Abdulla Al Dhaheri is the CEO of The Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi, a pivotal figure in the blockchain and Web3 sectors. With a history of having 2 patents in the blockchain ecosystem, author of Into the future of technologies, working on groundbreaking projects inventing 2 concepts such as digital identification and offline payment systems, Abdulla has been a key advisor for companies with total market capitalization of millions of dollars. Abdulla is also prominent speaker at global forums, and dedicated to advancing the UAE’s position as a leader in blockchain, Web3, and AI technologies.

Ahmed Elgabri is an Investment Professional with Shorooq based in Cairo. He studied in Canada and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Université de Montréal, after which he joined an investment company in Egypt where he developed his deep interest in early-stage startups and deal origination. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and is an avid supporter of Liverpool FC.

Alec Goh is the Head of HTX Ventures, the investment arm of HTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. He leads strategic investments in high-potential digital asset projects.

Previously, he spearheaded the firm’s M&A and investment efforts, contributing to its global expansion and some of the industry’s most notable exits. 

With a background in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, Alec bridges institutional capital with the next generation of Web3 innovation.

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Alessia Baumgartner is VP of Ecosystems at DWF Labs, the new generation Web3 investor and fostering partnerships and driving the development of decentralised technologies. Her work at DWF Labs focuses on creating impactful collaborations and nurturing growth within blockchain ecosystems. Apart from overseeing close to 800+ portfolio companies, Alessia also manages DWF Labs’ business development in the MENA region, where they have been based for more than two years.

Alessia brings a deep understanding of emerging crypto trends and a passion for advancing the Web3 space. Her ability to bridge connections across diverse projects and stakeholders has positioned her as a key contributor to DWF Labs’ success in supporting innovative blockchain initiatives.

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Alex Scott leads Solana Superteam UAE. He runs hackathons,developer workshops and networking events on behalf of the Solana blockchain network. His goals are to grow web3 talent, deal flow and new tech adoption in the Middle East. 

Aly Madhavji is the Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund which invests in top-tier startups. He is a Knight on the highly anticipated TV Show CryptoKnights. He is a Limited Partner at Loyal VC and Draper Goren Holm. Aly consults organizations on emerging technologies such as INSEAD and the UN on solutions to help alleviate poverty. He served as Senior Blockchain Fellow at INSEAD and was recognized as a “Blockchain 100” Global Leader.

He is an international award-winning author, publishing three books, and a columnist for leading Web3 publications. Aly served as a board member of Soluna Holdings (NASDAQ: SLNH) and on various advisory boards including the University of Toronto’s Governing Council, which manages a $2.5B budget. He is a mentor with Orbit Startups, an elite accelerator program operated by the venture fund SOSV with $1.5B+ AUM and the Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX).

Aly is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Investment Manager. Aly holds a Master of Global Affairs as a Schwarzman Scholar from Tsinghua University (清华大学), a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD (Singapore and France), and a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Toronto.

Amit is General Partner at Borderless Capital, managing investments in early and growth stage blockchain startups. Prior to Borderless, Amit was Founding Principal at Unicorn India Ventures. He brings nuanced understanding of equity and token investments, token design, tokenomics, equity v/s token value capture and strong transactional experience in the entire investment cycle. A joint MBA from Duke University & London School of Economics, Amit has lived extensively across the Americas, Europe and Hong Kong.

Aneri Merchant is the Co-Lead at XVC Tech,a Dubai-based crypto venture capital firm investing in early-stage Web3 and emerging tech projects. With over 15 years of experience across ventures, corporate finance, and investment strategy, Aneri has held leadership roles at BDO, Deloitte, CLSA, and now XVC Tech.

Anton Golub helps institutions and founders navigate crypto’s institutional frontier.In the space since 2013, he co-founded Lykke, one of Switzerland’s earliest exchanges, and has built market-making desks, tokenization rails, and liquidity platforms. Now based in Dubai, he works at the front line of UAE regulation while advising on launches across tokens, RWAs, exchanges, and wallets. A widely followed commentator with 100k+ followers and 1.5M monthly views, Anton is regularly featured by Bloomberg, Forbes, and CoinDesk on stablecoins,regulation, and market structure. He supports funds and family offices allocating to digital assets, compliance and legal teams navigating MiCA, VARA,and SEC rules, and policymakers seeking signal over noise. His edge: a decade of hands-on building across Switzerland, the EU, and the UAE – and products that have directly moved liquidity and adoption.

