WHY DUBAI

WHY DUBAI

GROWING TALENT HUB

Dubai's workforce is rapidly diversifying with a surge in tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative specialists drawn by initiatives like the Golden Visa program and innovation-focused free zones.

Technologically progressive government

Dubai's government pioneers blockchain adoption through initiatives like the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and regulatory frameworks supporting cryptocurrency innovation.

Top 10 countries for ease of doing business

Setup your legal entity fully remotely. Get visas for you and your team. Our vetted experts make it all seamless. The UAE wants you and your business to succeed.

10 year golden visas

Dubai's 10-year Golden Visa program offers long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in science and knowledge to accelerate Emirates' growth.

STRONG CRYPTO COMMUNITY

Dubai's booming crypto ecosystem includes teams like Backpack Exchange, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, CoinW, Helius, RockawayX, Squads and Superteam.

Among the safest cities
in the world

Dubai stands as a beacon of urban safety, clinching an extraordinary safety index of 84.9 on Numbeo's global rankings

GROWING TALENT HUB

Dubai's workforce is rapidly diversifying with a surge in tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative specialists drawn by initiatives like the Golden Visa program and innovation-focused free zones.

Technologically progressive government

Dubai's government pioneers blockchain adoption through initiatives like the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and regulatory frameworks supporting cryptocurrency innovation.

Top 10 countries for ease of doing business

Setup your legal entity fully remotely. Get visas for you and your team. Our vetted experts make it all seamless. The UAE wants you and your business to succeed.

10 year golden visas

Dubai's 10-year Golden Visa program offers long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in science and knowledge to accelerate Emirates' growth.

STRONG CRYPTO COMMUNITY

Dubai's booming crypto ecosystem includes teams like Backpack Exchange, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, CoinW, Helius, RockawayX, Squads and Superteam.

Among the safest cities
in the world

Dubai stands as a beacon of urban safety, clinching an extraordinary safety index of 84.9 on Numbeo's global rankings

GROWING TALENT HUB

Dubai's workforce is rapidly diversifying with a surge in tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative specialists drawn by initiatives like the Golden Visa program and innovation-focused free zones.

Technologically progressive government

Dubai's government pioneers blockchain adoption through initiatives like the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and regulatory frameworks supporting cryptocurrency innovation.

Top 10 countries for ease of doing business

Setup your legal entity fully remotely. Get visas for you and your team. Our vetted experts make it all seamless. The UAE wants you and your business to succeed.

10 year golden visas

Dubai's 10-year Golden Visa program offers long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in science and knowledge to accelerate Emirates' growth.

STRONG CRYPTO COMMUNITY

Dubai's booming crypto ecosystem includes teams like Backpack Exchange, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, CoinW, Helius, RockawayX, Squads and Superteam.

Among the safest cities
in the world

Dubai stands as a beacon of urban safety, clinching an extraordinary safety index of 84.9 on Numbeo's global rankings

WHY DUBAI

GROWING TALENT HUB

Dubai's workforce is rapidly diversifying with a surge in tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative specialists drawn by initiatives like the Golden Visa program and innovation-focused free zones.

Technologically progressive government

Dubai's government pioneers blockchain adoption through initiatives like the Dubai Blockchain Strategy and regulatory frameworks supporting cryptocurrency innovation.

Top 10 countries for ease of doing business

Setup your legal entity fully remotely. Get visas for you and your team. Our vetted experts make it all seamless. The UAE wants you and your business to succeed.

10 year golden visas

Dubai's 10-year Golden Visa program offers long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in science and knowledge to accelerate Emirates' growth.

STRONG CRYPTO COMMUNITY

Dubai's booming crypto ecosystem includes teams like Backpack Exchange, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, CoinW, Helius, RockawayX, Squads and Superteam.

Among the safest cities
in the world

Dubai stands as a beacon of urban safety, clinching an extraordinary safety index of 84.9 on Numbeo's global rankings

ONCHAIN TALENT

CAPITAL ALLOCATORS

OSS CONTRIBUTORS

POLICY LEADERS

COMMUNITY LEADERS

A place where you'll find

PEOPLE who earn IN crypto

and are interested in living in and relocating to the UAE.

ONCHAIN

TALENT

CAPITAL

ALLOCATORS

OSS

CONTRIBUTORS

POLICY

LEADERS

COMMUNITY

LEADERS

A place where you'll find

PEOPLE who earn IN crypto

and are interested in living in and relocating to the UAE.

ONCHAIN TALENT

CAPITAL ALLOCATORS

OSS CONTRIBUTORS

POLICY LEADERS

COMMUNITY LEADERS

A place where you'll find

PEOPLE who earn IN crypto

and are interested in living in and relocating to the UAE.

