The 14th edition of the prestigious Global Blockchain Congress (GBC), organized by Agora Group, took place on February 5th and 6th, 2025, at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. Bringing together top blockchain leaders, investors, and innovators, the event reinforced Dubai’s position as a global hub for Web3 and digital assets.
Key Themes and Industry Discussions
The conference explored a range of critical topics shaping the blockchain landscape, including:
- UAE, Home of Web3 & Digital Assets
- Building a Sustainable & Growing Web3 Industry
- The Power of DePIN: Revolutionizing Infrastructure Networks
- RWA is Revolutionizing Ownership: Tokenization & the Markets of the Future
- AI Meets Blockchain: Transforming the Future of Innovation
- How to Fund-Raise for Crypto Projects
- Decentralized Finance: Paving the Way for a New Financial Paradigm
- Navigating the Future: Investment Trends in Web3
- Riding the Hype Wave: The Evolution & Future of Meme Coins
Notable Speakers and Networking Opportunities
The event featured over 45 distinguished speakers, along with 120 investors, 20 sponsors, 25 media partners, and 300 delegates. Attendees engaged in more than 250 one-on-one meetings, fostering connections between blockchain startups and potential investors.
Global Blockchain Congress Awards
The congress concluded with the Global Blockchain Congress Awards Ceremony, where investors voted on projects with the highest funding potential. Neuron secured first place, followed by Clay Nation and Assets Token Ventures.
Sponsors and Partners
Special acknowledgments go to the event’s key sponsors:
- Title Sponsor: IOPn
- Strategic Partners: GMA (Global Market of Artification) & NEBA Token
- Gold Sponsors: Neuron, Lemonade Fashion & PLAY3ULL GAMES
- Bronze Sponsors: Asset Token Ventures, BBAChain, Clay Nation, FinTax, Mizzle, STEOS Foundation, Swarm & Walleti
- Strategic Investment Partner: Iqoniq Capital
Continuing a Legacy of Success
Building on the momentum of 16 previous editions in Dubai, Hanoi, London, and Singapore, GBC has connected over 1,600 investors and 360 blockchain startups, facilitating millions in funding for emerging projects.
Agora Group looks forward to expanding the GBC series worldwide, fostering further advancements in blockchain and Web3. Stay tuned for the next edition!
“GBC has been a great event for me as well as the funds that I manage to meet all the right industry people as well as find great startups for investing in. This year was no different, and I loved the event. Looking forward to the next one.” – Vineet Budki, CEO & Managing Partner, Sigma Capital.
