HODL 2025 Summit in Dubai to Host 5,000 Attendees, Drive Blockchain Innovation

Dubai is set to host the 30th edition of HODL, the world’s longest-running Crypto & Web3 Summit series, on May 14-15, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah. This landmark event will bring together over 5,000 attendees, including policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, technological innovators, and entrepreneurs. The summit aims to drive critical conversations and partnerships shaping the future of decentralized finance, asset tokenization, and AI-powered infrastructure.

Organized by Trescon, HODL has a rich legacy, having hosted 29 editions across key global hubs. This milestone event in Dubai solidifies its position as a leading global platform for blockchain innovation and strategic collaboration. Mohammed Saleem, Founder & Chairman of Trescon, highlighted the significance of HODL, stating that it has become the definitive platform for blockchain innovation in the Middle East and beyond. He emphasized that this 30th edition marks a turning point as institutional adoption meets breakthrough technology.

The summit will spotlight cutting-edge developments in the crypto and Web3 ecosystem, including real-world asset tokenization, advancements in modular blockchain infrastructure, the next wave of DeFi innovation, evolving regulatory frameworks, and enhanced security protocols for digital assets. These trends are accelerating global momentum toward institutional and enterprise blockchain adoption.

HODL 2025 will feature a powerhouse lineup of speakers, including Corbin Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin.com, who expressed excitement about collaborating with pioneers shaping the digital revolution. Nils Andersen-Röed, Global Head of FIU at Binance, also shared his enthusiasm for the event, looking forward to sharing insights on blockchain and connecting with leaders driving advancements in GameFi, NFTs, and Web3.

In a significant development for the region’s innovation landscape, HODL has partnered with Pegasus Tech Ventures to host the UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup. This partnership offers emerging blockchain ventures a chance to pitch for a place at the global finals and compete for a $1 million investment. Pegasus has a proven track record, having invested in over 260 companies with 71 exits and 22 IPOs, providing a formidable launchpad for startup growth.

HODL 2025 provides attendees with unprecedented access to more than 500 institutional investors, creating opportunities for strategic collaborations with industry leaders, regulatory authorities, enterprise organizations, and government officials. This environment is optimally structured for capital formation, strategic insight development, and institutional partnerships.

Reflecting the growing influence of blockchain in global finance, HODL is backed by leading sponsors and ecosystem partners, including Platinum Sponsor Liquid Loans, After Party Sponsor Coinvoyage, Gold Sponsors Tata Consultancy Services and Gofaizen & Sherle, Silver Sponsor Facephi, and Bronze Sponsors Skygate Network, FMCPAY, Solutions, and P2P. With the strategic support of over 60 global media and listing partners, participating organizations will achieve significant visibility across international platforms.

For more information, visit the official website. For further enquiries, contact Shadi Dawi, Sr. Director – PR, Comms., & Media, at +971 55 498 4989 or shadi@tresconglobal.com. HODL, born from the legacy of the iconic World Blockchain Summit and organized by Trescon, has served as a platform for blockchain deal-making, innovation, and connecting disruptive projects with investors, enterprises, and governments since 2017. Join HODL Dubai on May 14-15, 2025, to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge blockchain developments, and secure your place at the forefront of Web3 innovation.