CRYPTO EXPO DUBAI 2025 | 67FM+C6Q - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 1 - Dubai

About CRYPTO EXPO DUBAI 2025

Crypto Expo Dubai 2025 is the ultimate destination for blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, investors, and innovators from around the world. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on May 21-22, this premier event brings together over 140 speakers and 90+ exhibitors, creating a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and discovering the latest in Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and blockchain innovations. Whether you're looking to explore new technologies, find investment opportunities, or connect with industry leaders, Crypto Expo Dubai offers unmatched insights and experiences in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Attendees will have the chance to hear from influential figures in the crypto world, including top executives from Binance, OKX, Bitfinex, and Bitcoin.com, as well as government representatives and regulatory experts. With over 5,000 participants expected, this event promises valuable networking opportunities, cutting-edge panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the future of blockchain technology at Crypto Expo Dubai 2025 – the event that defines the next generation of digital finance.

Speakers

Stephanie Emile

General Manager at Binance Dubai Binance

Rifad Mahasneh

Chief Executive Officer- MENA at OKX OKX

Federico Tenga

Research & Development at Bitfinex Bitfinex

Corbin Fraser

Chief Executive Officer at Bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com

Myriam Ben Sayeh

Director- Product Management at Mastercard Mastercard

Amit Arora

Head of Partnerships at RAK Digital Asset Oasis RAK Digital Asset Oasis

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Aaron van Wirdum

Editor in Chief at Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Magazine

Dyma Budorin

Co-Founder| CEO at Hacken Hacken

Marcel Kasumovich

Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Coinbase Coinbase

Amgad Attia

Director, MENA Region at Tradeview Tradeview Markets

Amira Soliman

Co- Founder at Time Guardian, CEO at Athar Time Guardian

Dr Mark Datuk

Chief Operating Officer at BitHarvest BitHarvest

Dr. Ayesha Binlootah

Assistant Vice President at Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

Gerald Chenyi

Founder at Mobile Wallet Incorporated Mobile Wallet

Kat Miroshnikova

Co-Founder at Unit Network, Unit Ventures Unit Network

Mo Ali Y.

Co-Founder| CEO at Fuze FUZE

Muslihiddin Hayitbaev

Brand Owner at Saraf Robot Saraf Robot

Sharif Allayarov

Sales Director at Bitdeer BitDeer

Vishal Kapoor

Founder| Managing Principal at VK Advisory Group VK Advisory Group

Shantnu Saxena

Chief Executive Officer at ENCRYPTUS Encryptus

Serena Sebastiani

Virtual Assets Financial Services Consulting Lead at PWC PWC Legal

Aleksandra Tsybulskaya

Crypto Mining Advisor at Segments Cloud Computing Segments Cloud Computing

Alessandro Pellegrino

Co-Founder, CEO at Traianus Partners Traianus Partners

Alex Buelau

Co-Founder & CPTO at Parfin Parfin

Anndy Lian

Intergovernmental Blockchain Advisor and Investor to VulpeFi, Partner, Blockchain Technology at Passion Venture Capital Pte. Ltd. Passion Venture Capital Pte. Ltd.

Anton Golub

Chief Investment Officer at Freedx FreedX

Arun Ramachandran

Managing Director & CEO at DeFiTech DeFiTech

Aurelie Dhellemmes

Head of RippleX Partner Success at Ripple Ripple

Belal Jassoma

Director of Ecosystems at DMCC Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Bibin Babu

Co-Founder at Paycio Paycio

Bogdan Ivaniuk

Chief Technology Officer at Alpha AML Alpha AML

Cristina Najera

Founder at Najera Ventures Najera Ventures

David Palmer

Chief Product Officer at Pairpoint by Vodafone Vodafone

Dmitrii Sandzhiev

Chief Business Development Officer at Match Systems Match Systems

Dr Lisa Cameron

Founder at Global Legislators Forum in Digital Assets & UKUS Crypto Alliance UKUS Crypto Alliance

Dr. Sharique Raza

Security Architect at Government, Industry Expert

Elias Ahonen

PhD Researcher at University of Turku, Contributor at Cointelegraph CoinTelegraph

Francisco Monteiro

Business Director at Demand DEMAND MINING POOL

Hakim Bousba

Director & Head of Crypto at Surge Group Surge Group

Henzie Healley

Founder & Partner at VA Legal and Compliance Consultancy The Counsel Services (TCS)

