What Global Blockchain Show does

Global Blockchain Show is a Dubai-based Web3 and blockchain conference series operated by VAP Digital Media FZ LLC (Trade Licence No. 103992), a private limited liability company incorporated in Dubai Media City, UAE, and founded in 2024. The company organizes large-scale in-person summits that bring together Web3 founders, institutional investors, blockchain enterprises, policymakers, and crypto media. Its flagship products are the recurring Abu Dhabi edition (held at Space42 Arena, with the 2025 edition attracting 5,000+ participants, 100+ keynote speakers, and 100+ companies across 50+ sessions, and the 2026 edition targeting 10,000+ attendees) and a planned Riyadh edition for April 2027.

The company sells three publicly priced attendee ticket tiers — VIP Pass at $399, Business Pass at $149, and Standard Pass at $29 — alongside quote-based sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Ruby) and exhibition booth sales. Additional revenue is generated through media and affiliate partnerships with 200+ crypto media outlets and a KOL/affiliate commission program. Distribution is multi-channel: direct e-commerce via the official website, direct enterprise sales via WhatsApp and Calendly, affiliate/community partner networks, and 200+ media partner promotions. Supporting products include an Investor Lounge for curated founder-investor meetings, an Official Event App, exhibition booth opportunities, and speaking platforms for thought leadership. The series is powered by Times of Blockchain and has official destination support from the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

The audience base is highly senior, with 48% of attendees at the C-Level/Founder level and 30% at the Head/Director/VP level, and is geographically weighted toward the Middle East and Asia (58%), with additional representation from Europe (22%), the USA and Canada (14%), and Africa (6%). The company is led by founder Vishal Parmar and operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees, with no disclosed external funding or parent company. Marquee sponsors and past speakers include Coinbase, Tether, Ledger, Binance, OKX, Bitget, Animoca Brands, Polygon Foundation, 1inch, CertiK, Fireblocks, BitMart, Trust Wallet, and Draper Associates.

Name

Global Blockchain Show

Legal name

VAP Digital Media FZ LLC

Website

https://globalblockchainshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Blockchain Show is a Dubai-based Web3 and blockchain conference series organized by VAP Group, serving founders, institutional investors, enterprises, and policymakers through flagship Abu Dhabi and Riyadh editions with tiered ticketing, sponsorship, exhibition, and curated investor-founder deal-making offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain and Web3 Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Event Registration, Ticketing & Access Control (Authentication, Paywalls, Badging) (THAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Blockchain conferences
• Web3 summits
• Crypto networking events
• Blockchain expos
• Industry trade shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubayy

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of tiered event passes: VIP Pass ($399), Business Pass ($149), and Standard Pass ($29). Each tier offers progressively fewer exclusive benefits.
2. Sponsorship & Exhibition: Companies purchase sponsorship packages at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Ruby) and pay for exhibition booths to showcase their blockchain products and services to a curated audience of 10,000+ Web3 leaders.
3. Media & Affiliate Partnerships: Media partners receive promotional coverage across the event's 200+ media channels in exchange for amplifying event reach and audience development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Blockchain Show is a recurring in-person blockchain and Web3 conference series organized by VAP Group, with editions held in the UAE and KSA. It sells tiered event passes (VIP $399, Business $149, Standard $29) that grant attendees access to keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibition halls, networking zones, and an Investor Lounge for curated investor-startup deal-making. The company also sells multi-tier sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Ruby), exhibition booths, and speaking slots to blockchain enterprises, protocols, and Web3 brands seeking visibility among a curated audience of senior Web3 decision-makers.

