ABOUT THE EVENT
Join blockchain businesses in Hong Kong for a dedicated session exploring commercial opportunities in Dubai and the growing ties between two of the world’s most active Web3 hubs. The event will highlight why DMCC has become the preferred base for digital asset companies expanding into the Middle East and provide practical guidance on regional growth.
Bringing together industry experts and business leaders, the session will cover market developments, company setup requirements, regulatory considerations and partnership opportunities for organisations looking to build a presence across MENA. Attendees will also gain a clearer understanding of the support available through DMCC’s Crypto Centre.
Key highlights:
Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with industry stakeholders, explore regional opportunities and understand how Dubai can support the next stage of your business growth. Register today to secure your spot.
WHERE
Novotel Century Hong Kong
WHEN
11:00AM - 3:00PM (HKT), 9 February 2026
Founder,
FutureOne MENA
Dr. Anina Ho is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with over two decades of experience across retail, technology, finance, and real estate, serving as Founder of FutureOneMENA (FOM), Managing Director of multiple cross-border investment vehicles, with core expertise in blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, complex supply chain management, and investment strategy; she holds a doctoral degree with dissertation focuses in Digital Transformation on AI and Blockchain from the University of Southern California alongside graduate Master degrees from Harvard University and Central Saint Martins and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Toronto, and has been widely recognized with honors such as the Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneur Technology Innovation Award 2025, Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneurs Awards (Technology Innovation) 2024, Deloitte Technology Fast Outstanding Female Entrepreneur 2023, CEO of the Year (CEO Magazine, Hong Kong) 2022, and Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs of China 2020.
Co-founder,
Nine Blocks Capital
Co-CEO & Co-founder,
Bybit
Co-founder and CEO,
Tokinvest
Senior Director, Tech Ecosystems,
DMCC
Belal Jassoma is the Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.
Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.
Manager - Crypto Centre,
DMCC Ecosystems
Belal Jassoma is the Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.
Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Networking and registration |
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11:30am - 12:00pm | DMCC presentation |
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12:00pm – 12:30pm | Keynote presentation |
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Henri Arslanian Helen Liu
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1:00pm - 1:15pm | Coffee break |
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1:15pm - 1:45pm | From Stablecoins to Tokenised Assets: Real-World Web3 Use Cases Across Global Financial Hubs Moderator: |
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1:45pm - 3:00pm | Networking |
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