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David Chaum pioneered privacy in modern communication as the inventor of mix nets, blind signatures, and multiparty computation that laid the foundation for enabling secure voting systems, anonymous internet surfing (Dark Web/TOR Network) and DigiCash, the first cryptocurrency and precursor to Bitcoin to allow for anonymous transactions. Chaum is currently leading xx network, a completely private, quantum-secure decentralized messaging and payment platform. He is working with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) on new technologies for CBDC digital currencies.
Founder
XX Network
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari, CEO of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, leads the only common law free zone dedicated to non-regulated digital and virtual asset companies. With over 35 years of finance expertise, he also heads RAK ICC, a fast-growing offshore corporate registry. Dr. Al Ansari's leadership extends to multiple boards including Marjan, TVM Healthcare Partners, and Al Ramz Capital. Previously, he served as Chairman & CEO of Dubai International Capital ($13B AUM) and held various roles on regional and international boards, including the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Dubai Holding. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
CEO
RAK DAO
H.E. Justin Sun is the Ambassador and former Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, Founder of TRON, one of the world's largest blockchain DAO ecosystems, and Advisor to HTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. A protege of Alibaba's Jack Ma, Sun has been named Forbes' 30 under 30 in the Consumer Technology category several times, among other global recognitions. Sun is an avid art collector, gamer, investor, philanthropist, and space enthusiast.
Founder of TRON
Member of the HTX Global Advisory Board
Dr. Marwan Alzarouni is an internationally recognized blockchain technology advocate, keynote speaker and strategic advisor. Dr. Alzarouni is the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC), an impact business and a strategic partner to Dubai Future Foundation.
The center was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum under the Area 2071 initiative in May 2018. It aims to create a fertile ground and a holistic ecosystem for blockchain companies and projects to thrive in. DBCC regularly hosts a number of blockchain startups within Area 2071 and also conducts educational classes and seminars around blockchain use cases in government and private sector.
CEO
Dubai Blockchain Center
Robby is CEO of Animoca Brands – a leader in Web3 gaming and investing, and the company behind the Sandbox. Robby’s career has focused on the TMT industries, from the early days of analogue mobile and web 1.0 to traditional ad-supported media and free-to-play games.
CEO
Animoca Brands
Dominic is founder of the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain project and President and Chief Scientist of the DFINITY Foundation.
Before transitioning to work full time in crypto in 2013, Dominic was an engineering entrepreneur that created multiple internet technologies and products.
His previous venture was an MMO game that had millions of users. He was first introduced to cypherpunk thinking when using Wei Dai's crypto++ library in 1998, which had documentation referencing the b-money proposal.
Founder & Chief Scientist
DFINITY Foundation
Marcello Mari, is the CEO and founder of SingularityDAO as well as founding member of SingularityNET. He has led the blockchain protocol to significant achievements, including raising over $5.8 million from VCs and reaching a peak valuation of $600 million. He also coordinated the first NFT collaboration between a human and AI, raising over $1.4 million. Starting his career in London and contributing to major publications, Marcello has been recognized for his work in blockchain and AI, including speaking at TEDx and receiving the prestigious AIBC award for Top AI Voice in 2024. Over his career Marcello has participated to the foundation and launch of over 6 crypto / AI projects.
CEO and founder
SingularityDAO
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, leads the product team with a focus on derivatives, asset management and user experience, actively driving innovations and strategies. With close to a decade of experience in trading, product management, and market development, Vivien has cultivated her expertise in forex and equity derivative products through pivotal roles at reputable institutions such as Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank. Additionally, Vivien has years of experience in well-known crypto exchanges as leaders of financial products, risk management, and new product development, along with a deep understanding of product life cycle and go-to-market strategy.
Chief Product Officer
BingX
Carmen, CoinW's Chief Communications Officer, embodies resilience and innovation, boasting ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 certification. Her expertise extends to AML and CTF compliance, showcased on global stages like Token2049 and the World Blockchain Summit. Recognized as a TOP BIT INFLUENCER 2022, Carmen's impact graces Nasdaq billboards. Her journey from Emirates Airline to CoinW signifies her tenacity and talent in shaping the web3 landscape, marking her as a trailblazer in financial and blockchain realms.
