VAP Group has announced that it will host the Global Blockchain Show 2025 in partnership with Times of Blockchain on December 10–11, 2025 at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. According to the event organizers, the conference is expected to convene more than 5,000 attendees, over 200 global expert speakers, 300-plus investors, and 150-plus media representatives on a single platform focused on the future of decentralized technology.
Abu Dhabi to Host Another Major Web3 Gathering
The announcement positions the event as a large-scale meeting point for industry leaders, founders, innovators, investors, developers, and policymakers active across blockchain and Web3. Organizers said the show will highlight cutting-edge blockchain applications spanning multiple industries, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a regional hub for emerging technology events.
VAP Group also said the upcoming edition will receive support from the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau. In the context of the event’s ambitions, that support is framed as an important endorsement of efforts to bring global blockchain and innovation-focused programming to the UAE.
What Organizers Say Past Editions Achieved
The company described the 2025 edition as a continuation of momentum built in the previous two events. In the release, VAP Group cited figures from earlier editions, saying the Global Blockchain Show previously drew more than 5,000 attendees and 200-plus sponsors, alongside over 70 expert keynotes. It also stated that 48% of participants at past editions were C-suite executives and founders, underscoring the event’s appeal to senior decision-makers.
Those numbers are central to how the organizers are marketing the 2025 conference: as a venue not only for visibility and brand building, but also for deal-making, fundraising conversations, and cross-sector collaboration in decentralized technology.
Program to Include Keynotes, Networking, Demos, and Startup Competitions
Based on the announcement, attendees can expect a program built around several familiar pillars of major industry conferences. These include exclusive keynotes and fireside chats featuring blockchain pioneers and global leaders, as well as networking opportunities designed to connect entrepreneurs with investors, developers, and policy stakeholders.
The event is also expected to feature live demos and exhibitions showcasing developments in blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications. For early-stage companies and builders, the conference plans to include pitch competitions and hackathons, giving startups and technical talent a platform to present products, test ideas, and compete for visibility in front of investors and industry participants.
In its messaging, VAP Group presents the show as relevant to several groups at once: founders looking to scale their ventures, investors searching for the next opportunity, and Web3 enthusiasts seeking direct access to a global network of builders and thought leaders.
Global Blockchain Show Week to Extend the Event Footprint
Beyond the two-day main conference, organizers said the broader Global Blockchain Show Week will run from December 3 to December 12. The initiative is described as a multi-day, country-wide series of curated side events anchored by the main Abu Dhabi gathering.
According to the release, this wider format is intended to bring together founders, developers, and investors through additional programming before and around the flagship show. The extended schedule suggests that the organizers are aiming for more than a traditional conference model, seeking instead to create a broader ecosystem of meetings, activations, and side events across the UAE during that period.
Positioning Within Broader Blockchain Adoption Trends
The event announcement argues that blockchain continues to reshape industries ranging from finance to supply chains and beyond. Against that backdrop, the organizers describe the Global Blockchain Show 2025 as a convergence point for both established players and emerging disruptors in decentralized technology.
While the release is promotional in nature, it reflects a broader trend in which the Middle East, and the UAE in particular, continues to attract major blockchain conferences, startup communities, and investment-focused Web3 events. Abu Dhabi has increasingly appeared in industry event calendars as organizers seek jurisdictions seen as receptive to innovation, capital formation, and international business networking.
The 2025 edition is also set to be co-located with The Global Games Show, which may help expand its appeal beyond core blockchain audiences and toward adjacent sectors such as gaming, digital assets, and interactive technology.
About the Organizer
VAP Group describes itself as a consulting and events company focused on AI, blockchain, and gaming. The company said it has been active in AI and Web3 solutions for the past 12 years and operates flagship brands including the Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show.
According to the release, the company maintains a presence in the UAE, the UK, India, and Hong Kong, and works with a team of more than 170 professionals. Its services include strategic PR and marketing, bounty campaigns, global events, advertising and media, and staffing support.
From a market perspective, the Abu Dhabi conference appears designed to strengthen VAP Group’s position in the international event circuit while giving sponsors, startups, and institutional participants a high-visibility venue to showcase projects and build partnerships.
Looking Ahead to December 2025
As outlined by the organizers, the Global Blockchain Show 2025 is being positioned as a large-scale gathering for the top tier of the Web3 ecosystem. With expected participation from thousands of attendees and hundreds of speakers, investors, and media representatives, the event aims to combine conference programming, startup exposure, and ecosystem networking in one venue.
Whether measured by attendance, deal flow, media reach, or product visibility, the success of the event will ultimately depend on execution and the quality of participation. For now, the announcement sets a clear target: to make Abu Dhabi a focal point for blockchain discussion and industry engagement in December 2025.