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Beyond Centralization: Exploring a New Era at the World Blockchain Summit

The first day of the 29th global edition World Blockchain Summit concluded in Dubai, marked by a surge in enthusiasm for the technology’s future in the MENA region. Hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina, the two-day event brought together industry leaders and innovators, highlighting the seamless integration of blockchain solutions into real-world scenarios.
Despite the challenge due to weather conditions in Dubai, the event attendance was remarkable with its turnout, sparking lively discussions, setting a dynamic course for blockchain’s evolution in the MENA region. True to its reputation, the Summit assembled prominent thinkers and showcased groundbreaking ideas. It provided an unrivaled space for attendees to learn, connect, and forge strategic partnerships.
Day one was marked by rich dialogue, inspiring keynote addresses, and forward-thinking ideas poised to expedite the adoption of crucial blockchain trends across vital economic sectors including finance and supply chain management.
In an inspiring opening address, Naveen Bharadwaj, Trescon’s Group CEO, kicked off the summit with a warm welcome, prepping the audience for an immersive exploration of Web3 and the key issues defining the blockchain world
Wolfgang Grabher, Founder, CEO and Chairman, SUN AG, delivered a keynote on how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the food industry. Addressing how 100 per cent token burn gives you food for free while also shining the spotlight on how falling token prices can be a good thing.
The day also featured a compelling panel discussion on decentralized finance (DeFi), led by Maha Al-Saadi, Head of Regulatory Affairs, QFC Financial Services Sector. The discussion focused on DeFi’s transformative impact on the financial sector and the integration of blockchain technology into its development. Panelists including Neeraj Khandelwal, Co-founder of CoinDCX & Okto; Talal Tabbaa, CEO & Co-Founder of Coin MENA; and Bandar Altunisi, Head of Development for Binance in Saudi Arabia, Head of Institutional Relationships for Binance Dubai (FZE), Binance, explored the synergy between DeFi and traditional finance systems.
A highlight of the day was a lively panel debate titled ‘Crypto Payments Evolution: Charting the Course Through Latest Innovations.’, led by Kevin Soltani, CEO, GIMA group. The discussion focused on the rise of stablecoins while examining the rapid advancements in blockchain interoperability solutions in enabling seamless communication and data transfer between networks. Panelist Jehanzeb Awan, Chairman, Crypto & Blockchain Association, Middle East, Africa & Asia; Miriam Kiwan, Vice President of MEA, the issuer of leading regulated stablecoin, USDC. Circle; Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa. Ripple, explored the role of CBDCs in reshaping the future of payments.
“We’re excited to bring together leading blockchain minds for another edition of the World Blockchain Summit, shaping the future of the industry.” said Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon, “The Summit showcased Dubai’s role as a breeding ground for innovation, driving global blockchain adoption.”
With Day 1 wrapping up successfully, anticipation builds for what Day 2 will unveil. For more details on the World Blockchain Summit, please visit: https://www.worldblockchainsummit.com/
The 29th edition of the World Blockchain Summit is supported by:
Strategic Partners – DIFC Innovation Hub , Dubai AI & Web3 Campus
Co-Host – Sun Minimeal
After Party Sponsor – Floxypay
Gold Sponsors – Cardano Foundation , Medifakt, Crypto2Cash, Anbruggen, Bitflex
Silver Sponsors- Kreation, Coingames, Reat Capital, ACM Finance , Website AI, Vision Chain
Lanyard Sponsor- M2
Badge Sponsor – Ledn
Lunch Sponsor – Payper
Bronze Sponsor- BitGo, M2 , Block Convey, Genesis Digital Assets , Hedge , Golfin, Build-AI
Pitch Partners – Reat Capital , soukcola , MeAI , Zherpa , FidesInnova Labs, Pentagon Games
Exhibitors- DSQ Solutions , Reltime, Qoneqt , C# Corner , Islamic Dinar, Technoloader, Verichains, Vault, Ecotrader.io, Ideofuzion, NuChain, LCX
Official Accommodation Partner- HotelPlanner
Ecosystem Partner – Entrepreneur Media
Business Broadcast Partner – CNBC Arabia
Official Newspaper Partner- The Fintech Times
Official Digital PR Distribution Partner – ZEX PR Wire
ABM Partner- Demandify
Association Partners- Crypto and Blockchain Association, Blockchain Council, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, European Blockchain Association
Prime Media Partner- Demandteq
Community Partner – Hyperledger Foundation, THE DIGITAL CHAMBER
About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)
World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is an event by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally.
