Why Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai Feels Like More Than Just Another Conference

When I first heard about Blockchain Life 2025, I thought: “Another big event in Dubai, another round of panels.” But then I looked closer.

Over 15,000 people from 130 countries are expected to attend. Bitget and Ledger are stepping up as Sapphire Sponsors. And some of the names on the speakers’ list caught my attention:

Reeve Collins (Tether Co-Founder)

Justin Sun (TRON Founder)

Kostas Chalkias (Mysten Labs / Sui Co-Founder)

For me, it’s not just about the numbers. It’s about the idea that in two days, you can meet the people shaping the next phase of Web3. Last year, events like this gave early signals on DeFi trends and regulatory directions

things that later made headlines months after.

So here’s my reflection: are conferences like Blockchain Life truly where the next big moves are decided, or have they become more of a show?

Would love to hear your thoughts 👇