CJ Anand is the Director of Advisory at Ghaf Group, where he leads efforts to scale global blockchain foundations into the UAE and broader MENA region through go-to-market strategy, ecosystem growth, and strategic localization.

 Born and raised in Dubai, and coming from a family business background, CJ brings a unique blend of regional insight and entrepreneurial drive to his work. He has worked closely with both international protocols and local blockchain companies—supporting global expansion, partnership development, and community building to position the region as a hub for Web3 innovation.

Cristianis a founder, builder, CEO, and DeFi advocate. He has launched three layer-one decentralized protocols: a 0% interest lending platform, a multi-sig wallet,and an oracle network. Cristian has also built two media brands focused on crypto inspiration and education, and is committed to helping more people unlock the power of DeFi — safely, and without the noise.

 Cristian Ulloa is an accomplished CEO and business professional with over two decades of executive experience across both traditional and emerging industries. As the co-founder of Liquid Loans, a decentralized finance(DeFi) protocol, Cristian played a key role in launching an immutable,non-custodial platform designed to eliminate counterparty risk and empower long-term crypto holders. He has also led the development of other blockchains solutions focused on enhancing security and data accuracy in financial systems.Before entering the blockchain space, Cristian held senior leadership positions as a Partner at BDO in Australia and a Principal at Mercer, delivering strategic solutions for workforce planning and organizational performance.Today, he combines this real-world business expertise with a deep understanding of blockchain technology to drive meaningful

Dr. Jez Mohideen is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial innovator, recognized for building businesses at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. As Co-Founder & CEO of Laser Digital — the digital finance arm of Nomura Group, he is leading the creation of regulated, institutional-grade solutions across trading, asset management, and venture investment in the digital asset ecosystem.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jez has co-founded and scaled ventures including Komainu, an institutional digital asset custodian launched with Nomura in 2018, and KAIO (formerly Libre), a pioneer in tokenisation infrastructure for real-world assets. Prior to Nomura, he was a partner at Brevan Howard, spearheading systematic and AI/ML-driven macro trading strategies.

With over 30 years in global capital markets and macro trading, Jez also served as Nomura’s Chief Digital Officer and Co-Head of Global Markets EMEA, driving the firm’s digital transformation. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering and a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London.

Gordon Einstein is a hybrid Crypto-Attorney, Technologist, and Enterprise Strategist. Gordon received his undergraduate degree in Politics in 1991 from Brandeis University in Boston and then received his JD in 1995 from the USC Gould School of Law in Los Angeles. Gordon is also a proud Eagle Scout, having served in Boy Scout Troop 223.

Initially Gordon's law practice centered on startup, venture capital, investment banking, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and general business law. As an avid computer and programming hobbyist, in 2012 Gordon was intrigued by Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and the related technologies. By 2014, he was providing legal services to several individuals and companies operating in this space. And by 2016 the majority of Gordon’s law practice involved working with crypto, blockchain and FinTech startups and funds, including as Chief Legal Officer of Distributed Lab. The practice was formalized as CryptoLaw Partners in 2017.

Hamed Faqirzai is the Vice President of Global Development at Luna PR, a leading global communications agency specializing in Web3 and emerging tech. With a strong background in financial services and blockchain, Hamed brings deep expertise in scaling businesses, shaping narratives, and driving market growth.

Since joining Luna PR in 2022, Hamed has played a pivotal role in securing and managing high-profile clients across the crypto, fintech, and institutional investment space. His strategic leadership has directly contributed to multi-million-dollar client wins and revenue growth, establishing Luna PR as a trusted partner for both startups and publicly listed companies.

Hamed is recognized for bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, advising founders, funds, and institutions on positioning, market entry, and ecosystem expansion. He has been instrumental in launching tokens, supporting capital raises, and aligning projects with global regulatory and institutional frameworks.

Through his results-driven approach and sharp understanding of the crypto market, Hamed continues to expand Luna PR’s global footprint, ensuring the agency remains at the forefront of innovation and influence in the Web3 industry.

