LIV Golf unveiled a new identity for its eighth event on the 2025 schedule: LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden. The next stop on the league’s calendar will be held on June 6-8 at northern Virginia’s iconic Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, host of the first four Presidents Cup tournaments in the US and the Solheim Cup last September. The new naming rights reflect the league’s connection to the Commonwealth of Virginia and underscore the state’s bold vision to elevate professional golf through innovation, entertainment, and global reach.

Evolving from its former name LIV Golf DC, the tournament embraces Virginia’s distinct regional pride while advancing LIV Golf’s mission to build the sport’s most forward-thinking global league. Developed in collaboration with the Virginia Tourism Corporation and LIV Golf partner Maaden, one of the world’s fastest-growing mining and metals companies headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the event champions community engagement and cross-sector innovation.

“With LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden, we’re strengthening our connection to the Commonwealth and celebrating the local pride that drives this world-class event,” said Ross Hallett, executive vice president and head of events at LIV Golf. “This evolution reflects our mission of bringing bold energy, global vision, and an unforgettable next-gen fan experience to every stop on our schedule.”

As part of the announcement, Saudi Arabian Mining Company, known as Maaden, has launched their new partnership-focused campaign titled “Unearth Your Potential.” The campaign features LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia and Carlos Ortiz showing off their skills in a closest to the hole challenge, unveiling a mix of strategy, teamwork and fun that embody the league’s identity. “Unearth Your Potential” is inspired by LIV Golf’s impact and sustainability strategy and highlights the dedication to craft that is needed from both golfers and professionals alike to unearth and maximize their potential — both within the world of golf and within the mining industry.

Bob Wilt, CEO at Maaden, said: “LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden is more than a tournament — it’s a powerful expression of global collaboration and shared ambition. Our partnership with LIV Golf reflects a mutual drive to innovate, inspire and shape what’s next, both on the course and far beyond it.”

Maaden’s partnership brings bold branding, immersive activations, and elevated hospitality to the event. The event will showcase LIV Golf’s signature format: 54 holes of high-energy individual and team-based competition with unrivaled access, nonstop action, and an atmosphere that blends elite golf with culture, music, and digital engagement — hallmarks of the LIV Golf experience.

Dubai is set to host the 30th global edition of the HODL Summit, the world’s longest-running crypto and Web3 summit series, on May 14–15 at Madinat Jumeirah. 

Formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, HODL Summit has become a premier platform for blockchain and Web3 innovation. 

Organized by Trescon, this flagship event will bring together over 5,000 Web3 innovators, investors, and industry leaders from 60+ countries to explore the future of blockchain, decentralized finance, and digital assets.

With the Web3 ecosystem rapidly evolving, HODL has emerged as a powerful launchpad for next-generation blockchain solutions, policy discussions, and cross-border investments.

The summit will feature a rich agenda of panel discussions, startup showcases, closed-door investor roundtables, and networking zones aimed at catalyzing business outcomes.

The 2025 edition will feature over 40 sessions and a distinguished lineup of 50+ speakers, including Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, Nils Andersen-Röed, global head of FIU of Binance, Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, Rifad Mahasneh, CEO MENA of OKX, and Hasan Fardan Al-Fardan, CEO of Al Fardan Exchange.

These industry leaders will share insights on topics such as real-world asset tokenization, AI integration, Layer-2 solutions, modular blockchain architectures, next-gen DeFi models, NFTs, and the expanding role of blockchain in enterprise innovation.

The exhibition arena will feature leading blockchain and Web3 companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions across DeFi, digital assets, infrastructure, security, and enterprise tech.

From product launches to live demos, the exhibition offers attendees direct access to the latest innovations shaping the decentralized economy.

One of the key highlights of HODL 2025 is the UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup, held in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, where startups will present their ideas to a curated audience of investors, venture capital firms, and accelerators and compete for a $1 million investment.

Attendees can look forward to engaging in collaborative discussions on governance, tokenization, and interoperability, gaining practical insights to address real-world challenges in the blockchain space.

HODL’s track record speaks for itself. Since its inception in 2017, the summit has hosted 29 global editions in cities including Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok, building a legacy of connecting startups with capital, governments with policy ideas, and enterprises with innovation partners.

As Dubai continues to establish itself as a global hub for digital assets and blockchain regulation, HODL 2025 further cements the city’s position as a magnet for transformative tech and capital.

With its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and progressive regulatory environment, Dubai offers the ideal setting for global blockchain leaders to chart the next chapter in Web3.