HODL Summit 2025 Dubai

HODL Summit 2025 Dubai is the Gulf region's leading blockchain, cryptocurrency and Web3 leaders conference, held October 30-31, 2025 in Dubai, UAE. Formerly the World Blockchain Summit, HODL is the world's longest-running Web3 event series (since 2017), uniting founders, enterprise leaders, investors, developers and regulators under one roof.

Key themes

• Blockchain market trends and enterprise blockchain solutions
• NFTs, the metaverse and tokenization of real-world assets
• DeFi, digital assets and evolving virtual-asset regulation
• AI x blockchain convergence and decentralised infrastructure
• Web3 security, cross-chain interoperability and governance

Audience

The summit attracts CEOs and founders, chief technology officers, blockchain developers, fintech professionals, crypto influencers, investors and general partners, fostering serious business opportunities, investor connections and regulatory dialogue across the regional Web3 ecosystem.

Registration

Entry passes include the Business Pass (US$199) and the HODL Pass (US$299). Registration is available online via the official event website. HODL has evolved into DATE (Digitalization, AI & Emerging Technology Summit); the next MENA edition runs November 26-27, 2025.