WBS is the world’s longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3-focused summit series. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.
For media Inquiries or partnerships please get in touch with:
Shadi Dawi
PR & Partnerships Director
shadi@tresconglobal.com
+971 55 498 4989
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PlatON Announced as Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

Hong Kong, 10th February 2026, The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 just got another major sponsor on board. PlatON is coming in as a Secondary Exhibition Sponsor, and honestly, it’s a pretty good fit given what they’re trying to accomplish in the financial infrastructure space.
So what exactly is PlatON? It’s an open financial infrastructure platform that the LatticeX Foundation put together. The really cool part is this thing called TOPOS that sits on top of it – basically, it’s designed to help banks and payment companies actually make sense of blockchain technology and use it for real-world payments and clearing. We’ve all heard the talk about blockchain revolutionizing finance, but PlatON is actually trying to make that happen by building something traditional financial institutions can actually work with.
They’ve got the technical chops for it too – we’re talking high-frequency transaction processing, quick settlements, smart contracts that can handle multiple types of assets. This isn’t some experimental project; it’s built to handle serious stuff like cross-border payments, institutional settlements, and managing digital assets in a way that keeps regulators happy. If you want to dive deeper into what they’re doing, head over to https://platon.network.
Now, the festival itself has become a pretty big deal since it kicked off back in April 2023. Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group run it together, with W3ME handling the organization, and it’s turned into the go-to event for anyone serious about Web3 in Asia. It’s where people actually show up to talk about what’s working, what’s not, and where all of this is heading.
Mark your calendars for April 20-23 if you’re planning to go – it’ll be at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The past three years have been pretty wild: 350+ exhibitors, over 1,200 speakers, 100,000 people coming through the doors, and more than 400 side events happening around the main conference. That’s a lot of activity packed into a few days.
This year they’re lining up around 300 speakers to cover pretty much every corner of Web3 and crypto. But here’s what’s really interesting – they’ve already got 500+ executives and decision-makers from traditional finance and regular businesses signed up. That’s not your typical crypto crowd. It means you’ve got old-school finance people genuinely trying to understand this space, sitting down with crypto natives, and actually having productive conversations. Those are the kinds of interactions that lead to real progress.
The fact that it’s in Hong Kong matters more than you might think. The city has always been this weird and wonderful mix of East and West, traditional finance and cutting-edge tech. It’s got one foot in Mainland China’s massive market and the other in the global financial system. That positioning means the festival can pull in people and ideas from everywhere, giving you access to perspectives and opportunities that just don’t exist at Western crypto conferences or purely Asian tech events.
Whether you’re already neck-deep in DeFi or you’re just trying to figure out what all the fuss is about, this has become the event that actually matters in the Asian crypto calendar.
Check out all the info at https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en.
Thinking about becoming a partner? Here’s where you start: https://tally.so/r/w5YEbP.
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TokenPocket Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 has announced TokenPocket as a Platinum Sponsor, further strengthening the event’s position as Asia’s premier gathering for blockchain innovation and decentralized technology. This strategic partnership brings together one of the industry’s leading multi-chain wallet providers with the region’s most influential crypto conference.
TokenPocket, a pioneering decentralized wallet platform, joins the festival as a key partner, bringing its expertise in blockchain infrastructure and stablecoin payment solutions to an event that has become essential for anyone serious about Web3’s future in Asia and beyond. The collaboration underscores the accelerating momentum behind Web3 adoption and reinforces Hong Kong’s strategic importance as a global hub for digital asset innovation and regulatory clarity.
About TokenPocket
TokenPocket stands as one of the cryptocurrency industry’s leading decentralized wallets, purpose-built for seamless multi-chain integration and efficient stablecoin transactions. The platform offers comprehensive accessibility through mobile applications, browser extensions, and the KeyPal hardware wallet, ensuring users can manage digital assets securely across multiple devices and environments with consistent functionality.
The wallet delivers enterprise-grade security protections combined with innovative features specifically designed to enhance user experience and reduce common pain points in digital asset management. Among its most notable capabilities is zero-gas-fee transfer functionality across multiple blockchain networks, significantly reducing transaction costs and eliminating friction that has traditionally hindered widespread crypto adoption. This powerful combination of robust security architecture and user-centric features positions TokenPocket as a truly decentralized, multichain wallet solution suitable for both cryptocurrency newcomers and experienced traders seeking advanced functionality.
