What To Know
- Sharath Kumar, Founder and CEO of Aeternum, said the Dubai edition returns at a point where globally significant digital asset activity is taking place in the UAE, with the summit structured to support purposeful engagement and partnership development.
- With dates confirmed, the venue announced, and the first speakers revealed, Unchained Summit Dubai 2026 now stands as a fixed entry on the Web3 event calendar for next year.
- Unchained Summit confirmed its Dubai edition for May 1 and May 2, 2026, with the event set to take place at W Dubai – The Palm.
Web3 leaders, investors, and founders head to Dubai as Unchained Summit confirms its 2026 return with speakers, venue, and full agenda direction officially set.
Dubai is officially back on the global Web3 calendar. Unchained Summit confirmed its Dubai edition for May 1 and May 2, 2026, with the event set to take place at W Dubai – The Palm. Organized by Aeternum Consulting Ltd, the announcement also revealed the first confirmed speakers and outlined the direction for the upcoming edition.
The summit returns following its previous Dubai edition, with organizers positioning the 2026 gathering around institutional participation, regulatory discussion, and active deal-focused conversations within the Web3 sector. Official Media Partner
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Dubai’s Role in the Web3 Conversation
The decision to return to Dubai comes as the UAE continues to host active participation from global digital asset firms, financial institutions, and enterprise technology providers. With established regulatory frameworks and increasing involvement from banks, venture firms, and infrastructure companies, the region continues to attract senior decision-makers working directly in digital assets and blockchain technology.
Unchained Summit’s Dubai edition is positioned to match this environment by focusing on curated participation and structured engagement. Organizers stated that the event format prioritizes direct interaction between founders, investors, enterprise leaders, and policy voices, with the intention of supporting active collaboration and commercial discussion during the two-day program.
First Speakers Announced for May 2026
The 2026 Dubai edition will host over 80 speakers across two days, with announcements released in phases. The first confirmed lineup includes senior executives and founders representing wallets, exchanges, infrastructure providers, venture firms, and enterprise technology organizations.
Confirmed speakers include Eowyn Chen of Trust Wallet, David Norris of NEAR Foundation, Andrew Vranjes of Blockdaemon, Abdulla Al Dhaheri of The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi, Anthony Bassili of Coinbase Asset Management, Richard Wang of Draper Dragon, Akshay Dalal of Google, Jack Platts of Hypersphere Ventures, Animoca Brands Co-Founder Yat Siu, Coin Bureau CEO Nic Puckrin, and Niraj Pant of Ritual.
Organizers confirmed that additional speakers will be announced leading up to the event.
What the Summit Format Looks Like
Unchained Summit Dubai 2026 will feature structured investor-founder meetings, curated one-to-one introductions, and designated spaces for enterprise teams and infrastructure providers. The format centers on scheduled interaction rather than open-access networking, with sessions designed to support focused discussion, partnership evaluation, and commercial dialogue.
Akshay Dalal of Google noted that Web3 introduces new approaches to data, identity, and trust, while also pointing to the role of compliance and regulation as adoption continues. Yat Siu commented on the importance of industry gatherings that support shared understanding and long-term collaboration. Nic Puckrin stated that the current market phase places greater importance on informed analysis and open discussion.
Sharath Kumar, Founder and CEO of Aeternum, said the Dubai edition returns at a point where globally significant digital asset activity is taking place in the UAE, with the summit structured to support purposeful engagement and partnership development.
With dates confirmed, the venue announced, and the first speakers revealed, Unchained Summit Dubai 2026 now stands as a fixed entry on the Web3 event calendar for next year. Tickets for the May event are currently available, with further speaker announcements expected in the months ahead as the summit prepares for its return to Dubai.
