The organizers of TOKEN2049 have cancelled this year's edition of the flagship crypto conference in Dubai, adding to disruptions facing industry events in the region amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Dubai Crypto Events hit by Cancellations as TOKEN2049 Called off, TON Scraps Gateway
13 March 2026 - 11:00 CET
By Sandmark staff
The development follows the cancellation of Gateway Dubai, a blockchain ecosystem gathering organized by the TON Foundation, which had been scheduled for 1-2 May. In a post on X, the organization said the event had been called off "due to the Middle East conflict and safety conditions in the UAE area," adding that the safety and well-being of its community "always comes first."
The TON Foundation said ticket holders who purchased passes through Luma, Moongate or Tribute, or booked hotel reservations using a promotional code, would receive refunds within 14 days. It added it is examining alternative formats to host a Gateway event before the end of the year.
