From sunrise to late-night meetups, Dubai is where the entire Web3 world is heading.
It’s not just Token2049. It’s the side events. The people. The energy.
Plus, major Web3 gatherings across Singapore, Portugal, Toronto, and beyond.
See what’s up next in the crypto space:
Liberland for Liberty: Side-Event at TOKEN2049
Date: April 28, 2025
Location: KEY Difference Office, Dubai
Purpose: Blockchain, Governance, Networking
Description: An evening gathering focused on liberty and decentralized governance, featuring Liberland’s President Vít Jedlička and blockchain leaders. The event includes networking, discussions on blockchain-based governance, and the Liberland Ambassador Challenge, offering attendees a chance to earn residency and merits.
Details: https://lu.ma/9hjzd64s
Unchained Summit 2025
Date: April 28–29, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Purpose: Web3, Blockchain, Networking
Description: Unchained Summit 2025 brings together builders, investors, and policymakers to discuss topics like DeFi, tokenization, and AI in Web3. The event includes talks, panels, and networking sessions.
Details: https://unchainedsummit.com
ETHDubai 2025
Date: April 28–29, 2025
Location: Conrad Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Purpose: Ethereum, DeFi, Web3, Developer Community
Description: ETHDubai 2025 is a developer-focused conference covering Ethereum, DeFi, EVM, and Web3. The event features workshops, talks, a hackathon, and VC speed dating, providing opportunities for learning, collaboration, and networking among developers, founders, and investors.
Details: https://www.ethdubaiconf.org
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
Date: April 30 – May 1, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Purpose: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Networking
Description: TOKEN2049 Dubai brings together a global crowd of founders, developers, investors, and industry voices to discuss the future of Web3 and digital assets. The conference includes keynotes, panels, and a wide range of side events happening throughout the city.
Details: https://www.dubai.token2049.com
Bybit x KEY Difference Meetup – TOKEN2049 Side Event
Date: May 2, 2025
Location: KEY Difference Office, Dubai
Purpose: Web3, Blockchain, Networking
Description: An exclusive gathering for founders, investors, and builders to connect and discuss insights in Web3. The event includes a keynote, fireside chat, Q&A, and networking over refreshments.
Details: https://lu.ma/65moialh
CODA 2025 – Conference on Digital Assets
Date: May 7–8, 2025
Location: Porto, Portugal
Purpose: Blockchain, AI, Web3, Digital Assets
Description: CODA 2025 is a two-day conference focusing on digital assets, blockchain, AI, and Web3 technologies. The event features keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss practical applications and future developments in the digital asset space.
Details: https://www.coda.events
Dubai FinTech Summit 2025
Date: May 12–13, 2025
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Purpose: FinTech, Innovation, Regulation, Networking
Description: The third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will gather over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries. The event will feature discussions on financial innovation, sustainable finance, and emerging technologies, including AI and blockchain.
Details: https://dubaifintechsummit.com
ETHWomen Toronto 2025
Date: May 13, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Purpose: Web3, Blockchain, Networking
Description: ETHWomen Toronto 2025 is a no-cost event centered on supporting women in Web3. It features talks, workshops, and community-led sessions, creating a welcoming space to learn and connect around blockchain, crypto, AI, and DeFi.
Details: https://lu.ma/ETHWomen
World AI Technology Expo 2025
Date: May 14–15, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Purpose: Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Networking
Description: The World AI Technology Expo 2025 is a global gathering of AI professionals, startups, and industry leaders. The event features conferences, workshops, and hackathons, providing a platform to explore the latest advancements in AI across various sectors.
Details: https://worldaiexpo.io
Sports Betting East Africa
Date: May 20–21, 2025
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Purpose: Sports Betting, Regulation, Networking
Description: The 10th edition of SBEA+ brings together operators, regulators, and service providers from across East Africa to discuss the latest trends, regulatory updates, and innovations in the sports betting industry.
Details: https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/sbea
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