IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto — Explore unlimited possibilities of Web3 in Japan!

IVC Editor
Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC)
6 min readJun 23, 2024

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Kyoto

IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto

Get ready for an electrifying event this summer as IVS Crypto 2024 descends on Kyoto Pulse Plaza from July 4th to 6th! Proudly hosted by IVC, Headline Asia, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City, this premier event is set to unite top-tier industry leaders, cutting-edge technology innovators, influential Web3 investors, and passionate blockchain enthusiasts from Japan and around the globe.

IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto

From IP building, SocialFi, Web3 gaming, AIGC content creation to DePIN, Infrastructure, BTC ecosystem, Web3 Investment, Regulation, Restaking, IVS Crypto got all topics covered. Be inspired by exclusive keynote/fireside presentations from leading projects such as Aptos Labs, Oasys, Memeland, Animechain, Carv, Fireblocks, and Peer.

IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto Speaking Highlight

From July 4–6th, the 3 days conference is going to bring the attendees a variety of topics that will be discussed and covered by industry leaders from Japan and overseas.

  • “Japanese Conglomerates movement to Web3” : Kaya Kanamori (Sony Bank), Hosho Karasawa (NTT Digital), Masashi Okuyama (SBI), Akio Tanaka (IVC)
  • “Investment Frontier — VC’s perspectives on current Web3 Gaming” : Tommy Chang (Spartan Capital), JACL (Delphi Digital), Jonathan Huang (BITKRAFT Ventures), Ann Chien (IVC), Andy Chu (YGG)
  • “ Web3 and Crypto Outlook into 2024 and 2025” : Ryan Kim (Hashed), Takeshi Chino (Binance Japan), Akio Tanaka(IVC)
  • “Redefining Intellectual Property Ownership in the Web3 landscape”: Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Jia Shen (AKA Virtual), Zhen Yu (TOHO CO.,LTD), Paul Kim (XPLA), Rytis Joseph Jan (Xsolla)
  • “Navigating Bitcoin Ecosystem: A Strategic Look at Opportunity in this cycle”: Jeff Yin (Merlin Chain), Peter Teng (Zeus Network), John Riggins(BTC Inc), Corbin Fraser (Bitcoin.com), Kyle Ellicott (Stacks)
  • “Decoding Japan Giants’ View of the Future of the Gaming” : Yoyo Yang (Bandai Namco), Hideaki Uehara (Square Enix), Yuji Kumagai (Emoote), Ann Chien (IVC)
  • “Restaking / Staking: New revenue opportunities and risks” : Santo Ko (IVC), John Park(A41), Lester Eulon Chui (P2P.org), Amir Forouzani (Puffer Finance)

Web3 Entertainment Zone

Collaborated with YGG Japan, Yield Guild Games,we united various Web3 gaming projects such as Genopets, Heroes of Mavia, MOONVEIL.GG, 4th:Ambrus Studio, Arrowiz Games, Peer, and Xsolla to present their innovative game. Besides game demos, players can try to play games on-site. There will also be a gaming stage where we will have Web3 gaming leaders, including the YGG Network Family (W3GG, YGG Japan, YGG) to share their insights and the outlook towards Web3 gaming.

VC Partners & VC lounge

Excited to have the top-tier investors in the industry joining as VC partners, connecting the best startups to the best investors with our event. In the 2nd floor of the main event, we prepared a VC lounge that is exclusive to the VCs and startups with BUSINESS PASS.

VC Lounge Schedule

The crypto startups with BUSINESS PASS can utilize the event hub to have a chat with the crypto VCs in the VC lounge during the “Free Time” duration of the time table above. On Day 2 of the event during 13:00–15:00, we also invited the VC partners to join the VC lounge to have a designated time to meet the crypto startups.

Reception Party by Bybit & Memeland

With the support of Bybit and Memeland, the Reception Party will be held on July 4th, from 6–9 PM at Toei Studio Theme Park. The event will feature the Evangelion Kyoto Base and Samurai sword fighting show, the Ambassador of Memeland, Harold, famously known for the “Hide-the-pain Harold” meme, and Memeland Co-Founder&CEO, Ray Chan, will join the party in person to represents the unique blend of humor and seriousness, resonating well with the Memeland community and the broader crypto ecosystem. At the same time, Bybit’s campaign “Adventures with Bybit MEGA Warrior” is now in full swing, don’t miss out the chance to win the limited Bybit MEGA Warrior NFT, Conference Pass and much more exclusive rewards from Bybit! Spots are limited, don’t hesitate to join the opening party from HERE.

Explore more IVS/IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto side event

Wanna explore more side events around the cultural heart of Japan? Check the IVS/IVS Crypto side event calendar HERE.

Trusted By Strong Partner Cast

Diamond Sponsors : YGG, YGG Japan

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors: APTOS, Animechain.ai, AKA Virtual, Memeland

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors : Oasys, double jump.tokyo, Avalanche, Alibaba Cloud, SBI Holdings, Inc., Japan Open Chain, LINE NEXT(Kaia × DOSI), Vyvo Smart Chain, GSR, Zeus Network, Shib.io, Slash Vision Labs, CARV, Fireblocks, Aethir, CESS Network, A41, XAI, Peer, Xsolla

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors : Well-Link Tech, Cabinet Inc., Ballet, British Virgin Islands Financial Services, unikura, Rewardy | C2E, Kana Labs, HashPalette, Aki Network, GOLFIN, DomiChain, Meteorn Run, Gaiax, PassPay, SPACE NATION, Streamflow, KONAMI, Earlyworks Co., Ltd., JR Kyusyu, FRANCK MULLER, BLOCKSMITH&Co., bitcastle, TV Asahi, CoinMusme,, WAGMI Records, Scallop, Merlin Chain, Artifact Systems, Genopets, Heroes of Mavia, MOONVEIL.GG, 4th:Ambrus Studio, Arrowiz Games

Silver Sponsors

About IVS KYOTO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Headline Asia, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City

Headline

Headline is an early and seed stage venture capital firm that has an eye for winners. Founded in 1998, we help founders that we already know are going to succeed, win bigger. We have seven offices internationally — San Francisco, Tokyo, Taipei, Beijing, Paris, Berlin, and São Paulo.

IVC

IVC (Infinity Ventures Crypto) is a Web3 venture capital firm that invests in pioneering game, Web3, infrastructure, and DeFi projects. IVC leverages its global connections to innovate, build, and propel forward the next generation of founders.

General Information of IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO

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