Agora Group Successfully Hosts the 14th Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai

The 14th edition of the prestigious Global Blockchain Congress (GBC), organized by Agora Group, took place on February 5th and 6th, 2025, at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. Bringing together top blockchain leaders, investors, and innovators, the event reinforced Dubai’s position as a global hub for Web3 and digital assets.

Key Themes and Industry Discussions

The conference explored a range of critical topics shaping the blockchain landscape, including:

UAE, Home of Web3 & Digital Assets
Building a Sustainable & Growing Web3 Industry
The Power of DePIN: Revolutionizing Infrastructure Networks
RWA is Revolutionizing Ownership: Tokenization & the Markets of the Future
AI Meets Blockchain: Transforming the Future of Innovation
How to Fund-Raise for Crypto Projects
Decentralized Finance: Paving the Way for a New Financial Paradigm
Navigating the Future: Investment Trends in Web3
Riding the Hype Wave: The Evolution & Future of Meme Coins

Notable Speakers and Networking Opportunities

The event featured over 45 distinguished speakers, along with 120 investors, 20 sponsors, 25 media partners, and 300 delegates. Attendees engaged in more than 250 one-on-one meetings, fostering connections between blockchain startups and potential investors.

Global Blockchain Congress Awards

The congress concluded with the Global Blockchain Congress Awards Ceremony, where investors voted on projects with the highest funding potential. Neuron secured first place, followed by Clay Nation and Assets Token Ventures.

Sponsors and Partners

Special acknowledgments go to the event’s key sponsors:

Title Sponsor: IOPn
Strategic Partners: GMA (Global Market of Artification) & NEBA Token
Gold Sponsors: Neuron, Lemonade Fashion & PLAY3ULL GAMES
Bronze Sponsors: Asset Token Ventures, BBAChain, Clay Nation, FinTax, Mizzle, STEOS Foundation, Swarm & Walleti
Strategic Investment Partner: Iqoniq Capital

Continuing a Legacy of Success

Building on the momentum of 16 previous editions in Dubai, Hanoi, London, and Singapore, GBC has connected over 1,600 investors and 360 blockchain startups, facilitating millions in funding for emerging projects.

Agora Group looks forward to expanding the GBC series worldwide, fostering further advancements in blockchain and Web3. Stay tuned for the next edition!

“GBC has been a great event for me as well as the funds that I manage to meet all the right industry people as well as find great startups for investing in. This year was no different, and I loved the event. Looking forward to the next one.” – Vineet Budki, CEO & Managing Partner, Sigma Capital.