Aiming to be at the forefront of Blockchain technology in the Southeast Asian market, Blockchain Asia is an initiative founded in 2017 by a group of business owners dedicated to amplifying the wave of Blockchain technology and adoption that promises to transform the way that business is done in the region. Blockchain Asia aims to grow the industry through three key areas of focus: 1. Education - Providing international blockchain training and certification courses in partnership with reputable institutions 2. Outreach - Organising events that bring together up-and-coming regional talent with global leaders 3. Development - Assisting with the technical development of new and existing blockchain projects It's a movement that kicks off with Blocfest 2018 (www.blocfest.asia), a one-of-a-kind blockchain festival and conference that features renowned internationals from the academic, regulatory and enterprise spheres of the blockchain world. It will be the first international blockchain event to place its focus on Southeast Asia, with the aim of identifying powerful and meaningful ways for blockchain technology to deepen its impact on both business and everyday life in this fast transforming region of the world. Blocfest will be part of Kuala Lumpur's very first Blockchain Week (https://www.blocfest.asia/kl-blockchain-week/), a week-long series of events that place focus on leading blockchain companies in the region while offering opportunities for thought-leaders, blockchain developers and blockchain enthusiasts to access opportunities for growth through networking events, summits, a pitch competition and a special, one-day, KL Blockchain Week "Hackathon" Mark your calendars for the 25th - 28th of September 2018 and make your way to the Shangri-La in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation! Get your tickets at https://www.blocfest.asia/ticketing/.
