Thrilld Labs Partners with Proof of Talk Abu Dhabi

We’re thrilld to announce our community partnership with Proof of Talk for its inaugural Gulf edition from December 3-4 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. 

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Following four editions in Paris, Proof of Talk is now bringing its model of curated, high-level conversations to Abu Dhabi. Rather than building the biggest possible conference, the event focuses more on bringing the right people into the room.  Attendance is individually reviewed and approved with the aim of creating an environment where attendees can connect with other founders, investors, institutions, and decision-makers from across digital assets and AI.

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The numbers behind the previous editions reflect this approach as well. For instance, more than 95% of speakers have been CEOs or founders. The event also follows a no pay-to-speak policy, essentially meaning speaking opportunities are not available to purchase. 

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The Abu Dhabi edition is expected to bring up to 2,000 senior decision-makers across the digital assets and institutional finance ecosystem. Over two days, conversations are expected to revolve around DeFi, tokenisation, institutional adoption, digital asset regulation, infrastructure, and AI. Alongside the main conference programme, Proof of Talk also puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for more focused conversations. This includes intentional networking sessions, investor gatherings, and exclusive dinners for smaller and more meaningful settings. 

Another highlight is the speaker lineup, with some returning from previous Proof of Talk editions in Paris. These include CEOs and founders from companies like Chainlink, Ledger, Blockstream, Aave, Consensys, among many others. The specific speaker lineup for the Abu Dhabi edition is yet to be announced but is expected to be sub par as the previous edition. 

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Why the UAE? 

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The UAE has increasingly been positioning itself as a global hub for digital assets, blockchain, and financial innovation, attracting digital assets and AI companies, investors, and institutions from around the world. Its financial centre, ADGM, continues to reflect this growth as well; in Q1 2026, assets under management within ADGM grew by 57% year-on-year, while the number of active licenses surpassed 13,353. The number of asset and fund managers also rose by 24% to 179, with firms announcing plans to establish a presence in ADGM collectively representing more than US$4.4 trillion in global assets under management. This growing concentration of capital, institutions and financial infrastructure makes Abu Dhabi the most apt destination for an event built around bringing together senior leaders and decision-makers. 

And, of course, there is perhaps no more fitting venue for the Gulf edition than Louvre Abu Dhabi. Located in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum exhibits art, culture, and architecture from across the world, providing a rather fascinating setting for conversations around finance and technology. 

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At Thrilld Labs, we’re always happy to support initiatives that are meant for intentional networking and exchange of ideas across the digital assets and AI ecosystem. We’re thrilld to partner with Proof of Talk for this Gulf inaugural. We can nominate one c-suite executive from our network whose application, for complimentary access, will be reviewed by the PoT team with priority. Contact us at your earliest convenience to participate.

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Please note that Proof of Talk is the data processor in this instance and will be making the final selection, so Thrilld Labs is not in charge of the (complimentary) ticket issuance process. Thrilld Labs does not work with referrals or commissions.

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To view more about our partnership, please visit the Partner Portal on Thrilld.

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^{‍Thrilld, built by Thrilld Labs, lets Web3 professionals find each other, talk business, and build human connections through a fair networking app; online and at industry events. Thrilld Labs is also building a decentralised app that lets Web3 event organizers sell tickets and enhance their reach, as well as attendee engagement.}

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^{‍About Proof of Talk} 

^{Proof of Talk is a digital asset summit held annually, organised by XVentures. Following several editions in Paris, the event will host its inaugural Gulf edition at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 3-4 December 2026, bringing together founders, CEOs, institutional investors, policymakers, infrastructure leaders, and senior decision-makers from across the digital assets ecosystem.}