Future Blockchain Summit 2024 to kick off

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The Future Blockchain Summit 2024 is set to take place from October 13 to 16 at Dubai Harbour, with an expected 1,200 investors from over 50 countries.

Associate Vice President of Technology, Dubai World Trade Centre, Peter Brady, said, “The Future Blockchain Summit 2024 provides a dynamic platform designed to support innovative ideas and drive growth in the sector. We are delighted that it will bring together blockchain geniuses and leaders to foster collaboration, encourage change and strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global blockchain hub.”

The summit is expected to host several discussions surrounding the integration of blockchain with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and the growing role of non-fungible tokens.

Industry leaders from the US and Europe will also be speaking about how these combines technologies are changing the face of the industries.

Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox, Sebastien Bourget and Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands Group, Yat Siu, will discuss the impact of blockchain on video games, community-driven systems, the role of AI, VR and AR in shaping the future of gaming, decentralised game development and the rise of eSports.

Since its launch in 2018, the event serves as a platform to present innovative ideas and cooperation that will shape the future of blockchain technology across the Middle East and North Africa region.

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