Your Guide to Japan's Crypto Summer 2024

From conferences to community meetups, this guide is your essential companion for experiencing Japan's crypto summer.

This summer, Japan becomes the focal point for the blockchain community, hosting an array of major events that will showcase the future of web3. From conferences to community meetups, this guide provides an overview of the premier blockchain events, serving as your essential companion for experiencing Japan's crypto summer.

IVS Crypto 2024 — Kyoto (Kyoto Pulse Plaza)

• Dates: July 4th to July 6th

• Website: https://www.ivs.events/ja/crypto 

• Overview: Part of Japan Blockchain Week 2024, IVS Crypto is where business leaders and tech innovators converge under the theme "Cross Boundaries," blending insights and pioneering technologies.

Japan Blockchain Week (JBW) Summit — Kyoto

• Dates: July 4th to 6th (During IVS Crypto)

• Website: https://japanblockchainweek.jp/

• Overview: Once known as Non Fungible Tokyo, the JBW Summit now stands as the centerpiece of Japan Blockchain Week 2024, offering a deep dive into blockchain's evolving landscape alongside IVS Crypto.

Web3 Future — Tokyo

• Dates: July 17th

• Website: https://www.web3-future.jp/

• Overview: Web3 Future will bring together experts from Japan, abroad, and various industries to host discussions that aim to build an inclusive digital society where no one is left behind.

Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024 — Tokyo

• Dates: July 24th

• Website: https://www.web3-future.jp/

• Overview: Organized by B Dash Ventures and #hashed, participants will have an opportunity to gain valuable insights directly from industry leaders actively shaping the web3 landscape.

EDCON 2024 — Tokyo (United Nations University and Yoyogi National Gymnasium)

• Dates: July 24th to 30th 

• Website: https://www.edcon.io/

• Overview: EDCON 2024 is focused on the themes of interoperability, collective building, and ethos alignment. It aims to shape Ethereum's future by bringing together diverse stakeholders to forge a collaborative future.

PlasmaCon — Tokyo

• Dates: July 31

• Website: [tbd]

• Overview: The event will focus on discussions of new technologies leveraging Plasma, such as INTMAX and Plasma Free, as well as other scalability and privacy topics.

Highlighting EDCON 2024 – Bridging Global Innovation and Japan’s Tech Scene

EDCON 2024 highlights the symbiotic relationship between global Ethereum innovations and Japan's tech advancements. As the only international organizer, EDCON chose Japan as the 2024 host country to underscore the nation's increasingly supportive stance towards blockchain.

Set to unfold from July 24-30, EDCON 2024 will kick off at the prestigious United Nations University before moving to the 2x Olympic stadium, Yoyogi National Gymnasium—marking the venue's debut as a host for a tech conference. The iconic venue celebrates the momentous occasion and highlights EDCON's commitment to merging global tech breakthroughs with Japan’s rich cultural and technological heritage.

The best part? Tickets are free, granting unprecedented access to expand the dynamic Web3 community in Japan and beyond. Begin your journey to EDCON 2024 by applying for your pass today (limited to one application and one ticket per individual):

• General: https://www.edcon.io/ticket/apply?type=crypto&id=21&code=UETH

• Student: https://www.edcon.io/ticket/apply?type=crypto&id=19&code=UETHSTU

• Developer: https://www.edcon.io/ticket/apply?type=crypto&id=20&code=UETHDEV