It might not draw as much media attention as Consensus or SF Blockchain Week, but this week’s Seoul Blockchain Expo still offers an excellent opportunity to review the current state of Korea’s blockchain industry and explore its possible futures.

So what does that future look like? We certainly hope it’s better than the bombastically banal and grammatically questionable slogan: “Blockchain: From Ideal to Reality”

Here’s what to actually look out for:

DAY ONE

The first session is somewhat misleadingly titled “The Direction of Innovation for South Korea’s Blockchain Industry”. It’s actually a series of talks by National Assembly representatives, regulators and the CEO of Korean cryptofund #Hashed. It’s unlikely that there will be any big announcements, but it should help take the temperature of the “ajusshis in charge.”

After lunch reps from Korea’s capital, Seoul, second city, Busan, and holiday island, Jeju, will all talk about how they’re transforming into blockchain havens. They’ll be followed by speakers from Deloitte and actual blockchain haven Malta.

Then there’s more fun with representatives from MoFAS (is their name short for “more fast”?), ICON (yeah!), MediaBloc and BLOCKO , will talk about public-private projects they’re currently undertaking.

The day wraps up with pitches from SENTINEL PROTOCOL , Usechain , COSMOCHAIN and the AlphaBit Fund .

DAY TWO