ONCHAIN

TALENT

CAPITAL

ALLOCATORS

OSS

CONTRIBUTORS

POLICY

LEADERS

COMMUNITY

LEADERS

A place where you'll find

PEOPLE who earn IN crypto

and are interested in living in and relocating to the UAE.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

We cover every aspect of moving to and accelerating your business in Dubai. Meet all the key people from government leaders to investors. Find co founders, collab with other teams and onboard new users.

CO-WORKING

Coworking with fast wifi, desks and phone booths so you can stay productive.

COMMUNITY

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

WEEKLY FORUMS

EXCURSIONS

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

DEMO DAYS

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

We cover every aspect of moving to and accelerating your business in Dubai. Meet all the key people from government leaders to investors. Find co founders, collab with other teams and onboard new users.

CO-WORKING

Coworking with fast wifi, desks and phone booths so you can stay productive.

COMMUNITY

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

WEEKLY FORUMS

EXCURSIONS

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

DEMO DAYS

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

We cover every aspect of moving to and accelerating your business in Dubai. Meet all the key people from government leaders to investors. Find co founders, collab with other teams and onboard new users.

CO-WORKING

Coworking with fast wifi, desks and phone booths so you can stay productive.

COMMUNITY

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

WEEKLY FORUMS

EXCURSIONS

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

DEMO DAYS

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

We cover every aspect of moving to and accelerating your business in Dubai. Meet all the key people from government leaders to investors. Find co founders, collab with other teams and onboard new users.

CO-WORKING

Coworking with fast wifi, desks and phone booths so you can stay productive.

COMMUNITY

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

WEEKLY FORUMS

EXCURSIONS

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

DEMO DAYS

AN INSIDE LOOK

AN INSIDE LOOK

AN INSIDE LOOK

AN INSIDE LOOK

AN INSIDE LOOK

AN INSIDE LOOK

Hear it straight from the organizers of SEZ DXB, Alex from Superteam and Farhaj from Forma.

Hear it straight from the organizers of SEZ DXB, Alex from Superteam and Farhaj from Forma.

THE AGENDA

THE AGENDA

Two weeks of groundbreaking sessions where national economies meet blockchain innovation. Connect with decision-makers and visionaries shaping the future of cross-border finance.

Two weeks of groundbreaking sessions where national economies meet blockchain innovation. Connect with decision-makers and visionaries shaping the future of cross-border finance.

FCFS attendance policy

The General Admission Ticket gets you access to all weekday co-working sessions. Daily access is first come, first serve - so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You must apply for side events and excursions separately.


Registration opens at 11 AM

APRIL 14 [MON]

APRIL 14 [MON]

POLICY & REGULATION DAY

POLICY & REGULATION DAY

12:00 - 12:15

VARA UAE Federal and Dubai Regulatory Updates

VARA UAE Federal and Dubai Regulatory Updates

12:15 - 12:45

UAE Virtual Assets Laws for Founders : Panel

UAE Virtual Assets Laws for Founders : Panel

14:00 - 14:15

ADGM Crypto Regulations : Keynote

ADGM Crypto Regulations : Keynote

14:15 - 14:30

Welcome to Dubai : Keynote

Welcome to Dubai : Keynote

14:30 - 15:00

Dispute Resolution in Web3

Dispute Resolution in Web3

15:00 - 16:00

Navigating Governance and Compliance in Web3

Navigating Governance and Compliance in Web3

16:00 - 17:00

RWA Tokenization : Panel

RWA Tokenization : Panel

APRIL 15 [TUE]

APRIL 15 [TUE]

FOUNDERS’DAY

FOUNDERS’DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Building a Defensible Business

Building a Defensible Business

14:00 - 15:00

Solana Founder Q&A

Solana Founder Q&A

15:00 - 16:00

Pitch deck reviews & advice

Pitch deck reviews & advice

16:00 - 16:30

Why crypto and blockchain matters for Longevity

Why crypto and blockchain matters for Longevity

16:30 - 17:00

Crypto Regulations and Business growth

Crypto Regulations and Business growth

APRIL 16 [WED]

APRIL 16 [WED]

INTERNET CAPITAL
MARKETS DAY

INTERNET CAPITAL
MARKETS DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Internet Capital Markets : Keynote

Internet Capital Markets : Keynote

14:00 - 15:00

Stablecoins and the Future of Payments

Stablecoins and the Future of Payments

15:00 - 16:00

Unpacking UAEs Blockchain Strategy : Fireside Chat

Unpacking UAEs Blockchain Strategy : Fireside Chat

16:00 - 17:00

Banking On-Chain, Powered by stablecoins

Banking On-Chain, Powered by stablecoins

APRIL 17 [THU]

