WOW — World of Worlds
Connecting Technology, Capital & Global Markets
WOW — World of Worlds is a global business and technology ecosystem connecting innovators, corporations, investors, institutions, and international markets through strategic partnerships, global summits, and cross-border initiatives.
Cumulative historical figures for WOW Summit editions held 2021–2025, including in-person and virtual participation, as reported in previous organizer materials.
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WOW — World of Worlds is a global business and technology ecosystem. It connects innovators, corporations, investors, institutions and markets through partnerships, global summits and cross-border initiatives. WOW Summit, founded in Dubai in 2021, is its flagship format.
The future of innovation is not defined by individual industries, but by the connections between them
Founded in Dubai in 2021 as a Web3 summit, WOW has grown into a global business and technology ecosystem. Blockchain now converges with AI, digital finance, robotics, digital infrastructure and AgriTech, and WOW connects them all, with WOW Summit as its flagship.
Four directions, one network. Summits are the flagship, and the relationships continue between them.
International summits, exhibitions and curated experiences that bring the WOW ecosystem together in one place.
Learn moreCurated introductions, executive networking, business delegations and B2B meetings that continue between summits.
Learn moreLong-term collaboration with corporations, financial institutions, governments and host cities, built around shared goals.
Learn morePrograms that connect startups, corporations, investors and institutions across markets, from first meetings to pilots and market entry. WOW is not an investment fund.
Learn moreDirections marked “In development” are being built step by step and are not yet available as services.
Each community comes to WOW for a different reason. Here is what WOW offers each of them.
Meet decision-makers and partners across markets, showcase your technology, and explore new regions with a partner that knows them.
Explore partnershipsDiscover founders, projects and co-investors from several technology worlds and markets in one place.
Join the networkAttract international companies, investors and delegations, and present your innovation ecosystem to a global audience.
Host a WOW SummitPresent products to enterprise, financial and institutional audiences and find integration and distribution partners.
Become a partnerPitch, gain international visibility and meet investors, mentors and corporate partners at WOW Summits.
Join the networkConnect research with industry partners, technology transfer opportunities and international talent.
Contact usMeet AgriTech innovators, investors and public partners, find technology for farms and supply chains, and explore new markets for food and agricultural products.
Explore partnershipsSelect a city or an edition to see where WOW Summit has taken place since 2021.
Dubai became the launchpad for an international platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies, and the emerging Web3 ecosystem.
The Dubai edition helped expand the platform’s reach across blockchain, digital assets, technology, investment, and global entrepreneurship.
WOW expanded into Europe, bringing together international Web3 communities, technology founders, and investors in Lisbon.
The event brought together discussions around Web3, digital assets, innovation, entrepreneurship, and international industry collaboration.
WOW continued its journey in the UAE with a focus on high-level business relationships, international participation, and curated professional networking.
The international agenda explored Web3, blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and the evolving technology entrepreneurship landscape.
The event brought together more than 5,500 attendees and over 150 speakers from technology companies, investment organizations, and international industry communities.
Artificial intelligence, Web3, financial technology, and robotics came together in a program exploring the convergence of emerging technologies and their real-world applications.
Over the years, WOW Summit has welcomed founders of leading technology companies, international investors, financial industry executives, government representatives, and innovation leaders.
Featured speakers from previous WOW Summit editions include:
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
Investor, Co-Founder of Quantum Fund
Co-Founder & COO, The Sandbox
CEO, Trust Wallet
Co-Founder, 1inch
Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Government of Hong Kong SAR
Chairman, Hong Kong AI Association
Chief Business Officer, Gate.io
Asia COO, Galaxy
Senior Project Manager, Web3 & Immersive Experiences, HUGO BOSS
And 150+ other industry speakers
Speakers listed above participated in previous WOW Summit editions. Their inclusion does not indicate endorsement of WOW or confirmed participation in any future event. Titles and affiliations reflect historical event materials.
Throughout its international journey, WOW Summit has brought together technology companies, financial institutions, industry organizations, institutional stakeholders, and innovation communities.
Organizations and brands featured in previous WOW Summit materials include:
Microsoft·Amazon Web Services (AWS)·Mastercard·Ripple·Animoca Brands·Gate.io·Invest Hong Kong·Hong Kong Tourism Board·Cyberport·PwC
Alongside many other technology companies, financial organizations, ecosystem contributors, and industry partners represented across past WOW editions.
Our international experience is rooted in community development, relationship building, industry engagement, and connecting participants across global markets.
One Ecosystem · Global Connections · Shared Opportunities
Names and logos reflect historical participation, involvement, or partnerships associated with specific previous editions. They do not imply current endorsement, ongoing partnership, or confirmed participation in future WOW Summit events.
Our vision is a year-round international platform where technology, capital, institutions and markets connect, with WOW Summit as its flagship.
WOW Summit launched in Dubai as World of Web3, an international platform for the Web3 industry, investors and entrepreneurs.
A second Dubai edition, then the third edition in Lisbon opened WOW’s European chapter.
WOW expanded into Asia at AsiaWorld-Expo and returned to Dubai at Atlantis The Royal.
A second Hong Kong edition and the first in Thailand, at UOB LIVE, EMSPHERE.
The Hong Kong edition brought AI, Web3, FinTech and robotics together in one program.
WOW evolves into a global technology and business ecosystem platform, with WOW Summit as its flagship format.
Next WOW Summit
The next chapter of WOW Summit is taking shape. Location and dates will be announced on wowsummit.net.
New industries · New markets · New connections
Selected coverage of recent WOW Summit editions, with links to the original publications.
WOW — World of Worlds is a global business and technology ecosystem connecting innovators, corporations, investors, institutions, and international markets through strategic partnerships, global summits, and cross-border initiatives. It was founded in Dubai in 2021 as WOW Summit.
No. WOW Summit remains the flagship format, but WOW is not built around events. Events are built around the WOW ecosystem, which also includes strategic business connections, corporate and institutional partnerships, and cross-border innovation initiatives. Some of these directions are in development.
WOW Summit has held eight editions across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia: WOW Summit Dubai 2021 (14–15 Oct 2021); WOW Summit Dubai 2022 (13–16 Mar 2022); WOW Summit Lisbon 2022 (1–3 Nov 2022, SUD Lisboa); WOW Summit Hong Kong 2023 (29–30 Mar 2023, AsiaWorld-Expo); WOW Summit Dubai 2023 (8–9 Oct 2023, Atlantis The Royal); WOW Summit Hong Kong 2024 (26–27 Mar 2024, AsiaWorld-Expo); WOW Summit Bangkok 2024 (11–12 Nov 2024, UOB LIVE, EMSPHERE); WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025 (9–10 Sep 2025, AsiaWorld-Expo).
Yes. AgriTech, FoodTech & Food Security is one of the seven WOW technology worlds. It connects agribusiness, food producers, AgriTech startups, investors, research institutions and governments around precision agriculture, smart farming, agri-robotics, agri-biotech, alternative proteins, supply chain traceability, agrifinance and food security.
Next WOW Summit — Coming Soon. The location and dates will be announced on wowsummit.net. Register your interest in the WOW Network to receive the announcement.
Partnerships that go beyond visibility, from summit sponsorship to annual collaboration.
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