Press Release
WOW Summit Dubai 2023: Unveiling a Star-Studded Lineup of Speakers and Esteemed Sponsors
- Get Ready for an Unforgettable Adventure: WOW Summit Dubai 2023, the Ultimate Expression of a Luxurious Web3 Experience
- Sparking Innovation and Fostering Achievement at the Heart of the UAE
- A lavish affair that proudly claims the title of the unmatched apex among Blockchain events in the Middle East.
The eagerly awaited World of WEB3 Summit Dubai, also known as WOW SUMMIT Dubai 2023, is poised to make a significant impact globally. This remarkable event boasts an impressive roster of speakers and enjoys the support of a distinguished array of sponsors, all gathering at the opulent Atlantis the Royal in Dubai on October 8th and 9th, 2023.
Prepare to be amazed as WOW Summit Dubai 2023 presents a constellation of visionary speakers and distinguished sponsors, promising an unparalleled exploration of the latest Web3 trends and innovations.
Ivan Ivanov, the Global CEO of WOW Summit, enthusiastically conveyed his anticipation for this year’s gathering: “WOW Summit Dubai 2023 is on track to become a pivotal assembly for leaders in the Web3 and Web2 industries, investors, and government representatives. With our exceptional lineup of speakers and esteemed sponsors, we are creating the ideal environment for invaluable conversations and partnerships that will play a pivotal role in shaping the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. The World of Web3 Summit is all set to highlight practical applications of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Blockchain, as well as innovations in financial infrastructure, Digital ID, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).”
At the core of WOW Summit Dubai 2023, we are honored to have Fastex, Unicoin, and Farcana as our Title sponsors, complemented by our cherished Platinum sponsors Darwinbit, iVendPay, MMPRO Trust, and Zima Bank. These sponsors, with their visionary leadership and exceptional expertise in development and strategy, illuminate the event, steering discussions on the remarkable transformative power of blockchain technology.
Esteemed figures in the blockchain and digital assets field, alongside respected government officials from the UAE, will grace the conference stage as honored speakers.WOW Summit Dubai 2023 distinguished speakers include Yat Siu, Founder and Executive Chairman at Animoca Brands, Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO at Dubai Blockchain Centre, Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer at the DIFC Innovation Hub, Nameer Khan, Founder of FILS & Chairman MENA Fintech Association, Miriam Kiwan, Vice President, MENA at Circle, Mohamed Issa, Regional Director at Chainalysis, Sam Katiela, Founder & CEO at Mamemo and Chairman at Crypto Valley Partners, Joy John, AI Services Specialist, EMEA, Oracle and Scott Thiel, Founder & CEO at TOKO by DLA Piper and Jiten Varu, Head of Web3 at AWS. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vision to the stage, ensuring that attendees will be treated to profound insights and valuable discussions.
Additional notable figures gracing the event include Michael Terpin, Serial Entrepreneur and Investor, Gurvinder Ahluwalia, Founder & CEO at Digital Twin Labs, Christian Gleich, Ambassador of the European Blockchain Association, Nick Spanos, Bitcoin Pioneer, Joshua Hawley, Managing Director at US Capital Global, Mansoor Madhavji, Blockchain Founders Fund and Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder at Crypto Oasis.
WOW Summit Dubai 2023 is not just an event; it’s an experience that will shape the future of blockchain technology. Attendees can look forward to unparalleled knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and the chance to explore cutting-edge developments in the Web3 ecosystem.
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About WOW Summit Dubai
WOW Summit is a premier global event that takes place in major cities around the world, including Lisbon, Hong Kong, and Dubai. With a focus on go-to-market management and business development relations, WOW Summit fosters collaboration between Government Authorities, Institutionals, VCs, and fintech companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
WOW Summit Dubai is a premier global event that brings together industry leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs from around the world. As a platform for inspiration, empowerment, and business development, WOW Summit drives success in the dynamic landscape of the UAE and beyond. The event covers a wide range of topics, including the Web2 – Web3 transition, CBDC, regulations, asset tokenization, and the social impact and applications of blockchain and DLT technologies. WOW Summit Dubai 2023 will feature an incredible art and NFT area, providing attendees with an immersive experience in the world of digital art and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.
