The 30th edition of the World Blockchain Summit, organised by Trescon, is returning to Dubai to set the stage for innovation and thought leadership in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and Web 3.0.
Hosted at Jumeirah Emirates Towers on 10-11th October 2024, the event will bring together over 2,000 blockchain pioneers, web3 innovators, visionaries, and investors to explore the future of decentralized technologies.
Celebrating the theme of how blockchain-based solutions are reshaping global economies, the summit will highlight both regional and global advancements in web3 technology. Attendees will engage with thought leaders and industry experts to examine the transformative impact of blockchain across various sectors, including finance, supply chain management, and digital identity.
The summit will feature a robust agenda, including high-profile keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations. The key pillars of discussions at the summit include enterprise blockchain, tokenization of real-world assets, virtual assets & global laws, the DeFi frontier and more.
Amongst the notable speakers at the event are, Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands, Haider Rafique, Global Chief Marketing Officer, OKX Nils Andersen Röed, Global Head of Law Enforcement Response and Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Binance, and Pankhuri Bansal, Blockchain & AI Expert, United Nations
Speaking on the future of blockchain and the impact of the event, Anil Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of Trescon, stated, “Blockchain has the potential to fundamentally transform industries by enhancing transparency, improving data security, and driving greater efficiency across various sectors.” He added, “The World Blockchain Summit is a vital platform for sparking meaningful dialogue among industry leaders and experts. It provides an opportunity to explore how blockchain intersects with digital marketing and other fields, uncovering its potential to reshape strategies and drive innovation.”
Additionally, the summit will host the regional finals of the Startup World Cup, organized by the US-based venture capital firm Pegasus Ventures. The winning startup will earn the coveted opportunity to pitch at the grand finale in San Francisco and win funding worth US$ 1 million.
