India Blockchain Week (IBW) is an annual event series dedicated to fostering the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in India. Hosted in Bangalore, IBW includes major industry conferences, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities for global and local stakeholders. It serves as a platform for experts, developers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, explore innovations, and discuss the evolving impact of blockchain technology. ^[1]

IBW 2024

India Blockchain Week (IBW) connects India’s Web3 ecosystem with the global blockchain community. Running from November 30 to December 8, 2024, across Bangalore, IBW is India’s largest blockchain and Web3 event series, featuring over 100 events. Highlights include the IBW Conference, ETHIndia, and FILBangalore, as well as various workshops, networking sessions, and side events organized by Indian and international blockchain industry stakeholders. The IBW2024 Conference, the week’s main event, will run from December 4 to 5, 9 am to 6 pm, at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center. Hosted by Hashed Emergent, a venture capital firm promoting Web3 adoption in India and other developing markets, the conference serves as a platform for Indian Web3 innovators to connect and explore collaborations with global industry leaders. ^[1][2]

Speakers

Some of the IBW speakers for 2024 include: 

• Avery Ching (Aptos)
• Keone Hon (Monad)
• Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon)
• Chen Fang (BitGo)
• Sota Watanabe (Astar Network)
• Unique Divine (Nibiru Chain)
• Aniket Jindal (Biconomy)
• Devika Mittal (Ava Labs)
• Akshit Bordia (LogX Network)
• Yele Bademosi (Nestcoin)

IBW 2023

India Blockchain Week (IBW) in 2023 featured India’s premier blockchain and Web3 events, running from December 4 to 10 and including major gatherings like Web3 Carnival, ETHIndia, and Polygon Connect. The central event, the IBW Conference, was held on December 6-7 at the Sheraton Grand in Bangalore. It focused on advancing Web3 adoption and was hosted by Hashed Emergent. Offering keynotes, panels, and networking, the conference introduced the IBW Demo Day for both Indian and global innovators. Speakers included industry leaders such as Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), Mo Shaikh (Aptos), Dr. Emin Gün Sirer (Ava Labs), and Justin Sun (TronDAO). ^[3][4]

IBW 2022

India Blockchain Week (IBW) in 2022 was India's first seven-day event focused on Blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, and other crypto space aspects, bringing together global blockchain and crypto experts. The event, held from January 14th to 20th, featured in-depth panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to engage directly with industry leaders such as Subhash Garg, Dr. Vilma Mattila (5ire.org), Vikas Pandey (Marine Asset Exchange), and Nishit Mehrotra (Polygon). ^[5]