Crypto Asia Summit: New Virtual Event Restoring Blockchain Networking
OpinionBit News Today1 min read
Crypto Asia Summit was an online conference run by media platform ChainTalk from May 18 to 23, 2020, after the coronavirus outbreak shut down in-person crypto events. The table covers its format, access terms and confirmed speakers, showing a free, Asia-focused program that needed only an internet connection and an email address to join.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 18–23, 2020 |
| Organizer | ChainTalk, a cryptocurrency and blockchain media platform |
| Reason for format | Pandemic cancellations of physical conferences worldwide |
| Format | Fully online mix of live and pre-recorded talks, with an Asian market focus |
| Networking | Live chat on each speaker's page plus an official Telegram group |
| Free pass | No charge; each talk viewable for five days after release |
| All-access pass | Paid upgrade with lifetime access to every presentation (price not published) |
| Target audience | Investors, developers, enthusiasts, early adopters and newcomers |
| Jimmy Song | Bitcoin programmer and author |
| Remington Ong | Partner, Fenbushi Capital |
| Tone Vays | Derivatives trader |
| Da Hongfei | CEO, NEO |
| Bobby Lee | CEO, Ballet |
| Ben Goertzel | CEO, SingularityNET |
| Organizer's pitch | Physical crypto events were described as costly, limited to major cities and heavy on product promotion |
Sources: CryptoNews, Asia Times.
