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28 April - 1 May, 2026, Dubai
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The defining tokenization event of 2026. Where institutions, innovators, and investors converge to shape the future of real-world asset tokenization, DeFi infrastructure, and digital capital markets.
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ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The World's
Premier
Tokenization
Stage
The World Token Summit 3.0, produced by VOSTAD in partnership with DSRPTD.net, is the flagship global event for tokenization — bringing together sovereign wealth, institutional capital, regulatory architects, and frontier builders under one roof in Dubai.
The world's most focused, most consequential gathering in tokenized finance and digital asset infrastructure — designed for decision-makers who shape the industry's future.
Across two intensive days on 29–30 April 2026, attendees will engage with over 100 speakers, 50+ panels, and unprecedented networking across tokenization's most consequential verticals.
HOST ECOSYSTEM
Why Dubai & the UAE
Lead the World in
Virtual Asset Regulation
The United Arab Emirates has built the most comprehensive and progressive regulatory architecture for virtual assets and tokenized finance anywhere on earth — attracting sovereign capital, global exchanges, and frontier builders who need regulatory certainty to operate at scale.
VARA
VIRTUAL ASSETS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The world's first purpose-built regulator for virtual assets, VARA governs all virtual asset activities in Dubai — licensing exchanges, service providers, and issuers under a comprehensive, activity-based framework that gives global firms the certainty to build and operate.
VARA's framework covers issuance, trading, custody, lending, staking, and transfer services — providing one of the clearest and most complete regulatory perimeters for virtual assets anywhere globally.
CBUAE
CENTRAL BANK OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The CBUAE governs payment token service providers and the broader monetary landscape across the UAE, working in concert with VARA and ADGM to create a nationally harmonised regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins.
The CBUAE's Digital Dirham CBDC initiative and its licensing regime for payment token services position the UAE as a global testbed for sovereign digital currency infrastructure.
FSRA
FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Operating within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the FSRA was among the first regulators globally to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in 2018 — enabling spot crypto trading, digital security issuances, and tokenized fund structures under English common law.
ADGM's FSRA continues to lead on tokenized securities, digital investment management, and DeFi regulatory engagement — offering one of the world's most sophisticated sandboxes for institutional digital asset innovation.
DFSA
DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
The DFSA regulates financial services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — one of the world's leading financial hubs. The DFSA has established a comprehensive digital asset framework covering security tokens, crypto tokens, and investment token activities within the DIFC perimeter.
Firms regulated by the DFSA operate under a regime aligned with international standards — providing institutional investors and asset managers with a familiar, English common law environment for digital asset products and services.
CMA
CAPITAL MARKET AUTHORITY
Authority (CMA), formerly known as the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), is the UAE's federal regulator for capital and securities markets. The CMA has developed a dedicated regulatory framework for crypto assets, enabling the issuance and trading of security tokens and crypto asset products under federal oversight — complementing the emirate-level frameworks of VARA and DFSA.
The CMA's crypto asset framework applies across all seven emirates outside of financial free zones, providing a federal licensing pathway for virtual asset service providers and tokenized securities platforms operating at a national level.
The Ecosystem Powering It All
Home to over 600 crypto and blockchain companies, the DMCC Crypto Centre is the world's largest free zone dedicated to the crypto economy. Located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, it provides a full-stack ecosystem for crypto businesses — from regulatory guidance and licensing support to office infrastructure, networking, and a thriving community of exchanges, funds, and blockchain developers.
A dedicated hub accelerating blockchain adoption across Dubai's economy, the Dubai Blockchain Center operates at the intersection of government, enterprise, and the startup ecosystem. It drives education, innovation programmes, and large-scale blockchain deployment across sectors including real estate, logistics, healthcare, and digital identity — aligned with Dubai's Blockchain Strategy.
Formerly known as RAK DAO (Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis), Innovation City is the UAE's dedicated free zone for digital assets, Web3, and blockchain companies. Established as a zero-tax, full-ownership jurisdiction, Innovation City offers streamlined licensing for DAO structures, crypto businesses, NFT platforms, metaverse companies, and blockchain developers — providing a uniquely flexible and cost-efficient regulatory home within the UAE ecosystem.
