EAK Digital, the leading Web3 marketing agency, is pleased to announce that Istanbul Blockchain Week, Turkey’s premier Web3 and blockchain event, will be held for the fourth time on June 26-27, 2025 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Convention Center in Istanbul.
With Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) set to issue coveted licenses to blockchain and cryptocurrency projects this year, Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025 (IBW) will herald the coming era of Web3 in Turkey.
A number of giants in the Web3 space, including Coinbase and Coinsafe, have already applied for licenses, which is expected to shape the Web3 landscape and cement Turkey’s position as a global hub. This regulatory milestone will make 2025 Istanbul Blockchain Week an even more impactful and exciting event, showcasing Istanbul as a center of blockchain innovation.
Building on the success of this year’s event, which attracted thousands of Web3, blockchain and gaming enthusiasts, plans are already in place to ensure that next year’s event attracts the most recognizable names, brands and projects in the industry.
Highlights for 2025 include:
Roundtable discussions will bring together industry leaders for engaging conversations and solution-oriented networking.
The VC Connect platform will return, a platform that facilitates connections between investors and projects in the Web3 and blockchain space.
IstanHack, IBW's hackathon, provides developers with an accessible opportunity to collaborate, innovate and solve real-world problems using blockchain technology.Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said, “We are excited to be organizing the fourth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week in 2025 and hope to increase its scale and impact to an unprecedented level. Istanbul’s location at the crossroads of East and West makes it an ideal place to bring together the global Web3 and blockchain communities. We look forward to building on last year’s success and creating a truly memorable experience for all participants.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, insightful panels and immersive networking opportunities to explore the future of decentralized technology and its applications in digital finance, real-world asset tokenization, decentralized gaming and artificial intelligence.
In addition, W3E Gaming will once again host W3Expo, the region’s largest Web3 gaming expo. Through live eSports tournaments and interactive game demos, the expo will showcase Turkey’s thriving gaming culture and its place in the Web3 ecosystem.
Editor’s Note
Press materials and selected images from Blockchain Week Istanbul 2024 are available upon request. For more information or to inquire about media partnerships, 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 past three editions of Istanbul Blockchain Week have been a huge success, attracting over 15,000 attendees and featuring more than 180 international and Turkish speakers, such as Changpeng Zhao, Ziya Altunyaldız, Yoshihisa Hashimoto, and Şant Manukyan. 2024 will also be the year that Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) will be held from August 13th to August 14th. Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) will also return to Turkey’s renowned cryptocurrency hub on August 13th-14th. Istanbul Blockchain Week is a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge sharing and exploring the latest advances in blockchain technology, creating an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation. The diverse program includes keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and exhibitions that delve into all aspects of Web3. Istanbul Blockchain Week provides a unique opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in the blockchain world and connect with like-minded visionaries who are actively shaping the future.