Hayden Hughes is the Managing Partner of Tokenize Capital, an Angel-only early stage VC fund based in BVI. Hayden covers APAC, and has spent the past 8 years building and investing in Web3. He is based in Singapore.

UAE’s Crypto Lawyer, Managing Partner of NeosLegal

Irina Heaver is the managing partner of NeosLegal, the UAE’s first crypto-native law firm,and author of “The Founder’s Guide to the UAE Crypto Laws”. She advises on all aspects of VASP licensing and regulatory compliance across UAE regimes,including VARA, SCA, ADGM and DIFC. Since 2016, she has structured over 300 blockchain and Web3 projects, supporting exchanges, token issuers, DeFi platforms, and RWA tokenisation ventures. Irina works closely with regulators,contributing to the development of virtual asset laws, and is a trusted adviser to founders, VCs and institutions expanding into the UAE’s rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem.

Jimi Ibrahim is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and investor driving innovation across blockchain, AI, real estate, sustainability, fashion, and gaming. Since entering the cryptocurrency space in 2016, he has been at the forefront of decentralization, tokenization, and AI-driven ecosystems, leveraging technology to disrupt traditional markets.

As co-founder of IOPn (Internet of People Network), Jimi is pioneering AI-powered blockchain solutions, bridging real-world asset tokenization, DePIN, and DeFi-AI to build a scalable, decentralized future. Under his leadership, IOPn has secured a multitude of partnerships positioning itself as a leader in Web3 infrastructure.

Beyond IOPn, Jimi is a private angel investor, backing over 10 startups, and serves as an advisor to emerging ventures in fintech and Web3. He is passionate about empowering founders, shaping future economies, and creating impactful solutions at the intersection of technology, finance, and digital assets.

A frequent speaker at global blockchain and AI conferences, Jimi continues to push boundaries, forge partnerships, and drive the next evolution of decentralization and AI.

Ms. Li brings over a decade of experience spanning investment, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, consulting, entrepreneurship, and deep tech. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Valkyrie Fund, a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm focused on AI infrastructure, energy, and crypto. In addition, she serves as President of DECIL (Digital Economy Collaboration Innovation Lab), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research in the digital economy. She holds both the CFA and CAIA charters, an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Juliet Su is the Managing Partner at NewTribe Capital, the leading UAE-based Web3 VC firm. After her 15-year legacy career incorporate investments, she ventured into the digital assets realm in 2017. Juliet's insightful outlook on future technologies and the evolving landscape of Web3 has been instrumental in elevating startups to global prominence,particularly in the Middle East.

Her proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Russian languages enhances her ability to foster international relationships. An acclaimed international speaker, Juliet has shared her expertise at over 100+ global conferences, focusing on the latest advancements in the Web3 space.

Juliet is passionate about supporting blockchain startups to gain traction in the Middle East, where only 14% of the population has access to banking services,serving a region of approximately 580 million people.

Karan Gandhi is a Partner at Cypher Capital - a $100m blockchain-focused venture capital fund based out of Dubai, UAE. Prior to working in Blockchain, Karan worked as a senior venture architect building tech startups for the largest licensing authority in the UAE.

He has vast experience scaling startups and has previously advised numerous tech startups in areas related to fundraising, business models, and market strategy.

Karan is a crypto evangelist and has been investing in blockchain projects since 2017. Academically, he is a CFA charter holder and has over 9 years of experience spread across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Banking.

Technology entrepreneur and former Olympic athlete pioneering the intersection of AI, digital assets, and wealth infrastructure. Co-Founder of Unit Network, building blockchain infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization and fractional ownership, and leads Unit Vc, a venture studio that scales digital asset companies: accelerating cross-border wealth growth,integrating AI capabilities, and enabling investor-startup capital flows to bridge traditional wealth management with web3. Her work enables new models of wealth democratization, asset accessibility, and safety in the digital economy.

Kate is a Head of Agency at FORMULA by Cointelegraph. She is a C-level Expert in Business Strategy, Finance, Digital & CX Transformation, Web3, and Operational Efficiency.

With 16+ years of executive leadership across IT, Telecom, Oil & Gas, Web3, Media, and Consulting, Kate drives large-scale transformation, innovation, and performance improvement across complex environments.