Chief Communications Officer
CoinW
Alicia Kao is KuCoin's Managing Director. With more than ten years of digital marketing experience, she's a blockchain believer and an avid NFT collector. Alicia joins KuCoin since 2019. In her four-year tenure, she has been responsible for KuCoin's marketing and managing institutional and VIP client relationships. She's currently focused on external long-term strategy development and fostering lasting partnerships to help build the crypto industry. She majored in sociology.
Managing Director
KuCoin
David Palmer, Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Vodafone's Digital Asset Broker (DAB) platform, is a digital visionary and recognized thought leader in blockchain and Web3. With expertise in converging digital technologies and new business models, he explores opportunities in IoT, Blockchain, DeFi, Digital Identity, AI, and the Metaverse, making significant contributions to Vodafone Business's leadership in blockchain technology.
Chief Product Officer, Co-founder
Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) Platform, Vodafone
Pierre, a Partner at Roland Berger, leads the firm's Digital Asset, Web3, and Metaverse practice, advising governments, corporates, and web3 companies on strategy, organizational improvements, and venture building. With a background in energy and trading, he's been in the crypto ecosystem since 2015, involved in digital assets projects and Bitcoin mining. Pierre is active in global think tanks like the World Economic Forum's Crypto Impact Accelerator and co-initiated The Green Block for AI and Web3 sustainability. He's a board advisor at Wisdomise, holds an MBA, and executive certificates from MIT Sloan, Wharton, LBS, and INSEAD.
Partner | Global Co-Head Crypto
Economy
Roland Berger
With over 15 years of experience in crypto and financial services, Lennix spearheads business strategy and operations at OKX globally. Since joining in 2017, he has been pivotal in transforming OKX into a leading hub for DeFi, NFTs, blockchain gaming, and crypto trading. Formerly with JP Morgan, AIG, and CASH Financial Services Group, Lennix is committed to fostering financial inclusion and dismantling traditional barriers to wealth creation through innovative, decentralized, and secure means. His mission is to empower everyone to create and own wealth on a global scale.
Chief Commercial Officer
OKX
Jordi Alexander is a prominent figure in the global market making space, specializing in Digital Assets. Serving as the Chief Alchemist of Mantle, he leads innovation in token-governed technologies on the Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain. In addition to his role as Chief Information Officer at Selini Capital, Jordi wears many hats—hosting the SteadyLads podcast, demonstrating expertise in game theory, and actively participating as an angel investor and advisor. His multifaceted involvement adds depth to his influence in shaping and advancing the realms of blockchain, investments, and decentralized technologies.
Chief Alchemist
Mantle
Founder of the Bitcoin Center in 2013 the first live crypto currency exchange. Located 100 feet from the New York Stock Exchange(prominently displayed on the netflix documentary "Banking on Bitcoin"). Inventor of the multi-branched blockchain, and blockchain voting. Both patents have been granted. Thirty years of experience in technology and politics. Pioneer and thought leader in the blockchain paradigm. He was also Founder of GetaRoom.com in 1997. In 1983 he attended New York Institute of technology where he studied computer science and AeroSpace Engineering.
Bitcoin Pioneer/Founder
Bitcoin Center NYC
Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on Twitter with guests including Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, Imran Khan, Bill Ackman and Marc Cuban reaching millions of people a week and leading the citizen journalism movement. Mario is also the founder and CEO of IBC group which is the largest incubator in crypto and AI and is one of the leading voices in the industry.
Founder and CEO
IBC Ventures
Jason Allegrante is the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fireblocks, a market-leading provider of technology solutions to enable businesses to easily and securely support digital asset and cryptocurrency use cases.
Jason began his career in the Financial Institution Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He later practiced law at the international firms Linklaters LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell.
Since 2018, Jason has served as senior legal counsel to early stage fintech and SaaS companies and advised on critical matters at the intersection of financial services and the emerging blockchain-based ecosystem.
Jason holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from Columbia University and a Certificate in Global Business Law and Governance from Sciences Po / Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne.
