Cryptocurrency and blockchain events: 16 July to 23 July

Find out what's coming up in crypto and whether it's worth being there when it does.

Cryptocurrency conferences are where news breaks, and staying ahead of the curve often means staying on top of the events.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain events like these showcase game-changers before they go mainstream, present valuable networking opportunities and are a valuable opportunity to network with some of the best-known names in cryptocurrency. Even if you can't make it in person, it's often worth keeping an eye out for live streams and other ways of telecommuting there.

Here's what's coming up next week from 16 July to 23 July.

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Korean Blockchain Week

The first Korean Blockchain Week will be kicking off on 16 July and running until 20 July, with the intention of exploring everything blockchain and its position in the future, through experienced speakers such as Michael Novogratz and many more.

The four-day expo is designed to be an opportunity to explore Seoul as well as blockchain applications, with networking opportunities inside and outside the event halls.

World Blockchain Conference

Singapore's World Blockchain Conference is a two-day event expected to attract over 1,000 participants.

The future-focused expo aims to highlight some of the most exciting developments in the space from all over the world, with an emphasis on creating ample networking opportunities at the event's dedicated B2B exhibition area, coffee breaks and official after party.

Beyond Blocks

Beyond Blocks is a community-driven event that heads around the world to engage experienced and new users alike. It's focused on driving the development of blockchain technology around the world, highlighting what exactly makes it so important, why it matters and the potential applications of the technology going forward.

For industry veterans who want to make connections, those wanting to learn more about how blockchain technology can impact them or anyone who just wants to connect with like-minded community members, this might be the place to be.

Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference France

The self-described "big conference in Paris" is a big conference in Paris focused on discussing opportunities for application of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology around France.

It's as much for creators as speculators, with opportunities for participants to pitch ideas at a wide audience, learn more about the intersection of blockchain technology and the new GDPR regulations, and other things aspiring blockchain and cryptocurrency startups and fundraisers should be aware of.

BlockON

Get your block on with this corporate-focused event, presenting an opportunity to hear from industry experts in a range of different ways, including various seminars, keynotes and fireside chats, rounded out with roundtables and demos.

It's focused on exchanging knowledge and bringing synergistic projects together as well as on finding and promoting the best and most innovative blockchain practices in a collaborative and open way. This might be the place to be if you want to turn ideas into reality or learn about specific blockchain or cryptocurrency subjects.

Disclosure: At the time of writing, the author holds ETH, IOTA, ICX, VET, XLM, BTC and NANO.

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