Currently, Kate leads FORMULA Agency by Cointelegraph, the strategic advisory and marketing arm of the world’s top crypto media group. She supports Web3 startups and global enterprises through market entry strategy, Web2-to-Web3 transition, and digital product scaling — across clients from L1 protocols to government-led innovation programs.

Kate specializes in digital innovation, business scaling, and structured execution — navigating high-stakes change with clarity and impact.

Ken Komatsu is the Founder and CEO of Golfin, a visionary project merging golf and Web3 technology to build a sustainable, tokenized ecosystem for the global sports industry.

In 2017, he founded Wonderwall Inc., expanding its portfolio across IT system development and amusement operations, establishing a strong foundation in technology and entertainment. By 2021, Ken began developing an automated system for NFT gaming, pioneering efforts to integrate blockchain technology into real-world applications.

Under his leadership, Golfi n is redefi ning how people experience and engage with sports by leveraging GPS and blockchain innovation. The platform encourages real-world activity while simultaneously driving digital participation and economic value, evolving into a movement that connects physical fitness, digital entertainment, and financial empowerment.

Ken’s forward-thinking approach has gained global recognition. At TOKEN2049 (October 1–2, 2025), he represented Japan as the Main Sponsor of the Japan Hub Pavilion, where he presented Golfin’s vision for a Web3-driven sports future to an international audience.

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LauraK. Inamedinova - an award-winning serial entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker sharing her insights on Web3 space since 2016.
She currently holds a dual-role within Gate ecosystem, managing global growth of the exchange and attracting new investments to its venture arm - GVC.
In her position as a CGEO at Gate.com, she builds cross-border partnerships and as a Principal at Gate Ventures, Laura oversees investments, partnerships, and development of the fund.
Before joining Gate.com, she founded a Web3 marketing agency LKI Consulting, that she grew to 8-figures. This led her to beglobally acclaimed as one of the “10 Women Entrepreneurs” by Entrepreneur Magazine and among “Top 10 Women in International Business” by Silicon Valley Times.
In 2024, she transferred the leadership of LKI Consulting to a new management team, while Laura retained her position as a majority shareholder.
Laura was also recognized as one of the “Forbes 30 Under 30 Blockchain Visionaries” by Forbes Mexico in 2025, highlighting her impact on the Web3 industry.
On a personal level, Laura is a successful angel investor with 40+ projects in her portfolio, ex-Forbes and Huffington Post columnist, and an internationally renowned speaker with a track record of 205+conferences in 25+ countries.

CEO and Co-founder of Tritemius, a business group focused on investing in and building new ventures in Web3, blockchain, and crypto. Investment Director at Tritemius VC (€21MAUM), specializing in early-stage Web3 investments. Vice President and Co-founder of Alastria, the largest blockchain consortium in Spain. With over 10 years of experience in the sector, I am also a professor in several university and business school programs on innovation, and an entrepreneur and international investor in AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity startups.

Mehdi is an Investment Partner at Hypersphere Capital, a $300M crypto-focused hedge fund investing at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure and digital assets. Prior to Hypersphere, he served as an Investment Manager at Animoca Brands and held research roles with Token Metrics, Messari, and Macro Hive, focusing on digital asset strategy and macro analysis.

CEO of Helius—Solana's largest validator and developer platform. Angel investor in 30+leading crypto startups. Previously engineering@Coinbase.

Mike Chan is the Managing Partner at Deep Ventures, a venture fund and syndicate that has invested $15 million into over 60 startups.Mike has over 25 years of experience in venture capital, marketing, biz dev,product, and operations and has started multiple companies and helped launch and grow early-stage crypto projects such as Thesis*, Panther Protocol, UTU,and Meter. Mike first bought Bitcoin in 2013, and he definitely wishes he bought more then.

Mohamed Ezeldin heads up the Token team at Animoca Brands, a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights and contribute to the establishment of the open metaverse.  

A mathematician by training, Mo's passion is building tomorrow's economies through tokenization and has been working deep in tokenomics space since 2018.

Mo leads a global team that has driven dozens of projects for Animoca Brands and their portfolio companies.   From concept and strategy around token frameworks spanning whitepaper creation and commercial and legal guidance to market making and launch and ongoing optimization, Mo and his team's experience and skill sets run the gamut.

