2025 Istanbul Blockchain Week is about to begin

Leading Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is proud to announce that Turkey's premier Web3 and blockchain event—the Istanbul Blockchain Week—will host its fourth edition at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel and Conference Center on June 26-27, 2025.

The Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB) will issue coveted licenses to blockchain and cryptocurrency projects this year, signaling the imminent arrival of the Web3 era in Turkey at the 2025 Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW).

Several giants in the Web3 space, including Coinbase and Binance, have applied for licenses, which is expected to shape the landscape of Web3 and solidify Turkey's position as a global hub. This regulatory milestone will make the 2025 Istanbul Blockchain Week a more influential and exciting event, showcasing Istanbul as a center for blockchain innovation.

This year's event successfully attracted thousands of Web3, blockchain, and gaming enthusiasts, and on this foundation, we have made plans to ensure next year's event draws the most renowned figures, brands, and projects in the industry.

Highlights of 2025 include:

• Roundtable discussions will bring together industry leaders for engaging dialogues and solution-oriented exchanges.
• The VC Connect platform will return, facilitating connections between investors and projects in the Web3 and blockchain space.
• IstanHack is the IBW hackathon, providing developers with a convenient opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and solve real-world problems using blockchain technology.

EAK Digital CEO and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, Erhan Korhaliller, stated, "We are excited to host the fourth Istanbul Blockchain Week in 2025 and aim to elevate its scale and impact to unprecedented levels. Istanbul, located at the crossroads of East and West, is the ideal place to gather the global Web3 and blockchain community. We look forward to creating a truly unforgettable experience for all participants, building on last year's success."
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, insightful panel sessions, and immersive networking opportunities, exploring the future of decentralized technology and its applications in digital finance, real-world asset tokenization, decentralized gaming, and artificial intelligence.
Additionally, W3E Gaming will once again host W3Expo, the largest Web3 gaming expo in the region. Through live esports tournaments and interactive game demonstrations, this expo will showcase Turkey's thriving gaming culture and its position within the Web3 ecosystem.

Editor’s Note

Press materials and selected images for the 2024 Istanbul Blockchain Week are available upon request. For more information or media partnership inquiries, please contact Sara Vermes at sara.vermes@eakdigital.com or via Telegram: @saravermes.

About Istanbul Blockchain Week

Istanbul Blockchain Week is an annual event that brings together blockchain enthusiasts, industry experts, and thought leaders from around the world. The previous three editions of Istanbul Blockchain Week have been hugely successful, attracting over 15,000 attendees and featuring more than 180 international and Turkish speakers, including Changpeng Zhao, Ziya Altunyaldız, Yoshihisa Hashimoto, and Şant Manukyan. In 2024, Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) will also return to Turkey's renowned cryptocurrency hub on August 13-14. Istanbul Blockchain Week is a vibrant platform designed to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and exploration of the latest advancements in blockchain technology, creating an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation. The event features a diverse range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, delving into various aspects of Web3. Istanbul Blockchain Week offers individuals a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of blockchain and connect with like-minded visionaries who are actively shaping the future.