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Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024 partners with Fortune Magazine Türkiye

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - 10 JULY, 2024 - Global Web3 PR & marketing agency, and the organiser of Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW), EAK Digital, has announced Fortune Magazine Türkiye by Group Medya as its strategic media partner for Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024.

Istanbul Blockchain Week is set to return for its 2024 edition between August 13-14 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center. Building on last year's success, Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024 is poised once again to be Turkey's largest Web3 event of the year.

This year the event will feature exciting new activities such as W3E, the world's first dual Web3 esports tournament and exhibition. In addition, VC Connect, will bring together prominent Web3 venture capital funds into Istanbul, providing the opportunity for Web3 start-ups to pitch for investment.

The partnership between Istanbul Blockchain Week and Fortune Magazine Turkiye will amplify the event's impact, making blockchain technology and Web3 innovations more accessible to a wider audience.

Fortune Magazine Türkiye’s established media presence will attract attention from diverse sectors, while their reputation strengthens Istanbul Blockchain Week’s credibility within global technology and business communities.

A win-win alliance

The featured media partner, Fortune Magazine Turkiye will have a dedicated media booth at Istanbul Blockchain Week, offering in-depth coverage of the event. They will facilitate and moderate panels on corporate Web3 integration and conduct interviews with key speakers. Additionally, the partnership will feature special side events, including the EAK x Mag Token Side Event on August 13th, attracting high-profile guests and celebrities, further highlighting the event’s prestige.

This cooperation will produce industry-relevant articles, utilising the extensive networks of both organisations. A special IBW supplement will be published in August, providing event highlights, speaker profiles, and sponsor insights.

Commenting on the strategic partnership, Erhan Korhaliller, CEO at EAK Digital and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said:

“We are delighted to partner with Fortune Magazine Türkiye. Their expertise in media and their reputable brand will play a pivotal role in broadening the reach and impact of Istanbul Blockchain Week. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to make Web3 technologies more accessible to the broader public, driving innovation and fostering global engagement in the transformative power of blockchain.

“It is important that we make these technologies accessible and engaging to anyone. By doing so, we can break down barriers to make sure that more people and businesses can benefit from the advancements in blockchain technology.”

Nevzat Çalışkan, Founder & CEO of Group Medya, added:

“We believe in the importance of this strategic partnership at Fortune Türkiye, through the ecosystem we have created over the years and the Crypto 40 list we began publishing last year. The multiplier effect of the structure we have established, along with the collaboration with Istanbul Blockchain Week, will be seen very soon.

“Istanbul Blockchain Week is focussed on Web3, a popular area of the blockchain world beyond coins and tokens. We believe that it will bring growth and foster discussions about new technologies. We are looking forward to our cooperation and stepping into this new world.”

For ticket information, please visit: https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/tickets/.

There is a 30% discount on tickets using code FLASHSALE30. Offer is valid until July 15th.

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