South Korea has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic and significant digital asset markets, driven by high levels of market participation, rapid technology adoption, and a vibrant innovation ecosystem.

In 2026, Upbit begins a strategic collaboration with Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), one of Asia’s premier Web3 and blockchain events, aiming to add greater depth to conversations around institutional finance, policy, and capital markets, while expanding engagement between Korea and the global digital asset community.

As the global digital asset market moves further toward institutional participation and regulatory maturity, UIS is a private, invitation-only summit bringing together current and former senior figures in policy and regulation from the United States and other major markets, alongside leaders from global financial institutions, institutional investors, capital markets, and the digital asset and financial infrastructure industries.

Since its launch in 2017, Upbit has contributed to the growth and development of Korea’s digital asset ecosystem. Through UIS, Upbit aims to connect experiences and perspectives from global markets and deepen conversations around institutional finance, policy, and capital markets. The summit will explore key issues shaping the future of digital finance, including policy and regulation, institutional participation in digital asset markets, stablecoins and tokenization, and the convergence of traditional finance and digital finance.

With participation limited to a select group of invited guests, UIS places equal emphasis on substantive dialogue and meaningful engagement among participants, both on and beyond the stage. By bringing together leaders who may rarely meet in one setting, UIS aims to create opportunities to exchange insights, deepen relationships, and discover new perspectives and possibilities for collaboration.