Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Gathering Shaping the Future of Web3 and Digital Economies

High-Impact Thought Leadership and Headline Discussions

Keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, and spotlight sessions focused on how blockchain technology currently exists and what it could possibly become in the future. The major themes discussed included

• Blockchain moving from the speculative to practical applications
• Roles of governments as supporters of innovative companies & regulators
• Enterprise uses of blockchain for public service delivery, healthcare, supply chain, and financial sectors
• Convergence of blockchain and AI technologies
• Interoperability, security, scalability and Web3 infrastructure
• Digital assets, DeFi, and the future of financial systems
• Web3 gaming on the blockchain, and the typical creators economy

Headline speakers included:

• Nenter Chow, Global CEO, BitMart
• Akshat Vaidya, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Maelstrom
• Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder, 1inch
• Stephan Lutz, CEO, BitMEX
• Robin Wingardh, Co-Founder & CEO, Wingbits
• Sami Waittinen, CMO, Trust Wallet
• Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer, CERTIK
• Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
• Cathy Hackl, Tech & Gaming Executive and CEO, Future Dynamics
• Janet Adams, COO, SingularityNET

The speeches at the event provided practical advice and lessons that were based on real implementation of blockchain technology in the world today.

Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands.

Strong Institutional and Governmental Involvement

There were many examples of how effective public-private partnerships, compliance-driven innovation, and forward-thinking policy frameworks will enable developers of blockchain technology to engage with institutions, regulators, and government representatives, and vice versa.

The discussions were about how regulatory clarity and supportive ecosystems, as demonstrated by the UAE and Abu Dhabi, will be critical for large-scale blockchain adoption, bringing in international businesses, and creating long-term trust from investors.

Startup Innovation and Exhibition Showcase

The exhibition area of the event served as a large and lively venue for showing technological innovation, showcasing blockchain startup companies, platforms built on Web3, technology companies that support infrastructure and other technologies, and companies that illustrate many of the potential next-generation technologies. The exhibition demonstrated the increasing complexity of the Web3 ecosystem and how it can encompass a variety of products and services, such as enterprise-ready platforms, decentralized finance (DeFi), and blockchain gaming platforms.

Through the startup pitch sessions held during the exhibition, startup companies were given numerous opportunities to showcase their ideas and projects. This gave startup founders a direct line of communication with potential investors, business clients, media, and ecosystem partners. Startups that participated included Epow.io, CereBree, SIXR Cricket, and others.

Meaningful Networking and VIP Engagements

True to its mission, the Global Blockchain Show prioritized high-quality, outcome-driven networking. The quality of the networking sessions and opportunities created during the event facilitated strategic conversations and partnerships through the curation of the sessions created for networking and VIP closed-door meetings, as well as having a VIP dinner for long-term relationship building among industry leaders.

Nenter Chow, Global CEO, BitMart

Driving the Future of Blockchain Forward

As the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 echoed into history, one clear message emerged: blockchain is here today and will be impacting industries, governance, and global commerce now.

The success of the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi demonstrated how individuals can come together through collaboration and play a significant role in developing discussions that will govern the forthcoming phase of blockchain adoption on a global scale.

The Global Blockchain Show 2026 will continue its efforts to bring the global Web3 ecosystem together and provide substantial, real-world transformative change by moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 29-10 June, the next stop on the global blockchain show circuit.

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About the Global Blockchain Show

The Global Blockchain Show serves as a premier international platform convening government leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to advance global collaboration in artificial intelligence.

Powered by VAP Group, the event reinforces the UAEs position as a leading international hub for emerging technologies, digital transformation, and forward-looking governance.

About VAP Group

VAP Group is a leading AI, blockchain, and gaming consulting powerhouse, delivering advanced AI & Web3 solutions for 12+ years through flagship global events such as the Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show. With a strong presence in the UAE, UK, India, and Hong Kong, our 170+ experts keep clients ahead of innovation through strategic PR, marketing, bounty campaigns, and premier global conferences. We also provide advertising, media, and staffing services.