On June 23rd, the Japan Blockchain Week Association announced that Bitmine Immersion Technologies has been selected as the title sponsor for the Japan Blockchain Week Summit 2026, scheduled for July 12th. Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, is slated to give a keynote speech at the summit on the theme: "The Intersection of Corporate Capital and Individual Asset Management — Japan's Unique DAT Ecosystem."
In tandem with this announcement, full details regarding the speaker lineup have been unveiled. Top domestic and international players will gather to discuss the future of Web3.0, the convergence of AI and crypto assets (cryptocurrencies), and the evolution of the on-chain economy.
The Japan Blockchain Week Summit will be held as part of a series of Web3.0-related events running from July 1st to July 15th. This entire period is collectively known as "Japan Blockchain Week." Serving as an overarching event week that connects multiple blockchain initiatives across Japan, it is positioned as one of the country's largest blockchain event series, drawing companies, developers, investors, and policymakers from around the globe.
Specifically, the lineup includes:
Comment from Maimi Fujimoto, Co-Founder of Japan Blockchain Week: "For the past eight years, Japan Blockchain Week has aimed to serve as a bridge connecting the crypto ecosystems of Japan and the rest of the world. The guests we are welcoming this year—both our incredible speakers and sponsors—are here because of the deep relationships of trust we have built over many years. I am profoundly grateful for their collaboration. One of the unique charms of JBWS is its willingness to tackle slightly edgy topics and host candid debates. I hope everyone thoroughly enjoys the sessions unique to the Japan Blockchain Week Summit."
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Venue: Shibuya Stream Hall
Expected Attendance: 1,000+ participants
Official Website: https://blockchainweek.jp
Duration: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Venues: Various locations centered around Kyoto and Tokyo
Expected Total Attendance: 10,000+ participants (cumulative)
Core Events:
・ IVS2026 Crypto Zone powered by NADA News (July 1–3)
・Japan Blockchain Week Summit (July 12 • Featured in this release)
・WebX (July 13–14)
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