The renowned Madinat Jumeirah will host the 30th global edition of the HODL Summit, which is known as the longest-running series devoted to Web3 innovation and cryptocurrency, on May 14–15. Dubai is getting ready for this event.
HODL Summit, formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, has developed into a leading global forum showcasing the most recent developments in digital assets, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The 2025 edition, which is being organized by Trescon, is expected to bring together over 5,000 Web3 pioneers, investors, and thought leaders from more than 60 nations.
The conference takes place at a pivotal point in the quickly growing Web3 ecosystem. With more than 40 seminars on the agenda, the event will feature more than 50 prominent speakers, such as Hasan Fardan Al-Fardan (CEO, Al Fardan Exchange), Rifad Mahasneh (CEO MENA, OKX), Gracy Chen (CEO, Bitget), Corbin Fraser (CEO, Bitcoin.com), and Nils Andersen-Röed (Global Head of FIU, Binance).
Topics will include enterprise blockchain applications, Layer-2 scaling solutions, next-generation DeFi frameworks, modular blockchain design, real-world asset tokenization, AI integration, and the changing influence of NFTs.
In addition to the main stage, the summit will include active networking areas, exclusive investor roundtables, and startup displays with the goal of encouraging cooperation and producing measurable business results.
One of the event’s key attractions is the UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup, hosted in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures. Startups will pitch to top investors and accelerators for a chance to secure a $1 million investment, adding competitive edge and excitement to the gathering.
The exhibition floor will also be a major highlight, with leading blockchain and Web3 firms unveiling innovations across infrastructure, security, DeFi, and enterprise-grade solutions. Live demos and product launches will offer attendees firsthand access to the technologies shaping the decentralized future.
Since its launch in 2017, the HODL Summit has made its mark in global cities including Singapore and Bangkok. With a proven record of connecting startups with capital, governments with policy leaders, and corporations with cutting-edge solutions, the summit has become a cornerstone of the global crypto dialogue.
As Dubai continues to rise as a leading hub for blockchain regulation and digital asset innovation, HODL 2025 reinforces the emirate’s strategic role in shaping the future of decentralized technology.
