Blockchain Life 2025 Dubai: 15th Anniversary Forum with Akon

The landmark edition of the global series will once again transform the city into the epicenter of blockchain innovation, investment, and networking. Organizers expect over 15,000 participants from more than 130 countries, representing the entire digital asset value chain, from founders and investors to traders, developers, and policymakers.

The forum has earned a reputation as a barometer for market trends and sentiment, often coinciding with major shifts in the global crypto landscape. This year’s anniversary edition is expected to be particularly impactful, as the industry prepares for the next potential bull cycle and accelerated adoption of tokenized assets, decentralized finance, and institutional crypto infrastructure.

The conference will host an impressive lineup of industry leaders who have shaped and continue to influence the direction of global blockchain development. Among the headline speakers are Reeve Collins, Co-Founder of Tether and Chairman of ReserveOne; Rajat Sakhuja, Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard; and Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and Advisor at HTX. The list continues with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation; Alice Liu, Research Lead at CoinMarketCap; and Omar Elassar, Managing Director at Animoca Brands, known for their leadership in digital entertainment and metaverse innovation.

Other distinguished figures include Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet; Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs; and Kostas Chalkias, Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer at Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain. They will be joined by Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch; Sergei Khitrov, Founder of Listing.Help and Jets.Capital; Luke Judges, Partnerships Director at Ripple; Akshay Dalal, Head of Risk and Compliance at Google Cloud; and Damu Winston, Head of Web3 Innovation and Digital Products at Amazon. Additional confirmed participants include Alicia Kao, Managing Director at KuCoin; Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer at OKX; Charles d’Haussy, CEO of dYdX; and Yosuke Yoshida, Co-CEO of EMURGO, along with many others.

In total, more than 200 speakers will share their insights and forecasts on topics ranging from the upcoming bull market to the expanding DeFi ecosystem, tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), and the evolving regulatory frameworks that are shaping digital finance across regions. With each session, Blockchain Life 2025 aims to provide delegates with practical knowledge and strategic foresight to navigate the increasingly complex Web3 economy.

The expo zone, traditionally a central attraction at the forum, will feature over 200 exhibitor booths from leading global players in the blockchain ecosystem. Attendees will have direct access to major exchanges, mining companies, hardware producers, and blockchain infrastructure providers. Notable exhibitors include OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, HTX, Bitget, BingX, Ledger, Tron, Trust Wallet, MEXC, Bitmain, Canaan and Uminers, each showcasing cutting-edge technologies and new solutions for decentralized finance, security, scalability, and digital asset management. The exhibition area will serve as a dynamic hub where participants can explore partnerships, discover investment opportunities, and experience the latest advancements driving Web3 transformation.

Beyond its professional agenda, Blockchain Life 2025 will also highlight the cultural and social dimension of the crypto movement. The forum will conclude with an all-inclusive official AfterParty at Soho Garden DXB, one of Dubai’s most renowned nightlife venues, featuring an exclusive live performance by global superstar Akon. Known for chart-topping hits such as Smack That and Right Now (Na Na Na), Akon’s presence underscores the event’s blend of high-level networking and entertainment, celebrating both the creative and technological forces that define the blockchain era.

The celebration will extend throughout Blockchain Life Week, a city-wide series of side events, yacht gatherings, and VIP networking sessions that connect investors, developers, and innovators across Dubai. These activities are designed to foster collaboration among the international blockchain community, providing a more intimate setting for deal-making, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector discussions that continue long after the main forum ends.

Dubai’s status as the host city remains central to the event’s global significance. With its forward-looking regulatory framework, thriving digital asset ecosystem, and growing roster of licensed exchanges and blockchain enterprises, the emirate continues to attract the world’s most ambitious crypto entrepreneurs and institutional investors. Blockchain Life 2025 will further solidify Dubai’s position as a bridge between East and West, a hub where innovation, investment, and regulation converge to shape the future of digital finance.

Tickets for the 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum are now available at blockchain-life.com, with a 10% discount offered to early purchasers using the promo code BNI. Our Block News International team will be attending, see you at the Forum.