The first day of the NEXUS 2140 Global Expo concluded successfully, with excitement continuing to unfold.

On June 21, 2025, the "NEXUS 2140 AI・Web3・ECOM GLOBAL EXPO" grandly opened at the KINTEX International Exhibition Center in Goyang, South Korea. As the world's first large-scale technology exhibition to achieve deep integration of the three emerging industries of AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce, NEXUS 2140 focuses on the core concept of "linking future industries and empowering global innovation." It highlights technological evolution, business transformation, and international cooperation, attracting government officials, representatives from investment institutions, industry leaders, and technology pioneers from various countries to Goyang to discuss new technological paradigms and value boundaries in the digital age.

This expo is hosted by NEXUS 2140, co-organized by KIC and OneEarthArtpia, with strong support from partners such as FEC (Crown Sponsor), Jucoin (Top Sponsor), and MINIDOGE (Star Sponsor). This not only reflects South Korea's international openness as a digital hub in East Asia but also conveys a clear message that technology has become the core entry point for global cooperation. The linkage between government and industry is transitioning from "regulation and promotion" to "co-construction and co-creation." NEXUS 2140 is committed to building a multilateral technology collaboration platform that integrates global vision, implementation capability, and industry depth, based on this trend of the times.

In the context of the global digital industry chain reconstruction and the rising awareness of technological sovereignty, NEXUS 2140 focuses on AI-driven business intelligence, the reshaping of the Web3 ecosystem, and innovative applications in cross-border e-commerce, engaging in multiple rounds of high-density dialogue and concentrated displays. It aims to promote the transformation of technological achievements from "boundary innovation" to "system implementation," accelerating the integration and conversion of digital technology into the real economy, and injecting new momentum into the construction of a more resilient and collaborative global industrial pattern in the digital age.

Entering the venue, one can feel the current lively atmosphere. The lineup of guests at this expo is indeed luxurious, with government officials from various countries, top institutional investors, and industry pioneers gathering on-site. They have long been deeply engaged in their respective fields, possessing keen insights and forward-looking judgments, making them important voices in leading the industry's direction. In the subsequent rounds of sharing, the guests discussed topics around AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce, generously sharing their knowledge. Some based their insights on frontline practical experience, analyzing market evolution and corporate strategy; others explored technological trends from an international perspective, discussing their impact on macroeconomics and industrial structure; and some guests deconstructed how AI-generated content and blockchain applications empower business practices from the angles of technological innovation and model evolution. Their speeches were profound yet accessible, with continuous intellectual exchanges, providing the audience with a highly enlightening knowledge feast, helping participants broaden their horizons and refresh their understanding, while seeking new pathways for adaptation and breakthrough in an increasingly complex global environment.

Opening Ceremony

As the host's enthusiastic opening and the applause of the audience filled the air, the opening ceremony officially commenced. Accompanied by a solemn and stirring march, guests from sixteen countries and regions including South Korea, the United States, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom entered the main venue in succession. The international delegation, composed of government officials, representatives from well-known institutions, and industry leaders from various countries, marched in unison, creating a solemn atmosphere that highlighted the international standards and professional tone of this expo.

Immediately following, the K-POP performance team specially invited by the Incheon Tourism Organization took the stage, quickly igniting the atmosphere with a dynamic and powerful dance performance. The dancers, dressed in visually striking costumes, vividly interpreted the unique charm of Korean pop culture with their energetic stage presence. With distinct rhythms and sharp dance moves, the audience was highly energized, with applause and cheers rising and falling, bringing a visual feast full of rhythm and emotion to the NEXUS 2140 Expo.

Chairman's opening speech (Photo | Fardi Wang)

Chairman Fardi Wang of NEXUS 2140 took the stage to deliver the opening speech. He first warmly welcomed and sincerely thanked the government representatives, partner organizations, industry leaders, and ecological partners who traveled from afar. He mentioned that NEXUS 2140 is not only a concentrated display of technology and business but also a deep dialogue about future directions. "At this moment when the three major forces of AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce converge, we have ushered in an era belonging to 'systemic leapfroggers.'"

