WORLD’S BIGGEST BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT SERIES.
Dubai has embraced blockchain technology, and has even put forward plans to incorporate the technology into governmental operations. By 2020, all visa applications, bill payments and licence renewals will be transacted digitally through an electronic ledger. World Blockchain Summit Dubai aims to bring together blockchain entrepreneurs, thought leaders and solution providers’ under one roof to strategize and develop the technology that will effect a shift in the global technology ecosphere, as well as provide opportunities to businesses improving the efficiency and wide-scale application of the ledger based technology.
What is World Blockchain Summit?
World Blockchain Summit is a global series of elite gatherings that take place around the world including UAE, Kenya, Russia, Germany, Singapore, Slovenia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan and China – to name a few.
It connects global blockchain gurus and technology players in this space including emerging startups – with regional businesses, governments, IT leaders, investors and blockchain developers from across the world.
The summit features enterprise/government use-cases, inspirational and thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, tech talks, and a host of networking opportunities.
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HAPPENINGS
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
Witness international and regional blockchain experts talk about the pros and cons of adopting the technology specifically in the UAE Market. Be part of panel discussions, tech-talks, fire-side chats; debating on blockchain’s potential to reshape the global financial system.
STARTUP EXHIBITION
STARTUP EXHIBITION
The summit features an exclusive pavilion for blockchain startups from all over the world to showcase their innovative technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
PITCH COMPETITION
PITCH COMPETITION
The summit gives a unique platform for blockchain startups from all over the world to showcase their innovative technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
ICO GRAND SLAM
ICO GRAND SLAM
ICO Grand Slam is a great platform for those companies who are prepared to launch their ICO and the ones who are still planning on their ICO. They can pitch in front of global investors including VCs, angel investors and key government authorities – and stand a chance to raise upto US$ 2 million.
CONFERENCE
Witness international and regional blockchain experts talk about the pros and cons of adopting the technology specifically in the UAE Market. Be part of panel discussions, tech-talks, fire-side chats; debating on blockchain’s potential to reshape the global financial system.
STARTUP EXHIBITION
The summit features an exclusive pavilion for blockchain startups from all over the world to showcase their innovative technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
PITCH COMPETITION
The summit gives a unique platform for blockchain startups from all over the world to showcase their innovative technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
ICO GRAND SLAM
ICO Grand Slam is a great platform for those companies who are prepared to launch their ICO and the ones who are still planning on their ICO. They can pitch in front of global investors including VCs, angel investors and key government authorities – and stand a chance to raise upto US$ 2 million.
KEY GOVERNMENT SPEAKERS
GILBERT REVEILLON
President ICT & Digital Economy,
CNCCEF
France
Jason HSU
Legislator/ Congressman (Crypto Congressman),
Legislative Yuan
Taiwan
VIT JEDLICKA
President,
Free Republic of Liberland
DR. IAN GAUCI
Partner,
GTG Advocates & Afilexion Alliance
Malta
BITANGE NDEMO
Chairman of Blockchain and AI Taskforce,
Government of Kenya
OLEKSII MUSHAK
Member of Parliament,
Ukraine
SPEAKERS
MIKO MATSUMURA
Founder,
Evercoin
United States
NICK AYTON
Founder,
Chainstarter
United Kingdom
ANTHONY “POMP” POMPLIANO
Founder & Partner,
Morgan Creek Digital Assets
United States
NICK SPANOS
Founder,
Zap.org
United States
FEATURED DISCUSSION
Future of the Tokenomics
Regulatory Threats & Opportunities
Blockchain and the Future of Banking
Proof of Concept
Impact of Blockchain Technology in Private and Public Sector
Radical Change Agent
Benefits of Smart Contracts
Launching an ICO: Best Practices
Blockchain Disrupting Retail and Supplychain Industries
Blockchain in Healthcare
PITCH COMPETITION AND FUND-RAISING
World Blockchain Summit is the launch pad for amazing opportunities ahead.
Here is what the short-listed startups can benefit from being part of the summit.
CONTEST TO WIN US$1 MILLION
Get a chance to win the regional cup of the startup worldcup with free flight tickets to San Francisco to compete with 30 other contestants to win US$1 million.
20 startups shortlisted by the organisers of Startup World Cup will pitch face-to-face to the jury appointed by Fenox VC organisers of the Startup World Cup
One winning startup will compete along with 30 other global finalists for the Grand Prize of US$ 1,000,000 at the Startup World Cup in May 2019 in San Francisco.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
EXHIBITOR
INVESTMENT PARTNERS
WHAT SPONSORS SAY ABOUT WORLD BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT
Don’t take our word for it — see what all the buzz is about!
Did you actually do any real business at the summit?
Did you meet the right audience?
Did you see your competitors selling the same product as yours?
Do you think it was worth the investment?
We got great leads and made excellent connections.
Sai Teja
Launch My ICO
It is a perfect platform. Our company was introduced to the right people, with the right kind of interest and expertise. WBS met all our expectations. We are just excited to be here!
Miguel Aguirre
Etherecash
Amazing experience! This summit was a great launch-pad for us to tell the whole world about our upcoming projects and its benefits. We also got to pitch our platform for the newcomers in the cryptocurrency scene.
Liwaa Chehayeb
Darico AG
Plenty of opportunities to network and get leads of all types. Great experience!
Lon Wong
NEM.io Foundation
We met the industry leaders and blockchain technology experts – all in one place. Very promising event.
Khal Achkar
Hcash
We met many potential investors, chief among them, the Government of Dubai itself. We managed to build a great line of communication with the Dubai government when we presented to them our future plans and our existing roadmaps. All of this was possible due to World Blockchain Summit.
Alexey Seminonov
Confideal
I like the way Trescon organized the whole event. We met a lot of interesting people and senior blockchain experts. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the turnout for this event.
Anna Kulikova
Confideal
We met amazing people for potential investment opportunities. Amazing experience!
Hacken
The number and quality of the delegates far exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t help but feel impressed with the number of senior experts and delegates who came from all over the world.
Jack Shaw
American Blockchain Council
The turnout for World Blockchain Summit was just as great as in the Indian edition. There were a lot of prospective investors and delegates which presented great networking opportunities. I really liked the companies, speakers and the quality of the panel discussions.
J A Chowdary
Government of Andhra Pradesh
We met the right kind of investors on both the days of the summit. We enjoyed it and look forward for the next edition!
Alina Angheluta
Bitcomo
We got the chance to present our roadmaps to many potential investors. I look forward to attend the next edition.
Evgeni Borisov
Vimana Global
We wanted to meet interesting people, investors, advisors, startups, government. We met them all at World Blockchain Summit. All our expectations were met. We look forward to attend the next edition.
Ilya Maxob Makhov
Travelchain
WELCOME TO DUBAI
Dubai has established itself as the ‘Happiest City on Earth’. By embracing futuristic innovations like AI and Blockchain into governmental operations, as well as providing a world-class playground for the biggest names in Fashion, Entertainment and Technology, a trip to Dubai is indeed a trip to the future.
Address:
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Sheikh Zayed Rd,
Dubai – United Arab Emirates
GENERAL ENQUIRY
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Speaking Opportunities
Rutvik Rao
Conference Producer
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Anil Kumar
Director – Strategic Partnerships
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Delegate Enquiries
Syed Imtiaz
Senior Business Analyst
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Media & Partnership Opportunities
Mohammed Raiyan
Marketing Manager
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