Dates, venue, and hours

• Dates: Tuesday–Wednesday, Oct 28–29, 2025
• Hours: 08:00–18:00 both days
• Venue: Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
• Address: Al Badia Boulevard, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE

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Parking is available on site. Most attendees use taxi or rideshare to Dubai Festival City.

What to expect

Scale and profile. A global forum for Web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining with participants from many countries. The mix spans founders, C-level executives, traders, mining operators, exchanges, infrastructure providers, and policy advisors.

Program structure. Two days of executive keynotes, thematic panels, and a large expo floor. Structured networking enables investor–founder matchmaking and enterprise vendor selection. The brand’s promise is outcomes and deal flow.

Side-events week. The forum anchors a wider city schedule of independent meetups, parties, and partner activations around show days. VIP tickets include access to selected side events.

Core themes

• Market structure and liquidity: exchanges, prime services, tokenization, custody, institutional on-ramps.
• Mining and infrastructure: hardware, hosting, energy optimization, post-halving strategies.
• Web3 applications: wallets, DeFi, gaming, payments, data, identity, enterprise integrations.
• Policy and compliance: regional rules, licensing options, cross-border structuring in the UAE.

Notable features

• Startup Pitch: curated stage time for early-stage teams.
• Blockchain Life Awards 2025: community and jury recognition.
• Trading Tournament: ranked competition with prizes.
• Official Afterparty: VIP evening with headline entertainment.

Tickets and access

Ticketing tiers typically include Standard, Business, Afterparty, and VIP. Prices change as the event approaches. VIP is optimal for priority networking and selected side events. Standard or Business is sufficient for expo and sessions if you pre-book meetings.

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Who should attend

• Enterprises and institutions evaluating digital-asset stacks and tokenization pilots.
• Funds and family offices scouting infrastructure and Web3 applications.
• Exchanges, brokers, and custody providers seeking UAE distribution and partnerships.
• Mining operators and hardware vendors optimizing post-halving economics.
• Founders and growth teams targeting distribution, licensing guidance, and investor meetings.

Travel and logistics

Location efficiency. Festival Arena sits in Dubai Festival City. Taxis and ride-hailing are simplest from DXB. On-site parking is available.

Hotels. Nearby options include InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, and Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City.

Scheduling. With content running 08:00–18:00, plan early breakfasts and post-expo meetings. Keep one evening free for the official afterparty if included in your ticket.

How to use your time

1. Pre-book meetings. Use sponsor and exhibitor lists to lock investor or vendor slots before you fly.
2. Split your days. Morning keynotes for macro and policy. Midday expo for vendor due-diligence. Late afternoon for partner shortlists and term-sheet discussions.
3. Leverage side events. Target two to three relevant meetups per day to widen your network without wasting time.

FAQ

When is Blockchain Life 2025?

October 28–29, 2025. Doors and expo operate during daytime hours.

Where is the venue?

Festival Arena by InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. Taxis and ride-hailing are common. On-site parking is available.

Who should attend?

Enterprises, funds, founders, exchanges, custody providers, miners, and policy professionals seeking deal flow and partnerships.

What are the main features?

Keynotes, panels, large expo, a startup pitch program, awards, a trading tournament, and an official afterparty.

How do I buy tickets?

Use the official event page for current tiers and prices. VIP includes priority networking and selected side events.