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Sara Al Madani is also called "Dr." Sara Al Madani, owns a restaurant, is a fashion designer, a tech-preneur, and an entrepreneur. She got the idea to start her own business when she was 15 years old. They chose her because of her success as a young businesswoman and entrepreneur. Sara was asked to encourage women in the UAE to be more active and confident in order to be successful in business. Sara is a well-known speaker at many universities, colleges, and institutes. She is known for her creativity and hard work. Sara Al Madani started speaking in public and gave keynote speeches at more than 182 events from 2016 to 2018. She was recently on the first season of the reality TV show "Real Housewives of Dubai." On June 1, 2022, her show started.

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In his early 20s, David Meltzer quickly rose to the top of his game in the business world, becoming a millionaire. David lectured around the globe and saw rapid success in every business project he touched. But something was missing, and in his 30s as a multimillionaire, he went on a rapid downward spiral that ended in bankruptcy. It was only then that David realized, in order to revive and thrive, he needed to codify what had made him successful in the first place. He has since emerged to realize even more rewarding heights of success in business and life. David Meltzer has created a platform that uses four overarching principles—gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication—and these principles have allowed him to communicate and mentor everyone from college students to c-suite executives. These four principles in everyday practice allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.

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Joe is the Founder and CEO of Jade Enteratinment and Gaming Technoloies, which was founded in the Philippines in 2009 and is now a Pan Asian suppier of Gaming Technoloy and service provider, Joe was the former Iternational Project Manager for Automatic Totalizators Ltd, Director for Business Development Asia-Pacific of IGT and Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Entertainment Gaming Asia (formerly known as Elixir Gaming Technology) Jade Group has service and support offices in Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau and Sri Lanka. The Jade Group is involved on Land Based Product Distribution, Sports betting and Online Operations, Jade is the bridge between Land Based and Online Gaming. Joe’s Gaming experince includes Systems, Slots, Lotteries, Sports Betting, Fantasy Skill Games and Totalisators Joe obtained his Masteral Degree in Business and Technology at the University of New South Wales – Australia. He has over 40 years of experience in global gaming technologies.

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Keith is known around the island as an energetic, fun-loving, fund-raising force of nature! A Pharmacist by profession, helping others is in his blood and this is reflected in his many successful philanthropic ventures - including his personal “Kilimanjaro Challenge” pet project, which raised an eye-watering €1million towards various causes in Ethiopia and Kenya. He can usually be found halfway up a coastline trek, or handing over a giant cheque to a charity or, when he is able, getting his hands dirty in a small village building something useful for the community. In his own words: “It is their right and our duty.

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Nick Hill is a distinguished figure in the iGaming realm, boasting over 20+ years of expertise in various roles within the industry. Notably, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at EveryMatrix, a prominent gaming operator and platform provider. In this capacity, Nick demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the gaming landscape, coupled with a keen foresight into emerging trends. Nick's illustrious career includes spearheading the development and launch of the first fully automated sportsbook, pioneering unique processing products, and orchestrating content aggregation platforms that harness innovative technologies. These endeavors have endowed him with unparalleled insight into the evolving needs of the gaming sector. Drawing upon his extensive experience, Nick has turned his attention to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address the industry's pressing challenges. As the CEO of PremierChain, he has championed the integration of blockchain technology, distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to tackle issues ranging from supply chain management (SCM) to responsible gaming (RG). Additionally, Nick has been instrumental in initiatives aimed at fostering cashless casinos, combating anti-money laundering (AML), enforcing know-your-customer/business (KYC/B) guidelines, and enhancing player protection measures. Nick's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation continue to shape the future of the iGaming landscape, positioning him as a trailblazer in the industry.

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Gerry Go is a distinguished figure in the realm of Web3 projects, NFTs, games, and IRLs (In-Real-Life events), renowned for his roles as a content creator, actor, and model. With a particular emphasis on these innovative initiatives, Gerry has orchestrated impactful marketing campaigns, utilizing his influence to advance Web3 projects in the Philippines. His expertise in KOL and affiliate marketing seamlessly bridges digital and physical realms. Gerry's commitment to innovation and authenticity has solidified his position as a significant contributor to the Web3 landscape, inspiring enthusiasts and driving projects forward. In addition to his professional endeavors, Gerry is an active member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club community, participating in the vibrant discussions and activities within this renowned NFT collective. Moreover, his influence extends globally; he was invited to represent Southeast Asia and the Philippines at the prestigious NFT NYC event. Additionally, Gerry has been part of successful IRL campaigns, leveraging his expertise to create engaging experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds, further enhancing his impact in the Web3 community.

