The ongoing war in the Middle East hasn’t just disrupted the flow through the Strait of Hormuz, but it has also hit a plethora of high-profile business events in the region, including major crypto conferences.

TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the largest crypto conferences in the world, will not take place this year. Organizers said the event, originally scheduled for late April, has been postponed to April 21–22, 2027, due to ongoing uncertainty in the region.

The conference typically attracts more than 15,000 attendees, including founders, venture investors, developers and exchange executives.

Organizers said concerns around safety, international travel and logistics played a central role in the decision. Tickets and registrations will remain…