
Blockchain Life 2026 and AI Future Forum: Dubai hosts the global crypto and AI industry on December 1 and 2 - World Business Outlook
Dubai will host Blockchain Life 2026 and AI Future Forum on December 1 and 2, bringing together 15,000+ attendees from 130+ countries.
The forum will take place at Festival Arena and expects 15,000+ attendees from 130+ countries, with 200+ speakers and 200+ sponsors. For the first time, AI Future Forum will run alongside Blockchain Life, focusing on practical AI applications and integration with crypto and business.
Star-studded lineup
Confirmed speakers include industry leaders like Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom), Ben Zhou (Bybit), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), and Tony Ashraf (BlackRock). The lineup also features representatives from Mastercard, Ripple, Circle, and other major companies in the crypto and AI sectors.
Beyond the main event
This concentration of key industry players makes Blockchain Life one of the leading destinations for high-value networking, new partnerships and business opportunities year after year.
The expo will host 200+ companies, from crypto projects to AI teams and robotics developers. Startup Pitch will allow teams to present their projects to investors. Blockchain Life & AI Future Week 2026 includes 300+ side events across Dubai, coinciding with the Formula 1 Grand Prix final.