Riyadh is set to become the epicenter of the decentralized world as it hosts the global blockchain show on june 29 and 30, 2026. Produced by vap group and supported by the times of blockchain, this event stands as the world’s foremost gathering for blockchain innovation, investment, and high-level collaboration. Following the momentum generated by the abu dhabi event in late 2025, the riyadh edition aims to set new records for partnership and collaborative innovation within the web3 community.
Riyadh: the region’s fastest-growing blockchain hub
The kingdom’s capital has seen a remarkable surge in digital asset activity, with 2,463 new blockchain registrations in the last quarter alone. The global blockchain show provides a direct gateway to the government-backed initiatives that form the digital backbone of vision 2030. With over 10,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors, the exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the technologies that will define the future of finance and data management.
A focus on c-suite networking and capital
One of the event’s defining features is its curated audience. With 46% of attendees serving as founders or c-level executives, the floor is strictly designed for business-to-business engagement. This ensures that participants spend their time speaking directly with decision-makers who control budgets and strategy. Furthermore, the specialized vc matchmaking program bridges the gap between emerging projects and sovereign wealth funds, providing the necessary capital for platforms to scale across the middle eastern market.
World-class speakers and thought leadership
The speaker lineup represents the highest caliber of thinking in the digital asset space. Featured experts include:
- Abeer alhumaimeedy, director of the web3 and blockchain lab at king saud university.
- Sultan moraished, cto of red sea global.
- Billal yamak, chairman and co-founder of the web3 alliance of saudi arabia (wasa).
- Vit jedlicka, president of liberland, and ogle, co-founder of glue.
These leaders will explore the evolution of web3, focusing on utility-era platforms and the integration of blockchain into national infrastructure. Vishal parmar, founder and ceo of vap group, describes the event as a global intersection of vision and innovation that will propel the entire ecosystem forward.
