HODL Launches Middle East Blockchain Roadshow in 2025 to Boost Cross-Border Crypto Adoption

HODL, the pioneering Web3 and crypto summit, is set to host a groundbreaking blockchain roadshow across the Middle East in October and November 2025, with events in Dubai and Riyadh. The initiative marks a major step in the region's digital transformation strategy, aiming to accelerate blockchain adoption and foster collaboration between industry leaders, investors, and regulators. The dual-city event is positioned as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized technologies, with a focus on real-world applications in sectors such as DeFi, tokenized assets, and cross-border financial integration [1].

Dubai, already a global hub for blockchain innovation, has established itself as a key player in the digital asset space. With over 1,400 crypto and Web3 companies operating in the city, Dubai has attracted significant investment—over $1.5 billion in 2024–2025—and is advancing its Digital Dirham and blockchain integration goals by 2030. The city also hosts VARA, the world’s first digital asset regulator, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a crypto-forward ecosystem [2].

Meanwhile, Riyadh is rapidly emerging as a new frontier in the blockchain landscape. The city has seen a 51% year-over-year increase in blockchain business licenses and is driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). Enterprise DeFi pilots, tokenized real estate, and smart governance proof-of-concept projects are gaining momentum, supported by policy reforms and a growing talent pool from top universities [3].

The HODL Dubai 2025 edition, held in August 2025, set a high bar for the upcoming Middle East roadshow. The event attracted over 3,000 attendees from 40+ countries, including 1,000+ in-person business connections, and featured 50+ sessions with top-tier speakers. It was widely praised for its impact on real-world deal-making and investor engagement, with participants calling it a “bull market IRL” and a “turning point” for founders [4].

The dual-city edition will focus on cross-border collaboration, bringing together regulators, institutional investors, and Web3 builders for closed-door policy discussions and founder-investor matchmaking. Sessions will span DeFi, real-world assets (RWAs), ESG, and CBDCs, while media coverage from global outlets like CNN and Khaleej Times is expected to amplify the event’s reach [5].

HODL has consistently positioned itself as more than a conference—it is a platform for real-world impact, having hosted over 30 editions across 20+ countries since 2017. With Dubai and Riyadh as strategic anchors, this roadshow reinforces the Middle East's growing influence in the global blockchain narrative and its commitment to aligning policy with innovation [6].

The event dates are set: Dubai from October 30–31, 2025, and Riyadh from November 3–4, 2025. Organizers emphasize that the roadshow is not just another summit—it is where capital meets code, and where traditional and decentralized systems converge to shape the future of finance.

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[1] HODL Unites Dubai and Riyadh for a Landmark Blockchain Roadshow Across the Middle East – Crypto (https://cryptoadventure.com/hodl-unites-dubai-and-riyadh-for-a-landmark-blockchain-roadshow-across-the-middle-east/)

[2] Discover how HODL connects Dubai and Riyadh in a landmark blockchain roadshow, driving future of technology and finance in the Middle East. – Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DM5GrBrvivL/)

[3] Bitcoin.com News on X: "HODL Unites Dubai and Riyadh ... (https://x.com/BTCTN/status/195196188****704946)

[4] Daily Dose Media - X (https://x.com/_DailyDoseMedia/status/1951985320443982255)

[5] HODL. HODL Unites Dubai & Riyadh for a Landmark Blockchain Roadshow Across the Middle East. – U.Today (https://u.today/press-releases)

[6] HODL Unites Dubai and Riyadh for a Landmark Blockchain Roadshow Across the Middle East – EIN Presswire (https://world.einnews.com/country/saudiarabia)