Key Takeaways
- • Global Blockchain Show Riyadh scheduled for June 29–30, 2026, will convene 10,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 100 exhibitors across two days at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention.
- • Saudi Arabia's blockchain sector recorded 2,463 new blockchain registrations in the last quarter, positioning Riyadh as the fastest-growing blockchain hub in the Middle East region.
- • Speaker lineup includes prominent figures such as Abeer Alhumaimeedy (Director of Web3 and Blockchain Lab at King Saud University), Sultan Moraished (CTO, Red Sea Global), Billal Yamak (Chairman and Co-Founder, Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia), and Vit Jedlicka (President, Liberland).
- • Conference will focus on Web3, decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and blockchain adoption aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital infrastructure initiatives and government-backed funding programs.
- • Event follows successful Abu Dhabi iteration in December 2025 and is produced by VAP Group in partnership with The Times of Blockchain, representing a flagship industry conference for blockchain innovation and investor engagement.
Summary
The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh will take place June 29–30, 2026, establishing a major institutional forum for blockchain and Web3 leaders in the Middle East. The two-day conference at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees, more than 100 speakers, and 100 exhibitors, creating a significant convergence of blockchain innovators, investors, and thought leaders in the region.
The event is produced by VAP Group with support from The Times of Blockchain and represents the expansion of a successful conference series, building on the momentum generated by the Abu Dhabi Global Blockchain Show held in December 2025. That inaugural event produced substantial partnership announcements and collaborative milestones within the Web3 community, according to organizers.
The Riyadh event comes at a pivotal moment for Saudi Arabia's blockchain sector. The Kingdom recorded 2,463 new blockchain registrations in the most recent quarter, making Riyadh the fastest-growing blockchain hub in the region. The conference explicitly positions itself as a platform for direct introductions between market participants and government-backed initiatives funding Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital infrastructure roadmap, suggesting alignment with state-level technology adoption priorities.
Featured speakers include Abeer Alhumaimeedy, Associate Professor and 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; and Vit Jedlicka, President of Liberland. Program topics will span decentralization, digital assets, DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain adoption strategies relevant to institutional and enterprise stakeholders.
Early bird ticket registration is available through globalblockchainshow.com, with 200+ media partners expected to provide coverage of the proceedings.
The event is produced by VAP Group with support from The Times of Blockchain and represents the expansion of a successful conference series, building on the momentum generated by the Abu Dhabi Global Blockchain Show held in December 2025. That inaugural event produced substantial partnership announcements and collaborative milestones within the Web3 community, according to organizers.
The Riyadh event comes at a pivotal moment for Saudi Arabia's blockchain sector. The Kingdom recorded 2,463 new blockchain registrations in the most recent quarter, making Riyadh the fastest-growing blockchain hub in the region. The conference explicitly positions itself as a platform for direct introductions between market participants and government-backed initiatives funding Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital infrastructure roadmap, suggesting alignment with state-level technology adoption priorities.
Featured speakers include Abeer Alhumaimeedy, Associate Professor and 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; and Vit Jedlicka, President of Liberland. Program topics will span decentralization, digital assets, DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain adoption strategies relevant to institutional and enterprise stakeholders.
Early bird ticket registration is available through globalblockchainshow.com, with 200+ media partners expected to provide coverage of the proceedings.
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