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Yifan He, the founder and CEO of Red Date Technology, obtained his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from SUNY at Stony Brook and MBA degree from MIT Sloan School of Management. Mr. He founded his first internet company in 1998 and started equity investment since 2005. Mr. He has over 20 years of experience and expertise in the fields of information technology, investment and corporate management.

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Tejinder Kumar is highly experienced and technically minded senior manager with over 17 years of experience in sales, fintech and online trading industry with a proven track record of building, scaling and managing high performing retail and institutional teams for traditional finance and crypto start ups. Deep understanding of the trading industry, worked in FX, CFDs and Equities sector with a strong interest in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, CEX, DEX, DeFi, various blockchain platforms and various consensus methodologies (Mining, PoW, PoS).

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Tomash is a technology industry veteran who spent the last 17 years building large scale consumer technology products. As a CEO & Founder of Kero Sports, Tomash is responsible for the company’s strategy and vision focused on building the next generation of in-game betting products.

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Co-Founder and CEO of Quranium - world’s first Quantum-secure Hybrid DLT, shielding the world of Digital Assets from the growing threats of Quantum Computers. Former Web 3.0 leader at PwC India and an award-winning CEO who crafted the Metaverse Startup of the Year 2023 from scratch, Kapil Dhiman is a seasoned leader with over 11 years of global, diversified experience dealing with enterprises, government bodies, startups and funds. A distinguished global speaker and author, Kapil has also helped over 20 startups in the Web3 ecosystem with their GTM and Product strategies.

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6 years in artificial intelligence. 6 Years in Crypto & DeFi. Just launched a $10M Crypto Fund. Main expertise in tokenomics and market making

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Samuel Fagbamigbe is a renowned tech entrepreneur and strategic advisor, specializing in the application of AI and cultural influence to drive business growth. His expertise has been recognized globally, with speaking engagements at prestigious conferences like WeMakeFuture, Sigma, Leap. A former board member for the Black Employee Resource Group at TikTok and a partner at Unicorn Nursery, Samuel's influence extends beyond the tech industry, privileged to interview Mark Cuban, Kevin o,Leary, Jay Shetty, Shou Chew and more

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Known as Prof Toff, a WEB3 content creator and a recent speaker at NFT.NYC2024 regarding NFTs and their success in the Southeast Asian region, Prof Toff currently serves as a Business Development Manager for Bitget. He has been speaking about the basics and importance of blockchain and AI technology in the local scene at the top schools here in the Philippines through the Blockchain Student Alliance of Bitskwela. He continues to collaborate with renowned Key Opinion Leaders in the field to raise awareness and foster the development of various businesses through content and community partnerships in the country.

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Samir Ceric is a C-level executive in a number of tech and financial institutions; former senior executive in finance, telecom and aviation industries; former Chairman of football club; investor and serial entrepreneur with 25+ years’ experience in Asia, Western Europe and the Balkans region; author, mentor, philanthropist, board member, competition judge, public speaker (including London Business School TEDx), alumni member of George Soros Foundation, The Open Society, guest lecturer and mental health campaigner focused on blockchain technology and innovation in the fields of sport, finance, investment and creative industry; aiming to create more transparency and openings in these industries for high level investments including a better ‘fit’ between start-up / scaleup and investment (private and institutional) words; involved with a number of by-invitation only investment clubs including Mayfair Investment Club co-founded by Ceric. Ceric holds Masters in Mathematics obtained at University of Bologna, Italy, and University of Sussex, UK, is currently a PhD candidate (in blockchain), speaks 4 languages and is a former elite athlete, having won the England National Championships in handball. Ceric is married to a renowned fashion designer and has 3 children. Results-proven, growth-oriented and globally accomplished leader with repeated success in multiple industries and markets, expanding international footprint, building shareholder value, driving vision and achieving critical strategic goals. Successful M&A and restructuring track record. Ceric appeared live on ITV, BBC, NBC News, N1 (regional CNN), Al Jazeera, FACE TV, FTV, BH Radio as well as in articles in The Times, The Financial Times, The New York Times, Reuters, Time Out London, the Guardian, The Sunday Times, Vogue Italia, Vogue UK, Madame Figaro. He’s been labelled as one of the ‘UK’s Most Powerful People in Art & Fashion’ by the Times Magazine and ‘London’s Top Tastemaker’ by Time Out London. Ceric regularly attends business and investment conferences in Europe and Asia as a panellist and moderator.

