Korea Blockchain Week 2026 Announces Key Partners and Speakers

Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026), Asia’s premier digital asset conference, has unveiled its partner lineup, showcasing significant players from the digital asset ecosystem. The event will occur in Seoul from September 29 to October 1, 2026.

Upbit has been announced as the Presenting Partner, with Kyoungsuk Oh, CEO of Upbit, scheduled to speak on the evolving global digital asset market and Korea's role within it. The conference aims to expand discussions beyond retail investors to include institutional participation and global financial markets.

Joining Upbit, decentralized AI infrastructure company 0G and global venture capital firm BRV will serve as Official Conference Partners. Michael Heinrich, Co-Founder and CEO of 0G Labs, will present on the rise of the agent economy and the role of decentralized infrastructure in AI development.

BitGo, a global digital asset infrastructure provider, will act as the Official Institutional Sponsor. Recently, BitGo Korea received its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit, paving the way for its domestic operations. Mike Belshe, Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo, will also speak at the event.

Additionally, Stable and Tria will participate as Diamond Sponsors. Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable, and John Lilic, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Tria, will discuss innovations in blockchain infrastructure and financial services, respectively.

This year’s sponsor lineup reflects the ongoing evolution of the global digital asset industry, focusing on institutional finance, payments, stablecoins, AI, and next-generation infrastructure. The event will provide attendees with insights from senior executives on strategies shaping the future of the digital asset market.

The Upbit Institutional Summit (UIS), an invite-only event aimed at institutional and financial sector participants, will precede the main conference on September 29.