Based within ADGM on Al Maryah Island, the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Centre is a flagship initiative driving blockchain adoption across Abu Dhabi's economy. It supports startups, corporates, and government entities in deploying DLT solutions — with particular focus on financial services, tokenized assets, and digital infrastructure aligned with Abu Dhabi's vision as a global capital for institutional digital finance.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub is the Middle East's largest and most active fintech and innovation ecosystem. Home to over 1,000 fintech, Web3, and financial innovation companies, the DIFC Innovation Hub bridges traditional finance with emerging digital asset infrastructure — operating under DFSA regulation and the DIFC's own English common law jurisdiction, making it a premier destination for regulated digital asset firms and institutional fintech builders.
The Dubai Digital Assets Association (D2A2) is a leading industry body dedicated to advancing the digital assets ecosystem across Dubai and the wider UAE. D2A2 serves as a bridge between the private sector, regulators, and government entities — fostering dialogue, driving policy advocacy, and building the institutional frameworks that enable responsible digital asset adoption at scale. Through education, events, and strategic partnerships, D2A2 is shaping Dubai's position as a global hub for digital assets.
PROGRAMME
Four Days.
One Defining Summit & Festival.
An immersive four-day programme running 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) each day, spanning keynotes, panels, fireside chats, networking breaks, and a curated lunch — plus an exclusive gala dinner and a closing celebration. Times are indicative and subject to confirmation.
Agenda
Day 01
10:00 - 18:00
IMOS Summit at TheBlock
19:00 - 00:00
WTS .30 X TheBlock. Festival Opening Party
Day 02
10:00 - 18:00
World Token Summit 3.0 Day 1
19:00 - 00:00
TheBlock. Festival Day 1
Day 03
10:00 - 18:00
World Token Summit 3.0 Day 2
19:00 - 00:00
TheBlock. Festival Day 2
Day 04
World Token Summit 3.0
Startup Competition
TheBlock. Festival Closing Party
Festival
Present
The Official Sound Track of the
World Token Summit 3.0 X TheBlock. Festival
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29 & 30 April, 2026
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Voices Shaping The
Tokenized Future
World Token Summit 3.0 and TheBlock. Fest bring together the most consequential minds in tokenization — regulators, founders, fund managers, and architects of the on-chain economy. Speaker announcements are rolling — join the list to be notified.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Keynote Speaker
Chairman & Executive CEO, DMCC Dubai Multiple Commodities Centre
Paul Kayrouz
Keynote Speaker
Chief Fintech Officer, Central Bank of the UAE
Rashid Iqbal
Director of Finance, Climate Institute (Washington D.C. UN Mandated), Partner, CICEX Climate Institute Carbon Exchange
Saqr Erieqat
Keynote Speaker
Secretary General, D2A2 Dubai Digital Assets Association
Farbod Sadeghian
Keynote Speaker
Founder & Chairman, TheBlock.
Danosch Zahedi
Keynote Speaker
CEO, TheBlock.
Someone Awesome
VARA Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Ralf Glabischnig
Keynote Speaker
Founder, Inacta Group, Co-Founder, Crypto Valley, and Crypto Oasis
Jerry Ropero
Multi Platinum & Multi Gold Award DJ & Producer (The King of Latin House)
Entrepreneur
Vincenzo Picciuolo
Founder & CEO, HORNO Blockchain
Myrtle Anne-Ramos
CEO, Block Tides, Founder, Tone Temple
Nazen Carneiro
CEO, NZPR, Editor in Chief, DJ Mag Brasil
Mohamed Ashraf
CEO, Tripy
Elias Ahonen
Journalist, CoinTelegraph, Bitcoin Historian
Tunde Ogunshakin
Founder & CEO, SeedDrive
Brenden McKittrick
CEO, Internet Of Aviation
Hutch Azcarraga
CEO, The Variant
Xavier Calloc'h
Founding Director, Investor Media
Cindy Anton
CEO, 3Beez
Suleiman Al Ansari
VIP & Institutional, Binance
Pearce Clune
General Partner, True Global Ventures
Bilal Ahmad
Division Chair, Applied Media, Higher Colleges of Technology
Saif AlRashidi
UAE National Basketball Team Player
Conny Dorrestijn
Independent Non Executive director, Various Financial Institutions
Franco Fiori
Co-Host, Bitcoin Mondays, Co-Founder, EcoX
Kristina Berezina
COO, ToScale
Hadir Gaber
CEO, ChainMENA
Miguel Francis
Co-Founder & CEO, TFIN DAO, LunarBase
Muhammad Salman Anjum
CEO, DeFa by Invoicemate
Baiba Broka
Legal Counsel, GrandStream
Gustavo Montero
Chairman, Carter Capital
Gordon Einstein
Partner, CryptoLaw Partners, Host, Einstein Impact Podcast, Host, Tech Tuesdays (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
Oliver von Wolff
CEO, Helion Capital
Jorge Sebastiao
