- Decentralized Finance Trends in Turkey
- Custodial Solutions in Web3
- Macro Investments in Blockchain
- Driving Mass Adoption
Istanbul Blockchain Week stands as a premier annual event, nestled in the vibrant heart of Istanbul — a city that bridges continents and cultures, where cryptocurrency and web3 already play a key part in the lives of its people.
IBW is a melting pot where the brightest minds in the web3 space — from founders to executives of leading companies and emerging projects — converge to share insights and shape the industry’s future.
Veteran technology entrepreneur/investor Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain and gaming with the goal to provide property rights for virtual assets. Yat began his career at Atari Germany, then established Hong Kong Cybercity/Freenation, the first free web page and email provider in Asia. In 1998 he set up Outblaze, an award-winning pioneer of multilingual white label web services. After selling one of its business units to IBM, he pivoted Outblaze to incubate digital entertainment projects. One of those projects is Animoca Brands. Yat has numerous accolades, including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of Cointelegraph’s top 100 notable people in blockchain. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra.
Sergej Kunz is the co-founder of the 1inch Network, a distributed network of decentralized protocols that enable the fastest, most lucrative and protected operations in major blockchain ecosystems.From 2015 to 2019, Sergej worked for Mimacom consultancy, running projects for major customers, such as Bosch, Siemens and Porsche. After joining Porsche on a full-time basis, he gradually shifted towards cybersecurity.Sergej’s first introduction to the crypto space dates back to 2012. After mining Ethereum for years, he launched a YouTube show, CryptoManiacs, in which he did live security audits of smart contracts. Anton Bukov, the 1inch Network’s eventual co-founder, soon joined him as a co-host.At a May 2019 hackathon in New York City, over the course of 36 hours, Sergej and Anton developed a prototype crypto exchange aggregator that became the basis of the 1inch Network.
Heading up PSGs activities within Web3 and Metaverse. Broad and deep experience of Metaverse, Web3, Crypto Successfully listed a crypto exchange on the Nasdaq First North. Advising national, global law and military agencies on IT, crypto and blockchain Advising national banks and EU regulatory bodies on crypto currencies for sound legal framework (MiCA) Writing books about Web3, Metaverse as well as how Tesla and SpaceX is doing Agile at Scale.
I have 15+ years of strategy consulting experience across 20+ countries in Europe, Middle East and APAC. I’m currently leading a team of 120 consultants in 4 markets: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Moldova. Throughout my consulting career, I’ve managed 120+ projects with primary focus on financial services; including growth strategy, loyalty, portfolio optimization, digital transformation, customer lifecycle management & analytics, organizational design.
Vineet has led over 100+ investments in the crypto and blockchain space, investing in blockchain startups including Casper Labs, Mysten Labs, Torus, KILT and many more. He has spoken on VC Investments at events like Token 2049 – Singapore, WEF – Davos, DCentral – Austin TX, Nearcon &Nearverse – Lisbon, AIBC- Malta, Future Blockchain Summit – Dubai, Global Blockchain Congress, Agora – Dubai, Blockchain Life – Moscow, among others and is a known opinion leader across publications in the Middle East and South Asia.
After earning a degree in business administration from Bilkent University, she began her career as an auditor.During her professional career of approximately 20 years, she worked in both independent audit and internal audit positions, gaining knowledge in the Construction, Energy, Aviation, Defence Industry, Consumer Products, Health, Production, Mining, and Service sectors.Realizing the added value of Blockchain technology, which she met during her research to make audit processes more efficient, she concentrated on this industry. She conducts improvement and efficiency studies in all business processes by fusing her experience and knowledge in auditing with her understanding in the area of blockchain.In addition, as a result of companies encountering an unusual transaction; she shares her expertise with organizations on issues such as examining and investigating suspicious situations and investigating irregularities. By blending her experience and knowledge in the field of auditing with its knowledge in the field of Blockchain, carries out improvement and efficiency studies in all processes of companies, while also providing professional support to companies regarding irregularities and compliance processes.good
After completing his high school education, Şant Manukyan received his undergraduate degree in English Business Administration from Istanbul University, followed by completing his master’s program in the MBA field at Cornell University. He started his career in 2002 at İş Investment International Markets department. As a Global Strategist, Şant Manukyan has been serving as the Director of International Markets since June 2019. He is responsible for reflecting the global economic situation to investors, determining foreign equity and commodity strategies, and creating investor recommendations based on these strategies.
Experience the luxury of being a VIP. Enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Priority lane at Registration
Exclusive VIP Lounge
Exclusive VIP Dinner
Front-row seats to main stage presentations
Priority signing up for Workshops
Queue jump at the Closing Party
VIP Lunches
Access to the event networking app
W3E Gaming Zone
AI Zone
Start-up Zone
Exhibition
Complimentary Tea/Coffee
Join us for days full of learning and networking, plus a delicious lunch. Your pass includes:
Priority signing up for Workshops
Queue jump at the Closing Party
VIP Lunches
Access to the event networking app
W3E Gaming Zone
AI Zone
Start-up Zone
Exhibition
Complimentary Tea/Coffee
Unlock access to all the essential features. Enjoy:
Access to the event networking app
W3E Gaming Zone
AI Zone
Start-up Zone
Workshops
Exhibition
Complimentary Tea/Coffee
Special pricing is available for students with proof of enrollment. Your pass includes:
Access to the event networking app
W3E Gaming Zone
AI Zone
Start-up Zone
Workshops
Exhibition
Complimentary Tea/Coffee
Istanbul Blockchain Week isn’t just another event – it’s your strategic gateway to Europe’s fastest-growing Web3 market, with government support fueling innovation. Accelerate deals, forge partnerships, and discover the next wave of projects in a city where cutting-edge ambition meets timeless wonder. Istanbul offers unmatched networking, cultural vibrancy, and a clear return on investment. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of Web3 – secure your place now.
Merkez, Silahşör Cd. No:42, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
Your expertise and insights would be invaluable in shaping the future of Web3, not just in Turkey but on a global scale. Whether it’s through speaking engagements, panel discussions, workshops, or any other form of collaboration, we’re eager to explore how we can align our efforts and contribute to the advancement of this transformative industry.