Taipei Gears Up for Asia Blockchain Summit 2024: A Nexus of Web3 and AI Innovation
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) is set to take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This year’s event, powered by BlockTempo, underscores Taiwan’s emerging status as a global hub for Web3 and AI innovation. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently highlighted Taiwan's pivotal role in the AI and computing revolution, emphasizing the significance of this vibrant location.

The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) is set to take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. This year’s event, powered by BlockTempo, underscores Taiwan’s emerging status as a global hub for Web3 and AI innovation. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently highlighted Taiwan's pivotal role in the AI and computing revolution, emphasizing the significance of this vibrant location.
Over the course of three days, ABS2024 will draw more than 15,000 attendees from over 65 countries. The event will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor. Attendees can also look forward to insights from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, who will be speaking on August 8. Other notable speakers include Hester M. Pierce, Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s First Digital Minister; Glen Weyl, Economist at Microsoft Research; Ray Chan, founder and CEO of Memeland; Paul Grewal, Coinbase CLO; Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3; and Scott Moore, co-Founder of Gitcoin.
Global Web3 Ecosystem Converges in Taipei
ABS2024 will host several high-profile events, including this summer's largest TON summit, The Open Summit, the world’s largest Web3 gaming show, Web3 Game Con hosted by GEDA, and the Plurality Summit.
The Open Summit, supported by the global TON community and powered by TONX, promises to be a landmark event for the TON ecosystem. Keynote speakers will include Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation; Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX; and TM Lee, CEO and co-founder of CoinGecko.
The ABS2024 Game Con, sponsored by GEDA, will feature live tournaments on a professional esports stage and panel discussions with industry leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore over fifty games and participate in a world-class tournament hosted by Matr1x Fire.
A dedicated stage for Solana will showcase the latest innovations within the ecosystem, with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, providing insights on the future of Solana.
As a title sponsor, TRON will host a three-day activation with engaging talks, while Polkadot will have a prominent booth at the heart of the exhibition center. The BTC Ordinals stage will highlight advancements within the ecosystem, and the Taiwan Pavilion will feature Taiwanese Web3 innovations.
Web2 Industry Leaders Join ABS2024: ASUS, ACER, FamilyMart
ASUS Metaverse will have a significant presence at ABS2024, showcasing their latest Web3 innovations. A special talk between Stan Shih, Co-Founder of ACER, and Che-Yu Wu, Founder of Monoame Interactive, will be a highlight on the main stage. FamilyMart, powered by BitoGroup, will present the future of convenience stores with a futuristic concept truck, demonstrating innovative payment solutions.
ABS2024 in Taipei stands as a crucial event for those interested in the evolving potential of Web3 mass adoption. The convergence of global leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative ideas at ABS2024 underscores Taiwan’s role as a significant player in the Web3 and AI sectors.