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Mohammed Al Hakim is a visionary leader and innovator in the fields of finance, technology, and public service. Currently serving as the President of Crypto.com for the GCC and Turkey, Mohammed oversees operations valued at $24 billion, with a staggering trading volume of $1 trillion in just two months.His role focuses on advancing cryptocurrency adoption in the region, including pioneering Sharia-compliant financial solutions to broaden accessibility and trust in the crypto world.

The first stage of NAFIS, the UAE Government initiative launched in 2021,was developed and implemented under the leadership of a collaborative team comprising senior government officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders from the public and private sectors. Mohammed Al Hakim was among the distinguished contributors to this groundbreaking initiative, bringing his expertise and dedication to its design and execution. His involvement in NAFIS was instrumental in aligning its objectives with the UAE’s vision for empowering Emirati talent and enhancing their presence in the private sector. The program’s success reflects the collective efforts of visionary leaders and their commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth in the UAE.

A Cohort of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development, Mohammed exemplifies the center’s mission to cultivate future leaders. He combines strategic foresight with a deep dedication to innovation, leveraging his expertise to strengthen the UAE’s global influence in finance and technology.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mohammed values collaboration and mentorship, often engaging with industry leaders and government officials to shape impactful initiatives. He recently introduced a groundbreaking concept of cryptocurrency-based Sukuk, blending modern financial technology with Islamic principles to attract diverse audiences.

Passionate about fostering innovation and building robust ecosystems,Mohammed’s leadership continues to leave a lasting impact on the UAE, the GCC,and the global financial landscape.

Mona is an investor at tokentus investment AG, a leading VC firm in the German blockchain ecosystem, where she invests in start-ups that leverage blockchain technology globally.

She has several years of experience in venture capital, and has been involved in pre-seed to Series A deals across Europe, the USA, the UAE and Asia.

With a background in strategy consulting, venture building/growth, and entrepreneurship, Mona has a passion for supporting founders and innovators who are building the decentralized future of the internet. She has co-founded and led companies in Fintech, Edtech, and Foodtech, and has an MBA from INSEAD. She mentors several start-ups at leading accelerators, such as Brinc's ZKAdvancer, the Consensys Fellowship, the Summ3r growth programme, and is part of the Oxford University entrepreneurship expert network.

Mona regularly educates and speaks at global conferences, events, podcasts, and online forums about blockchain, venture capital or entrepreneurship. She also writes a blog about the web3 space and is an active member at the investment DAO Hydra Ventures.

Nabil Arnous leverages his extensive experience and proven leadership as the Executive Director (Commercial) and Client Experience Expert at Innovation City.

His career demonstrates a consistent ability to drive revenue growth across industries. Before joining Innovation City, Mr. Arnous held the positions of Director of Revenue & Strategy and Acting CEO at SPC Free Zone. He also managed corporate sales at Sharjah Media City and represented Roda Hotels & Resorts at industry events.

Throughout his career, he has consistently shown a talent for strategic development, taking initiatives from concept to completion. His unique perspective, honed through a background in hospitality, informs his approach to overseeing and leading Innovation City’s commercial strategy. He focuses on maximizing revenue generation, identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, and building strategic partnerships to strengthen Innovation City’s position in the digital assets, Web3, and tech industries.

Nabil has a successful history of planning and tracking performance for revenue-generating projects. With his recently acquired MBA, he further complements his 10+ years of experience in sales, strategy, and revenue roles.

Omar is the Co-Founder and CEO of BurjX, an FSRA-licensed digital asset brokerage and custodian headquartered in ADGM. A second-time founder, he previously co-founded NDAX,Canada’s largest crypto exchange, which he helped scale to over 500,000 users and more than $20b in trading volume. With a background in private banking at Canada’s leading banks, Omar combines traditional finance expertise with entrepreneurial execution. Today, he’s focused on positioning BurjX as the UAE’s trusted, institutional-grade gateway to the global digital asset economy.

Omar is an investment professional with 12+ years of experience in VC & PE investments and sell side across various deal types such as PE buyout/M&A transactions, minority early & growth stage VC investments, VC fund of funds investments and government grants. During his career, he has also supported multiple portfolio companies in an advisory CFO capacity. He is currently the Principal at Oraseya Capital managing deal flow end to end for core investments i.e. Seed-Series B stage deals.

