In a year defined by acceleration across decentralised technologies, Dubai is once again stepping forward – not just as a host city, but as a proving ground. On 14–15 May 2025, the emirate will welcome over 5,000 innovators to HODL Summit 2025, the 30th global edition of the world’s longest-running Web3 and crypto summit. Held at Madinat Jumeirah and organised by Trescon, this flagship event will bring together the ecosystem’s brightest minds to examine the frontiers of blockchain, DeFi, digital assets, and more.
Formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, HODL has evolved into more than a conference – it’s a marketplace of ideas, capital, and connection. Over two packed days, attendees from more than 60 countries will engage in over 40 curated sessions featuring 50+ speakers at the forefront of the decentralised economy.
A High-Level Agenda Built for Builders
Expect deep dives into the technology and policy shaping tomorrow’s decentralised world. Confirmed speakers include industry heavyweights like Corbin Fraser (CEO, Bitcoin.com), Nils Andersen-Röed (Global Head of FIU, Binance), Gracy Chen (CEO, Bitget), Rifad Mahasneh (CEO MENA, OKX), and Hasan Fardan Al Fardan (CEO, Al Fardan Exchange). The summit will cover themes ranging from real-world asset tokenisation and modular blockchains to next-gen DeFi and enterprise-grade NFTs. These discussions will go beyond buzzwords and delve into the actual infrastructure that is driving digital transformation.
The exhibition floor will spotlight the latest solutions in DeFi, security, infrastructure, and AI-integrated Web3 systems. Attendees can expect live demos, exciting new product launches, and start-up showcases, offering investors and enterprises direct access to what’s next on the horizon.
The $1 Million Moment
A standout moment of HODL 2025 will be the UAE Regional Round of the Start-Up World Cup, hosted in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures. Promising start-ups from across the region will pitch their projects to a captivated audience of VCs, accelerators, and global investors, all vying for a chance at a $1 million investment. This event represents a rare opportunity where real innovation meets real capital, inspiring both entrepreneurs and investors alike.
A Legacy of Outcomes
Since launching in 2017, HODL has staged 29 global editions, from Dubai to Singapore to Bangkok, fuelling connections between governments, investors, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. As the global conversation around blockchain governance, interoperability, and AI convergence intensifies, HODL’s role as a forum for clarity and collaboration has never been more crucial. Each event has built a legacy of outcomes that benefit all stakeholders involved.
Why Dubai, Why Now?
Dubai is not just a backdrop; it’s an integral part of the narrative. With a regulatory framework that has become a benchmark for digital asset governance, coupled with an ecosystem that encompasses major crypto players and sovereign-level innovation initiatives, Dubai is rapidly positioning itself as the capital of the decentralised future. The city’s commitment to fostering cutting-edge technology and a forward-thinking regulatory environment make it the ideal setting for HODL Summit 2025.
HODL Summit 2025 is more than a tech event; it’s a signal to the world — that the future of blockchain, crypto, and Web3 is inherently global, and that Dubai is where this next exciting chapter begins.
Register now at www.hodlsummit.com to be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s decentralised world.
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