World Blockchain Summit is a global event series held in multiple locations. It brings together key figures from the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Participants include investors, project developers, exchanges, enterprises, government officials, and technology leaders who discuss the industry's future and its transformative potential. The summit includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, project presentations, investor meetings, and networking opportunities. ^[1]

2025

The World Blockchain Summit in Dubai, scheduled for April 28-29, 2025, will bring innovators, investors, and government leaders to explore blockchain, AI, NFTs, and DeFi trends. The event will feature keynote sessions, networking opportunities, and the regional finale of the Startup World Cup, where startups will compete to pitch in Silicon Valley. This two-day gathering will foster collaboration and advance decentralized technology and finance. ^[1]

2024

Singapore

The World Blockchain Summit Singapore 2024, held November 11-12, focused on advancing blockchain, crypto, metaverse, and Web3 solutions and fostering collaboration among global Web3 communities. It brought together founders, developers, investors, regulators, and enterprise leaders, providing a platform to drive innovation and adoption in the blockchain ecosystem. ^[2][3]

Attendees included institutional investors, family offices, hedge funds, asset allocators, and angel investors seeking promising projects in Web3, the metaverse, NFTs, and digital twins. The summit featured opportunities to gain insights from industry experts, network with senior decision-makers and regulators, and explore new business prospects. The event emphasized professional growth, knowledge sharing, and business transformation, offering pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, access to investors, and opportunities to forge strategic partnerships and strengthen industry relationships. ^[2][3]

Dubai

The 29th World Blockchain Summit, held on April 22-23, 2024, at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina in Dubai, focused on exploring blockchain and Web3 innovation. The event highlighted the UAE's commitment to a Web3-driven economy, supported by initiatives like the Dubai AI & Web3 Campus and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which have fostered a digital-first infrastructure and attracted global participation. ^[4]

The summit featured over 2,000 Web3 decision-makers, 300+ investors, and more than 50 speakers. Attendees discussed themes such as blockchain market analysis, regulatory developments in virtual assets, enterprise blockchain adoption trends, and AI and blockchain integration. Keynote speeches and panel discussions provided insights into the evolving landscape of Web3 technology. Speakers included Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger; Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs; and Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo. The event also hosted the regional finale of the Startup World Cup, with the winner advancing to compete in San Francisco for a potential $1 million prize. ^[4]

2023

Bangkok

The World Blockchain Summit Bangkok, held at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers on December 13-14, 2023, brought together global blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem stakeholders. The event provided a platform for investors, blockchain projects, enterprises, government representatives, and technology leaders to discuss the industry's advancements and its transformative potential for businesses and government functions. ^[5]

The summit featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and showcases of industry use cases. Topics spanned blockchain innovation, business applications, and regional developments. Notable speakers included Eeshaan Sachatheva of Ethereal Ventures, Shogo Isida of EMURGO, Kanyarat Saengsawang of The Sandbox, and Dr. Sameer Al Ansari of RAK Digital Assets Oasis. The event facilitated networking and collaboration opportunities for participants across the blockchain ecosystem. ^[5]

Singapore

The World Blockchain Summit Singapore took place on July 13-14, 2023, bringing together investors, enterprises, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore advancements and collaboration in blockchain technology. Singapore's regulatory support, robust infrastructure, and skilled workforce have established the country as a hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation, with initiatives by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) promoting digital assets and blockchain development. ^[6]

The summit featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations by leading blockchain experts. Key topics included Web3, Asia's role in blockchain innovation, regulation and compliance, decentralized finance, the future of payments in a Web3 landscape, NFTs, and digital asset solutions for businesses. Attendees engaged in networking opportunities, explored funding prospects, and accessed expert insights to advance their blockchain initiatives. ^[6]

Dubai

The 26th World Blockchain Summit, held on November 1-2, 2023, at the Address Dubai Marina, focused on advancing blockchain adoption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The event brought together over 1,500 executives, industry experts, government representatives, and investors to explore the practical applications of blockchain solutions in global industries. ^[7]

Key sessions included a keynote by Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output Global, discussing Cardano’s development and the impact of decentralization, participatory governance, and digital assets on digital infrastructure. A panel on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cross-border payments examined the technical frameworks and opportunities for efficient and secure global transactions. Panelists included Tone Vays, Kevin Soltani, and Matthias Mende, moderated by Cal Evans. The summit also featured the announcement of significant investments from Cypher Capital and Master Ventures in Common Wealth, a platform that fosters inclusivity and equity in early-stage investing. The event highlighted the region's growing role in shaping the future of blockchain technology. ^[7]

