Proof of AI - Builder and Influencer Day @Korea Build Week 2026 by Paypal Ventures & Kite AI
Proof of AI - Builder and Influencer Day
In 2026, Korea Build Week will gather the brightest global developers, industry leaders, and visionary investors. Riding this wave of momentum, Proof of AI: Builder and Influencer Day invites visionary founders, top-tier VCs, and prominent KOLs to an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge insights, high-value networking, and next-generation collaboration.
This is more than just a party. It's a curated space for genuine conversation, strategic networking, and community celebration.
Against the vibrant backdrop of Seoul, this exclusive day connects builders and influencers who are actively shaping the decentralized future, from autonomous AI agents and agentic infrastructure to AI payments and the next wave of the Open AI Economy.
🤝 Partners:
· Hashed · Avalanche · Monad · Virtuals · Brevis · LINE & Unifi · Tiger Research · Sooho · INF CryptoLab · Hubble · Decipher · Unibase · Naver
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📌 Event Details
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
Host: PayPal Ventures, Kite AI
🎤 Agenda
15:00 - 15:45 | Check in
15:45 - 16:00 | Opening Remarks
• Welcome by the host and co-organizers
• Quick introduction to the event theme, evening highlights, and mission
• Opening notes to set the stage for the conversations ahead
16:00 - 16:40 | Panel 1
The AI-Driven Payment Revolution and Regulatory Boundaries (English 🇬🇧)
• A deep dive into capital flow and user conversion in the age of AI agents
• How AI agents can facilitate transactions and payment experiences
• B2B vs. B2C implementation paths and market opportunities
• Navigating South Korea’s strict regulatory environment for AI and digital finance
17:00 - 17:40 | Panel 2
Building the Agentic Economy (Korean 🇰🇷)
• Exploring value flows and the next wave of business ecosystems
• The dynamic between South Korean Web2 giants and Web3-native builders
• Borderless AI compliance and the challenges of scaling across markets
• Scalable future investment opportunities in the emerging agentic economy
17:50 - 18:20 | Fireside Chat
• A featured conversation on the intersection of AI, finance, and ecosystem growth
• Perspectives from Korea’s market and the broader digital asset landscape
• Insights into how institutions and innovators can participate in the next phase of AI-driven transformation
18:20pm-20:00 Networking & Party Time
• Cocktails, music, and meaningful conversations
• Meet founders, researchers, investors, and ecosystem leaders
• Connect with local communities and global builders
• Continue the discussion with speakers, guests, and partners after the sessions
📍 Venue Details
Venue: Club D Cheongdam（클럽디 청담）
Address: 439 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sobong Building) B1-2F
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Kite AI - Kite is building the first blockchain for agentic payments, a foundational infrastructure where autonomous AI agents can operate with verifiable identity, programmable governance, and native stablecoin settlement. Founded by AI and data infrastructure veterans from Databricks, Uber, and UC Berkeley, Kite has raised $35 million from top-tier investors, including PayPal, General Catalyst, Coinbase Ventures, 8VC, and leading blockchain foundations.