15th Global Blockchain Congress, Dubai, UAE

Agora is hosting its 15^th edition of the Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai, UAE, on October 30^th & 31^st, 2025.

The premier event connecting blockchain innovators with leading investors.
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‍‍Welcome to the unparalleled platform of the Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai, a groundbreaking event that stands as a beacon of exclusivity and innovation in the Web3 world.

Unlike any other, this congress serves as a clandestine rendezvous, bringing together crypto projects of immense promise and a select group of extraordinarily pre-qualified investors. Nestled behind closed doors, this event offers an unparalleled level of exclusivity, ensuring that only the most promising ventures and discerning investors converge.

In the heart of Dubai, where tradition meets the future, the Global Blockchain Congress unfolds as a carefully curated platform, fostering connections that will shape the landscape of the blockchain industry. The Global Blockchain Congress leverages the experience gained through the hosting of 14 editions of the event in Dubai & 3 international editions in Vietnam, London, and Singapore to ensure maximum return on Investment for all of our sponsors. The previous editions of the Global Blockchain Congress were a tremendous success, and we were able to host 1,750+ investors and 380+ blockchain startups and were able to raise millions in funds for our participating projects.

‍Our mission is simple yet impactful: to bring together visionary projects and investors through a series of pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings. By creating this exclusive networking environment, we aim to drive collaboration, investment, and innovation that will shape the future of blockchain technology.

Startup founders from all over the world need financial advocates on their side. Raising funds and receiving funding are vital to the growth and success of startups. NOW is the right time for international startups to tap into a pool of highly engaged investors from the MENA region who are actively looking to invest in exciting and promising companies.

Join us in Dubai for this exciting edition, where the world's top blockchain minds converge to explore opportunities and spark the next wave of industry advancements.

WHY SHOULD STARTUPS ATTEND?

Raising funds is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to meet with the right investors. The Global Blockchain Congress reduces time and cost for you by connecting you with the right investors at the right time. Startups will:

Meet with institutional investors and family conglomerates looking for new investment opportunities
Listen to experts, educators, and regulators on the legal aspects covering digital assets investments
Network with colleagues and peers from all over the world
Interact with thought leaders and speakers
Have exclusive access to ultra-high net worth individuals
Conduct a 10-minute presentation about their project/start-up to 100+ hand-picked, pre-qualified groups of investors

WHY SHOULD INVESTORS ATTEND?

Our event is the ideal platform to learn all about the new trends in digital assets investment, explore investment opportunities, and meet some of the most amazing entrepreneurs and founders from all over the world. Investors will:

Meet with the hottest blockchain start-ups
Keep their fingers on the pulse of the investment community
Listen to expert investors and fund managers
Understand risk management and regulations
Network with colleagues and peers from all over the world

WHY SHOULD GOVERNMENTS ATTEND?

Take a deep dive into blockchain technology and digital assets, engage with its ecosystem, and nurture solid cooperation in order to be able to properly legislate and govern. Governments will:

Promote Foreign Direct Investment into their country
Help create a platform that positions your country at the heart of the blockchain ecosystem
Meet with digital assets legislatures from all over the world
Understand how blockchain technology can help you streamline your operation and reduce cost
Learn from subject matter experts
Interact with thought leaders and speakers

WHY SHOULD ENTERPRISES ATTEND?

Blockchain Technology will affect every business and industry. Your company needs to understand how to leverage blockchain to maintain a competitive advantage. Enterprises will:

Meet with the best blockchain solution providers
Learn from world class organizations how blockchain technology helped them become better, faster, more transparent, and safer
Network with peers in an exclusive, by invitation only, c-level event
Explore the opportunities of investing in exciting blockchain startups

Program

Thurs

Registration & Refreshments

08:30am - 09:30am

Opening Remarks - Welcome Note

09:30am - 09:35am

30'

Panel Discussion

Web3 in the UAE: Building the World's Most Forward-Thinking Blockchain Ecosystem

09:35am - 10:05am

20'

Title Sponsor Presentation

10:05am - 10:25am

10'

Presentation

10:25am - 10:35am

10'

Presentation

10:35am - 10:45am

10'

Presentation

10:45am - 10:55am

10'

Presentation

10:55am - 11:05am

10'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

11:05am - 11:15am

1h45'

One-on-One Meetings

11:15am - 1:00pm

Prayer Break & Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Crypto's Next Chapter: From Hype to Fundamentals

2:00pm - 2:30pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Reimagining Infrastructure: How DePIN is Powering the Decentralized Future

