Organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, Shanghai Blockchain Week 2024 will grandly open in October
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Organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, Shanghai Blockchain Week 2024 will grandly open in October
The 10th Blockchain Global Summit will carry forward the industry's vitality with the theme "Building on the Shoulders of Giants."
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insights
This October, the 2024 Shanghai Blockchain Week will launch grandly. On October 17, the "10th Blockchain Global Summit," hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, will take place at the Shanghai Institute of Innovative Design (Leased Industrial College Historic Site, No. 505 Dongchangzhi Road). From October 11 to 19, dozens of side events—including technical talks, project demos, art markets, and academic seminars—are also scheduled across various venues in Hongkou District, Shanghai.
Since 2015, the Blockchain Global Summit has served as a bellwether and flagship event for the industry, witnessing the rapid development and transformation of blockchain technology. Over the past nine editions, renowned project representatives and leading industry figures from around the globe have gathered here to share insights and practical experiences. Each summit has delivered cutting-edge technological updates and deep industry analysis, making it not only a platform for global blockchain enthusiasts and professionals to exchange ideas and spark innovation but also an annual barometer of industry progress.
Attendees and speakers over the years have included Li Lihui, former president of Bank of China; Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum; Nick Szabo, "father of smart contracts"; Gavin Wood, founder of Polkadot; Juan Benet, founder and CEO of Protocol Labs; Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana; Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink; Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol; Avery Ching, co-founder and CTO of Aptos; Jed McCaleb, co-founder and CTO of Stellar & founder of Ripple; Zeng Ming, former chief strategist of Alibaba; Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs; Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and president of StarkWare; Jae Kwon, founder of Cosmos; Zhong Shao, professor at Yale University's Department of Computer Science and co-founder of CertiK; Zhiguo He, finance professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business; Silvio Micali, Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT and Turing Award winner; and Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands—many of whom have participated multiple times in the Wanxiang Summit, delivering influential keynote speeches.
Looking back over the past year, the blockchain industry has demonstrated robust growth. As technology advances and application scenarios expand, blockchain is increasingly penetrating various sectors, bringing transformative changes to traditional industries. At the same time, key features such as interoperability and modularity in blockchain technology have significantly improved, providing strong support for building comprehensive blockchain ecosystems.
The 10th Blockchain Global Summit will adopt the theme "Tech Forward," building on the shoulders of giants to continue driving the vitality of the industry. The summit will feature multiple specialized forums and interactive sessions, enabling participants to gain deeper insights into various blockchain application domains and jointly explore new directions for future development with peers and fellow enthusiasts.
Unlike previous years, the 10th Blockchain Global Summit will adopt a more focused and professional format, inviting globally recognized experts and scholars to deliver a knowledge-packed technical feast. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the historic Leased Industrial College building, experiencing a century-old lecture hall that brings back memories of university classrooms. Listen to fresh insights from blockchain pioneers, discuss technological aspirations with like-minded individuals, and explore innovative applications together.
Let’s look forward to this globally anticipated blockchain event and witness the boundless possibilities of blockchain technology. Follow Wanxiang Blockchain's official WeChat account to receive conference updates第一时间!
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