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Fireblocks
Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat, a forward-thinking individual who perceives the potential of blockchain and Web3. As the CEO at TDMM, Partner at the TradeDog Group, Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures and Riddermark, Saqr is making his mark on the fintech, blockchain, healthtech, and govtech landscapes. With a stellar 13-year career at IBM Middle East and Africa under his belt, Saqr is an authority on enterprise blockchain. Not only did he co-author IBM’s first government blockchain methodology, but he also played a crucial role in shaping the Dubai government's blockchain strategy. His influence spans across continents, having led projects in 23 countries across Europe, Middle East & Africa. Saqr has worked with both public and private sector entities, including DHL, Shell, Airtel, the UAE Prime Minster's office and others to define, create, and implement their strategies. Today, Saqr devotes his expertise to nurturing startups and aiding large-scale establishments in shaping their technological strategies, fostering innovation across industries.
Chief Executive Officer
TDMM
Nikhil, EMURGO's COO, spearheads commercial adoption efforts worldwide with 115 global employees. He oversees Fintech, Media, and Education product development and establishes an incubation arm. Formerly, he served as COO at a Singaporean startup focusing on trade solutions with Hyperledger Fabric and Corda, raising $7m Series A during Covid. With 15 years at Barclays, he enhanced capital efficiency, engaged in regulatory lobbying, and drove strategic initiatives for Asian business growth, collaborating closely with senior management and investment banking divisions.
COO
EMURGO
Christian Gleich is the ambassador of the European Blockchain Association and well-known as a consultant and international speaker on topics related to blockchain, web3, tokenization and the metaverse. His focus over the last 25 years has been on the specific development of digital use cases and business models as well as their monetization. In various leadership positions, the digital expert led innovative projects for Samsung, Nike as well as NASA. He also holds the Guinness® World Record for the largest product launch of all time - streamed from the international space station (ISS). Right now he is focusing on tokenization for companies of different industries.
International Ambassador
European Blockchain Association
Irina Karagyaur is a dynamic leader in the blockchain and Web3 space. Her involvement in various projects, including founding initiatives aimed at leveraging technology for social impact, as well as her roles in advocacy and education within the blockchain community, showcase her leadership and dynamic approach to addressing complex issues like energy transition and climate change through innovative technologies. Irina co-founded BQ9, an ecosystem growth agency on a mission to turn great ideas into great Web3 products. BQ9 works on business model creation, product ideation and development & Ecosystem Strategy. She is also founder of Creators4Impact (the open knowledge community), creator and host of Creators Imagining the Future Community Dialogues. Irina is an editor and expert contributor to ITU Focus Group on Metaverse (FG-MV), and a mentor for UN Women Mentorship Program. Irina is an active Polkadot Head Ambassador, creators of Energy Web X Global Leaders program & creator and a host of The Business Case for Polkadot podcast & DOT4Business community in partnership with Polkadot Blockchain Academy. Irina is named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future, the winner of the 2022 Rising Women in Crypto Power List by Wirex and The Cryptonomist, Asia's 100 Women Power Leaders, the winner of Women of Web3 Changemakers 2023 by Near Foundation, Top 20 Women Blockchain Leaders in 2023 by Whizlabs, LinkedIn Top Strategy & Metaverse Voice 2024, Top 20 women in blockchain 2024 by Mural, Top 20 Women Blockchain Leaders in 2024 by Whizlabs. Irina has delivered a TEDx talk "Knowledge Communities are Shaping the Metaverse" at TEDxMaviliSquare 2023. Featured in Entrepreneur India, Arab Finance, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, BeInCrypto, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review Turkey, GeckoCon by CoinGecko, Benzinga, NFT NYC and more. Delivered lectures and talks at COP26, COP27, COP28; UNESCO HQ, Politecnico di Milano, Queens College City University of New York, UCL, Glasgow University Engineering Technology Society.
Co-Founder & CEO
BQ9
Rifad is the General Manager of OKX for the MENA region. He brings in over a decade of experience in business strategy, management and public policy in the MENA region. Prior to OKX, Rifad was the Vice President and General Manager of Rain Financial in the UAE. Rifad's earlier roles included leading Uber's ride hailing business in the GCC and the levant region;Rifad has a bachelors degree from the University of Toronto and an MBA from IE Business school.
