Author: Vincent｜Techflame
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 will be held in Dubai from April 30 to May 1, 2025. As one of the most influential events in the global Web3 sector, it is expected to attract 15,000 attendees from over 160 countries,
covering more than 4,000 companies.The event included a total of 370 surrounding events, spanning April 28 to May 4, covering various cutting-edge topics such as Web3, AI, and RWA.
This article will analyze these different activities in detail from the perspective of participating in the event, and also hopes to help different participants in the industry find the most suitable event for themselves more quickly.
Event link:
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Overview of the overall activities. A quick
summary of the theme distribution of events around TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 shows that capital (VC/Investors/Fund) and technology (AI, RWA) are the main hot topics, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem (Founder)
has also attracted much attention.The RWA circuit shows its potential with Dubai's policy support. In addition, social and individual project activities are now uniformly placed in the other section, which also covers exchange activities. Continued parties are a reflection of the flourishing of the industry~
VC/Investors/Fund (64 events, 17.30%)
The VC/Investors/Fund theme topped the list with 64 events, accounting for 17.30%; this data reflects the Web3 industry's strong interest in capital flows and investment opportunities, especially in the context of increased volatility in the global crypto market, where investment institutions and startups are in urgent need of finding new growth points.
As the financial center of the Middle East, Dubai has attracted a large number of venture capital institutions and funds with its tax incentives and Web3-friendly policies. These events provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect directly with VCs, and also provide
investors with a platform to select high-quality projects.Grok's 3 most popular activities: VC Connect (2025-04-28, 11:00-14:00, Networking): Twitter
discussions are very popular, as it provides an opportunity for startups to talk directly with VCs, which has attracted
the attention of many entrepreneurs and investors. Investor Roundtable: Capital Without Borders (2025-04-28, 18:00-22:00, Party/Dinner): Because of its global capital theme and luxury party format, it was widely shared on Twitter and attracted high-net-worth people.
Supermoon VC & Investors Brunch (2025-04-29, 11:30-13:30, Networking): Twitter users are buzzing about its high-end social attributes, and many investors are looking forward to discovering new projects here.
AI (deAI, Agent, Intelligence) (54 events, 14.59%) A total of 54 AI-themed events,
accounting for 14.59 %, showing the continued popularity of AI in the Web3 field
.The activities covered areas such as decentralized AI (deAI), AI agents (Agents), and intelligent transactions, indicating that the market's focus on the combination of AI and blockchain has moved from conceptual hype to actual application.
Grok's top 3 recommended events: The Scaling deAI Summit (2025-04-28, 11:00-18:00, Conference/Summit):
Tech enthusiasts on Twitter are buzzing about its decentralized AI topic, and
many are looking forward to learning about AI applications in the NFT field. Agents Day - AI x Web3 (2025-05-01, 12:00-18:00, Conference/Summit): Because of its focus on AI agent technology, the Twitter developer community is actively discussing and focusing on the potential of intelligent trading.
AI Block Summit (2025-04-29, 09:30-17:30, Conference/Summit): Twitter users shared their business implementation topics, which attracted the attention of companies and investors.
Founder (48 events, 12.97%) Founder had
a total of 48 themed events
, accounting for 12.97%.Wherever there's VC, there's Founder 😂.
Dubai's international environment and policy support has attracted Web3 entrepreneurs from around the world, particularly in the blockchain startup sector. Dubai is becoming a hotspot for Web3 startups, but the sustainable development of the startup ecosystem requires more localization support, such as incubators and accelerator projects, to help startups better integrate
into the Middle East market.Grok's 2 most popular events:
Founders & Investors Brunch (2025-04-29
- On Twitter, entrepreneurs discussed their opportunities to connect with investors and shared warm-up information about the event.
Beyond Scaling: Founders Night Dubai (2025-04-30, 19:00-22:00, Networking) is active in discussions on Twitter because of its focus on Web3 entrepreneurship, and many entrepreneurs are looking forward to participating.
RWA (Tokenization) (22 events, 5.95%) There were a total of 22 RWA themed events, accounting for 5.95%
, focusing on real estate, art, Tokenization of financial assets
.Dubai's policy support has provided a strong impetus for the development of RWA. In particular, on April 8, 2025, the Dubai Land Authority (DLD) and the Virtual Asset Supervisory Authority (VARA) reached an agreement to link real estate registration with property tokenization, a move that is the first of its kind in the world.
Dubai's huge real estate market, combined with its status as a financial center, makes it an ideal testing ground for RWA projects. However, the RWA circuit is still in its early stages, facing the challenges of insufficient mobility and an imperfect legal framework, and will require
more institutional participation and policy support in the future to promote large-scale development.Grok's 2 most popular events: RWA GULF SUMMIT 2025 (2025-04-29, 13:00-19:00, Conference/Summit):
It attracted attention on Twitter for focusing on the potential of RWA in the Middle East,
and many users shared the prospects for real estate tokenization.
RWA Ecosystem Day (2025-04-28, 10:00-16:00, Other): Twitter's discussion on tokenization standards attracted the attention of institutions and developers.
DeFi/Staking (DeFi, Staking, Stablecoin) (20 events, 5.41%)
There were 20 DeFi/staking-themed events, accounting for 5.41%, showing the continued development of decentralized finance.
Dubai's financial market provides rich application scenarios for DeFi projects, particularly in stablecoins and institutional-grade DeFi solutions.
Other events also discussed the integration of DeFi with traditional finance, focusing on institutional participation in pledging. However, the development of DeFi still needs to overcome regulatory compliance and user education issues. Dubai's VARA framework may provide a compliance path for DeFi projects, and may attract more traditional financial institutions into this field
in the future. The2 most popular events recommended by Grok: Staking Summit Dubai - Day 1 (2025-04-28, 09:00-23:30, Conference/Summit):
It received attention on Twitter for discussions on its staking
mechanism, and many users shared their participation experiences.
DeFi Unstoppable: Innovations and Liquidity (2025-05-02, 10:00-13:00, Conference/Summit): Twitter users are buzzing about their innovative liquidity topics, attracting DeFi enthusiasts.
Trader (14 events, 3.78%) There are 14 Trader-themed events, accounting for 3.78%
, focusing on trading strategies and market analysis.
Events such as OKX - Alpha Traders Summit and Crypto OTC Summit Dubai 2025 discuss trading technology and over-the-counter (OTC) trends. These events provide a platform for traders to communicate while attracting practitioners who
are concerned about market dynamics.Dubai's financial market provides rich scenarios for trading activities, particularly in the area of compliant transactions and institutional transactions. However, trader activities need to focus on compliance, especially under VARA's regulatory framework. More educational activities may be needed in the
future to raise users' awareness of trading risks.Grok's 2 most popular events: OKX - Alpha Traders Summit (2025-04-29, 12:00-19:00, Conference/Summit):
Traders on Twitter are buzzing about their technical discussions,
and many users are looking forward to OKX's new strategies.
Crypto OTC Summit Dubai 2025 (2025-05-02, 19:00-23:30, Networking): Due to its OTC theme, discussions on Twitter were active, attracting institutional traders.
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Conclusion The
370 side events of TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 provided Web3 practitioners A diverse platform for technology, investment, and networking. The ecological expansion of Solana, Sui, and TON, the application implementation of AI, the emerging potential of RWA, and Dubai's compliance advantages have jointly outlined a dynamic picture of the industry. Whether you're a developer, investor, or market watcher, planning your itinerary ahead of time and focusing on core topics will help you do more with
less in Dubai.Welcome to share your participation plans! Let's seize
the opportunity of a turning point in the industry.
