Dubai Tech Tuesdays No. 95 - World Token Summit Dubai x TheBlock.Festival + TFIN "Why Are You Here?" Film Trailer Premiere
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📅 DATE: Our 95th Dubai Tech Tuesdays event will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
🤝 EVENT PARTNER: WORLD TOKEN SUMMIT is the premier global event focused on the evolution of tokenization, digital assets, and the Web3 economy. It brings together founders, investors, and regulators to shape the future of finance and technology. WorldTokenSummit.net
🤝 EVENT PARTNER: TheBlock. The Capital of Virtual Assets, TheBlock, brings together founders, regulators, investors, and institutions shaping the future of finance. TheBlock operates as a live ecosystem where conversations turn into real outcomes, bridging regulation, capital, technology, and market access through curated events, strategic partnerships, and direct engagement with both public and private sector stakeholders. Its ecosystem connects decision makers, enables collaboration, and supports companies navigating growth, licensing, fundraising, tokenization, and visibility within the virtual asset economy. https://www.instagram.com/theblockglobal/
🤝 EVENT PARTNER: DSRPTD. The creators of the most untold and unspoken-of happening in the VC world; DSRPTD Summit, and the igniting entity behind the World Token Summit brand series by VOSTAD. Discover the entire DSRPTD universe on DSRPTD.net
🤝 EVENT PARTNER: TFIN DAO. TFIN DAO is a Web3 media and go-to-market boutique specializing in product and token marketing, narrative creation, and strategic PR for founders, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the next era of finance and technology. TFIN DAO builds the stories, strategies, and visibility that move projects from concept to market. Through its flagship production, The Future Is Now Film, TFIN DAO has spent over 8 years following Bitcoin’s disruption across the globe, bringing the builders and visionaries of Web3 to the forefront of the global conversation. AND, The evening also marks the beginning of the final chapter of production for Episode 18. TFIN DAO will be filming live at Dubai Tech Tuesdays on April 28th and continuing throughout TheBlock.Festival week as “Why Are You Here?” moves toward completion. Be part of the story. http://tfindao.xyz
🎭 VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists at our lovely venue - the amazing BELCANTO RESTAURANT AT THE DUBAI OPERA. https://www.instagram.com/belcantodxb/
🍹DRINK SPECIALS: FREE entrance for women 👠. Men - 150 AED gets you 3 beverages (mandatory, but note that venue's mocktails are very nice).
🕕 6:00 - 8:00 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic and parking is crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and get here.
🎬 8:00 - 8:30 pm EXCLUSIVE TRAILER SCREENING FOR "WHY ARE YOU HERE?" - a TFIN DAO Documentary, Episode 18 of #TheFutureisNowFilm series, starring Reeve Collins, Brock Pierce, Brian Rose & Dr. Marwan AlZarouni. Co-produced with MakaChain & Aurum Foundation. An in-depth dive into the future of web3 and part of a series of the last 8 years that have had TFIN FILM follow Bitcoin's disruption around the globe, covering and bringing to the forefront innovators of the future. Check out
🕕 8:00 - 9:00 pm SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS. Dubai Tech Tuesdays features the best tech projects and intellectual content. Think well-done TED or Davos talks. We are like that.
