The 2nd Global Web3 Developers Conference (GWDC 2026 Korea) will take place at the aT Center in Seoul, South Korea, from September 29 to 30.

Article author and source: ME Events

Following the resounding success of the first Global Web3 Developers Conference (GWDC HK) in February this year, which ignited a tech wave across Asia and brought together over 2,000 industry leaders, Web3Labs, the conference organizer, today officially announced a major upgrade: the second Global Web3 Developers Conference (GWDC 2026 Korea) will take place at the aT Center in Seoul, South Korea, from September 29 to 30. This year’s conference will continue to uphold the hardcore hacker ethos of “For Builders, By Builders,” focusing on Asia’s premier tech hubs to create a new paradigm for the global Web3 developer ecosystem and its integration with next-generation industries.

According to the latest projections by the organizing committee, the Seoul event will witness a comprehensive transformation and leap in scale. Over 8,000 attendees, 500 top global developers, 100 prominent industry speakers, and 100 exhibitors will gather in Seoul to witness the historic convergence of Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI), ushering in a new chapter for Web3 development in Asia.

Space Reimagined: Four Core Exhibition Areas Deconstructing the Future of Web3

GWDC 2026 Korea breaks away from the single-dimensional format of traditional expos, reimagining the spatial layout at the aT Center in Seoul through four core thematic zones that comprehensively cover macro strategy, technical hands-on sessions, hacker competitions, and business networking:

The main stage is the core of the conference’s high-level design and macro strategy. The event will bring together government officials from Hong Kong, China, and South Korea, decision-makers from global tech giants, and visionaries in the Web3 space for in-depth dialogue. Topics will strongly focus on “policy alignment” and cross-border collaboration, rigorously analyzing AI implementation applications and the next generation of decentralized infrastructure to define new technological directions for Asia.

The sub-forums reject empty theory and aim to deliver actionable, practical insights. The conference precisely features three core tracks: "Developer Ecosystem" focuses on the evolution of open-source culture and development toolchains; "Web3 and Financial Infrastructure" decodes new pathways in RWA, DeFi, and cross-border financial innovation; and "AI and Cloud-Native" dives into the underlying code behind model training and architectural upgrades. Additionally, the conference’s climactic event—the GWDC Hackathon Finals and Awards Ceremony—will culminate in a final showcase.

Innovation Booth Zone | An Immersive Marketplace of Cutting-Edge Technology

Plan over 99 thematic booths spanning diverse sectors including AI, blockchain, SaaS, and developer tools (DevTools). Moving beyond traditional static booths, the exhibition fully embraces an “interactive demo” format to showcase projects’ core strengths. On-site, 30 top-tier KOLs will conduct live coverage and maintain high-frequency engagement across global social media platforms, while seamlessly integrating Korea’s highly popular “high-impact girl group flash dance” performances with cutting-edge tech exhibits to maximize foot traffic.

Hackathon Zone | 48-Hour Coding Challenge

As the flagship component of the event, the hackathon is bringing together over 500 top developers from China, South Korea, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. This competition breaks free from the constraints of a single ecosystem by inviting five leading blockchains to simultaneously launch development challenges. The organizing committee has assembled a cash prize pool exceeding $100,000, backed by substantial computing power and resources from the world’s top cloud service providers, creating the ultimate proving ground that connects elite capital, blockchain ecosystems, and brilliant developers.