World’s Longest Running Crypto & Web3 Summit Series

30 -31 October 2025
Dubai

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For close to a decade, World Blockchain Summit has been the world’s longest-running Web3 event, setting the standard for blockchain innovation since 2017.

Embracing a new era, WBS transforms into HODL – a redefined platform fostering serious business opportunities, investor connections, and regulatory dialogues to empower the future of blockchain, crypto, and Web3 ecosystems.


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Connect With The Entire Regional Ecosystem
Under One Roof

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2025 Dubai Edition Speakers

Featuring Blockchain Visionaries to
Crypto & Web3 Pioneers

Witness an impressive lineup of speakers including CEOs and leaders representing a diverse cross-section of the blockchain
ecosystem – from cryptocurrency exchanges and investment firms to legal experts and financial institutions.
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HODL WEB3 WORLD CUP

Where Vision Meets Venture

For the first time ever, HODL presents the HODL WEB3 WORLD CUP — a launchpad for early-stage Web3, AI, and Blockchain startups to showcase their MVPs and secure real investment opportunities.

If your startup was incorporated in 2022 or later, has raised under $2 M, and you’re building something game-changing in the decentralized world — this is your stage.

5-minutes Pitch slot on the Main Stage followed by a 2-minutes Q&A Session with our jury, where every second counts!Meet global investors, pitch your project, and compete to be the next breakout success at HODL Dubai 2025.

Think you’re ready? Slots reserved for companies exhibiting only.



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Connecting with Capital

Elite Investor Ecosystem at HODL

Crypto VCs

Engage with leading venture capital firms specializing in blockchain and DeFi, seeking promising projects across various development stages.

Angel Investors

Engage with leading venture capital firms specializing in blockchain and DeFi, seeking promising projects across various development stages.

Web3 Fund Managers

Engage with leading venture capital firms specializing in blockchain and DeFi, seeking promising projects across various development stages.

Family Offices

Engage with leading venture capital firms specializing in blockchain and DeFi, seeking promising projects across various development stages.



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Blockchain After Dark

The HODL
After-party

Where deals are sealed, connections flourish, and the future of Web3 unfolds
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