Oscar Ulises Carreón is the Co-Founder and General Partner at Cabra Venture Partners,where he leads strategy and investment in fintech and DeFi ventures. With over nine years of experience scaling startups across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, he has driven growth at companies such as Aegon Bank and The Student Hotel, and advised many others through his business development company.

He co-founded the Ñuhu VC in the British Virgin Islands to back founders building borderless financial ecosystems. Holding a joint Master’s in Entrepreneurship from VU and the University of Amsterdam, Oscar combines sharp instincts and creative drive to shape Cabra’s global vision in decentralized finance.

Peter is a Partner and Global Head of Business Development at Hack VC. Prior to Hack, Peter was the Head of Digital Assets Product and Strategy for Fidelity Asset Management as well as the Chief Strategy Officer for Arca Investment Management, where he helped grow the firm from a $4M hedge fund to a multi-product RIA managing over $600M. Peter has 25+ years of professional experience across investment management, FinTech and Capital Markets. He holds a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Peter Knez is a distinguished investment executive, technologist, and academic with more than three decades of leadership in global finance and innovation.

Peter is best known for his tenure as Global Co-Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock, where he helped grow fixed income assets under management from $5 billion to $80 billion worldwide. Prior to BlackRock, he was the Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at Barclays Global Investors (BGI) and was also the Global Head of Research. He previously held senior positions at Goldman Sachs and Lincoln Capital Management. For his pioneering work in quantitative fixed income and data-driven investment strategies, he was named European CIO of the Year and also launched a top-performing Global Fixed Income hedge fund.

In recent years, he has focused on sustainability,environmental finance, and digital transformation. As Chairman and CEO of Teal Group, he leads efforts to harness AI, blockchain, and Web3 to turn nature-based assets into verifiable, investable products. He also serves as CEO of Palm Promax Investments (PPI), which focuses on real-world assets; as Chairman of Palm Global Technologies, a financial inclusion platform;as Chairman of Kayan International, which drives climate-linked investment and conservation finance; and as General Partner at Broadline Capital, a transformation fund. Peter also holds advisory and board roles with Cambridge University Frontier Lab, Auro Digital, and Maze Technologies.

Peter’s academic background is equally accomplished. He holds a PhD from the Wharton School, where he was a Dean's Fellow, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago,focusing on empirical research and asset allocation. He has held faculty positions at leading institutions, including the University of Wisconsin (where he was named Teacher of the Year), the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago.

Petr is the Founding Partner of Nammu Capital, an early-stage venture fund investing in FinTech 3.0 — the intersection of on-chain finance, tokenization, and payments powered by stablecoins. With over15 years of experience across TradFi, tech advisory, and Web3 investing, he previously led yield and venture strategies at Black Alpha Capital, and worked in financial due diligence at PwC as well as serving as Risk Manager for a regulated $1 B AUM fund.

Robert is the Chief Commercial Officer at Ctrl Alt, where he leads strategic growth across the MENA region with a focus on tokenization and bridging traditional and digital finance.Robert has a background in investment banking having structured new financial products for NBFIs at Lloyds Bank in London. Since relocating to Dubai, he has built and scaled multiple ventures across FinTech and PropTech, developing a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market. With a strong experience incorporate finance, capital markets and structured solutions, Robert has executed complex transactions across both traditional and digital markets.

Roman J. Ma, General Partner at Ceras Ventures, is a recognized leader in the blockchain industry with over a decade of experience driving innovation in decentralized technologies. Roman holds an MBA in Business and Finance from the University of Manchester and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. He actively advises and serves on the boards of prominent Web 3.0& AI startups, helping to shape their strategic direction. At Ceras Ventures, he focuses on identifying and supporting high-potential blockchain projects, guiding the industry’s future with visionary leadership. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 70 companies and offers a comprehensive range of services through Ceras Labs, including venture investing, fund management, incubation programs, and consulting services.

Sagar Barvaliya is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Blockchain Founders Capital (BFC), an emerging tech venture fund, BFC operates with an equal partnership model and backs underdog and migrant founders building use case–driven solutions across frontier technologies.

