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Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit Rebrands to HODL, Signalling a Bold New Era for Innovations in Blockchain and Beyond

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Since its inception in 2017, the World Blockchain Summit (WBS) has grown into the world’s longest-running and most prestigious blockchain and Web3 event series, hosting 29 successful editions across 16 countries. Over the years, WBS has established itself as a key platform that unites global innovators, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of decentralised technology.

Today, Trescon proudly announces the evolution of this iconic event with a bold rebranding to HODL, a name that embodies resilience, progress, and the limitless potential of blockchain and Web3 ecosystems.

HODL will make its highly anticipated debut at the 30th global edition of the summit in Dubai, UAE, on April 28-29, 2025. This rebranding marks a significant shift toward positioning the event as a premier platform for serious business, innovation, and deal-making in the blockchain space.

Why the Rebrand

The transition from WBS to HODL reflects the evolution of the event from a conference series to a strategic platform driving real business outcomes. HODL now embraces not only blockchain but also the broader horizons of innovation and collaboration within Web3, crypto, and emerging decentralised systems. The focus is on creating meaningful connections between ground-breaking blockchain projects, pre-qualified investors, enterprise leaders, and government regulators. This shift reflects a commitment to facilitating collaborations that will shape the future of the blockchain industry.

What to Expect at HODL 2025 in Dubai

  • Trailblazing Thought Leaders: Hear from top blockchain innovators, industry pioneers, and government representatives shaping the future of blockchain and decentralised ecosystems.
  • Deal-Making Opportunities: Engage with pre-qualified investors actively seeking the next big blockchain projects.
  • Enterprise & Government Collaborations: Dive into discussions on regulatory frameworks, public-private partnerships, and enterprise adoption strategies for blockchain.
  • Cutting-Edge Innovations: Witness live showcases of groundbreaking blockchain use cases, crypto solutions, and Web3 technologies from around the world.

Dubai, known for its progressive blockchain policies and visionary leadership, is the perfect launchpad for the HODL brand. With Dubai’s commitment to becoming a global hub for blockchain and Web3 innovation, HODL is poised to make an unprecedented impact on the world of blockchain.

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Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman, Trescon, commented:

The rebranding of World Blockchain Summit to HODL marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we move beyond simply hosting events to becoming a true enabler of blockchain and Web3 innovation.

With HODL, we aim to create a future-focused, results-driven platform that empowers projects, investors, and governments to collaborate meaningfully and shape the next era of decentralized technology.

Anil Kumar, COO, Trescon, added:

“HODL isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a redefinition of what a blockchain event should be. It is a testament to our vision of facilitating real outcomes through deal-making, partnerships, and showcasing transformative blockchain solutions to the world.

Dubai, with its ambitious blockchain agenda, is the perfect stage for this transition.”

The Legacy of WBS

For nearly a decade, the World Blockchain Summit has led the way in blockchain adoption, creating a legacy as the longest-running Web3 event. The rebrand to HODL builds on this legacy, signalling a more strategic, business-centric approach to blockchain’s integration into industries and society.

Join Us at HODL 2025 in Dubai

Mark your calendars for April 28-29, 2025, and join us in Dubai for HODL – The Vanguard of Blockchain and Beyond, where innovation meets opportunity.

For more details and early registrations, visit: hodlsummit.com/dubai2025.

About HODL

HODL is an event by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally. It is the world’s longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3-focused summit series. Since its inception in 2017, it has hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries and strives to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging start-ups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.

About Trescon

Trescon is a global leader in business events, focusing on the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable solutions. With a portfolio of industry-leading events, including

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PlatON Announced as Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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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.

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TokenPocket Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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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

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Sui Foundation Announced as Exclusive Dinner Sponsor for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

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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

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