leading digital artists and engaging programming.

It will showcase world-class digital artists on the Korean stage, fusing Korean culture and Web3 technology for a better future, said Seonik Jeon, executive director of FACTBLOCK, highlighting the importance of the event.

Seoulbound

KBW 2023 will conclude with the Micro Seoul Festival.

The company will follow last year's success during Miami Basel, a five-day festival that boasted a staggering 12,000 attendees and featured an illustrious array of partner brands, including Instagram (meta), Porsche, fáze clan, Rtfkt, Art Blocks, Alo yoga, WME, MetaMask, 9dcc by gmoney and more.

Korea will strategically coincide with Frieze Seoul. Prominent names in the digital space, including Christie, adidas /// Studio, Beatport.io and Lunares, will showcase immersive installations that underscore the importance of the event.

The event will kick off with an exclusive VIP preview, followed by a concert curated and hosted by Beatport.io. Over the three days, a number of novel initiatives from various partners will be unveiled.

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