Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh held from 29-30th June,2026 has wrapped up its exclusive two-day B2B run. The event mapped a path where decentralized networks, AI, and immersive digital platforms come together.
The summit put a strong focus on deep tech changes to the back end of Web3. These included chain abstraction and the huge data systems needed for future-ready business tech.
The Event in Numbers
The event was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times Of Blockchain. Despite the tough geopolitical climate, it was a resounding success. It was co-located with Global AI Show Riyadh and Global Games Show Riyadh. Over two days, the summit:
- Attracted 15,000+ registrations
- Welcomed 6,723 attendees
- Featured 100+ global speakers and 100 exhibitors
- Gathered a 70% CXO-level delegation from 80+ countries
The event used Riyadh’s fast-growing role as a tech sandbox to speed up deals. These deals linked early-stage Web3 creators, business infrastructure providers, and global financial backers.
The event also saw the news of VAP Group’s most ambitious initiative yet: The launch of VAP Ventures. It is a strategic initiative to back 100 startups by 2030 and speed up the next chapter of the global innovation ecosystem.
How Blockchain Is Changing Business
Main-stage sessions in Riyadh reached a strong consensus. The blockchain ecosystem has clearly moved beyond pure speculation. It is now a smooth, parallel layer of the economy.
Talks showed how scalable design and linked networks are modernizing global trade. They let businesses skip clunky legacy systems. The panels stressed blockchain’s shift from emerging tech to critical infrastructure. It now supports secure digital finance, tokenized assets, and faster cross-border trade.
A central theme of the summit was the push toward “invisible blockchain.” Experts explained how gasless transactions and simple onboarding hide complex technical barriers. This helps companies secure digital identities and automate how they make money, on a multi-billion-dollar scale.
The Global Blockchain Show opened with a spotlight session by Meow, Co-Founder of Jupiter, where he mentioned:
“Decentralized finance has demonstrated that financial systems can be transparent, programmable and globally accessible. The next phase isn’t about replacing traditional finance, it’s about combining the strengths of both to create a more inclusive and resilient financial ecosystem.”
The summit also featured a keynote by Shabir Momin, President & Founder of TorusChain. He shared his vision for the future of blockchain. He stressed innovation, business adoption, and the tech shaping the next generation of decentralized ecosystems.
What the Summit Covered
The summit explored the future of decentralized tech. Topics included:
- Digital banking
- Decentralized finance (DeFi)
- AI and blockchain convergence
- Web3 infrastructure
- Cybersecurity
- Tokenized ecosystems
- Digital identity
- Blockchain-powered business change
- How decentralized systems are growing
Sessions also looked at blockchain’s role in secure digital economies, smart automation, and cross-industry innovation. They also covered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s vision to become a global hub for emerging tech.
The event featured 100+ distinguished global speakers from government, enterprise, academia, Web3, fintech, and global blockchain organizations.
Few Notable Speakers Included:
- Meow, Co-Founder, Jupiter
- Morrad Irsane, CEO & Co-Founder, Takadao
- Dr. Mohammed Abdur Rahman, Full Professor & Chairman, Department of Cyber Security & Forensic Computing, University of Prince Mugrin
- Ryan Turner, Founder & CEO, Arkonix
- Alona Shevtsova, Chief Executive Officer, Sends
- Mr. Ulysses Demos, Chief Global Data Officer, Red Sea Global
- Nishanth Kumar Pathi, Director, Cybersecurity & Governance, Gulf Air Group
- Billal Yamak, Chairman & Co-Founder, Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA)
- Mostafa Abusamra, CEO & Co-Founder, HealthyGaming of Saudi Arabia
- Talal Al Hammad, Editor-in-Chief, entArabi
- Shabir Momin, President & Founder, TorusChain
Speakers also included top blockchain founders, Web3 builders, cyber experts, fintech leaders, business heads, and policymakers. They came from across the global digital asset world. Talks focused on the future of decentralized systems, smart finance, and how AI and blockchain are merging.
Where Tokens, Games, and Smart Networks Meet
A main pillar of the 2026 agenda was how AI, advanced gaming models, and secure blockchain networks are coming together.
Industry leaders explained how tokens and DeFi are changing how the world invests. They make assets easier to reach and let people own things digitally. Deep dives showed how these decentralized designs create secure records of where data comes from. This helps both regional business ecosystems and global entertainment networks.
The show floor brought together a lively mix of blockchain builders, Web3 pioneers, tech providers, and business tech leaders from around the world. It became a busy market for teamwork, deals, and new digital ideas.
Leading sponsors, exhibitors, and other Web3 partners showed new tools. These spanned DeFi, digital ID, blockchain for business, cyber safety, tokens, and smart systems. They reinforced the event’s role as a catalyst for blockchain adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Few Notable Exhibitors:
- ClubMOS Technologies LLC
- Cropr Digital Limited
- Plotdex
- JPYR
- Arkonix
- TorusChain Association
- Smartflow
- The Loopcraft
- EGS
- Setup Master the Art of Gaming
- Venn Studio
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Next Stop: Abu Dhabi
“The conversations in Riyadh reaffirmed that the future of blockchain will be built through collaboration, not competition. Our commitment is to keep creating platforms where visionary founders, enterprises, and investors come together to build what’s next.”
Vishal Parmar, Founder & CEO, VAP Group.
The close of the Riyadh edition signals a big leap forward for the region’s digital ecosystem. The talks and business partnerships formed here will directly shape the agenda for the upcoming Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi.
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About Global Blockchain Show
The Global Blockchain Show is the premier global conference for the decentralized ecosystem. It is set up as a high-stakes business platform. It bridges the gap between the builders shaping the decentralized economy and institutional investors looking for the next breakout project.
About VAP Group
With 13+ years of expertise, VAP Group is a premier global consulting and media powerhouse driving the next wave of technology-led growth.
Through its media ecosystem and flagship events, including the Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show, VAP Group connects policymakers, enterprises, and innovators worldwide. It helps with strategic communications, building ecosystems, and finding talent.
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