Global Blockchain Show to Bring Web3 and Digital Asset Leaders to Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026

Riyadh will host the Global Blockchain Show from June 29-30, 2026, bringing together blockchain, Web3, and digital asset stakeholders from around the world to discuss developments shaping the future of decentralized technologies and digital economies.

Produced by VAP Group, an international consulting and media organization, with support from The Times of Blockchain, the event follows a previous edition held in Abu Dhabi in December 2025. Organizers expect more than 10,000 attendees, over 100 speakers, and 100 exhibitors to participate in the two-day conference.

The event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on blockchain infrastructure, Web3 applications, digital assets, regulation, investment, and emerging technologies.

Featured speakers include Abeer Alhumaimeedy, Associate Professor at King Saud University and Director of the Web3 and Blockchain Lab at King Saud University/Advanced Era; Sultan Moraished, Chief Technology Officer at Red Sea Global; Ogle, Co-founder of Glue; Vit Jedlicka, President of Liberland; and Billal Yamak, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA).

Previous editions of the event have featured speakers including H.E. Justin Sun, Ambassador and former Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization and Founder of TRON, HTX, and Liberland; Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands; Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC); John Lilic, CEO of Hilbert Group; Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center; Jason Allegrante, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Fireblocks; Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer at Binance; Sunny Lu, CEO of VeChain; Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center; and investor Murad Mahmudov.

Discussions at this year’s event will examine the role of blockchain and Web3 technologies across sectors, as well as the evolution of digital assets, decentralized infrastructure, and emerging applications of distributed ledger technology.

The agenda will also explore the convergence of blockchain with artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the metaverse, examining how these technologies may influence future digital transformation efforts.

A key focus of the event will be ecosystem development and collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, developers, and corporate leaders. Organizers say the event is designed to facilitate discussions around investment, partnerships, infrastructure development, and industry adoption.

The conference will also feature a VC matchmaking program intended to connect startups and blockchain projects with investors and funding opportunities in the region.

In addition, the Global Blockchain Show will be co-located with the Global AI Show and Global Games Show. Through a single ticket, attendees will be able to access all three events, creating opportunities for collaboration across the blockchain, artificial intelligence, and gaming sectors.

“This event is more than a conference; it’s the global intersection of vision, capital, and innovation for Web3. Our speaker lineup reflects the calibre of thinking that will propel the digital-asset ecosystem forward,” said Vishal Parmar, Founder and CEO of VAP Group.