The Global Blockchain Show 2026 in Riyadh is emerging as an unrivaled platform for blockchain thought leaders, innovators and enthusiasts. After a success in Abu Dhabi, the next edition, organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, is scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2026, at the Malfa Hall in Riyadh. It will focus on the capabilities of blockchain technology and cover a wide range of topics from digital finance to decentralized governance.
The Global Blockchain Show (GBS) will host over 10,000 attendees, as well as over 250 speakers, over 200 exhibitors and over 300 media representatives.
Attendees will have access to a full suite of expert-led sessions discussing trends in blockchain adoption, tokenomics, and business applications. The event will offer hands-on learning experiences, which will allow participants to experiment with the latest blockchain solutions. This will help them make a practical impact on businesses and communities.
The GBS Riyadh edition will also see panels comprised of regulators, legal experts and industry leaders who will provide guidance for navigating complex markets.
The event has already hosted an impressive list of renowned global leaders and leading innovators in the blockchain and technology fields. HE Justin Sun, Founder, Global Advisor and Prime Minister of TRON, HTX and Liberland, and Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, shared their insights. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), and John Lilic, CEO of Hilbert Group, also contributed. The event was attended by Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center and AI CEO for Dubai Economy and Tourism, and Jason Allegrante, Director of Legal and Compliance at Fireblocks. Rachel Conlan, CMO of Binance, Sunny Lu, CEO of VeChain, Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, and investor Murad Mahmudov also participated in this impressive event.
By bringing together players from different backgrounds of the blockchain industry, the Global Blockchain Show reinforces Riyadh’s role as a leading hub for technology and innovation.
The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026 brings together visionaries, innovators and industry leaders to discuss the disruptive potential of blockchain, Web3 and decentralized technologies. Over two days, the conference will delve deeper into the real-world impact of blockchain, next-generation trading and the development of the Web3 ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Attendees will be treated to sessions on the Open Metaverse, Superintelligence and Creativity, and Security and Scalability via Cloud Infrastructure. Highlights include provocative discussions on the future of Ethereum, the impact of blockchain on global governance, and how to balance security and sustainability. Keynotes and fireside chats will showcase NFTs and the creator economy, advances in quantum computing, tokenization of real-world assets, and Web3 wallets of the future.
Participants will leave motivated, armed with practical knowledge and ready to define the next generation of digital innovation. It’s not just a conference, the Global Blockchain Show is a global gathering of ideas, collaboration and expansion that powers the future of decentralized technology and economic empowerment.
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