Author, MBC Minds, Business, and Connections Book
Patrizia Marin
President, Marco Polo Experience
Fatma Elsafty
CEO, MetaEssence
Kokila Alagh
Managing Partner, KARM Legal
Juliet Su
Partner, NewTribe Capital
Eddie Marques
CEO, Web3 District
Benito Elsa
CEO, Scrybit Wallet, CEO, Wakanda 4.0, Organiser, CryptoVerse Summit
Matthias Mende
CEO, Bonuz
Nastya Adamova
COO, BABS, Organiser, websh3
Catie Romero-Finger
CEO, BABS, Organiser, websh3
Saif Alnaji
Media Personality
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
Two Editions.
One Growing Legacy.
World Token Summit has established itself as a cornerstone event in the global tokenization calendar. Watch the highlight reels from our first two editions and see what WTS 3.0 builds upon.
OUR SPONSORS
The Organizations Powering WTS 3.0
World Token Summit 3.0 is made possible by the visionary organizations at the forefront of tokenization. Sponsorship opportunities across all tiers remain open.
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Our Partner
Ecosystem
WTS 3.0 is built on a global network of strategic partnerships spanning media, PR, community, and the broader tokenization ecosystem. Partner opportunities are now open across all categories.
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MEDIA PARTNERS
BROADCASTING PARTNERS
PR & COMMUNICATION PARTNERS
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CRYPTO ART PARTNER
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MEDIA EXPOSURE
Your Brand. Global
Press Coverage
Sponsoring World Token Summit 3.0 is not just a stage presence — it is a global press moment. Every WTS 3.0 sponsor receives guaranteed press coverage distributed across a curated network of the world's most-read financial, technology, and business news platforms.
Through VOSTAD and DSRPTD.net's established PR partnerships, your brand, announcement, or executive quote will be published and syndicated across nine major international outlets — reaching a combined audience of hundreds of millions of monthly readers spanning institutional investors, fintech professionals, and business decision-makers worldwide.
This is not advertising. This is press coverage — genuine press distribution that positions your organisation as a key player in the global tokenization story at the moment the world is watching Dubai.
FEATURED PRESS
MSN
600M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
Microsoft's global news platform distributes content to hundreds of millions of readers across finance, tech, and business — one of the highest-reach digital media properties in the world.
AP News
100M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
The Associated Press is the world's most trusted newswire — AP News syndication carries content to thousands of downstream publishers, broadcasters, and digital platforms worldwide.
CEO Times
3M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
Targeting C-suite executives, board members, and senior leaders across industries — CEO Times delivers business intelligence, leadership insight, and strategic news to the world's decision-makers.
Yahoo Finance
150M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
The world's leading destination for financial news, market data, and investment content — trusted by institutional investors, retail traders, and corporate decision-makers globally.
Digital Journal
20M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
A leading digital media platform covering technology, innovation, and global business — with a highly engaged readership of tech professionals, investors, and digital-native decision-makers.
CEO Weekly
2M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
CEO Weekly delivers curated business intelligence, executive profiles, and strategic insight to a high-value readership of founders, investors, and corporate leaders across sectors.
Business Insider
100M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
One of the world's most influential business publications, Business Insider reaches senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors across finance, technology, and emerging markets.
Tech Bullion
5M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
A respected fintech and technology publication with strong coverage of blockchain, digital assets, and emerging financial technology — reaching a specialist audience of fintech professionals and investors.
Economic Insider
2M+
MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS
An independent financial media brand covering macroeconomics, market analysis, and business strategy — with a trusted editorial voice among economists, analysts, and financial professionals.
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