The event is hosted by GuyWay, powered by MarketMakingPro, and co-organised by Uvecon.vc. In the past, WOW Summit has hosted renowned speakers, such as Sebastien Borget (Sandbox), Lennix Lai (Global Chief Commercial Officer at OKX), Dave Chapman (Executive Director at BC Group), Angelina A. Kwan (CEO at Stratford Finance Limited), Duncan Wong (CEO at CryptoBLK), and Julian Gordon (Hyperledger, Linux Foundation). To exhibit, sponsor or partner, contact us at sales@wowsummit.net.
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Hong Kong, 17th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is honored to have MyDex onboard as a Tertiary Exhibition Sponsor.
MyDex is the next-gen intelligent trading platform where humans and AI evolve together. Explore more at https://www.mydex.io/
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
The four-day event will feature over 20 sessions across four stages, bringing together 200+ speakers, 100+ partners, and thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to explore trending topics in crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape. Confirmed speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong
Lu Weiding, Deputy to the People’s National Congress, Vice Chairman to All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Group
Mr Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder, Ethereum
Michael Faulkender, Professor of Finance, University of Maryland; Former Deputy Secretary, the U.S. Treasury
Yi He, Co-CEO, Binance
Richard Teng, Co-CEO, Binance
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder, TRON; Advisor, HTX; Advisor, B.AI
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Seiji Yuki, Executive Managing Director, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association & Japan Cryptoasset Business Association
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Cindy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Asia Fintech and China Financial Institutions and Governments, J.P. Morgan
Akhil Devmurari, Fintech Sector Head, APAC, Payments, J.P. Morgan
Brian Mehler, CEO, Stable
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
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And 200+ industry leaders from traditional finance, tech giants, and Web3 projects.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
Hong Kong, 14th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival is pleased to welcome AurumX as a Primary Exhibition Sponsor for its upcoming 2026 edition.
AurumX is building a next-generation, AI-driven institutional-grade global asset financial trading system. Explore more at https://aurumx.pro
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
The four-day event will feature over 20 sessions across four stages, bringing together 200+ speakers, 100+ partners, and thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to explore trending topics in crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape. Confirmed speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong
Lu Weiding, Deputy to the People’s National Congress, Vice Chairman to All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Group
Mr Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder, Ethereum
Michael Faulkender, Professor of Finance, University of Maryland; Former Deputy Secretary, the U.S. Treasury
Yi He, Co-CEO, Binance
Richard Teng, Co-CEO, Binance
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder, TRON; Advisor, HTX; Advisor, B.AI
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Seiji Yuki, Executive Managing Director, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association & Japan Cryptoasset Business Association
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Cindy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Asia Fintech and China Financial Institutions and Governments, J.P. Morgan
Akhil Devmurari, Fintech Sector Head, APAC, Payments, J.P. Morgan
Brian Mehler, CEO, Stable
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
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And 200+ industry leaders from traditional finance, tech giants, and Web3 projects.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
Hong Kong, 14th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival is honored to welcome PancakeSwap as a Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for its upcoming 2026 edition.
PancakeSwap is a leading decentralized exchange. Explore more at: https://pancakeswap.finance/swap
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
The four-day event will feature over 20 sessions across four stages, bringing together 200+ speakers, 100+ partners, and thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to explore trending topics in crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape. Confirmed speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong
Lu Weiding, Deputy to the People’s National Congress, Vice Chairman to All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Group
Mr Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder, Ethereum
Michael Faulkender, Professor of Finance, University of Maryland; Former Deputy Secretary, the U.S. Treasury
Yi He, Co-CEO, Binance
Richard Teng, Co-CEO, Binance
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder, TRON; Advisor, HTX; Advisor, B.AI
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Seiji Yuki, Executive Managing Director, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association & Japan Cryptoasset Business Association
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Cindy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Asia Fintech and China Financial Institutions and Governments, J.P. Morgan
Akhil Devmurari, Fintech Sector Head, APAC, Payments, J.P. Morgan
Brian Mehler, CEO, Stable
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
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And 200+ industry leaders from traditional finance, tech giants, and Web3 projects.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
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