General Attendee
$ 99.00
For anyone looking to experience the energy of BlockDown Festival.
- Two-Day Festival Access
- All Public Stages
- Exhibitions, Experiences & Activations
- Open Networking & Meeting Areas
- Day 2 Official Closing Party
26 & 27 January 2027The Plaza
at Uptown Dubai
The first Major Global Festival of 2027 for the new internet economy
Web3. AI. Creators. Culture. Capital.
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Industry Leaders
Previously represented at BlockDown.
Attendees5,000+
Speakers100+
Connected Venues7
Festival Destination1
WhyBlockDown
Conferences deliver content. Festivals create real connections.
BlockDown does both.
Meet founders, investors, global brands and creators while the year's budgets, partnerships and narratives are still taking shape, then move from high-level content and dealmaking by day to immersive experiences and live culture by night.
The conversations defining 2027
AI agents, stablecoins, tokenised real-world assets, robotics, automation, and prediction markets together at the first major global festival of the year.
More than a stage
Panels and firesides meet Web3 and AI showcases, brand activations and live entertainment.
The new internet economy doesn't fit in one room.
Institutions, investors, founders, builders, creators and the simply curious come together across focused zones designed around their interests, all within one connected festival.
When the day ends, BlockDown by night begins
BlockDown takes over five connected venues across Uptown Dubai with official side events, live music, curated gatherings and cultural programming.
This is not another stop on the event circuit. It is where 2027 begins.
Big Names. Bold Ideas. Previously at BlockDown.
Founders, builders and cultural icons who have joined BlockDown across previous editions.
Changpeng Zhao
Co-founder of Binance
Akon
Entrepreneur, Investor & Global Music Icon
Anatoly Yakovenko
Co-founder & CEO of Solana
Charles Hoskinson
Co-Founder of Cardano
Pär Helgosson
Head of PSG Labs, Paris Saint-Germain
Sergey Nazarov
Founder of Chainlink
Gavin Wood
Founder of Polkadot
Erik Voorhees
Founder of Venice.AI
Dr Ben Goertzel
AI/AGI Researcher; Founder and CEO, SingularityNET
Max Wolfe
Senior Manager, Web3 & Digital Licensing, McLaren Racing
BlockDown in Motion
From high-signal daytime conversations to unforgettable nights discover the energy that defines BlockDown.
The Plaza at Uptown Dubai
Uptown Dubai's only dedicated festival campus, featuring multiple interconnected venues in one seamless destination.
- 26 & 27 January 2027
- The Plaza at Uptown Dubai
Festival Schedule
- 12:00
Doors Open
- 13:00
Festival programme begins
- 19:30
Festival programme concludes
- 19:30–22:30
Official side events and networking
- 22:30 - Late - Day two only
Live artist performances and festival close
Choose Your Ticket
Find the pass that's right for you and secure your place at BlockDown Dubai.
Business
$ 299.00
For professionals looking to learn, connect and maximise their festival experience.
Everything included in the General Pass, plus:
- Business Fast-Track Check-In
- Advance Booking For Up to 2 Practical AI and Web3 Masterclasses
- 6-month Access to Masterclass Recordings and Available Presentation Materials
- Advance Booking for Selected Speaker Meet&Greets
- Pre-event Access to the Attendee Networking App
VIP
Most Popular$ 999.00
For senior leaders seeking exclusive access, efficiency, premium networking and an elevated festival experience.
Everything included in the Business Pass, plus:
- Dedicated VIP Entrance
- VIP Opening Reception on the evening before the Festival
- VIP Lounge Access
- Priority Booking for Selected Speaker Meet&Greets
- Masterclass and Meet&Greet bookings Opening 24 hours before Business Pass Holders
- Access to the VIP Attendee Directory, Suggested Connections and Self-Service Meeting Requests
- Bookable VIP Meeting Tables in 30-minute slots
- Complimentary Water, Coffee and Soft Drinks in the VIP Lounge during Festival hours
- VIP Lounge Access at the Day 2 Official Closing Party (drinks purchased separately)
- 30-day Post-Event Access to the Networking App
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