He emphasized that South Korea is a starting point with significant strategic symbolic meaning. It not only has highly developed digital infrastructure and policy inclusiveness but also represents the innovative energy of Asia's continuous rise in global technological competition. NEXUS 2140 chose Goyang as the global first stop, which is not only the starting point of a grand event but also a determination, a declaration.

In his speech, Fardi Wang also expressed sincere gratitude to all the organizers, co-organizers, and partners who have dedicated themselves to NEXUS 2140. He pointed out that a true global platform is not produced by a single headquarters, but rather created collaboratively by each node. It is because of you that global connections can be realized and innovation is within reach.

He encourages every guest present at the historical intersection of AI and Web3 to let go of hesitation, dare to experiment, and be brave in stepping forward. He emphasizes that AI is not just cold code; it will ultimately reconstruct our modes of production and logic of existence with emotion, decision-making, and creativity. Web3 is not a bubble, but a profound reshaping of order and trust. Do not be a spectator of the technological wave; be a co-builder of the rules. Do not wait for the right moment; become the direction of the wind.

Fardi Wang finally said that he hopes every participant can find their own entrance to the future at NEXUS 2140. What we witnessed together is not just the opening of an expo, but a gathering of the spirit of the era. Amid the continuous applause from the audience, the atmosphere of the opening ceremony reached its climax, officially marking the start of the NEXUS 2140 Global Expo.

Welcome speech by South Korean officials (Photo | South Korean officials)

Representative Lee Eun-joo of the South Korean government delivered a welcome speech on behalf of Gyeonggi Province. She first warmly welcomed dignitaries, tech leaders, business representatives, and media friends from around the world on behalf of the South Korean government, and expressed sincere congratulations on the grand opening of the NEXUS 2140 Global Expo. She pointed out that Goyang City, as the core area of South Korea's digital economy development, has made continuous breakthroughs in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cross-border e-commerce in recent years, and has become an important gateway city for attracting global innovative resources and industrial capital.

He stated that South Korea has always adhered to an open and inclusive spirit of innovation, actively embracing the wave of technology and committed to building a technology ecosystem for the future. The NEXUS 2140 has gathered high-level delegations from 16 countries and regions, making it a truly international cooperation platform. The concept advocated by the conference of "linking future industries and empowering global innovation" is highly compatible with South Korea's recent national strategy of "technology-led growth and innovation-driven future."

He emphasized that AI and Web3 are the dual engines for building a new order in the digital age, while cross-border e-commerce is the key channel that links technology with the real economy. The South Korean government will continue to support international exchange activities with a global perspective and implementation capabilities, actively promoting the deep integration of government, industry, academia, research, and application, facilitating technology transformation, project implementation, and talent aggregation. Finally, he hopes that through this expo, South Korea can establish long-term cooperative ties with more countries and institutions, jointly creating a more open, win-win, and sustainable global innovation ecosystem in the digital age.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony (Photo | On-site shooting)

Amidst the warm applause at the scene, the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the NEXUS 2140 Global Expo was officially held. Guests from government agencies such as the South Korean government, Gyeonggi Provincial Office, Vietnam, and Thailand, along with the conference chairman Fardi Wang and heads of several co-organizing institutions, took the stage together to complete the ribbon-cutting ceremony for this grand event.

The spotlight is focused, and all the guests stand solemnly to witness. The three future industries of AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce will achieve an unprecedented fusion and resonance here. The atmosphere on site is both solemn and enthusiastic. As the distinguished guests take turns cutting the ribbon, the applause echoes throughout the venue, marking this important moment while also announcing that the technological strength, capital resources, and innovative ideas from around the world will take this as a starting point to jointly embark on a collaborative journey that transcends borders and looks toward the future.

This cut is not only a blessing for this exhibition but also highlights the international influence and official support of this expo. Technology is not an isolated invention; it is the power that connects the world and reshapes the landscape. And NEXUS 2140 is the key intersection in this global restructuring.