2:30pm - 3:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Tokenizing the Future: Real-World Assets on the Blockchain

3:00pm - 3:30pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

3:30pm - 3:45pm

1h15'

One-on-One Meetings

3:45pm - 5:00pm

Chairman Closing Remark & End of Day One

5:00pm - 5:05pm

Fri

30'

Registration & Refreshments

09:00am - 09:30am

Opening Remarks & Welcome from the Chairman of the Congress

09:30am - 09:35am

30'

Panel Discussion

Unlocking the Power of AI & Blockchain: A New Era of Decentralized Innovation

09:35am - 10:05am

30'

Panel Discussion

Securing Funding for Crypto Projects: Key Strategies

10:05am - 10:35am

10'

Presentation

10:35am - 10:45am

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

10:45am - 11:00am

2h'

One-on-One Meetings

11:00am - 1:00pm

Prayer Break & Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Unlocking the Power of Decentralized Finance

2:00pm - 2:30pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Navigating the Future: Investment Trends in Web3

2:30pm - 3:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Building a Sustainable Token Economy: Avoiding Hype, Ensuring Utility

3:00pm - 3:30pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

3:30pm - 3:45pm

15'

The Global Blockchain Congress Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

3:45pm - 4:00pm

Testimonials

Embarking on a 16-hour journey from Brazil to attend this event wasn't a simple feat for our startup. However, from the moment we set foot here, the rapport established with prospective venture capitalists worldwide has been remarkably encouraging.

Now, as we return home, we do so with more than just promising conversations; we carry the weight of over 12 major venture capitalists expressing keen interest in our venture, eagerly scheduling follow-up discussions.

I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the organizers of the GBC for their tireless efforts in orchestrating such a remarkable gathering. Your dedication has provided us with invaluable opportunities, and for that, we are sincerely thankful.

Lucas Schoch

Founder & CEO, BWS

The 13th Agora's GBC was well-organized and offered plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow VCs and founders. On the project side, we are currently doing follow-ups with startups from my 1-on-1 meetings, several of which are showing promising potential. On top of that, our portfolio projects participating in the event highlighted the exposure to a great number of VCs, ongoing investment conversations, and honest feedback.

I'm not going to miss the next editions of GBC in Singapore and/or Dubai.

Petr Hluze

Investment Manager, Black Alpha Capital

The GBC event was probably one of the best investor conferences I have been to. A great venue, great attendee list, and excellent management. We met about 10 high quality investor leads on a 1-to-1 basis, who were looking to deploy money, and had lots of other networking opportunities throughout the event and into the evening.

The management team was fantastic, and arranged a number of ad-hoc meetings for us. Every need was attended to, and staff were fun, friendly and focused on helping us to raise funds.

Overall an excellent event, and couldn't recommend it enough. 5 stars!

James Dunthorne

Founder, CEO, Neuron

The experience at this event was amazing! Everything was more than well arranged. We were promised at least 10 meetings with investors but it was closer to 20! The difference between other events and Agora is that everyone knows why they are there. 1 side comes to raise funds, the other side is searching for a project to put their funds in.

I can advise EVERYONE to go to the next one. Met incredibly interesting people. In one word “amazing”.

Randy van Brienen

CEO, Bitsliced

We are thrilled to share our positive experience at our first attendance at the GBC.

This event has proven to be an invaluable platform for forging personalized and tailored connections within the blockchain community. Unlike larger, overwhelming conferences, the GBC strikes the perfect balance in size, fostering an environment conducive to quality networking. This setting allowed us to engage meaningfully with key individuals who showed a genuine interest in our project. We are eagerly anticipating the next GBC.

Our experience this year has set a high precedent, and we look forward to participating again!

Christian Trejo

CSO & Co-Founder, BBAChain

As the Head of Business Development at Cointelegraph Accelerator, my role involves attending numerous significant conferences annually. This extensive travel schedule often leads to experiences with overcrowded events, which can be quite exhausting. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of attendees at the recent GBC conference. The event's selective audience truly set it apart. Notably, two of our portfolio companies from the Cointelegraph Accelerator have garnered substantial preliminary commitments following their participation in this conference. We are now eagerly anticipating the conversion of these commitments into actual investments.

Anna Shakola

Business Development Manager, Cointelegraph Accelerator

When we participated in the 1st edition of the Global Blockchain Congress, we were able to secure funding and partnerships that allowed us to get to where we are today. To all the Blockchain projects, whether in the early or advanced stages, we assure you that the Global Blockchain Congress experience is unlike any other summit. This Congress is an exclusive, closed-door opportunity to connect with the greatest investors from the MENA region.

