Ethereum Foundation and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs announce a highly successful event combining Devcon2 and the 2nd Global Blockchain Summit in Shanghai, September 19-24, 2016

(Last update: July 5, 2016)

The Ethereum Foundation and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs are pleased to jointly announce the Shanghai International Blockchain Week, which will take place in hyatt on the bund, September 19-24, 2016. Both Ethereum’s Devcon and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs’ Global Blockchain Summit sold out last year with great interest and anticipation for this year’s events. Now, people who wish to attend both events will be able to do so in the same week.

The combo event features a unique three-segment format that allows people to attend any combination of days that best suits their needs. Two new features include a Demo Day (by Blockchain Labs) for startups and investors, and an optional day of organized tours on September 18, 2016, the day before the week’s events begin. (Note from July 5, 2016: If an organized tour is offered, this Blockchain Week offer will appear on the Wanxiang Blockchain Lab event pages)

There are many reasons why this combined event may be one of the most anticipated industry events to date. Importantly, the format and versatility of the event will allow for greater interaction and opportunities for attendees to communicate, meet and participate in all segments of the event. Developers already plan to attend or participate in sessions in other segments, and industry leaders involved in blockchain technology plan to attend a few Devcon days as they have in the past.

For attendees making their first trip to China, Shanghai is both a global financial center and home to many of Asia’s blockchain pioneers, where the blockchain community continues to grow and is eager to share what it that China has to offer to the great ecosystem. Coincidentally, since January 30, 2016, short trips to China are now facilitated by a new 144-hour visa-free transit policy that allows travelers from 51 countries or regions to transit Shanghai for a maximum of 144 hours ( six days). without having a visa. However, it may still be easier to obtain a visitor’s visa. I found this explanation from China’s TWOV (Transit without Visa) policy to be useful.

The format of the 6-day International Blockchain Week in Shanghai will be as follows:

Devcon2: Days 1-3 – September 19, 20, 21

Ethereum Devcon2 will debut in Asia with the support of its co-host and event partner, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs. Devcon2 will continue to feature Ethereum developers presenting, presenting and discussing the latest work and considerations and hot topics related to research and development. Ethereum development.

Demo Day: Day 4 – September 22

Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and ChainB, one of China’s leading blockchain news outlets, Demo Day will consist of presentations from some of the most successful blockchain-enabled companies in the world. This event will be of special interest to investors, venture capital firms and start-ups.

Second Global Blockchain Summit: Days 5-6 – September 23 and 24

Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, this segment of the conference will consist of panels and talks from blockchain pioneers and industry leaders. Discussions will focus on addressing current and future business use cases, economic and social impacts, as well as how blockchain technology can be used and implemented for commerce and other industries.

Xiao Feng, CEO of Wanxiang Holdings, says: “China Wanxiang Holding is very excited that we have had the opportunity to contribute to the process of making Shanghai the international hub of financial and technological innovation with the support of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs. I strongly believe this year’s International Blockchain Week in Shanghai will further promote technology in China, provide an opportunity to share knowledge between countries, build a stronger relationship between talents, and encourage the use of blockchain technology. blocks in startups Wanxiang Blockchain Labs aiming to become an internationally recognized platform for blockchain innovation.”

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For 2nd Global Blockchain Summit and Demo Day sponsorship, presentation opportunities, and other inquiries, please email: [email protected]