2022

Bangkok

The 23rd World Blockchain Summit was held on December 8-9, 2022, at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok. This event brought together stakeholders from the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 sectors, including investors, enterprises, government representatives, and technology leaders, to explore the industry's future and potential to transform business and governance. Speakers included Jirayut Srupsrisopa, CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings; Sanjay Popli, CEO of Cryptomind Group; Daniel Oon, Head of DeFi at Algorand Foundation; Kanyarat Saengsawang, Head of Growth at The Sandbox; and Matt Sorg, Head of Technology at Solana Foundation. The summit provided a platform for dialogue and collaboration on innovative blockchain solutions in Asia-Pacific. ^[8]

Dubai

The 2022 edition of the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai was held in March, returning to an in-person format. The event focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3 ecosystems, emphasizing their impact on commerce, culture, and communities. It brought together entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, developers, and industry enthusiasts for networking and collaboration. Dubai's supportive regulatory environment for blockchain and crypto was a central theme. Initiatives such as the Dubai Financial Services Authority's efforts in crypto regulation, establishing free economic zones for crypto trading, and agreements between the Dubai Multi Commodities Center and the Securities and Commodities Authority showcased the city's role as a blockchain hub. Speakers included Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center; Austin Alexander, VP of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; Prof. Dr. Isabell M. Welpe from the Technical University of Munich; and Ralf Glabischnig, founder of CV VC. ^[9]

2021

The 19th global edition of the World Blockchain Summit took place on October 13-14, 2021, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai, UAE. The event brought together crypto influencers, policymakers, government representatives, media, high-net-worth individuals, and investors to foster the blockchain and cryptocurrency community globally. It included presentations, use-case studies, and sessions showcasing blockchain and crypto solutions to enhance business and organizational adoption.

Discussions addressed key topics such as the roadmap to mass adoption, an overview of the NFT market, Web3, blockchain implementation in business, and navigating crypto as a venture fund. The summit featured speakers including Alex Mashinsky, founder and CEO of Celsius Network; Serguei Popov, founder of IOTA Foundation; Stephen Stonberg, CEO of Bittrex Global; and Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center. The event also hosted the regional Startup World Cup finale by Pegasus Tech Ventures and the Trescon Investor Connect program, facilitating investment opportunities and emerging technology partnerships. Networking activities included a desert safari on October 12 and a pre-event gathering on October 13. ^[10]

2020

Indonesia

The World Blockchain Summit Jakarta 2020, held on June 15-16 at the Sheraton Grand in Jakarta, Indonesia, gathered over 300 global blockchain leaders and professionals. The event featured enterprise and government use cases, product exhibitions, panel discussions, and tech talks, providing a platform to explore blockchain innovation and adoption. Attendees included CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, heads of blockchain and innovation, and digital transformation leaders. The summit facilitated networking opportunities, a startup pitch competition, and insights from key industry figures. Speakers included Tony Gu of NEO Global Ventures, Joshua Ho of QCP Capital, Muhammad Deivito Dunggio from the Indonesia Blockchain Association, Matthew Joseph Martin of Blossom Finance, Sunny Jain from Kyber Network, Anh Le of BlockACE, Eddy Travia of Coinsilium, Ciara Sun of Huobi Group, and Jason Lau of OKCoin. ^[11]

2019

Malaysia

The World Blockchain Summit Malaysia 2019, held February 27-28, took place at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, featuring a two-day event filled with blockchain exhibitions, tech talks, and networking opportunities. Sponsored by Node3, the summit provided a platform for blockchain innovation, showcasing keynotes, panel discussions, and a startup pitch competition, the *Startup Grand Slam*, where participants had a chance to win up to $10,000 in Trescon credits. The event attracted a diverse audience, including exhibitors, investors, industry leaders, and blockchain startups aiming to launch or expand their ventures. Notable speakers included Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman of MIGHT, Rene Bernard of ACCESS Blockchain Association, Stan Singh-Jit of PIKOM, and Abdul Fattah Mohamed Yatim, chair of Malaysia's National Standards Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies. ^[12]