The BlockShow X BlockDown conference in Hong Kong is gearing up to host a one-of-a-kind Web3 event in collaboration with BlockDown Festival. Organized by Cointelegraph and EAK Digital, this festival-like event will take place from May 8-9, 2024. The highlight of the event will be Startup Connect, a dedicated zone designed for startups and venture capital firms to network and strike deals. Cointelegraph Accelerator and Coinseeker.co are co-organizing this zone.
In addition to the two-day main conference, the BlockShow X BlockDown festival will feature various events over a span of five to seven days. These events include festival stages, galleries, gaming and music stages, a multichain Web3 Hackathon, and Startup Connect.
The main objective of the Startup Connect event is to facilitate networking and deal-making between a curated list of promising startups and active venture capital firms. It also aims to connect these startups with the Web3 and cryptocurrency ecosystems to accelerate the growth of the industry. Cointelegraph Accelerator and Coinseeker.co are jointly organizing Startup Connect, which will feature round-robin discussions, workshops, startup exhibitions, networking spots, and fireside chats. Over 50 selected venture capital firms and a curated list of startups will provide insights during these sessions.
Confirmed venture capital firms participating in the Startup Connect event include Cypher Capital, Draper Dragon, OKX Ventures, Polygon Ventures, Blockchain Founders Fund, L2IV, Magnus Capital, C2 Ventures, Plug and Play APAC, Figment Capital, AELF, and Standard Chartered Ventures. With venture funding in the crypto space on the rise, blockchain startups are eager to tap into these opportunities. Notable fundraises during the quarter include EigenLayer and Maplestory Universe, each raising $100 million.
To further foster networking, participating startups will have the chance to win grants from crypto and Web3 infrastructure providers and ecosystems. Workshops tailored for collaboration will be conducted by infrastructure companies, and grants will be awarded to the most active companies. Startup Connect will also feature an investor-startup speed dating session, connecting startups with investors in various verticals such as DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, infrastructure, and nonfungible tokens.
The BlockShow X BlockDown Festival aims to facilitate meaningful interactions between startups and venture capitalists in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. It provides a vital platform for building connections and exploring opportunities in the evolving Web3 and crypto landscapes. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Get your tickets now to attend the BlockShow X BlockDown Festival.