Story Hosts Origin Summit in Seoul to Explore AI, Blockchain, and Programmable IP Economy

The inaugural Origin Summit, hosted by Story in collaboration with Blockworks and Korea Economic Daily, will take place on September 23, 2025, in Seoul during Korea Blockchain Week (KBW). The event aims to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and intellectual property (IP), positioning IP as a pivotal asset class in the AI-driven economy. Valued at over $80 trillion, IP is described as one of the most significant but underutilized assets globally due to its fragmented and illiquid nature [1].

The summit will feature a lineup of key speakers and participants from leading IP creators, blockchain platforms, and financial institutions. Among the confirmed names are Kyoung In Jung of The Black Label, Ryan Seungkyu Lee from The Pinkfong Company, and executives from major corporations like Morgan Stanley and Grayscale. The event is also expected to attract leaders from the crypto sector, including Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon and Yat Siu of Animoca Brands [1].

South Korea was chosen as the venue due to its significant cultural, technological, and economic influence. The country has emerged as a global leader in digital asset adoption, AI usage, and robotics innovation. Cultural IP exports reached $13.6 billion in 2024, while the nation hosts the world’s highest robot density and one of the fastest-growing robotics markets. South Korea is also home to a substantial crypto-trading base, with 30% of the population actively participating in digital asset investments [1].

The summit aims to bridge the gap between traditional legal frameworks and the evolving landscape of AI-era creation by leveraging blockchain technology. Story, the blockchain infrastructure provider, is building a system that allows IP to be tokenized and made programmable, enabling real-time licensing and monetization. This infrastructure is seen as critical for AI-native applications that require traceable, rights-cleared content [1].

With institutional investors, IP holders, and cultural leaders in attendance, the event is expected to shape the infrastructure of the programmable IP economy. The summit will focus on how AI, crypto, and capital can converge to unlock new opportunities for IP monetization and digital asset innovation [1].

The event is curated for a limited audience and registration is available through the official website. As the summit prepares to welcome a global array of participants, it marks a significant step toward redefining the future of intellectual property in a digital and AI-driven world [1].

Source: [1] Origin Summit Debuts in Seoul during KBW as Flagship Gathering on IP, AI, and the Next Era of Blockchain-enabled Real-World Assets (https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/origin-summit-debuts-in-seoul-during-kbw-as-flagship-gathering-on-ip-ai-and-the-next-era-of-blockchain-enabled-real-world-assets/)