# WOW — World of Worlds > 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. WOW began in Dubai in 2021 as World of Web3 Summit and has since held eight WOW Summit editions in Dubai, Lisbon, Hong Kong and Bangkok. WOW is operated by GYFAMILY LIMITED (Company No. 17064540), London, United Kingdom. More at wowsummit.net. Tagline: Where Technology Worlds Converge. Connecting Technology, Capital & Global Markets. Updated: 19 October 2026. Full text of every page: https://wowsummit.net/llms-full.txt ## Key facts - Name: WOW — World of Worlds - Short name: WOW - Former name: World of Web3 Summit - Type: Global technology and business ecosystem platform; organizer of WOW Summit - Founded: 2021, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Operator: GYFAMILY LIMITED · Company No. 17064540 · 27 Old Gloucester St, London WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom - Flagship: WOW Summit — 8 editions 2021–2025 in Dubai (3), Hong Kong (3), Lisbon (1), Bangkok (1) - Next edition: Next WOW Summit — Coming Soon (location and dates not yet announced) - Not: WOW is not an investment fund - Social: https://www.instagram.com/wowsummitworld/, https://x.com/WOWsummitWorld, https://www.linkedin.com/company/wow-summit-world/ ## Ecosystem directions and status - Global Summits & Experiences — Active since 2021 - Strategic Business Connections — In development - Corporate & Institutional Partnerships — Open for proposals - Cross-Border Innovation Initiatives — In development ## Main pages - [Home](https://wowsummit.net/): WOW connects innovators, corporations, investors, institutions and markets through partnerships, global summits and cross-border initiatives. Since 2021. - [About WOW](https://wowsummit.net/about/): How WOW grew from a Web3 summit founded in Dubai in 2021 into a global technology and business ecosystem connecting technology, capital and markets. - [WOW Ecosystem](https://wowsummit.net/ecosystem/): The WOW ecosystem: global summits, strategic business connections, corporate and institutional partnerships, and cross-border innovation initiatives. - [Technology Worlds](https://wowsummit.net/technology-worlds/): The seven technology worlds WOW connects: AI, Web3, FinTech, cloud, DeepTech, BioTech and AgriTech & food security, plus four ecosystem enablers. - [Global Summits](https://wowsummit.net/summits/): WOW Summit is WOW’s flagship format: international conferences, exhibitions, pitch sessions and executive networking. Eight editions since 2021. - [Past Editions](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/): Archive of all eight WOW Summit editions in Dubai, Lisbon, Hong Kong and Bangkok, with dates, venues, speakers, coverage and official sites. - [Strategic Partnerships](https://wowsummit.net/partnerships/): Partner with WOW beyond visibility: annual strategic partnerships, summit sponsorship, industry programs and technology showcases. Request a proposal. - [Global Network](https://wowsummit.net/network/): Register your interest in the WOW Network for free: WOW Summit announcements, partnership opportunities and new programs across markets. - [Host a WOW Summit](https://wowsummit.net/host-a-summit/): For cities, development agencies and organizers: hosting options, review stages, proposal requirements and a hosting inquiry form for WOW Summit. - [Insights & Media](https://wowsummit.net/insights/): WOW news, event highlights and confirmed press coverage of WOW Summit editions, plus the official boilerplate and naming guide for journalists. - [Leadership](https://wowsummit.net/leadership/): The vision behind WOW — World of Worlds and its history since 2021, from the first WOW Summit in Dubai to a global technology and business platform. - [FAQ](https://wowsummit.net/faq/): Answers about WOW — World of Worlds: what WOW is, technology worlds from AI to AgriTech, past WOW Summits, partnerships, hosting and who runs WOW. - [Contact](https://wowsummit.net/contact/): Contact WOW — World of Worlds. Choose your request type so it reaches the right team: partnerships, sponsorship, hosting, network, media or general. ## WOW Summit editions (one page per edition) - [WOW Summit Dubai 2021](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/dubai-2021/): WOW Summit Dubai 2021 took place on 14–15 October 2021. The first WOW Summit launched an international platform for Web3, investors and founders. - [WOW Summit Dubai 2022](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/dubai-2022/): WOW Summit Dubai 2022, 13–16 March 2022: the second Dubai edition expanded WOW’s reach across blockchain, digital assets, technology and investment. - [WOW Summit Lisbon 2022](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/lisbon-2022/): WOW Summit Lisbon 2022, 1–3 November 2022 at SUD Lisboa: the third WOW Summit and the launch of WOW’s European chapter for founders and investors. - [WOW Summit Hong Kong 2023](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/hong-kong-2023/): WOW Summit Hong Kong 2023, 29–30 March 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo: WOW’s first edition in Asia, focused on Web3, digital assets and entrepreneurship. - [WOW Summit Dubai 2023](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/dubai-2023/): WOW Summit Dubai 2023, 8–9 October 2023 at Atlantis The Royal: high-level business connections, international participation and curated networking. - [WOW Summit Hong Kong 2024](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/hong-kong-2024/): WOW Summit Hong Kong 2024, 26–27 March 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo: 5,000 attendees and 70% of exhibitors from overseas, per Meetings & Exhibitions HK. - [WOW Summit Bangkok 2024](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/bangkok-2024/): WOW Summit Bangkok 2024, 11–12 November 2024 at UOB LIVE, EMSPHERE: WOW’s first edition in Thailand, with 5,500+ attendees and 150+ speakers. - [WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025](https://wowsummit.net/past-events/hong-kong-2025/): WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025, 9–10 September 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo: AI & Web3, with 4,000+ participants from 30+ countries and 120+ speakers. ## Confirmed coverage - INCRYPTED · via MEXC News, 17 Sep 2025: [Organizers wrap up WOW Summit 2025 in Hong Kong](https://www.mexc.com/news/organizers-wrap-up-wow-summit-2025-in-hong-kong/99953) - CAESER · HKUST, 10 Sep 2025: [WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025](https://caeser.hkust.edu.hk/en/node/388) - BitPinas, 6 Nov 2024: [WOW Summit Set in Bangkok This November](https://bitpinas.com/feature/wow-summit-set-in-bangkok-this-november/) - Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong, 2024: [Success story: WOW Summit 2024](https://www.mehongkong.com/eng/home/success-stories/detail/WOW-Summit-2024.html) - PR Newswire, 14 Jun 2023: [WOW Summit Announces Next Summit in Dubai on 8-9 October](https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/wow-summit-announces-next-summit-in-dubai-on-8-9-october-301849604.html) - GlobeNewswire, 15 Feb 2022: [World of Web3 Week (WOW) Set to Taking Place on March 12th-18th in Dubai](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/02/15/2385577/0/en/World-of-Web3-Week-WOW-Set-to-Taking-Place-on-March-12th-18th-in-Dubai.html) ## Naming guide - Full name: WOW — World of Worlds - Short name: WOW - Flagship format: WOW Summit (not “WOW Conference”) - Edition names: WOW Summit + city + year, for example WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025 - Former name: World of Web3 Summit (2021–2025) ## FAQ ### What is WOW? 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. ### Is WOW only a conference? 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. ### What does “World of Worlds” mean? World of Worlds is the evolution of World of Web3. The future of innovation is not defined by individual industries, but by the connections between them. Web3 remains part of the WOW ecosystem alongside AI, FinTech, DeepTech, AgriTech and food systems, digital infrastructure, capital and international markets. ### Which parts of the WOW ecosystem are active today? Global Summits & Experiences have been active since 2021, and WOW accepts proposals for corporate and institutional partnerships. Strategic Business Connections and Cross-Border Innovation Initiatives are in development and will be announced on wowsummit.net. ### When and where was WOW Summit 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. ### Where has WOW Summit taken place? 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). ### How many WOW Summit editions have taken place in Dubai? Three. WOW Summit Dubai 2021 (14–15 October 2021), WOW Summit Dubai 2022 (13–16 March 2022), and WOW Summit Dubai 2023 (8–9 October 2023, Atlantis The Royal). Dubai is where WOW Summit was founded. ### Which technologies does WOW cover? Seven technology worlds: Artificial Intelligence & Agentic Systems; Blockchain, Web3 & Digital Assets; FinTech & Future of Finance; Cloud, Data & Cybersecurity; DeepTech, Robotics & Industry 4.0; BioTech, HealthTech & Sustainability; and AgriTech, FoodTech & Food Security. They are supported by ecosystem enablers: venture capital and global investment, research and education, international market access, and government and institutional relations. ### Who does WOW connect? Corporations, investors and funds, governments and public institutions, technology companies, agribusiness and food companies, startups and founders, and universities and research institutions. ### How big is WOW Summit? Across editions held 2021–2025, WOW Summit has reported 35,000+ attendees, 50+ countries, 500+ speakers, 150+ investment funds, 350+ partners, 700+ media, 200+ exhibition booths, 40+ international delegations, and 10M+ cumulative streaming views. These are cumulative historical figures, including in-person and virtual participation, as reported in previous organizer materials. ### Who has spoken at WOW Summit? Featured speakers from previous editions include Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Jim Rogers (Quantum Fund), Sébastien Borget (The Sandbox), Eowyn Chen (Trust Wallet), Sergej Kunz (1inch), Joseph H. L. Chan (Government of Hong Kong SAR), Neil Tan (Hong Kong AI Association), Kevin Lee (Gate.io), John Cahill (Galaxy), and Lena Klitzke (HUGO BOSS), along with 150+ other industry speakers. Their inclusion does not indicate confirmed participation in any future event or endorsement of WOW. ### How can a city host a WOW Summit? Submit a hosting inquiry on wowsummit.net/host-a-summit/. The process has five stages: inquiry, introductory call, proposal and feasibility review, site visit and stakeholder meetings, and a hosting agreement with a joint announcement. ### How can my company partner with WOW? Request a partnership proposal on wowsummit.net/partnerships/. Formats include annual strategic partnerships, summit sponsorship, industry program collaboration, executive networking, technology showcases, and international business initiatives. Prices are provided in a tailored proposal. ### What is the WOW Network? The WOW Network is WOW’s year-round international community. Registration is free and records your interest in WOW Summit announcements, partnership opportunities and new programs. It is not a paid membership and does not guarantee access to events or introductions. ### Is WOW an investment fund? No. WOW is not an investment fund and does not manage capital. Cross-border innovation initiatives, currently in development, are designed to connect startups, corporations, investors and institutions. ### When is the next WOW Summit? 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. ### 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. ### Does WOW cover agriculture and AgriTech? 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.