For close to a decade, World Blockchain Summit has been the world’s longest-running Web3 event, setting the standard for blockchain innovation since 2017.
Embracing a new era, WBS transforms into HODL – a redefined platform fostering serious business opportunities, investor connections, and regulatory dialogues to empower the future of blockchain, crypto, and Web3 ecosystems.
Bringing Together
Past speakers
Past speakers
Yat Siu
Co-Founder and Chairman
Animoca Brands
Haider Rafique
Global Chief Marketing Officer
OKX
Marcello Mari
CEO and Founder
SingularityDAO
Nils Andersen Roed
Global Head of Law Enforcement Response & Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance
Binance
Sandeep Nailwal
CO-FOUNDER
POLYGON LABS
Charles Hoskinson
CEO & FOUNDER INPUT OUTPUT GLOBAL
Sergey Nazarov
Co-Founder
CHAINLINK LABS
Reeve Collins
CO FOUNDER TETHER
Redefining The Decentralized Frontier
Bringing Together
Summit Schedule
Discover Key Industry Trends
Discover Key Industry Trends
Innovative Governance: Virtual Assets & Global Laws
Enterprise Blockchain: Empowering Corporate Innovation
AI x Blockchain : Transforming Decentralized ecosystems
Beyond Banking: The DeFi Frontier
Blockchain Interoperability: A Quest for Seamless Innovation
Unlocking Value: Tokenization of Real-World Assets
Web3 Technologies: Decentralization, Security, and Beyond
Artistry unchained: NFTs driving the Metaverse Frontier
networking 2.0
networking 2.0
Take your communication to the next level with our Event App!
The platform is accessible to all event attendees.
networking 2.0
Take your communication to the next level with our Event App!
- Easily connect with attendees using smart filters.
- Stay in touch with built-in messenger functionality.
- Schedule appointments hassle-free.
- Connect with Renowned Speakers
- Connect with exhibitors via the app.
The platform is accessible to all event attendees.
THE AFTERPARTY WHERE
DEALS ARE MADE
THE AFTERPARTY WHERE
DEALS ARE MADE
Why Dubai
Dubai
Blockchain Beacon of MENA
- Blockchain-Powered Free Zones: DMCC and DIFC offer zero taxes, 100% foreign ownership, and top infrastructure.
- Investment and Funding: Significant investments in blockchain startups, backed by funds like the Dubai Future Fund and various venture capital firms.
- Talent Attraction: Dubai’s strategic location, modern infrastructure, and lifestyle attract top global blockchain talent.
Attendees Profile
Attendees Profile
Investment Partners
Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
HODL has partnered with Pegasus Tech Ventures to bring to you the Regional Round of the Startup World Cup. Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, offering intellectual and financial capital to exceptional emerging technology companies around the world.
This April 2025 emerging startups from the blockchain space will get a chance to feature their projects in front of a jury to compete in the Regional Round of the Pitch Competition. This will be your entry point in the race for the 1 million USD Investment cash prize.
Sponsor now, be a part of this lucrative opportunity.
$1 Million Dollar Shot! Win your Startup World Cup regional and pitch alongside 30 global game-changers in San Francisco. This is your chance to join a movement of brilliant minds solving the world’s biggest challenges. Be the difference!
Pitch Competition
The Pitch competition connects revolutionary startups (including ICOs) with top VCs, angel investors, and key government authorities. Pitch your project, secure funding, and gain exclusive access to Trescon’s Investor Connect. This is your launchpad to global impact.
Ready to Unleash Your Brand's Potential?
