Riyadh hosts Global Blockchain Show June 2026 with 10,000 attendees
VAP Group and Times of Blockchain organize Global Blockchain Show in Riyadh on June 29-30, 2026. The event expects 10,000 delegates, 250+ speakers, 200 exhibitors, and 300 media representatives.
TRON founder Justin Sun and Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu headline the speaker roster alongside executives from Binance, Fireblocks, VeChain, and regional blockchain organizations. The two-day agenda covers blockchain scalability, AI integration, quantum computing implications, and Web3 infrastructure development.
Event overview
Global Blockchain Show returns to Riyadh for a two-day conference. Organizers VAP Group and Times of Blockchain confirmed the event runs June 29-30, 2026, with expected attendance exceeding 10,000 participants.
The speaker lineup includes:
- Justin Sun (TRON Founder, HTX, former Grenada WTO Ambassador)
- Yat Siu (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands)
- Ahmed Bin Sulayem (CEO, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
- John Lilic (CEO, Hilbert Group)
- Dr. Marwan Alzarouni (CEO, Dubai Blockchain Center & AI Dubai Economy & Tourism)
- Jason Allegrante (Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Fireblocks)
Previous editions featured Rachel Conlan (Binance CMO), Sunny Lu (VeChain CEO), Abdulla Al Dhaheri (Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center CEO), and investor Murad Mahmudov.
Agenda focus areas
The conference addresses blockchain scalability, security challenges, and real-world adoption across industries. Sessions explore artificial intelligence integration with blockchain systems, quantum computing threats to cryptographic security, and metaverse infrastructure development.
Regional tracks examine Web3 growth strategies, cross-border blockchain infrastructure, and sustainable innovation frameworks. Networking sessions connect policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology developers.
Workshops cover layer-2 scaling solutions, zero-knowledge proof implementations, and decentralized identity systems.
Regional context
Saudi Arabia positions Riyadh as a blockchain hub through its National Blockchain Strategy, launched in 2023 under Vision 2030. The government established regulatory sandboxes for digital asset companies, funded blockchain research centers, and streamlined startup formation processes.
The Global Blockchain Show supports Saudi Arabia’s competition with Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Web3 talent and investment capital. The event includes a startup pitch competition and investor matchmaking sessions.
Event details
Dates: June 29-30, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Expected Attendance: 10,000+ delegates
Speakers: 250+
Exhibitors: 200
Media Coverage: 300+ outlets
Registration information available through the official Global Blockchain Show website. Media accreditation opens March 2026.
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