Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2024 — The first day of the 29th global edition of the World Blockchain Summit concluded in Dubai, marked by renewed enthusiasm for the future of technology in the MENA region. Held at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina, the two-day event brought together industry leaders and innovators, highlighting the seamless integration of blockchain solutions in real-world scenarios.
Despite the challenge due to the weather conditions in Dubai, the participation at the event was remarkable, sparking lively discussions, paving the way for the dynamic evolution of blockchain in the MENA region. True to its reputation, the Summit brought together eminent thinkers and presented groundbreaking ideas. It provided participants with an unparalleled space to learn, connect and forge strategic partnerships.
The first day featured rich dialogue, inspiring keynotes, and forward-thinking ideas poised to accelerate the adoption of crucial blockchain trends in vital economic sectors, including finance and asset management. supply chain.
In an inspiring keynote address, Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon Group, kicked off the summit with a warm welcome, preparing the audience for an immersive exploration of Web3 and the key questions defining the world of blockchain.
Wolfgang Grabher, founder, CEO and president of SUN AG, gave a speech on how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the food industry. Explaining how 100% token burning gives you free food while also highlighting how lower token prices can be a good thing.
The day also featured an exciting panel discussion on decentralized finance (DeFi), led by Maha Al-Saadi, Head of Regulatory Affairs for QFC's Financial Services Sector. The discussion focused on the transformative impact of DeFi on the financial sector and the integration of blockchain technology in its development. Panelists including Neeraj Khandelwal, co-founder of CoinDCX & Okto; Talal Tabbaa, CEO and co-founder of Coin MENA; and Bandar Altunisi, Head of Development for Binance Saudi Arabia and Head of Institutional Relations for Binance Dubai (FZE), Binance, explored the synergy between DeFi and traditional financial systems.
One of the highlights of the day was a lively panel discussion titled “Crypto Payments Evolution: Charting the Path Through the Latest Innovations,” moderated by Kevin Soltani, CEO of GIMA Group. The discussion focused on the rise of stablecoins while examining the rapid advancement of blockchain interoperability solutions to enable seamless communication and data transfer between networks. Panelist Jehanzeb Awan, President of the Crypto & Blockchain Association, Middle East, Africa and Asia; Miriam Kiwan, Vice President of MEA, the issuer of the leading regulated stablecoin, USDC. Circle; Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa. Ripple has explored the role of CBDCs in reshaping the future of payments.
“We are excited to bring together the leading minds in blockchain for another edition of the Global Blockchain Summit, which will shape the future of the industry.” said Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon, “The summit highlighted Dubai’s role as a fertile ground for innovation, driving global adoption of blockchain.”
With the first day having ended successfully, the participants are even more enthusiastic about the second day. For more details on the Global Blockchain Summit, please visit: https://www.worldblockchainsummit.com/
The 29th edition of the World Blockchain Summit is supported by:
Strategic partners – DIFC Innovation Center , Dubai AI and Web3 Campus
Co-host – Minimeal Sun
Afterparty 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 – Payer
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 – Media Entrepreneur
Commercial Broadcast Partner – CNBC Arabia
Official partner of the newspaper – 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
Main Media Partner – Demandteq
Community Partner – Hyperledger Foundation, THE DIGITAL CHAMBER
About the World Blockchain Summit (WBS)
The World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is an event organized by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally.
WBS is the world's oldest summit series focused on blockchain, crypto and Web 3. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking platform and transaction flows for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the field, including investors, developers, IT managers, entrepreneurs, government authorities and others.
Shadi Dawi
Director of Public Relations and Partnerships
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