The Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center will host ABS2024 from August 6-8, a significant technology summit powered by BlockTempo. The summit will delve into Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Governance, featuring major conferences like Web3 Game Con, The Open Summit, and the Plurality Summit. Participants will engage in important discussions on decentralized society, digital democracy, and the future of distributed power.

Taiwan's Technological Leadership: From AI to Web3 Innovations

Renowned for its leadership in technology, Taiwan was recently praised by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as a critical hub for the AI and computing revolution. The island's advancements are underpinned by supportive and collaborative policies for Web3 innovators. A notable example from 2023 saw stablecoin issuer Circle partnering with FamilyMart, Taiwan's second-largest convenience store chain, and BitoGroup to introduce a “Points-to-Crypto” service on the FamilyMart app, making cryptocurrencies more accessible to the public.

Stan Shih, Co-Founder of ACER and an influential leader in the ICT industry, will spotlight Taiwan’s role as a Web3 hub at ABS2024. He will address the impact of digital art and digital assets, sharing his vision for advancing Taiwan through digital creativity and the arts. Concurrently, ASUS Metaverse, renowned for its collaboration with global partners on transformative Web3 ecosystems, will display their cutting-edge innovations in a dedicated area at the ABS2024 exhibition center.

Enhancing Taiwan's tech trajectory, ABS2024 will spotlight the announcement of the Blockchain Roadmap by Far Eastern International Bank, a leading financial institution in Taiwan. The roadmap will be unveiled on August 8 on the ABS2024 Mainstage, emphasizing Taiwan's vital role in tech and finance innovations. Jacklyn Tsai, Honorary Chairwoman of the Taiwan FinTech Association, will also be in attendance to stress the significance of advancements in decentralized finance.

Legislator Ju Chun Ko of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan highlighted the success of public-private cooperation, stating that significant strides have been made in regulation while simultaneously nurturing top-tier technical talent and the burgeoning crypto industry.

"This represents our ability to maintain a leading international role, not only as a global center for semiconductors and AI but also in advancing decentralization in the Web3 era. Taiwan is the heart of Asia’s blockchain industry." - Ju Chun Ko, Legislator of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan

Taiwan: A Global Magnet for Technology Talent

ABS2024 highlights Taiwan’s rise as a global hub for technology talent and innovation. 

The event will feature an esteemed lineup of keynote speakers and panelists, including Vitalik Buterin, founder of Ethereum; Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first Digital Minister; Glen Weyl, first author of Plurality.net and founder of the Plurality Institute; Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation; Song Hongbing, author of Currency Wars; Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor from 500 Days of Summer and Inception; Scott Moore, co-founder of Gitcoin; Ray Chan, Founder of Memeland and 9GAG; Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, CEO of Project Liberty; David Yu, co-founder and CEO of VeVe; Abighya Anand, world-renowned Vedic Astrologer; David Mak, CEO of Catizen; and Claudia Lopez, Former Mayor of Bogotá. The full list of speakers is available on the ABS2024 website.

This noteworthy gathering reflects the burgeoning global interest in Taiwan's status as a forefront leader in Web3 innovation.

About Asia Blockchain Summit 

The Asia Blockchain Summit is an annual technology event that convenes top experts, innovators, and policymakers in AI, Blockchain, and Sustainability. Hosted in the dynamic city of Taipei, the event serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among key players, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, within the rapidly evolving global blockchain ecosystem. Each year, the Asia Blockchain Summit attracts over 15,000 attendees from more than 65 countries.

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About BlockTempo 

BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain media outlet in the Chinese market, has been hosting ABS since 2018. With a focus on bridging information and resource gaps between Taiwan and the global community, BlockTempo provides international tech, startup, industrial, and investment news, along with live-stream content.

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