May 18th, 2023 at 12:00 pm UTC · 2 min read
Japan’s largest global conference for crypto, IVS Crypto 2023 KYOTO, has named leading blockchain marketing specialist MarketAcross one of its media partners. The pair will work together to ensure the 2023 event receives the recognition and attention merited by its exciting three-day itinerary.
The web3-specific event is part of IVS, first held in 2007 and a staple of the Japanese startup events calendar. The 2023 edition will be held at the Kyoto International Exhibition Hall “Miyako Messe” between June 28-30. It will feature over 200 speakers participating in various sessions related to the startup ecosystem, including web3 and crypto.
Whiplus, Head of IVS Crypto, said:
“Our expectations for this year’s conference could not be higher, and the appointment of MarketAcross as a media partner gives us even more confidence. I have no doubt that startup executives and investors, including those in the burgeoning web3 space, will appreciate the diversity of events we have planned this year.”
The IVS Crypto conference connects startups and entrepreneurs with executives, investors, developers, evangelists, and enthusiasts and a range of meetups, workshops and Q&A sessions are scheduled in addition to keynote presentations. Speakers at this year’s event include Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Digital Garage Co-Founder Ito Joichi, Ripple VP of Strategy & Operations Emi Yoshikawa, Yield Guild Games Co-Founder Gabby Dizon, and more.
Itai Elizur, Managing Partner at MarketAcross, said:
“We are delighted to join IVS Crypto as a media partner for 2023. Working with the world-class IVS team is something we’ll be proud of for years at MarketAcross.”
During the event, a range of side events hosted by IVS Crypto participants and partners will take place at various venues in the vicinity of the events space, enabling participants to make connections and learn from people working in a wide range of industries. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend.
In addition to organizing and hosting the conference, IVS is a launchpad that invests in promising startups selected by a panel of judges. So far, the launchpad has raised over $2.2 billion with more than 430 participating companies. This year, 14 finalists selected from over 250 long-listed startups will give a six-minute presentation about their products before an overall winner is declared.
IVS Crypto is Japan’s largest web3 conference. The annual event, which brings together web3 entrepreneurs, investors, developers, IP holders, and curious enthusiasts, features interactive sessions, workshops, presentations and more.