Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025: The Future of Web3 in Turkey

Leading Web3 Marketing Agency, EAK Digital, is proud to announce that Turkey’s premier Web3 and Blockchain event, Istanbul Blockchain Week, will return for its fourth edition on the 26th-27th June 2025, at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel and Conference Center in Istanbul.

With the Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB) set to issue coveted licenses to blockchain and crypto projects this year, Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025 (IBW) is set to herald a new and exciting era of web3 in Turkey.  

Some of the largest companies in web3 including Coinbase and Binance have applied to obtain licenses, which is  expected to shape the Web3 landscape, solidifying Turkey’s position as a global hub. This regulatory milestone will make IBW 2025 an even more impactful and exciting event, showcasing Istanbul as the heart of blockchain innovation.

Building on the success of this year’s event, which drew thousands of Web3, blockchain and gaming enthusiasts, plans are already underway to ensure next year’s event attracts the biggest names, brands and projects in the industry.

Highlights for 2025 include:

• Roundtable discussions that bring together industry leaders for engaging conversations and solution-oriented dialogues.
• The return of VC Connect, a platform fostering connections between investors and projects in Web3 and blockchain.
• IstanHack, IBW’s hackathon, offering developers a streamlined opportunity to collaborate, innovate and solve real-world problems using blockchain technology.

Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said:

“We’re excited to bring Istanbul Blockchain Week back for its fourth edition in 2025, with a vision to make it even bigger and more impactful than ever. Istanbul sits at the crossroads of East and West, making it the perfect place to unite the global Web3 and Blockchain community. We look forward to building on last year’s success and creating a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.”

Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions, insightful panels, and immersive networking opportunities, exploring the future of decentralized technology and its applications in digital finance, Real World Asset tokenization, decentralized gaming, and AI.

In addition, W3E Gaming will once again host the W3Expo, the region's largest Web3 gaming expo. With live e-sports tournaments and interactive gaming demos, the expo celebrates Turkey’s thriving gaming culture and its role in the Web3 ecosystem.

For more information on Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, please visit https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/.