When was WOW founded?
WOW Summit was founded in Dubai in 2021. The first edition, WOW Summit Dubai 2021, took place on 14–15 October 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Leadership & Vision
Who is responsible for WOW’s development and international strategy, and how WOW has grown since 2021.
In short
WOW began in Dubai in 2021 as World of Web3 Summit and held eight editions across three regions before evolving into WOW — World of Worlds in 2026. Its vision is a year-round platform where technology, capital, institutions and markets connect.
- Founded
- 2021
- Repositioned
- 2026
- Operator
- GYFAMILY LIMITED
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Vision
Where WOW Is Going
Our vision is a year-round international platform where technology, capital, institutions and markets connect, with WOW Summit as its flagship.
WOW since 2021
- 2021Founded in Dubai
WOW Summit launched in Dubai as World of Web3, an international platform for the Web3 industry, investors and entrepreneurs.
- 2022Dubai and Lisbon
A second Dubai edition, then the third edition in Lisbon opened WOW’s European chapter.
- 2023Hong Kong and Dubai
WOW expanded into Asia at AsiaWorld-Expo and returned to Dubai at Atlantis The Royal.
- 2024Hong Kong and Bangkok
A second Hong Kong edition and the first in Thailand, at UOB LIVE, EMSPHERE.
- 2025AI & Web3: The Ultimate Synergy
The Hong Kong edition brought AI, Web3, FinTech and robotics together in one program.
- 2026World of Worlds
WOW evolves into a global technology and business ecosystem platform, with WOW Summit as its flagship format.
Leadership
The Team Behind WOW
Leadership profiles with confirmed roles, biographies and LinkedIn links are being prepared for publication on this page.
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Who operates WOW?
WOW is operated by GYFAMILY LIMITED, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 17064540), 27 Old Gloucester St, London WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom.
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