General Manager MENA
OKX
Abdulla Al Dhaheri is a multifaceted professional who embodies the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the world of blockchain and cybersecurity. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and an Associate degree in Blockchain Management, Abdulla has made substantial contributions to these fields, reflected in his two patented blockchain inventions. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and businessman, known for his forward-thinking leadership, strategic acumen, and keen ability to steer multimillion-dollar businesses to success. Notably, he has lent his expertise to various successful Web 3 and NFT projects, illustrating his versatility and adaptability to emerging trends in technology. Abdulla's influence extends into the public sector, where his exceptional problem-solving skills and visionary outlook are utilized in government roles. His commitment to technological advancement has significantly impacted this space, as he has bridged the gap between innovation and governance.
CEO
Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center
Serena Sebastiani is a Senior Director in the Financial Services Advisory arm of PwC Middle East, and Consulting Virtual Assets Leader. Building a digital, innovative, open economy is a priority for most of the GCC Nations, to support the sustainability of their growth strategies, diversify from legacy oil-based economies, and improve financial inclusion. Serena has 13+ years of experience in supporting Regulators, Governments and the Private Sector to achieve these objectives, through designing strategies, policies and implementation actions that will define the Future of Banking and Finance.
Virtual Assets Lead, Director Financial Services Consulting
PwC Middle East
With a decade on Wall Street, Tone transitioned to Bitcoin advocacy, leveraging his expertise through a YouTube Channel and appearances on CNBC, RT, and documentaries like Magic Money. As an independent content creator at ToneVays.com and event producer for Non Confiscatable, Understanding Bitcoin, and The Financial Summit, he imparts financial insights. Tone, holding a Masters in Financial Engineering and Bachelor Degrees in Mathematics and Geology, passionately educates about the significance of Bitcoin's unique Financial Technology.
Financial Analyst, Founder
Financial Summit
He is a founding partner at SwissBorg, overseeing assets surpassing $2 billion and a team of 230 employees. As a Cointelegraph Accelerator Mentor, TEDx speaker, and host of "Cryptonites" on YouTube, Alex is a prominent figure in the crypto space. His expertise extends to keynotes, panels, and educational sessions at prestigious events such as WEF Davos, CNBC, Cointelegraph, Coindesk, Token2049, AIM Summit, Le Figaro, Paris Blockchain Week, Blockdown, Cryptoslate, and more, solidifying his influence in the global blockchain and cryptocurrency community.
Chief Partnership Officer
Swissborg
Tobias Bauer, Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, invests in and builds top-tier startups. As a Startup Mentor for APX, PlugAndPlay, and Alchemist Accelerator, and a Venture Partner of Republic, he brings extensive expertise. Supporting Chinaccelerator's investment team, Tobias contributed to the success of this elite global accelerator program by SOSV with $855M+ AUM in China. Formerly with the German Government in Thailand, he co-organized the NSTF career fair, drawing 1.1M visitors. With a background at PwC and goetzpartners, Tobias has international experience, having lived in 9 countries. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and German, he holds an MSC in Management + CEMS Master's from National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University, and a Bachelor's in Management and Law with Distinction from Management Center Innsbruck and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.
Partner
Blockchain Founders Fund
Alexis began passively investing in cryptocurrencies early 2017 and, during the spring of 2018, launched the Light Node Ventures subsidiary, a growth & advisory company which targets the Blockchain community. In summer of 2019, Alexis founded Legends Investment Network, the largest private investment network for professional athletes and entertainers in North America, another subsidiary. Athletes and entertainers come together to learn about alternative investments and asset classes.
Alexis serves as President of the Johns Hopkins Blockchain and Fintech network which is an affiliate group of the university that connects students, alumni and professors that work or express interest within the Blockchain space.
Alexis graduated with Cum Laude distinction from Loomis Chaffee, an independent boarding school in Windsor, CT and part of Ten Schools Admissions Organization. A recipient of the Little Rock 9 Scholarship, Alexis holds a bachelors in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering.
