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HODL, the premier Web3 summit, is driving blockchain innovation with a landmark Middle East roadshow in Dubai (October 30-31, 2025) and Riyadh (November 3-4, 2025), fostering collaboration among builders, investors, regulators, and institutions. Following its record-breaking Dubai event in May 2025, which drew 3,000+ attendees and sparked 1,000+ business connections, HODL aims to bridge the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s blockchain ecosystems, aligning with Dubai’s Blockchain Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Held at Dubai’s DIFC Innovation Hub and Riyadh’s Digital City, the roadshow features 50+ sessions on DeFi, tokenization, smart cities, and supply chain solutions, supported by sponsors like Liquid Loans.io and Tata Consultancy Services. Dubai, with 1,400+ crypto firms and a 30% adoption rate, and Riyadh, boasting 51% growth in blockchain licenses, are pivotal hubs. Saudi Arabia’s $10 billion real estate tokenization project with Fireblocks exemplifies the region’s ambition.
Industry leaders from Binance, Ethereum Foundation, and regional regulators, including Dubai’s VARA and Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA, will discuss policy frameworks and showcase projects like Digital Dirham. The event facilitated $1.5 billion in investments since 2024 and new UAE-Saudi ventures, with founders like Tim Popplewell of Scintilla praising its impact.
HODL’s platform, born from the World Blockchain Summit, has connected 30,000+ C-level attendees since 2017. With 8 million+ media impressions and coverage from CNN Business Arabic, the roadshow positions the Middle East as a global blockchain leader, driving innovation in finance, logistics, and governance for 2025 and beyond.