Unleash Your Brand's Potential
Lead and Gen and Brand Development:
Brand development and deal flow:
- Your company logo with a hyperlink to your website will be promoted on all relevant assets:
- Official Event Website
- On-Site Branding Elements
- Event Emailers
- Post-Event Report
- Social Media Announcements
- Pre-Built dedicated booth for business meetings
- Dedicated company profile on the official event networking and companion app which gives you access to the complete list of participants and the opportunity to schedule meetings with key stakeholders
- Event website to contain and maintain the same level of branding for up to 6 months after the event
2X1 SQM POD
$ 2999
*Exhibition booths are limited and are allotted on first-come-first-serve basis
2X2 SQM BOOTH
$ 5999
*Exhibition booths are limited and are allotted on first-come-first-serve basis
Accelerate Your Project |
Grow Your Business
Accelerate Your Project |
Grow Your Business
Insightful
Sessions
Gain insights from leading industry veterans on best practices for navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape. Sharpen your skills and exchange ideas with the brightest minds in Web3 & Blockchain.
Technology Use-Cases
Witness blockchain disrupt industries! Learn from leaders, explore real-world applications, and discover hundreds of innovations to optimize your business. Join the future.
networking
Engage in in-depth discussions with top tech leaders. Discuss your specific challenges and goals with advisors who understand your industry. Connect with thought leaders to navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape.
breakthrough
deals
Navigate the future with curated access to key investors & regulators in Web3, Metaverse, NFTs & Digital Twins. Shape the landscape with the decision-makers driving innovation.
Choose Your Ticket
Standard Pass
$ 199
$399
- Access to the exclusive event networking and companion app
- Opportunity to pre-schedule meetings with attendees through the event app
- Conference access
- Executive luncheons on both days
- Networking coffee breaks
- Access to Exhibition area
- Access to official event after-party
- VIP and speaker lounge access
Pricing schedule:
Standard Pass: $199 till 31st January 2025
VIP Pass
$ 399
$599
- Access to the exclusive event networking and companion app
- Opportunity to pre-schedule meetings with attendees through the event app
- Conference access
- Executive luncheons on both days
- Networking coffee breaks
- Access to Exhibition area
- Access to official event after-party
- VIP and speaker lounge access
Pricing schedule:
VIP Pass: $399 till 31st January 2025
Top Interviews
Frederik Gregaard
CEO
Cardano Foundation
The organizers of the World Blockchain Summit have the ability to envision a future that benefits those who seek it. This forum uniquely combines education, engineers, and operating models, which can truly change the world by bringing the right people together.
Why attend?
Why attend?
- Learn from global industry experts.
- Accelerate your career growth.
- Become an expert in your industry.
- Share ideas with like-minded peers.
- Meet, connect & grow your network.
- Learn how to transform and elevate your business and function.
- Generate new business opportunities in the region.
- Connect with senior enterprise decision makers and regulators.
- Gain access to pre-qualified investors.
- Position yourself as a market leader and innovator.
- Pre-schedule your one-to-one business meetings with the exclusive event app
- Enhance existing customer relationships and present new offerings.
- Expand your network with new strategic partnerships.
- Reconnect with industry leaders.
Connect With The Entire Regional
Ecosystem Under One Roof
Industry Stakeholders
Blockchain & crypto projects
Exchanges
Government & regulators
DAOs
NFT Projects
Metaverse & AR/VR/XR projects
DeFi projects
GameFi projects
Family Offices / VCs /Hedge funds / HNIs
Institutional asset allocators
L1s & L2s
BFSI
Fintechs
Consortiums and enterprises
Financial advisory firms
Final Decision Makers
Blockchain developers
CEOs / Founders
Chief investment officers
Crypto influencers
CTOs / COOs / CIOs / CSOs/ CFOs
Fintech professionals
General partners / managing partners / principals
Investors & HNIS
Managing partners/ directors
Portfolio managers
Listing Partners
Jumeirah
Emirates Tower
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, conveniently located just 12 km from Dubai International Airport, offers seamless accessibility.
This luxury hotel sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, a major artery connecting Dubai’s business district, and boasts direct access to the Emirates Towers Metro station, placing the entire city at your fingertips.
Beyond location, the venue fosters a dynamic business environment. Its state-of-the-art conference facilities feature advanced technology to facilitate collaboration and innovation.
Imagine deal-making discussions in sophisticated meeting spaces, all backed by a dedicated event team ensuring seamless execution. Jumeirah Emirates Towers provides the perfect platform to connect and propel the future of blockchain technology.
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