Daniel Santos

CEO, Woonkly

I always admire the events organized by the Agora Group and the Global Blockchain Congress was one such initiative. Being a partner at NewTribe Capital, we always struggle finding new investment opportunities in the top growing startups that could deliver us long term benefits but the 1 on 1 format implemented by this event was unique and very efficient indeed.

I'd recommend this as a must attend event.

Juliet Su

Partner , NewTribe Capital VC

It was truly a pleasure to be part of such a well-organized and high-caliber event.

I was particularly impressed with the quality of discussions, the caliber of investors and projects in attendance, and the structured approach to facilitating meaningful connections.

The Agora team did an excellent job curating a platform that fosters real engagement and strategic opportunities.

Overall, it was a fantastic event, and I appreciate the opportunity to connect with key industry stakeholders. I look forward to future collaborations with Agora and seeing how the congress continues to evolve.

Jimi Ibrahim

CBDO, IOPn

Agora have seen the vision prior to that being a vision in Dubai when they were hosting the GBC when Crypto was still seen as something negative. What they have done has been super successful in navigating the storm and what we see today at the GBC is just brilliant with so many great minds & amazing projects coming together all under one roof. There was a real vibrant atmosphere and everyone understood that we are in a building phase and we were able to have this togetherness all down to the amazing Agora team for putting this show together and making everything flow so smoothly.

Mohamed Ezeldin

Head of Tokenomics, Animoca Brands

We had the privilege of joining the 14th Global Blockchain Congress (GBC) in Dubai. This premier event brought together top Web3 investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, providing a unique platform to exchange insights and forge meaningful connections.

We had the opportunity to connect with key leaders shaping the Web3 landscape and discover innovative founders leveraging MENA’s strengths to drive blockchain adoption. Their fresh perspectives and groundbreaking ideas reinforced the region’s growing impact on the global Web3 ecosystem.

A big thank you to Agora Group for hosting this incredible event!

Takashi Hayashida

Managing Partner, Taisu Ventures

It has been my honour and privilege to have been invited to speak at and participate in the most prestigious and most innovative events in the web3 and Blockchain industry. I can confidently say, without fear or favor, that GBC matches these events stride for stride. One simply needs to look at the luminaries in attendance to know how well regarded this event is and deservedly so. I will be back next year as will the team from Cypher Capital Group.

Agora remain best in class when it comes to arranging these events and their continuous striving to further improve their offering serves them exceedingly well.

Vineet Budki

CEO, Sigma Capital

Pitches are good and all, but have you ever sat on a table for 8 hours with 30 minutes one-on-one meetings with 50 rotating investors? Agora is next level. I went to this conference last year, and it was like speed dating with investors.
THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD BE.

If you’re in Dubai or can get there, and are looking to raise funds for your project, this is your jam.

Nikita Sachdev

Co-Founder , LunaPR.io

As usual, the congress was extremely well curated and organized. It was great to meet old friends and make new acquaintances to kick-o the new year. The panel discussions were extremely informative and the 1:1 startup conversations provided distraction free opportunity to connect with the founders. The event quality and people attending have only got better with each edition. I can't wait for the next one!

Amit Mehra

Partner, Borderless Capital

The Global Blockchain Congress was an incredibly efficient and high-impact event. In just two days, we connected with top-tier investors and made the most of every moment to achieve our goals. We also met outstanding startups that are driving innovation in the industry. The event wasexceptionally well-organized, with comprehensive materials that made follow-ups seamless. Overall, a fantastic experience!

William Hsu

CSO, FinTax

I am very pleased about the performance and success of the Agora Global Blockchain Congress event! You feel all the efforts and dedication that the team put into turning this conference into a hit! From the registration counter, to the main stage where they picked the best panelists and to the section where start-ups pitch to investors all was very well done! It is truly a quality conference.

Feras Al Sadek

Managing Partner, Ghaf Capital Partners

The 2nd SEA edition of the GBC in Singapore was awesome!

Curated, small number, cozy environment for unique networking, well-designed 1-on-1 speed meeting with founders.

It was a great experience at one of the nicest venues in Singapore, with a curated crowd. Well done—we made valuable connections and found several potential investment opportunities.

Steve Lee

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Neoclassic Capital

GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN CONGRESS, SINGAPORE

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