Co founder & CEO
Light Node Ventures
Stefan Kimmel, CEO at M2, leads the company's mission in digital currency investment globally. With 25+ years in finance and fintech, he excels in delivering client-centric solutions. Stefan's expertise spans leadership roles at Kraken MENA, Commercial Bank of Dubai, PWC, IBM, and Oliver Wyman Middle East. His commitment to innovation drives M2 towards its vision of a premier global investment platform.
CEO
M2
Naeem is a former hedge fund trader with over 10 years of experience in investment banking. He is a regular guest with all tier one media such as CNBC & Bloomberg. He has spoken at the headquarters of the European Parliament on the subject of blockchain and its adoption. Moreover, Naeem has guest lectured at the most prestigious universities in the UK such as The London School of Economics, The Warwick University and his own university, The University of Leeds.
Naeem was awarded National Award (Irish Brokers Young Award) in October 2010. He has vast experience in investments, portfolio management and proactively takes advantage of various market trends in all aspects of investment origination, such as research and appraisal, valuation, structuring, deal execution, ongoing management and exit strategies.
Columnist
NASDAQ
Grey’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, self-education, and the courage to take risks.
Born and raised in Malawi, Grey’s humble beginnings were far from the world of digital currencies and financial markets. However, his thirst for knowledge and a better life led him down an unconventional path. He taught himself how to code, design, and edit videos, and eventually discovered the world of cryptocurrency.
Grey’s journey in the crypto world began with a simple curiosity, which quickly turned into a passion. He spent countless hours learning about digital currencies, blockchain technology, and trading strategies. His dedication and relentless pursuit of knowledge paid off when he made his first successful trade. From that moment, Grey knew he had found the key to financial freedom.
Founder
Crypto University
Anton Golub, Founder & Chairman of SwissAssetDAO, and Advisor & Venture Partner at Full Stack VC. He founded flovtec, a Swiss market-maker for digital asset exchanges, and co-founded Trust Square AG, a blockchain hub. Previously, he co-founded Lykke Corp, a fee-free blockchain exchange, and worked as Chief Science Officer. With experience at Olsen Ltd and Alliance Manchester Business School, he specializes in high-frequency trading and market microstructure. He contributed to the Foresight Project on algorithmic trading and EU-backed research projects.
Founder & Chairman
SwissAssetDAO
Sjuul attained financial independence through cryptocurrency, leveraging early adoption, self-education, and hard work. During the 2021 bull run, he shared his knowledge on AltCryptoGems, gaining over 300,000 followers. With a total reach exceeding 700,000 followers and 25M monthly impressions, Sjuul focuses on sharing lessons and insights about the crypto world. This passion culminated in AltCryptoTalk, an educational platform uniting all things crypto for those intrigued by the magnificent world of cryptocurrency.
Founder & CEO
AltCryptoTalk
Self educated software developer, enterprise level system designer, and extensive bitcoin architecture knowledge. Davinci Jereme is an experienced manager, software engineer who specializes in developing application frameworks (APIs), multi-ter clustered systems that enable the enterprise to scale up exponentially. Davinci has developed many advanced systems that include Server side web service, multi-threaded clustered enterprise software, Active X controls, and advanced archival compression algorithm. He can code in many software languages with key efficiencies in Delphi, C++, SQL and C#. Davinci Jeremie is also an advanced network administrator, domain controler, advanced security systems and virtualization software such as VMware, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. Linux and Mac OS X system knowledge with bitcoin mining and server side pool management.
Also Davinci's hoby's are studying the financial system, how money works since 2007, and discussing gold and silver on YouTube since 2008 that allowed him to become a early adopter of bitcoin in March of 2011.
Crypto Educator & Entrepreneur
DavinciCodes Software Design
Carl Runefelt, also known as ‘The Moon’ is the founder of The Moon Group and cryptojobs.com. He is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in over 400 blockchain-based startups, & has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. The crypto evangelist has also been featured in top business publications such as, FOX Business, Forbes US, CNBC, Business Insider, Coin Telegraph and Tech Telegraph UK.
Founder
The Moon Group
Maurizio, the host of the renowned Mr. M Podcast, brings a unique perspective to our discussion, offering valuable insights garnered from conversations with thought leaders and innovators across the global Web3 landscape, enriching our dialogue with his deep understanding of emerging trends and opportunities.
Founder
Mr.M Podcast
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