In an era where finance is being reimagined and technology drives decentralisation, the Future Blockchain Summit and Fintech Surge return to Dubai to spotlight global disruptors, regulators, and tech visionaries shaping tomorrow’s financial landscape.
12–15 October 2025; Dubai Harbour: As the financial world undergoes seismic shifts driven by blockchain innovation, decentralised finance (DeFi), AI-powered fintech, and digital assets, it becomes increasingly vital for industry players to adapt, evolve, and collaborate. Future-facing solutions now call for open dialogue, bold experimentation, and policy alignment across stakeholders.
It is in this high-impact environment that Dubai World Trade Centre proudly announces the 8th edition of the Future Blockchain Summit, co-located with Fintech Surge a powerhouse convergence of the most influential blockchain leaders, financial institutions, tech disruptors, unicorns, and policy-makers from around the world. The event will take place from October 12 to 15, 2025, at Dubai Harbour, the region’s most iconic waterfront tech hub.
The event, held alongside Expand North Star the world’s largest gathering of startups and investors promises an unrivaled platform for dialogue, deal-making, and discovery at the heart of the MENA region’s digital revolution.
Key Themes and Highlights Include:
- Tokenized Finance & CBDCs
- Cross-Border Compliance, AI in Financial Infrastructure, and Institutional DeFi
- Next-Gen Insurtech, AI-Powered Payments, and Regulatory Frameworks
- Live Demos & Global Product Launches
- Investor-Startup Pitches and Deal-Making Zones
Bringing together 250+ global speakers and 1,200+ investors, the summit is a launchpad for the next wave of financial innovation. This is where groundbreaking ideas are funded, policies are debated, and fintech futures are forged.
A marquee feature of this year’s event is the GITEX Digital Assets Forum – Invite Only, a high-level closed-door gathering where central banks, regulators, institutional leaders, and tech architects deep-dive into:
- Tokenized economies
- Digital asset adoption frameworks
- Institutional DeFi
- Governance and compliance for cross-border digital finance
Why Attend?
- Startups: Pitch to VCs, gain exposure, and launch across MENA.
- Fintech & Blockchain Firms: Meet global buyers, regulators, and government delegations.
- Investors & VCs: Discover 1,000+ startups, engage in curated deal flow, and connect with global founders.
- Visitors: Explore cutting-edge innovation in DeFi, AI in fintech, tokenization, and more.
Exhibit With Us:
- For Blockchain Companies: Register to exhibit
- For Fintech Companies: Register to exhibit
Four Premium Events. One All-Access Pass.
Your ticket unlocks total access to Future Blockchain Summit, Fintech Surge, Expand North Star, and Green Impact all under the GITEX Global umbrella.
This landmark summit stands as a beacon of the Middle East’s ascent as a global innovation capital. At its core, the event champions collaboration and cross-sector impact, fuelling the digital finance evolution and shaping the decentralised economy of tomorrow.
Organised by: Dubai World Trade Centre
Contact Information:
📩 Sales & Sponsorship: Thomas Atkinson – thomson.atkinson@dwtc.com
📩 Media Partnership: Surabhi Saxena – surabhi.saxena@dwtc.com
📩 Speaking Opportunities: Vishnu Gopaldas – vishnu.gopaldas@dwtc.com
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