Southeast Asia Blockchain Week 2025 — Bangkok, Thailand (Mar 30–Apr 5)
SEABW 2025 convened global Web3 leaders and Southeast Asia–focused builders in Bangkok from March 30 to April 5, 2025. The main conference took place on April 2–3 at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, spotlighting the region’s product innovation, community scale, and cross-border collaboration.
Dates, venue, and quick facts
- SEABW Week: Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2025
- Main conference: Apr 2 – 3, 2025
- Venue: TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM
- Address: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
- Organizers: ShardLab with Hashed
- Format: Multi-track talks, expo, curated networking
Google Maps
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TRUE ICON HALL is a riverside venue inside ICONSIAM with direct access from BTS Gold Line (Charoen Nakhon Station) and boat piers on the Chao Phraya.
What to expect
Regional focus. SEABW showcases Southeast Asia’s Web3 growth with localized adoption stories and cross-market collaboration. Programming emphasized “The Southeast Asian Way” of community-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.
Outcome orientation. The main conference combined stage content with targeted networking for founders, exchanges, infrastructure providers, and institutions pursuing SEA distribution and partnerships.
Speakers (selection)
- Arak Sutivong, SCBX/DataX — Deputy CEO / CEO
- David Katz, Circle — Vice President
- Ashok Venkateswaran, Mastercard — VP, Digital Assets
- Ed Felten — technologist and academic (profiled on SEABW site)
- Nicole Nguyen — APAC DAO / Vietnam initiatives
- Yingyu Wang — Partner, TMT/Web3 legal
- Curtis Mak — CBO, bloXroute
Browse the full speaker lineup on the official site.
Core themes
- Infrastructure & scaling: L2s, modularity, data availability, MEV and performance.
- Finance rails: stablecoins, payments, compliance, institutional collaboration.
- Gaming & consumer apps: on-chain games, creator tools, user acquisition, UX.
- AI x Web3: data provenance, agentic workflows, trust, and privacy.
- Real-world adoption: enterprise pilots, remittances, and local use cases.
Side events and special programs
- Demo Day: showcase of standout Southeast Asian projects.
- Game Day (with YGG): curated gaming projects and community tournaments.
- Citywide meetups: partner activations across Bangkok during Mar 30–Apr 5.
For archived side events, check event calendars and partner listings.
Travel and logistics
Access. ICONSIAM connects via BTS Gold Line (Charoen Nakhon), river boats, and road. From Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK), airport rail links and taxis connect to BTS/MRT, then transfer to Gold Line.
Hotels. Riverside and Sathorn/Silom offer fast venue access. Consider ICONSIAM-adjacent properties or Charoen Nakhon/Saphan Taksin area for minimal transit.
Scheduling. Plan morning keynotes, midday expo and 1:1s, and late-afternoon shortlists. Evenings fit partner gatherings along the river.
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FAQ
- When was SEABW 2025?
- March 30 – April 5, 2025. Main conference on April 2–3.
- Where was the main venue?
- TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, Bangkok.
- Who organized the event?
- ShardLab, with Hashed involved as a co-organizer and ecosystem partner.
- How many speakers?
- 150+ speakers across multiple tracks, including AI, gaming, finance, enterprise Web3, user acquisition, and infrastructure.
- Were there special programs?
- Yes. Demo Day for top SEA projects and Game Day with YGG, plus a week of side events.
