Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Fuels Digital Innovation
The Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge returns to Dubai Harbour from 12–15 October 2025. It will drive the next wave of blockchain and fintech innovation. As digital finance accelerates worldwide, this year’s edition brings together regulators, startups, investors, and tech leaders at Expand North Star the world’s largest startup and investor connector event.
Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, Expand North Star marks its 10th anniversary in 2025. The event offers a global stage for innovators to secure funding, form partnerships, and showcase transformative solutions that promote inclusive digital growth.
A key highlight of the 2025 edition is the Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge. It serves as the leading platform where blockchain, fintech, and Web3 intersect with the wider tech ecosystem. This year’s theme focuses on embedded payments, Web3 banking, open finance, and AI-driven platforms. The summit aims to reshape financial systems and accelerate next-generation innovation.
Spotlight on Digital Assets and Market Growth
The centerpiece of this year’s programme is the Digital Assets Forum, sponsored by YPAY. It will bring together regulators, investors, and banks to discuss the evolving structure of modern finance. Attendees will gain insights into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, tokenized markets, and cross-border regulation. Sessions will also explore how AI enhances compliance and risk management.
Across the summit, participants can join live demos, policy talks, and showcases on blockchain adoption. Investor matchmaking will connect founders with global capital. A curated demo programme will highlight breakthrough technologies entering the market. Startups exhibiting at Expand North Star will automatically compete in the Supernova Challenge, the world’s largest startup pitch competition. Finalists will present live before international judges and investors for a share of a US$214,000 equity-free prize pool.
Ruya leads as the Headline Sponsor, joined by OKX as Gold Sponsor and DKK Partners as Bronze Sponsor. YPAY supports the Digital Assets Forum. Industry leaders from Binance, Hashgraph, KuCoin, Solana Foundation, and Gate will share their vision for the future of digital assets.
Advancing Global Collaboration and Financial Transformation
As blockchain adoption grows across new and established markets, the event strengthens Dubai’s position as a global hub for digital finance. Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge bridges visionaries, regulators, and investors to promote collaboration and financial inclusion.
More than 1,000 investors, 150 exhibitors, and 120 speakers will participate this year. The programme promises thought-provoking sessions and practical insights into the digital economy. Each session is designed to turn innovative ideas into real-world action, accelerating blockchain and fintech integration worldwide.
For registration and details, participants can visit the official event website.