Jameel Ahmad

Chief Analyst at GTCFX GTCFX

Jason Allegrante

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fireblocks Fireblocks

Jason Sheman

Chief Operating Officer at Bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com

Jehanzeb Awan

Founder & CEO at j. awan & partners j. awan & partners

Jose Perez

Co-Founder & CTO at Tungsten Custody Solutions Tungsten Custody Solutions

Karnika E. Yashwant

Founder & CEO at Key Difference Media KEY Difference Media

Laura Inamedinova

Chief Global Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io Gate.io

Mandy Naidoo

Chief Compliance Officer at Yellow Card Yellow Card App

Mete Al

Co-founder at ICB Network ICB NETWORK

Mohamed Allam

Protocol Research Analyst at Messari Messari

Naeem Aslam

CIO at Zaye Capital Markets, Columnist at Nasdaq Nasdaq

Norman Yang

Head of Global Sales at Meta Luban Meta Luban

Pekka Kelkka

Founder, Web3 Advisor & Educator at Papa Blockchain Papa Blockchain

Pratik Gauri

Founder & CEO at 5ire 5ire

Rahul Pagare

Co-Founder, Director & Head of Middle East Business at ZIGRAM ZIGRAM

Reza Nedjatian

CEO of Phoenix Mining at Phoenix Group Phoenix Group

Rizwan Shaikh

Regional Manager at ICM.com ICM.com

Sai Mahesh

Regional Manager at ICM.com ICM.com

Scott Thiel

Founder & CEO at Tokinvest DMCC Tokinvest

Sergey Maslov

Chief Technology Officer at Fintopio Fintopio

Sergio Pisani

Head of Specialised Underwriting at Trust Payments Trust Payments

Souvik Haldar

CEO at Hornet Decentratech Pvt Ltd Hornet

Srinu Chowhan

Global Vice President - Growth at ExpressVPN ExpressVPN

Terri-Leigh Bennett

Chief Operating Officer at CMS Financial CMS Financial

Yiannos Ashiotis

Managing Partner at Pnyx Hill, NED and Chairman of Revolut Digital Assets Pnyx Hill

Agenda

10:00 - 10:15 – Opening Ceremony

10:15 - 10:30 – Keynote: Evolution of Crypto Mining – From GPUs to Advanced ASICs

11:00 - 11:15 – Keynote: Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) – Growth and Challenges in 2025

11:15 - 11:30 – Keynote: Decentralized Identity & Security in Web3 Ecosystems

11:30 - 12:00 – Panel: The Impact of AI on Blockchain & Crypto in 2025

12:00 - 12:15 – Keynote: Future of Smart Contracts and Decentralized Apps (dApps)

12:15 - 12:30 – Keynote: UAE’s Role in Blockchain Education & Talent Development

12:30 - 13:30 – Lunch Break & Networking

13:30 - 13:45 – Keynote: Sustainable Mining Practices & Energy Efficiency in 2025

13:45 - 14:00 – Keynote: NFTs Beyond Collectibles – Real Estate, Licensing, and IP

14:00 - 14:30 – Panel: Overcoming Regulatory Challenges in Global Crypto Markets

14:30 - 14:45 – Keynote: Breakthroughs in Hashrate Technology & Future of Mining

14:45 - 15:00 – Keynote: Metaverse, Virtual Assets & New Economic Models

15:00 - 15:30 – Panel: Building Blockchain Ecosystems – Partnerships, Innovation & Growth

15:30 - 16:00 – Refreshment Break

16:00 - 16:15 – Keynote: DeFi in 2025 – A New Era in Financial Services

16:15 - 16:30 – Keynote: Blockchain as a Driver of Social Impact & Inclusion

16:30 - 17:00 – Panel: The Future of Digital Currencies – CBDCs vs. Private Crypto

17:00 - 17:15 – Keynote: Crypto Payments – The Road to Mainstream Adoption

17:15 - 17:30 – Keynote: Bitcoin Halving 2025 – Expectations & Market Impact

17:30 - 17:45 – Keynote: Mining-as-a-Service – New Business Models for Miners

17:45 - 18:00 – Keynote: Scaling Blockchain Infrastructure for Mass Adoption

10:00 - 10:15 – Opening Remarks (Hall 2)