Guest Roadshow

(Image | On-site shooting)

The main venue entered the high-density project exhibition session, where innovative projects and industry guests from around the world took turns to showcase cutting-edge applications in the fields of AI, Web3 and e-commerce. FEC (Crown Sponsorship), MINIDOGE (Star Sponsorship), Space AI, Golden Link, WDX and other domestic and foreign projects have been roadshows, covering AI-driven supply chain optimization, decentralized storage protocols, cross-border e-commerce traffic aggregation and other subdivisions. The Infinite X exchange showcased a cross-chain asset clearing system, while JuCoin (top sponsor) demonstrated an AI quantitative trading model, which directly hit the pain points of the industry and attracted frequent questions from representatives of many top investment institutions. With his rich experience in business empowerment, Liang Kaien, a well-known speaker, deeply dismantled the cognitive misunderstandings of traditional enterprises cutting into the AI+Web3 track.

From technical principles to practical scenarios, from business models to investment logic, the guests' sharing outlines an innovation map that covers the entire industry chain. The on-site negotiation area frequently showcases in-depth exchanges between capital parties and project parties, fully highlighting the efficient connection between technology implementation and commercial demand.

Miss Bitcoin Pageant (Photo | Live Shooting)

When confidence and diversity become the keywords of the stage, the "Ms. Bitcoin Beauty Pageant" officially debuted at the NEXUS 2140 Global Expo. As the world's first on-chain beauty contest based on a blockchain voting mechanism, this event quickly became one of the most talked-about and culturally tense highlights of the expo.

Contestants from various countries and regions took the stage with authentic, diverse, and confident images, breaking traditional aesthetic boundaries and extending the concept of "decentralization" to the dimensions of aesthetic expression and cultural identity. They are not only the main characters on the beauty pageant stage but also explorers representing the new generation of female power speaking out in the context of Web3.

This competition adopts an on-chain transparent voting mechanism, with public voting and a professional jury each accounting for 50% of the weight, ensuring governance logic that injects technological trust and community participation on the basis of openness and fairness. The evaluation not only focuses on external image and stage performance but also emphasizes expressiveness, project comprehension, and cultural presentation, striving to shape a new Web3 spokesperson with global influence and intellectual depth.

The event venue was a dazzling interplay of light and shadow, with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring numerous international models who came to support, showcasing a visual feast that combines technology, culture, and community. The subsequent Ms. Bitcoin × Fireverse Night was brilliantly held at the upscale venue ARZU in Cheongdam, Seoul, with music, performances, and immersive interactions building up to elevate the cultural ambiance of this expo to its peak.

Miss Bitcoin is not just an exploration of "beauty", but also a release of value. Here, beauty is no longer defined, but recognized; voices are no longer represented, but actively expressed. In the world of Web3, identities are limitless, stages are unframed, and every authentic existence is the most powerful annotation of the future.

The in-depth exchanges and collision of ideas on the first day of the expo not only gathered cutting-edge technologies and diverse industrial wisdom from around the world but also established a cooperative consensus across fields and borders among all parties involved. These consensuses and connections are becoming an important cornerstone for driving future cooperation. Representatives at the meeting expressed that they will take this expo as an opportunity to further strengthen collaborative innovation and promote the integrated application and sustainable development of emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce on a global scale. Under the dual drive of the wave of the times and technological transformation, enterprises and developers will continue to leverage their respective advantages, boldly explore, evolve collaboratively, and constantly break through technical boundaries and market bottlenecks. At the same time, there will be greater emphasis on social responsibility and ecological value, aiming to build a more open, fair, and diverse industrial pattern.

Looking ahead, NEXUS 2140 will continue to serve as an important intersection for global innovation, connecting ideas, inspiring change, and incubating value. We believe that with the joint efforts of multiple parties, the global digital economy will usher in stronger and more far-reaching development momentum, jointly creating a more inclusive, prosperous, and interconnected future.

The excitement is far from over. The upcoming schedule of NEXUS 2140 will continue to present a rich variety of content, anticipating more collisions of ideas and sparks of collaboration, leading AI, Web3, and cross-border e-commerce into new heights in cutting-edge fields.