KBW Partners with Upbit to Launch as a Global Premium Conference
Seoul, South Korea, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire
‘KBW2026 with Upbit’ – Upbit Joins as Presenting Partner
KBW (Korea Blockchain Week), Asia’s leading digital asset and blockchain event, is set to return in 2026 in collaboration with Upbit, Korea’s premier digital asset exchange. The event will be officially titled ‘KBW2026 with Upbit’, with Upbit participating as the Presenting Partner.
The three-day event will take place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. FactBlock, the organizer of KBW, and Upbit announced that this partnership aims to elevate KBW into a premium global platform where major institutions engage and global capital flows.
The event will open on September 29 with the Upbit Institutional Summit, a private, invitation-only session co-hosted by FactBlock. This high-level summit will bring together key players from global capital markets, policymakers, and regulators to discuss the integration of digital assets into traditional finance and the future direction of TradFi and the Web3 ecosystem.
From September 30 to October 1, the main conference, KBW2026 with Upbit, will feature global industry leaders, innovators, investors, and community members. Attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on the future of Web3, while also enjoying ample opportunities for meaningful networking and real-world collaboration.
Upbit will also operate a dedicated “Upbit Zone” within the main conference area. This exclusive exhibition and networking hub will showcase the Upbit ecosystem and its key partners, serving as a central meeting point for global participants to connect and explore collaboration opportunities.
KBW is entering its ninth year as Asia’s flagship blockchain and digital asset event. Founded and hosted by FactBlock since 2018, last year’s main conference attracted a total of 28,000 attendees (35% international), with participation from over 5,200 companies worldwide. The event featured more than 110 exhibition booths — an 80% increase from the previous year — and over 400 side events held across Seoul, further solidifying its position as a major global gathering.
Andrew Park, CEO of FactBlock, stated: “KBW has grown beyond an event with a specific subtitle — it has now become a standalone global brand in its own right. Through our partnership with Upbit, we will take KBW to the next level by building a premium platform that connects institutional-level discussions with the flow of global capital.”
Kyung-seok Oh, CEO of Dunamu (Upbit), stated: “We hope that KBW2026 with Upbit will serve as a meaningful gathering where global institutions and industry leaders can engage in productive dialogue. Upbit will continue to play a key role in strengthening Korea’s connection to the global digital asset market and contributing to the healthy growth of the industry.”
Super Early Bird tickets for KBW2026 with Upbit are now available for purchase on the official KBW website (https://tickets.koreablockchainweek.com/en).
About KBW (Korea Blockchain Week)
KBW (Korea Blockchain Week) is an annual global digital asset conference held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. It serves as a platform for leading blockchain companies, developers, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem stakeholders to engage in structured dialogue and knowledge exchange. Each year, KBW hosts a series of high-level programs and forums designed to facilitate global industry collaboration, advance technical and market understanding, and strengthen connections between the Korean market and the global digital asset ecosystem.
About FactBlock
FactBlock is an ecosystem builder focused on strengthening the integrity of the digital asset and blockchain industry. Since 2018, FactBlock has reduced information asymmetry, connected global blockchain companies with the Korean market, and supported the global positioning of domestic projects. FactBlock is the owner and organizer of KBW (Korea Blockchain Week) and provides strategic consulting and advisory services to support organizations in global expansion and ecosystem development.