APRIL 17 [THU]

VENTURE DAY

VENTURE DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Common fundraising pitfalls

Common fundraising pitfalls

14:00 - 15:00

What it takes to be a VC backed company

What it takes to be a VC backed company

15:00 - 16:00

Bootstrapping a Web3 community

Bootstrapping a Web3 community

16:00 - 17:00

Yield farmers vs. Liquidity chads : Crafting sustainable liquidity incentives

Yield farmers vs. Liquidity chads : Crafting sustainable liquidity incentives

APRIL 18 [FRI]

APRIL 18 [FRI]

DeFAI DEMO DAY

DeFAI DEMO DAY

16:00 - 17:00

Welcome Coffee & Networking

Welcome Coffee & Networking

17:00 - 18:10

Demo Session 01

Demo Session 01

18:10 - 19:10

Dinner Break

Dinner Break

​19:10 - 20:00

Demo Session 02

Demo Session 02

​20:00 - 20:30

Panel discussion

Panel discussion

​20:30 - 21:00

Winners Announced, Group Photos

Winners Announced, Group Photos

APRIL 21 [MON]

APRIL 21 [MON]

DeFI DAY

DeFI DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Scaling Solana DeFi to trade everything in a flash

Scaling Solana DeFi to trade everything in a flash

14:00 - 15:00

Designing Sustainable Token Economies

Designing Sustainable Token Economies

15:00 - 16:00

Building in Solana DeFi : Lessons from Jupiter

Building in Solana DeFi : Lessons from Jupiter

16:00 - 17:00

Venture Capital Playbook : Panel

Venture Capital Playbook : Panel

APRIL 22 [TUE]

APRIL 22 [TUE]

BUILDERS DAY

BUILDERS DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Building a global crypto startup from MENA

Building a global crypto startup from MENA

12:30 - 13:00

Marketing Workshop

Marketing Workshop

14:00 - 14:40

Fundraise Advice

Fundraise Advice

14:40 - 15:10

Build any Solana dapp in under an hour with specialized AI

Build any Solana dapp in under an hour with specialized AI

15:10 - 16:00

AI Agents

AI Agents

16:00 - 17:00

Supercharging Solana dApp Development

Supercharging Solana dApp Development

APRIL 23 [WED]

APRIL 23 [WED]

EXCHANGE &
MARKET MAKER DAY

EXCHANGE &
MARKET MAKER DAY

12:00 - 13:00

Towards compliance for crypto exchanges

Towards compliance for crypto exchanges

14:00 - 14:40

Crypto, MENA and the biggest opportunities

Crypto, MENA and the biggest opportunities

14:40 - 15:20

Strategic considerations re token listing and liquidity

Strategic considerations re token listing and liquidity

15:20 - 16:00

Managing exchange security and reserves

Managing exchange security and reserves

16:00 - 17:00

Market Making

Market Making

APRIL 24 [THU]

APRIL 24 [THU]

DePIN DAY

DePIN DAY

12:00 - 12:30

Tech investing in UAE

Tech investing in UAE

12:30 - 13:00

Decentralized Governance; how to run a DAO on Solana

Decentralized Governance; how to run a DAO on Solana

14:00 - 14:40

Energy DePIN for the autonomous future present

Energy DePIN for the autonomous future present

14:40 - 15:20

The DePIN fuelling Clean Energy transition with portable Batteries

The DePIN fuelling Clean Energy transition with portable Batteries

15:20 - 16:00

Scaling Decentralized Compute with Aethir

Scaling Decentralized Compute with Aethir

16:00 - 16:40

1-Click AI Models & Decentralized Cloud for the Traditional Enterprise Sector

1-Click AI Models & Decentralized Cloud for the Traditional Enterprise Sector

APRIL 25 [FRI]

APRIL 25 [FRI]

SOLANA DEMO DAY

SOLANA

DEMO DAY

16:00 - 17:00

Welcome Coffee & Networking

Welcome Coffee & Networking

17:00 - 18:10

Demo Session 01

Demo Session 01

18:10 - 19:10

Dinner Break

Dinner Break

​19:10 - 20:00

Demo Session 02

Demo Session 02

​20:00 - 20:30

Panel discussion

Panel discussion

​20:30 - 21:00

Winners Announced, Group Photos

Winners Announced, Group Photos

  • DOORS OPEN AT 11AM

SOCIAL EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect beyond presentations at SEZ's exclusive after-hours gatherings. Our carefully curated social events create the perfect environment for meaningful industry connections in relaxed settings. Spots fill quickly—register now at our Luma page

CHECK OUT LUMA

FCFS attendance policy

The General Admission Ticket gets you access to all weekday co-working sessions. Daily access is first come, first serve - so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You must apply for side events and excursions separately.

