KBW2025: IMPACT Conference Overview
A major event focused on the future of Web3, the KBW2025: IMPACT conference, is set to take place in Seoul on September 23-24, 2025. Organized by Factblock, this seminal event aims to gather influential figures such as prominent U.S. government officials, international investors, and innovators in the fields of AI and robotics. Factblock has confirmed an extensive agenda featuring over 130 sessions spread across four separate platforms: Sui, Stable, 0G, and BDACS Woori Bank Institutional. Attendance is expected to exceed 12,000, with tickets already sold out as of September 16, highlighting an enthusiastic response to the event.
Key Sessions and Discussions
Among the notable sessions, a key discussion titled “American Bitcoin: The Future of Mining” boasts a lineup that includes Donald Trump Jr. and Mike Ho, co-founders of American Bitcoin. Additionally, the co-founders of World Liberty Financial—Zach Witkoff, Zac Folkman, and Chase Herro—will participate in a fireside chat, offering insights into the venture they launched in partnership with Trump family members.
The conference will also offer significant discussions surrounding digital asset policies, led by key Washington insiders. Patrick Witt, who serves as the executive director of the White House Digital Assets Advisory Council, alongside deputy director Harry Jung, will present a session titled “Fireside: The White House Council on Digital Assets.” Furthermore, Caroline Pham, acting chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is set to join an important panel that will address the evolving landscape of global cryptocurrency regulation.
Focus on Digital Asset Treasuries
Sessions specifically focused on Digital Asset Treasuries will attract noteworthy attention. These include a fireside chat featuring Bitmain chairman Tom Lee and a keynote by Manuel Stotz, co-founder of TON Strategy. Another engaging panel named “Beyond Bitcoin Treasuries: How DATs Are Going Institutional” will include discussions with venture capitalists and CEOs of publicly traded companies.
Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Blockchain
Innovation at the intersection of AI and blockchain will also be a focal point of the conference. Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs, will discuss on-chain AI infrastructure, while Sean Ren, CEO of Sahara AI, is slated to explore the topic “Is Crypto AI Dead?” Gaia CEO Matt Wright will delve into the emerging concept of “Agentic AI,” and Peaq co-founder Leonard Dorlöchter will present potential applications for robotics in a session titled “Robots. Onchain.”
Cultural Performances and Closing Remarks
Additionally, the event will feature cultural performances, including a presentation by K-pop star KIIRAS at the Stable Stage, providing an entertaining backdrop to the high-profile discussions planned throughout the two days.
Seon-ick Jeon, CEO of Factblock, expressed that “KBW2025: IMPACT acts as a conduit between the policy framework of Washington and the innovative technologies being developed in Seoul.” He emphasized that the conference will serve to unlock new opportunities for Web3, driven by the combined potential of AI and blockchain technologies.