🎙 + 🎙!!! NESSRINE HERTELLI interviews DARIUSH SOUDI and deals out a "Dubai Realty Check". We all know Dariush - Founder & CEO of Arena Capital (https://www.instagram.com/_arenacapital/) and the Gladiator Summit (https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/). https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/. Recently our friend Nessrine interviewed him for her show and it was amazing. Tonight, we luck out and get to these two live on stage and in action. Nessrine is an entrepreneur, capital advisor, speaker, and the host of The Dealmaker Show, the Middle East’s leading platform for founders and investors. Founder of Ness Dealmaker, she helps global entrepreneurs raise multi-million rounds and expand into the GCC. Through her masterclasses, keynotes, and show, Nessrine bridges founders, family offices, and investors shaping the future of capital in Dubai and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/nessdealmaker/ and http://www.youtube.com/@Nessdealmaker
🎙 VINCENZO PICCIUOLO, CEO & Founder of HORNO Network. HORNO Network (horno.net) is a next-generation decentralized infrastructure platform focused on Proof of Storage and community-powered blockchain participation. With over 25 years of experience in IT, data centers, and blockchain ecosystems, he has built and scaled multiple high-performance platforms across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His work combines real infrastructure, scalable systems, and user-driven networks to bring blockchain back to people and enable global participation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpicciuolo
🎙 ADV. ASHISH BAPHANA, CEO & Co-Founder of Law Blocks AI (https://lawblocks.io/). Ashish is a seasoned legal professional with over 36 years of experience, known for his integrity and strong academic foundation. He is also a national-level martial arts champion and mentor, having trained over 10,000 students over four decades. As Co-Founder of Law Blocks AI, he is driving innovation in legal-tech through blockchain and digital transformation. His national achievements in NCC, rock climbing, and rifle shooting reflect a lifelong commitment to discipline and excellence. With a unique blend of legal expertise, mentorship, and Web3 vision, he is a valuable asset for strategic partnerships and advisory roles.https://www.instagram.com/law_blocks_ai/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-baphana-ceo/
🎙 ALASTAIR SHERRIFFS, Co-Founder and CMO of Tribe (https://tribeinvest.co/). Alastair brings nearly two decades of experience in marketing, growth, data, and brand strategy. He has held senior leadership roles at global technology companies and high-growth scale-ups, with a track record of building brands and delivering sustainable growth across technology, media, and consumer businesses. Through Tribe, he is committed to creating a Dubai-born brand that earns trust through clarity, credibility, and consistency — with the ambition to expand globally by executing the fundamentals exceptionally well. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairsherriffs/ and https://www.instagram.com/tribeinvest.co/
🎙 MOHAMMED ASHRAF, CEO & Founder of Tripy (https://tripy.ae/) & Viralx (https://viralx.ae/). Mohamed is a multi-venture entrepreneur building at the intersection of travel, AI, and growth. He is the founder of Tripy, an AI-powered platform reimagining how people discover and experience the world through intelligent, personalized journeys. He also leads ViralX, a creative growth engine specializing in high-impact digital campaigns, CGI, and brand amplification, and InvestorFinder.co, a platform designed to connect startups with the right investors and opportunities.
https://mohammedashraf.com/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedashraf-in/ and https://www.instagram.com/moeashraf2/
🎙JÉRÉMY MAHIEU, Head of Investor Relations at HexaDef Capital Club. Jérémy is an entrepreneur focused on building at the intersection of crypto, capital markets, and marketplace infrastructure. He has deep experience in liquidity strategy, OTC trading, and exchange ecosystems, with a strong understanding of how to structure and distribute dealflow efficiently. Jérémy is now expanding into the defense sector with the launch of HDCC, a platform designed to connect high-quality, curated opportunities with strategic investors in a highly fragmented and traditionally opaque market. https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_mahieu/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymahieu/
🕕 9:00 - 9:30 pm COMMUNITY INTRODUCTIONS. 25 or so guests will be invited to introduce themselves to the community for a minutes each, microphone in hand. Do not miss this opportunity for everyone to get to know you! Do not be shy... the shy eat alone.
🎤🎶 SPECIAL GUEST SINGER PERFORMANCE! For this edition we are honored to feature DILL NARZI ДИЛЛ НАРЗИ on our stage. Dill is a famous singer, entertainer and businessman. https://www.instagram.com/maddeuce/ and https://www.instagram.com/dillcapital/. Dill has also appeared and starred in variously highly rated TV shows such as Music Box , Нука все вместе , Игра в кино, полная посадка и тд. Dill is happily married to our friend NADYA NARZI https://www.instagram.com/nadya_narzi/. Nadya is a female community leader https://www.instagram.com/novawomenclub/, and together they represent a Dubai power couple.
🕕 9:30 pm - Midnight NETWORKING + DINNER. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
🎥 MEDIA PARTNER: We are thrilled to be supported by FS Entertainment as our media/photography partner. https://www.instagram.com/fsentertainmentofficial
🤝 COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Thanks to Web3 Future Space for their continued support. https://web3future.space
👔👗 DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. *** NO caps/shorts NO open toe shoes / sneakers *** Be classy (please). Men - try wearing a suit or sports jacket. Don't wear some random T-shirt/raggedy jeans. Women - this is your chance to be elegant. The venue WILL block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire.
ALSO we welcome the referral of other quality guests.