HODL Summit: Dubai to host longest-running crypto & Web3 gathering
Dubai is set to host the 30th global edition of the HODL Summit, the world's longest-running crypto and Web3 summit series, on May 14–15 at Madinat Jumeirah.
Formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, HODL Summit has become a premier platform for blockchain and Web3 innovation.
Organized by Trescon, this flagship event will bring together over 5,000 Web3 innovators, investors, and industry leaders from 60+ countries to explore the future of blockchain, decentralized finance, and digital assets.
With the Web3 ecosystem rapidly evolving, HODL has emerged as a powerful launchpad for next-generation blockchain solutions, policy discussions, and cross-border investments.
The summit will feature a rich agenda of panel discussions, startup showcases, closed-door investor roundtables, and networking zones aimed at catalyzing business outcomes.
The 2025 edition will feature over 40 sessions and a distinguished lineup of 50+ speakers, including Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, Nils Andersen-Röed, global head of FIU of Binance, Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, Rifad Mahasneh, CEO MENA of OKX, and Hasan Fardan Al-Fardan, CEO of Al Fardan Exchange.
These industry leaders will share insights on topics such as real-world asset tokenization, AI integration, Layer-2 solutions, modular blockchain architectures, next-gen DeFi models, NFTs, and the expanding role of blockchain in enterprise innovation.
The exhibition arena will feature leading blockchain and Web3 companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions across DeFi, digital assets, infrastructure, security, and enterprise tech.
From product launches to live demos, the exhibition offers attendees direct access to the latest innovations shaping the decentralized economy.
One of the key highlights of HODL 2025 is the UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup, held in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, where startups will present their ideas to a curated audience of investors, venture capital firms, and accelerators and compete for a $1 million investment.
Attendees can look forward to engaging in collaborative discussions on governance, tokenization, and interoperability, gaining practical insights to address real-world challenges in the blockchain space.
HODL's track record speaks for itself. Since its inception in 2017, the summit has hosted 29 global editions in cities including Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok, building a legacy of connecting startups with capital, governments with policy ideas, and enterprises with innovation partners.
As Dubai continues to establish itself as a global hub for digital assets and blockchain regulation, HODL 2025 further cements the city's position as a magnet for transformative tech and capital.
With its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and progressive regulatory environment, Dubai offers the ideal setting for global blockchain leaders to chart the next chapter in Web3.
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