Product overview

Global Blockchain Show is a premier Web3 and blockchain conference series that organizes large-scale events in the Middle East region, with editions in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Riyadh, KSA. The company's portfolio consists of recurring conference events featuring multiple ticket tiers (VIP Pass, Business Pass, and Standard Pass) offering varying levels of access to exhibitions, sessions, and networking amenities. Additional offerings include exhibition booth opportunities for companies to showcase blockchain products, speaking platforms for industry leaders, and an Investor Lounge for facilitating funding discussions. The events combine expert-led speaking sessions, global Web3 expositions, and curated networking experiences to help businesses grow in the Web3 ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi Premier Web3 and blockchain conference held at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, exhibitions, VIP experiences, networking zones, and an Investor Lounge for senior Web3 leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers.
• Global Blockchain Show Riyadh Leading blockchain conference scheduled for Riyadh, KSA, designed to connect founders, investors, enterprises, and innovators with expert-led sessions, a Web3 expo, and curated networking.
• VIP Pass Premium experience pass priced at $399, including 2-day exhibition and conference access, official event app access, Global Games Show access, complimentary lunch and refreshments, business networking zone, VIP lounge access, speaker lounge access, VIP registration desk, VIP reserved seats, and VIP valet parking.
• Business Pass Mid-tier pass priced at $149 offering 2-day exhibition and conference access, official event app access, Global Games Show access, and complimentary lunch and refreshments; excludes VIP-specific amenities such as VIP lounge, speaker lounge, VIP registration desk, reserved seats, and valet parking.
• Standard Pass Entry-level pass priced at $29 offering 2-day exhibition and conference access, official event app access, and Global Games Show access; does not include complimentary lunch, networking zone, or VIP benefits.
• Exhibition Opportunities Booth and exhibition space rental at Global Blockchain Show editions enabling blockchain and Web3 companies to showcase products to a global audience of decision-makers, investors, and enterprise buyers.
• Speaking Opportunities Curated platform for industry leaders, founders, and experts to deliver keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats, enabling thought-leadership positioning at the conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ participants, 100+ keynote speakers, 100+ companies/startups, 50+ sessions at the Abu Dhabi 2025 edition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VAP GroupcoreOthersVAP Group (VAP Digital Media FZ LLC) is the organizing entity behind the Global Blockchain Show. As the parent company, VAP Group manages all operational, logistical, and commercial aspects of the event series.
• Times of BlockchaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimes of Blockchain serves as the official powering media partner for the Global Blockchain Show, providing editorial and media support that amplifies event reach and content distribution across the crypto media ecosystem.
• Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau provides official institutional support for the event, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for blockchain innovation. The Bureau serves as the Destination Partner for the Abu Dhabi edition.
• CertiKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCertiK is listed among the past and featured speakers at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi. Professor Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder & CEO of CertiK, is a featured speaker. CertiK also serves as a partner company within the Global Blockchain Show ecosystem.
• Animoca BrandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimoca Brands, led by Co-Founder and Chairman Yat Siu, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show. The company participates in the event ecosystem as a prominent Web3 brand.
• 1inchminorGTM or Marketing Partner1inch, led by Co-Founder Sergej Kunz, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the DeFi and DEX aggregator segment of the Web3 ecosystem.
• Polygon FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder & CEO of Polygon Foundation, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the Layer 2 blockchain ecosystem.
• BitgetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bitget, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the crypto exchange segment.
• Celestia LabsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMustafa Al-Bassam, Co-founder and CEO of Celestia Labs, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the modular blockchain data availability space.
• Alibaba CloudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlibaba Cloud is listed as a Series Partner and exhibitor partner at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, providing cloud infrastructure support and visibility within the Web3 event ecosystem.
• LedgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLedger, a leading hardware wallet provider, is listed as a Gold Sponsor and Series Exhibitor at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the blockchain security and self-custody ecosystem.
• TetherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTether is featured as a trusted brand within the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi exhibitor ecosystem, representing the stablecoin and digital asset sector.
• CoinbaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoinbase is listed as a trusted exhibitor brand at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the regulated cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem.
• CoinupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoinup is listed as a Platinum Sponsor of the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, providing promotional and financial support for the event.
• A7A5minorGTM or Marketing PartnerA7A5 is listed as a Platinum Sponsor and Series Exhibitor at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
• FireblocksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFireblocks, led by Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking Stephen Richardson, is featured as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing institutional digital asset infrastructure.
• Trust WalletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrust Wallet, led by CMO Sami Waittinen, is featured as a past speaker and attendee at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the self-custody wallet ecosystem.
• CointelegraphminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCointelegraph is listed as a strategic media partner at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, providing global media coverage for the event across its readership.
• Bitcoin.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBitcoin.com is listed as a strategic media partner at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, extending event coverage to its global audience of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors.
• The SandboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, is listed as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the Web3 gaming and metaverse sector.
• BitMartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNenter (Nathan) Chow, Global CEO of BitMart, is featured as a past speaker and supporter of the Global Blockchain Show, representing the cryptocurrency exchange sector.
• CircleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKash Razzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer of Circle, is listed as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the USDC stablecoin and blockchain payments ecosystem.
• Gate.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaura K. Inamedinova, Chief Global Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io, is listed as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem.
• BybitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBybit is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the cryptocurrency exchange and derivatives trading ecosystem.
• BinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBinance is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
• VeChainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeChain is listed as a trusted exhibitor brand at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the enterprise blockchain and supply chain sector.
• Consensys / MetaMaskminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrancesco Andreoli, Director at Consensys/MetaMask, is listed as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the Ethereum ecosystem and self-custody wallet sector.
• SingularityNETminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJanet Adams, COO at SingularityNET, is listed as a past speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing the AI-blockchain convergence sector.
• OKXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOKX is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the global cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem.
• JupiterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeow, representative of Jupiter, is listed as a speaker at the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the Solana ecosystem's DEX aggregator.
• Tether (Official)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTether is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the world's largest stablecoin issuer.
• MantraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMantra is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the compliant blockchain platform ecosystem.
• MegaEthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMegaEth is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the high-performance Ethereum scaling ecosystem.
• Franklin TempletonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFranklin Templeton is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the traditional financial institution entering the blockchain/digital asset space.
• DMCCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing a major UAE free zone and government entity fostering commodity trade and blockchain innovation.
• PWCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPWC is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the professional services and blockchain consulting ecosystem.
• European Blockchain AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Blockchain Association is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing a pan-European blockchain policy and industry advocacy organization.
• DFINITYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDFINITY is listed among the companies attending the Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, representing the Internet Computer blockchain protocol ecosystem.
• AchainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC is listed as a Youth Development Partner at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi, representing a global youth organization that helps develop young talent and leadership skills in the Web3 space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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