SOCIAL EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect beyond presentations at SEZ's exclusive after-hours gatherings. Our carefully curated social events create the perfect environment for meaningful industry connections in relaxed settings. Spots fill quickly—register now at our Luma page

CHECK OUT LUMA

FCFS attendance policy

The General Admission Ticket gets you access to all weekday co-working sessions. Daily access is first come, first serve - so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You must apply for side events and excursions separately.

SOCIAL EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect beyond presentations at SEZ's exclusive after-hours gatherings. Our carefully curated social events create the perfect environment for meaningful industry connections in relaxed settings. Spots fill quickly—register now at our Luma page

CHECK OUT LUMA

FCFS attendance policy

The General Admission Ticket gets you access to all weekday co-working sessions. Daily access is first come, first serve - so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You must apply for side events and excursions separately.

SOCIAL EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

Connect beyond presentations at SEZ's exclusive after-hours gatherings. Our carefully curated social events create the perfect environment for meaningful industry connections in relaxed settings. Spots fill quickly—register now at our Luma page

CHECK OUT LUMA

FCFS attendance policy

The General Admission Ticket gets you access to all weekday co-working sessions. Daily access is first come, first serve - so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You must apply for side events and excursions separately.

THE BIG QUESTIONS

THE BIG QUESTIONS

Have more questions?

Reach out to us on

TELEGRAM

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes. You can learn more at sezdubai.com/sponsor

Do you pay for travel?

No. We do not pay for travel.

How do I get a visa?

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to visit the UAE. Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30/90 days. In case you don’t belong to the above countries, you can apply for a tourist visa (valid for 30 days) through a travel agent.

I live in Dubai. Can I attend an event?

Yes, you still need to apply to get your access pass.

Do you offer grants to help founders pay for expenses?

No. We do not offer grants.

Where is SEZ Dubai being held?

SEZ Dubai will take place at Sheikh Rashid Tower, Trade Centre. We recommend taking the metro and getting off at World Trade Centre Station, which is just a 9-minute walk from the venue. Alternatively, you can take a cab for convenience.

What are some nearby hotel recommendations?

THE BIG QUESTIONS

THE BIG QUESTIONS

Have more questions?

Reach out to us on

TELEGRAM

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes. You can learn more at sezdubai.com/sponsor

Do you pay for travel?

No. We do not pay for travel.

How do I get a visa?

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to visit the UAE. Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30/90 days. In case you don’t belong to the above countries, you can apply for a tourist visa (valid for 30 days) through a travel agent.

I live in Dubai. Can I attend an event?

Yes, you still need to apply to get your access pass.

Do you offer grants to help founders pay for expenses?

No. We do not offer grants.

Where is SEZ Dubai being held?

SEZ Dubai will take place at Sheikh Rashid Tower, Trade Centre. We recommend taking the metro and getting off at World Trade Centre Station, which is just a 9-minute walk from the venue. Alternatively, you can take a cab for convenience.

What are some nearby hotel recommendations?

THE BIG QUESTIONS

THE BIG QUESTIONS

Have more questions?

Reach out to us on

TELEGRAM

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes. You can learn more at sezdubai.com/sponsor

Do you pay for travel?

No. We do not pay for travel.

How do I get a visa?

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to visit the UAE. Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30/90 days. In case you don’t belong to the above countries, you can apply for a tourist visa (valid for 30 days) through a travel agent.

I live in Dubai. Can I attend an event?

Yes, you still need to apply to get your access pass.

Do you offer grants to help founders pay for expenses?

No. We do not offer grants.

Where is SEZ Dubai being held?

SEZ Dubai will take place at Sheikh Rashid Tower, Trade Centre. We recommend taking the metro and getting off at World Trade Centre Station, which is just a 9-minute walk from the venue. Alternatively, you can take a cab for convenience.

What are some nearby hotel recommendations?

THE BIG QUESTIONS

THE BIG QUESTIONS

Have more questions?

Reach out to us on

TELEGRAM

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes. You can learn more at sezdubai.com/sponsor

Do you pay for travel?

No. We do not pay for travel.

How do I get a visa?

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to visit the UAE. Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30/90 days. In case you don’t belong to the above countries, you can apply for a tourist visa (valid for 30 days) through a travel agent.

I live in Dubai. Can I attend an event?

Yes, you still need to apply to get your access pass.

Do you offer grants to help founders pay for expenses?

No. We do not offer grants.

Where is SEZ Dubai being held?

SEZ Dubai will take place at Sheikh Rashid Tower, Trade Centre. We recommend taking the metro and getting off at World Trade Centre Station, which is just a 9-minute walk from the venue. Alternatively, you can take a cab for convenience.

What are some nearby hotel recommendations?