What's Happening?
The Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge is set to return to Dubai Harbour from October 12-15, 2025, during the Expand North Star event powered by GITEX GLOBAL. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre, the summit will serve as a platform for the blockchain, fintech, and Web3 ecosystems to connect with the wider technology community. The event will feature the Digital Assets Forum, focusing on central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, tokenized capital markets, and AI's role in risk and compliance. It will include conference sessions, product showcases, and an investor matchmaking program.
Why It's Important?
The summit is crucial for the blockchain and fintech sectors as it provides a platform for innovators, startups, regulators, and investors to discuss policy, regulation, and enterprise adoption. The event highlights the growing importance of digital assets and next-generation finance, offering insights into the new market structure of finance. By facilitating connections between startups and global capital, the summit supports the growth and development of the fintech and blockchain industries, promoting innovation and collaboration.
What's Next?
Startups exhibiting at the Expand North Star event will be enrolled in the Supernova Challenge, a startup pitch competition with a prize pool of $214,000. The summit will also feature prominent leaders from the digital asset space, providing opportunities for networking and collaboration. The event is co-located with other major technology conferences, including GITEX GLOBAL, GITEX IMPACT, and Marketing Mania, as part of a wider week of technology and innovation events in Dubai.
