Seoul Hosts Korean Blockchain Week 2026 With Vanderbilt Law Partnership
More than 12,000 attendees gathered in Seoul for Korean Blockchain Week 2026, which ran from September 29 to October 1 across more than 300 events in the city, law.vanderbilt.edu reported. Vanderbilt Law served as an institutional partner for the multi-day gathering, which focused on Web3 infrastructure, policy, and law.
The conference agenda featured three core days of discussions regarding the future of decentralized technologies. Among the featured panels was Inside the Institutions: What Policy, Infrastructure, and Law Say About Blockchain Now.
The session brought together Yesha Yadav, associate dean and Robert Belton Director of Culture & Community and the Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law at Vanderbilt; Todd McDonald, co-founder of R3; and Sunayna Tuteja, the first chief innovation officer of the Federal Reserve.
Institutional Evolution and Community Growth Since 2018
Korean Blockchain Week has expanded its scope significantly since its founding. Seonik Jeon, founder and chairman of KBW and FactBlock, addressed the event’s trajectory in a statement published on the official KBW2026 website.
Since its inception in 2018, KBW has evolved remarkably, driven by a steadfast commitment to the community,
Jeon wrote, adding that the conference continues to function as an essential hub for Web3 projects and industry experts.
Frequently Asked Questions About KBW2026
Where did Korean Blockchain Week 2026 take place?
The conference took place in Seoul across more than 300 separate events held from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
How many people attended the conference?
Over 12,000 participants joined the gatherings, bringing together global and Korean blockchain communities, developers, and institutional leaders.
Which academic institution participated as a partner?
Vanderbilt Law served as a proud institutional partner for the 2026 conference, with faculty members contributing directly to panels on law and digital asset policy.
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