Istanbul Blockchain Week returns for its second in-person edition! Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow blockchain enthusiasts, industry experts, and thought leaders at this leading annual gathering. It is being hosted by IBW and EAK Ventures. It will take place on June 26-27, 2025 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel. Dealflow Den, our flagship investment matchmaking event, returns as a core feature element of the event. The Dealflow Den is an exclusive matchmaking venue between our high-potential startups and the most sophisticated investors in the Web3 space.

Dealflow Den: A Hub for Web3 Investments

The Dealflow Den has already earned its title of the place to be for all the top Web3 investments. Not least, it produces an atmosphere favoring partnership and creativity. The event includes an inspiring and creative mix of keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, art installations and much more. The curriculum goes beyond the hype and explores all facets of Web3.

The Dealflow Den is the flagship investment matchmaking event of Istanbul Blockchain Week. It truly is the best stage for high-growth startups to meet and engage with world-class investors.

“It is our mission to encourage and nurture new development in the industry, as well as provide a platform for investment opportunities." - Erhan Korhaliller, Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week.

Focus on Venture Capital and Pitch Sessions

We expect the convening to start on June 26, 2025, with the jump-start of VC Panels and Roundtables. The VC Panels and Roundtables will cover prevailing market narratives, favorable investment opportunities, the current state of blockchain innovation, and where it’s all headed.

The event will also bring over 20 of the best Web3 investors who are looking to make strong, quality deals. Our Dealflow Den will include an invite only pitch session on June 27th. Throughout this session, these chosen startups will be pitching their innovations to some of America’s top venture capitalists.

Participating Venture Capital Firms

This year’s event will include an all-star cast of top-tier VC firms. Among the participating firms were TON Ventures, Polychain, Huan Ventures and Animoca Brands. These firms and many more will be there to pitch, looking to find their Web3 Web2 partnership diamond in the rough.

Istanbul Blockchain Week fosters an ecosystem that is extremely fertile for collaboration, innovation and inspiration. The event is jam packed with a rich and eclectic program made up of keynotes, panels, workshops, exhibitions and more.