TokenPocket’s participation as a Platinum Sponsor demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting ecosystem development and fostering connections between infrastructure providers, developers, and institutional players across the Web3 landscape.
For more information about TokenPocket, visit https://tp.xyz/
About Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
The Hong Kong Web3 Festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, has firmly established itself as Asia’s premiere cryptocurrency and blockchain gathering since its launch in April 2023. The annual event serves as a critical convergence point for the world’s leading innovators, thought leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers in the Web3 and crypto ecosystems to explore emerging trends, regulatory developments, and technological breakthroughs shaping the industry’s future.
The 2026 edition will take place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, continuing the festival’s tradition of bringing together the brightest minds in decentralized technology. Previous editions have demonstrated remarkable scale and influence, collectively attracting over 350 exhibitors, more than 1,200 speakers, and a cumulative audience exceeding 100,000 visitors from around the world. The festivals have also catalyzed over 400 diverse side events, creating unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities across the entire Web3 landscape.
This year’s festival is projected to feature up to 300 speakers representing every facet of Web3 and cryptocurrency, from blockchain infrastructure and DeFi protocols to NFTs, metaverse applications, gaming, and enterprise adoption strategies. Significantly, the event has already attracted registrations from over 500 executives and corporate decision-makers from traditional finance sectors and real economy industries, establishing the conference as a high-level platform for substantive dialogue, knowledge transfer, and strategic partnerships between Web3 innovators and traditional business leaders.
Hong Kong Web3 Festival leverages the city’s distinctive advantages as a global financial center and innovation powerhouse. This strategic positioning enables the event to bridge Mainland China’s vast market potential with worldwide Web3 developments, creating unique opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange and business development. By bringing together premier resources, talent, and capital from across the globe, the festival provides attendees with exclusive access to cutting-edge Web3 updates, market insights, and networking opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
For comprehensive event details, visit: https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en
Organizations interested in partnership opportunities can apply at: https://tally.so/r/w5YEbP
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Sui Foundation Announced as Exclusive Dinner Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is pleased to announce Sui Foundation as an Exclusive Dinner Sponsor, marking a significant partnership that underscores the growing collaboration between leading blockchain innovators and Asia’s premier crypto gathering.
Sui Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to growing and cultivating long-term value in the SUI ecosystem. The foundation supports developers, creators, and enterprises building on Sui, a next-generation blockchain platform designed for scalability and user-friendly experiences. Through strategic initiatives, grants, and community programs, Sui Foundation plays a vital role in advancing Web3 innovation globally. Their sponsorship of this year’s exclusive dinner event will provide attendees with unique networking opportunities alongside industry leaders and blockchain pioneers. For more information, please visit: https://www.sui.io/
The Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, is Asia’s premiere crypto gathering that has been annually held since April 2023. It convenes the world’s smartest minds in the Web3 and crypto space to discuss the latest trends, policies, and technological breakthroughs shaping the future of decentralized technologies.
This year’s Hong Kong Web3 Festival will take place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, spanning four days of intensive programming, exhibitions, and networking events. The previous three editions of Web3 Festival brought together over 350 exhibitors and more than 1,200 speakers for in-depth discussions, attracted a cumulative total of 100,000 visitors, and saw over 400 diverse side events. These impressive numbers reflect the festival’s position as a must-attend event for anyone serious about the Web3 industry.
Web3 Festival 2026 will feature up to 300 speakers representing all aspects of Web3 and crypto on its stages, including blockchain developers, cryptocurrency innovators, DeFi pioneers, NFT creators, metaverse architects, and institutional investors. The event has also attracted registrations from over 500 executives and corporate decision-makers in traditional finance and real economies, demonstrating the increasing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. This diverse attendance enables the conference to serve as a high-level platform for in-depth dialogues and high-value connections between emerging tech leaders and established financial institutions.
As Asia’s premier crypto event, Web3 Festival leverages Hong Kong’s unique position as a global financial center and innovation powerhouse, bridging the vast market potential of Mainland China with worldwide Web3 advancements. This strategic positioning is particularly significant as Hong Kong continues to establish itself as a leading Web3 hub with progressive regulatory frameworks and strong government support for digital asset innovation. The unique positioning enables the event to bring together the best resources from across the globe, offering attendees first-hand Web3 updates, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging market trends that will shape the industry’s future.
The partnership with Sui Foundation further elevates the festival’s reputation as the meeting point for blockchain innovation and enterprise adoption in the Asia-Pacific region.
Get all the details here: https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2026/#/en
Be our partner: https://tally.so/r/w5YEbP
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