BlockCon to Host All‑Inclusive Web3, iGaming and Finance Retreat in

BlockCon Global has unveiled a four‑day, all‑inclusive business retreat in Punta Cana, scheduled for November 25‑28, 2026, aimed at uniting decision‑makers from Web3, regulated iGaming and finance sectors [2]. The event, hosted at the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort, promises premium hospitality, full‑board accommodation and a program focused on “decision density” rather than sheer audience size.

Key takeaways

• The retreat runs November 25‑28, 2026 at the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort in Punta Cana [2].
• BlockCon’s format emphasizes “decision density,” concentrating capital allocators, regulators and infrastructure builders in a high‑trust setting [1].
• Programming covers stablecoins, tokenized assets, prediction markets, iGaming infrastructure, regulatory architecture and cross‑border fintech rails [2].
• Confirmed speakers include H.E. Shaikh Ali Sultan Al Nuaimi, Dr. Jorge Szabo and Senator Mario Ishii, among others [3].
• Partnerships and sponsorships are open to organizations aligned with the retreat’s five thematic pillars [2].

A New All‑Inclusive Format for High‑Level Dealmaking

BlockCon describes its retreat as a departure from traditional expos that prioritize scale. Instead, the platform concentrates “decision authority” by offering a curated environment where senior executives can meet regulators, investors and technology partners in a single venue [1]. The all‑inclusive experience features premium hospitality, a golf tournament, cigar sessions and VIP activations designed to foster the trust required for institutional decisions [2].

The agenda is organized around five interrelated territories: stablecoins and digital payments; tokenization of real‑world assets; prediction markets and iGaming infrastructure; regulatory architecture; and cross‑border fintech rails. Organizers argue that the integration of regulated iGaming and prediction markets is intentional, as these sectors operate sophisticated real‑time liquidity and cross‑border payment systems outside traditional finance [2].

Who’s Speaking and Why Punta Cana

A diverse roster of speakers underscores the retreat’s cross‑industry ambition. Highlights include H.E. Shaikh Ali Sultan Al Nuaimi of the Ajman royal family and BOF Investments; Dr. Jorge Szabo, Deputy Director of Reserve Requirements at the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic; and Julio César Valentín, Superintendent of the Dominican Republic’s Insurance Superintendency, among others [3].

The choice of Punta Cana reflects the Dominican Republic’s emerging role as a financial, technological and tourism hub in the Caribbean, with an evolving regulatory framework for digital assets and a growing fintech ecosystem. Organizers see the region’s use cases for digital financial infrastructure as increasingly central to the global conversation [2].