Sagar is also a founder of ETH Munich and annual web3 investor gathering happening in Davos.

Sam Kim is the Managing Partner of Big Brain Holdings, a nearly-stage venture capital and fund of funds firm managing over $1.5B in assets. Previously he was an engineer in various industries such as Oil &Gas, Biotech and manufacturing along with a previous background at a hedge fund.

Sebastian is a Founding Partner at Greenfield.
He is a seasoned venture capital manager with 15 years of experience and an operational background in several Silicon Valley startups. He spent 11 years in San Francisco before founding Greenfield, along with Jascha Samadi, as a digital asset-focused investment firm.
Prior to that, he led business development at Dedrone (acquired by Axon), a drone defense startup, and at Cooliris,a mobile app company acquired by Yahoo!.
Sebastian also served as Managing Director USA for T-Venture,the corporate VC arm of Deutsche Telekom, and as a Partner at Active Venture Partners.

In Greenfield’s early years, Sebastian was directly involved in sourcing individual investments. As the team and the investment platform grew, he shifted focus toward his role on the Investment Committee, founder sparring across the portfolio, and oversight of Finance and Investor Relations.

Shaishavis a prominent investor in seed and early-stage startups who enjoys working with founders on their fundraising, GTM, and product development. Over the course of his distinguished career, Shaishav has demonstrated exceptional analytical, managerial and technical acumen within the investment realm. Shaishav graduated from RV College of Engineering Bangalore with a degree in Computer Science. A former entrepreneur in his own right, Shaishav brings extensive, cross-sectoral domain expertise to his role at Lemniscap. He is also a voracious reader and has an avid interest in emerging social formations around new economic models, with a particular focus on building openly accessible financial ecosystems.

Shawn is an entrepreneur turned investor and advisor with over a decade of experience in venture investments, strategy, and zero-to-one management. As General Partner at TRIVE Digital, Shawn focuses on game-changing investments in Web3 and AI. He is also an advisor with TZ APAC (Tezos' Web3 ecosystem builder), a mentor with Next Challenge Foundation (Seoul-based global accelerator), and a recognized Global Expert by Blockchain Founders Fund.

Prior to his time at TRIVE, Shawn was Partner at R3D3 Ventures, specialising in early-stage investments in FinTech, Web3, and digital transformation. He also previously launched a hackathon-winning start-up across 3 markets and built a blockchain-powered franchise expansion platform between SEA and China.

Shawn holds an MBA (with Distinction) from INSEAD and a BBA (Hons. in Finance) from the National University of Singapore.

Viktor Fischer is the founder and CEO of RockawayX investment and engineering firm with $2 billion AUM Previously Viktor worked at McKinsey & Company focusing on corporate finance and M&A Before that Viktor cofounded Innovatrics a biometric identification startup recognized as Leading Technology Company by Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Viktor is a computer science graduate holds MBA from INSEAD and Masters degree from HEC Paris.

Viktor is interested in speaking at one of the following:

•Cryptos next chapter

•Navigating the future

•Tokenizing the future

•Unlocking the power

Vineet Budki is the visionary leader and co-founder of Sigma. He is recognized for driving accelerated liquidity and superior ime-weighted returns (IRR) within the digital assets and decentralized ecosystem. With a track record spanning over two decades in technology, venture creation, and Web3 investment, Vineet is one of the most visible leaders in the global blockchain investment landscape.

Zaher El Orm is the Crypto Centre Manager at DMCC, where he leads the growth and development of the Web3 ecosystem. In this role, Zaher drives strategic initiatives that promote blockchain technology's adoption and practical application, ensuring that DMCC remains at the forefront of the industry. By partnering with top-tier industry players, he provides end-to-end solutions and support to entrepreneurs and companies looking to scale their crypto operations within a dynamic and rapidly evolving market.

Before joining DMCC, Zaher was an advisor to leading crypto ventures, guiding them through the complexities of blockchain adoption and implementation. His extensive experience in sales within the cybersecurity and Web3 sectors has equipped him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the digital economy.

Zaher holds an MBA from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where he specialised in the intersection of blockchain technology and supply chain management. His academic and professional background, combined with his forward-thinking approach, positions him as a key influencer in the ongoing evolution of the blockchain landscape.