Overview
No passive participation allowed
Join us for The Aptos Experience, an immersive journey into the heart and soul of Web3. We won’t just tell you about what the community is building—we’ll show you.
Studio Time for Your Project
Engage in personalized 1:1 sessions and hands-on tutorials with leading developers.Web3 Pioneers
Hear from industry leaders about the future of decentralization.Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow developers, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts from around the world.Exclusive Announcements
Be the first to hear about new features and upcoming projects within the Aptos ecosystem.The Best of Seoul
Indulge in curated happy hours, dinners, and excursions each night, experiencing the best of what Seoul has to offer.
Speakers
Featuring Tech Leaders & Web3 Innovators
Arthur Hayes
CIO
MaelstromJacquelyn Melinek
Co-Founder & CEO
Token RelationsMeltem Demirors
Aspiring Cult Leader
IndividualSantiago R. Santos
Investor
IndividualAdam Lowe, Ph.D.
Chief Product & Innovation Officer
ArculusAhmed Nimale
Co-Founder & CEO
KYD LabsAlex Kahn
Co-Founder & CEO
Econia LabsAmanda Cassatt
Founder & CEO
SerotoninAvery Ching
Co-Founder & CTO
Aptos LabsBaek Kim
General Partner
HashedBart Lipski
Co-Founder & CEO
JellybeanBoris Povod
Co-Founder & CTO
Pontem NetworkBryan Pellegrino
Co-Founder & CEO
LayerZero LabsChase Teron
Co-Founder & CMO
OverlaiChristie Lee
Korea Business Lead
Aptos LabsGreg Reed
VP Technology Partnerships
Universal PicturesHaichao Zhu
Co-Founder & CEO
Rooch NetworkHawk Kwon
CEO & President
Deutsch MotorsJames Kim
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
XangleJames Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
JamboJason White
Co-Founder & CEO
TallyUP!Jeff Ren
Partner
OKX VenturesJonathan Kim
Team Leader
SK TelecomJoseph Lee
Co-Founder & CEO
Supervillain LabsJosh Chapman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Konvoy VenturesJulian Myers
Co-Founder
Mirage ProtocolJun Park
Senior Investor
HashedJustin Schmidt
President & COO
Ondo FinanceLogan Jastremski
Managing Partner
Frictionless CapitalLuc van Hecke
Lead Product Manager for Derivatives
BybitMo Shaikh
Co-Founder & CEO
Aptos LabsNischint Sanghavi
Head of Digital Currencies - Asia Pacific
VisaNitish Mittersain
CEO, Founder & Joint MD
Nazara TechnologiesParth Chadha
Co-Founder & CEO
STANQuincy Jones III
Producer & Tech Entrepreneur
IndividualRushi Manche
Co-Founder
Movement LabsSan Lee
Co-Founder
ThalaSasha Spiegelman
Head of Research
Aptos LabsSean Lee
Co-founder & CSO
IDASpencer Mandell
Chief Creative Officer
PlayHybridStani Kulechov
Founder & CEO
AvaraTaeho Kang
Managing Director
Lotte GroupTaylor Gaussoin
Co-Founder
Rare GoodsTommy So
Co-Founder
MereoVishal Gupta
CEO
TrueXVishwas Bhushan
Co-Founder & CEO
LYNCWalter Hessert
Head of Strategy
PaxosWolfgang Grieskamp
Head of Move Language & Tools
Aptos Labs
Preliminary Agenda: Day 1
September 5, 2024
*Agenda tracks are subject to change.
The Aptos Vision: Building for Tomorrow, Together
Mo Shaikh
Aptos LabsEnergy, Compute & Crypto: Bringing Thermodynamics On‑Chain
Meltem Demirors
Moderators:Mo Shaikh, Avery ChingBridging the Gap: Bringing Leading TradFi On-Chain with Aptos Ascend
Moderator:AptosWhy Move Matters: Perspectives from an OG DeFi Investor and User
Santiago R. Santos
Moderator:Neil HReimagining Payments: On-Chain Transactions with Mobile, Wallets, and Stablecoins
Nischint Sanghavi
VisaAdam Lowe, Ph.D.
ArculusJames Zhang
JamboSean Lee
IDAModerator:Jacquelyn MelinekNBC Universal's Web3 Journey
Greg Reed
Universal PicturesPetra Announcement
Petra Team
Aptos LabsWeb3's Impact on Media and Entertainment
Quincy Jones III
Moderator:Mo ShaikhArt Meets Technology: Empowering Creativity and Digital Ownership
Ahmed Nimale
KYD LabsTommy So
MereoChase Teron
OverlaiAPACs Web3 Future: Key Drivers for Adoption in 2025
Baek Kim
HashedMo Shaikh
Aptos LabsModerator:Jeff RenMove It or Lose It: Powering Capital-Efficient Liquidity On‑Chain
Alex Kahn
Econia LabsLuc van Hecke
BybitJulian Myers
Mirage ProtocolModerator:Logan JastremskiCrypto's Next Chapter: The Hybridization of DeFi and CeFi Markets
Walter Hessert
PaxosVishal Gupta
TrueXThe Future on Aptos: Deep Dive of Focus Areas for the Year Ahead
Mo Shaikh
Aptos LabsModerator:Jacquelyn MelinekDay 1 Wrap Up & Takeaways
Preliminary Agenda: Day 2
September 6, 2024
*Agenda tracks are subject to change.
Unlocking Your Creativity: Our Vision for Tech
Avery Ching
Aptos LabsAsset Allocation for the Digital Age: Examining Global Macro Trends and the Strong Case for Crypto
Arthur Hayes
MaelstromThe Next Era of DeFi: Exploring What It Takes to Truly Scale
Justin Schmidt
Ondo FinanceModerator:Santiago R SantosOnboarding the Masses: Strategies for Bringing Everyday Users On‑Chain
Bart Lipski
JellybeanTaylor Gaussoin
Rare GoodsModerator:Amanda CassattMove 2: The Future of Move on Aptos Is Here
Wolfgang Grieskamp
Aptos LabsBuilders Playbook: Technical Deep Dive on Leveraging Move for Next-Gen DeFi
Haichao Zhu
Rooch NetworkBoris Povod
Pontem NetworkModerator:Logan JastremskiNext-Gen Research: Rethinking DeFi in a Compliant way
Sasha Spiegelman
Aptos LabsHow and Why Web3 Games Are Migrating to Aptos
Joseph Lee
Supervillain LabsParth Chadha
STANVishwas Bhushan
LYNCJason White
TallyUP!Moderator:Vinayak RaoNext-Level Gaming: The Rise of Web3 in India
Nitish Mittersain
Nazara TechnologiesModerator:Vinayak RaoVC Perspectives: Navigating the Web3 Gaming Landscape
Josh Chapman
Konvoy VenturesJun Park
HashedModerator:Sherwin JiangHow Web3 Is Transforming the Used Car Market
Hawk Kwon
Deutsch MotorsModerator:Christie LeeEnterprise Adoption of Web3 in Korea: Use Cases and Benefits
Jonathan Kim
SK TelecomJames Kim
XangleTaeho Kang
Lotte GroupModerator:Christie LeeClosing remarks
Mo Shaikh
Aptos Labs
Venue
Connecting minds at XYZ Seoul
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of XYZ Seoul, the largest cultural complex on Yeonmujang-gil, as we host our special event. Immerse yourself in a celebration of innovation and community, set in this unique cultural destination.
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Tickets
Limited tickets available
Capacity is intentionally limited to ensure a unique experience for attendees. Get your tickets now—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
General Admission
$125USD
$150