Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi - November 2026 - Brave New Coin
2026-11-26
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 26-27 November 2026, this two-day gathering brings together decentralized technology leaders for keynotes, panels, and startup competitions under the theme Meet the Top 1% in Web3.
Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2026 is the premier Web3 and blockchain conference in the UAE, bringing together the world’s most influential blockchain founders, crypto innovators, investors, developers, enterprises, regulators, and media leaders under one roof. Taking place on 26-27 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this flagship conference is organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain. With the theme “Meet the Top 1% in Web3”, the event is designed to create high-value connections, accelerate business opportunities, and showcase the future of decentralized technology.
Why Attend Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2026? 5000+ attendees from across the global Web3 ecosystem 150+ world-class speakers including blockchain founders, investors, policymakers, and industry pioneers 100+ exhibitors and sponsors showcasing cutting-edge blockchain, crypto, DeFi, NFT, AI x Web3, and metaverse solutions 150+ media partners and journalists providing extensive international coverage
What to Expect:
Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2026 will feature: Keynote sessions from top blockchain and crypto leaders Panel discussions on Web3, DeFi, tokenization, digital assets, AI-powered blockchain solutions, and institutional adoption Startup pitch competitions and investor networking Enterprise blockchain showcases Exclusive VIP networking experiences Strategic partnerships and business matchmaking opportunities
Positioned at the heart of the Middle East’s rapidly expanding digit
Founder brief
Who should attend
Web3, crypto, DeFi, and metaverse founders looking to raise capital, establish enterprise partnerships, or reach international media will find this gathering relevant. It also caters to technical teams building digital assets and artificial intelligence solutions who want direct access to policymakers, institutional players, and strategic partners in the Middle East.
What happens
Programming spans keynote presentations and panel discussions addressing tokenization, institutional adoption, and decentralized technologies. Founders can take part in startup pitch competitions, investor networking sessions, and enterprise showcases. The schedule also incorporates dedicated business matchmaking alongside exclusive VIP networking experiences across the two days.
Who's in the room
Around 5,000 participants gather from across the global Web3 landscape, including crypto innovators, developers, investors, and over 150 speakers. Enterprise leaders, regulators, and representatives from more than 150 media partners join over 100 exhibitors showcasing products in decentralized finance, digital assets, and metaverse solutions.
How to prepare
Refine a concise, metrics-focused pitch deck tailored for competitive stages and brief conversations with potential investors. Plan specific talking points explaining your unit economics, compliance approach, and technical roadmap so you can move smoothly between general hallway conversations and focused business matchmaking sessions.
Organizer: VAP Group
At a glance
- Format
- Keynote sessions, panel discussions, startup pitch competitions, and investor networking.
- Theme
- Meet the Top 1% in Web3
- Attendance
- 5000+ attendees
- Sectors
- Crypto web3