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With over 20 years of industry experience in the Middle East and South-East Asia, Eric Gottschalk has established himself as a leader in providing creative marketing, media and communication solutions to governing bodies, federations, rights holders, event organizers and brands across the sports & entertainment industry. Eric holds a Masters Degree in Sports Management and has held previous senior executive positions with Delwood Sports Marketing, GlobalSportnet and MEDIAPRO Middle East before setting-up MMC Sportz Marketing LLC in 2013 in Dubai and MMC Sportz Asia Inc. in 2015 in Manila. His profound experience in developing business strategies while identifying unique, out-of the box opportunities within sports industry, triggered his passion in sharing, developing and connecting the industry through his recognized event formats such as “SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference” and “The Business of Football”

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Gijung Kim is the Founder and CEO of Coxwave, a leading AI Analytics and Evaluation company. He was recognized in the Forbes Korea 30 under 30 list in the Deep/Enterprise Tech category. Gijung holds a degree in mathematics from New York University and has conducted AI research at Seoul National University.

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Jen is the Country Manager of Coins.ph, the leading licensed exchange platform in the Philippines with over 18 million users. She drives innovation within Coins.ph by forming local and global partnerships, bringing trusted crypto projects to their users.

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With over 15 years of hands-on experience in driving growth and refining core value propositions across diverse sectors including banking, telecommunications, and marketing, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My forte lies in crafting innovative strategies that seamlessly adapt to the ever-evolving market dynamics and customer demands. As the co-founder of ISLA Camp ICP.Hub Philippines, I find myself at the forefront of a groundbreaking industry, fervently leading the charge towards the future of Web3 development in the region. Collaborating closely with a dynamic and skilled cohort of developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, I am dedicated to spearheading transformative projects on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) platform. I firmly believe in the transformative potential of technology, the strength of collaboration, and the imperative of forward-thinking approaches in shaping the future landscape. Let's connect and embark on a journey to drive innovation, foster growth, and create value together.

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Klen-Kristofer serves as a Portfolio Manager at Yolo Investments. He’s studied entrepreneurship and business management and has a master’s degree from University of Tartu in marketing and financial management. Having helped co-found and run a startup of his own, Klen has the knowledge and skills to help grow new startups to greater heights and guide them in their journey. Before joining the financial world, Klen-Kristofer was a professional judo player, among the top 30 athletes in the world.

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Marek started his career in financial services where he held senior and managerial roles in various areas including business development and sales. His passion for esports brought him to the industry, specifically to the betting vertical. Leveraging the newest technologies at Oddin.gg, Marek aims to significantly improve the engagement within esports betting and build partnerships that will shape the future of esports and esports betting. Marek regularly speaks on topics around esports betting at industry conferences such as SBC, ESI, SIGMA, ASEAN and others.

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Ramon is a distinguished professional renowned for his expertise in negotiation and his adeptness at forging strategic partnerships between public and private entities. With a focus on adapting to rapidly changing environments, he excels in developing and implementing innovative solutions that yield tangible business results. As the Honorary Consul to Portugal since 2022, Ramon showcases his diplomatic acumen and international standing. Holding executive positions at DFNN, Inc. and iWave, Inc., he has demonstrated leadership in developing scalable IT platforms and providing software consultancy to financial institutions. Co-founding GlobalTradex (GTX) in 2021, Ramon bridges traditional and decentralized spaces in the digital asset exchange realm. Additionally, his roles as a Director at Asia Defense and Armaments Corporation and as a Governor of the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., underscore his significant contributions to various sectors. Ramon's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from De La Salle University and further studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With his extensive experience and negotiation prowess, Ramon drives innovation, economic growth, and international collaboration with remarkable impact.

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Experienced Investor, Business Angel, Mentor, and Advisor with 25 Years in Finance and IT. Specializes in Investments in New Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Investor Software. Notable Investments include Eleo.ai, AIStart (Startup accelerator), Exeria (Benzinga Fintech Award Winner), and Revenue Capital. Holds an MBA and a Master's in Applied Mathematics.

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