Meet The Speakers
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta
Partner & Chief Scientist Yugen PartnersDr. W. Scott Stornetta
Partner & Chief ScientistAbout the speaker
John Lee
Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor & SpeakerJohn Lee
Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor & SpeakerAbout the speaker
John Lee is an internationally renowned Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Speaker, and best-selling Author. Over the last two decades, John has been generating wealth through multiple streams of income and is highly passionate about helping others do the same. He became a self-made millionaire through real estate investing, building various seven figure businesses, and taking one of his companies public. John currently mentors and advises entrepreneurs on how to take their businesses to the next level in the digital age as well as coaches world-class CEOs, professional athletes, and celebrities on how to preserve and scale their wealth. John is actively involved in various new ventures, partnerships, and company acquisitions. As an investor, his portfolio of companies consists of several of the top tech based companies, some of which have achieved unicorn status. John’s ultimate mission is to transform lives by teaching people how to create financial freedom while building notable businesses and brands.
H.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani
Goodwill AmbassadorH.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani
Goodwill AmbassadorAbout the speaker
Amin Siala
Senior Growth Consultant GoogleAmin Siala
Senior Growth ConsultantAbout the speaker
H.E Adnan Al Noorani
Board Advisory The Roayl Families in the UAEH.E Adnan Al Noorani
Board AdvisoryAbout the speaker
Megan Nilsson
Crypto MeganMegan Nilsson
Crypto MeganAbout the speaker
Megan Nilsson is also known as Crypto Megan on social media. Megan high-end crypto and NFT portfolio advisor to corporations, investors, and celebrities, as well as an investor and member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Doodles, World of Women, and many other top-tier NFTs. Currently, Megan is on a world tour speaking at all the biggest and highest quality Web 3’s biggest events as a professional speaker, and has launched Instagram and Youtube to help newcomers and advocate for women in crypto. Megan's mission is to help bring more people into the space with entertaining, quality information they can trust, as well as to guide companies and brands through the transition to Web 3. She truly believes there is a need for more women's representatives as speakers at events around the world. Megan Nilsson has been a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club since long before all celebrities got on board and the movement began, she has a very deep passion for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Through her private consultancy, Megan is getting more women in space. Even so, she wants to showcase her expertise at quality events for everyone interested in learning, not just people with large portfolios. Megan's goal is to touch and inspire many people who are just getting started through her journey and help them understand why this is such a massive cultural and financial revolution, and the beginning of a paradigm shift.
Ahmed Bolooki
Creative Director BolookeeAhmed Bolooki
Creative DirectorAbout the speaker
Christiana Maxion - The Dubai Matchmaker
Tech Founder & CEO MAXION: The Matchmaking ConciergeChristiana Maxion - The Dubai Matchmaker
Tech Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Mohammad J Sear
Digital Government & Public SectorMohammad J Sear
Digital Government & Public SectorAbout the speaker
Ra'ed Saade
Podcaster & EntrepreneurRa'ed Saade
Podcaster & EntrepreneurAbout the speaker
Sacha Jafri
Artist & HumanitarianSacha Jafri
Artist & HumanitarianAbout the speaker
Nick Spanos
Bitcoin PioneerNick Spanos
Bitcoin PioneerAbout the speaker
Nick Spanos is a pioneer in the bitcoin and blockchain technology space. In 2013, Spanos founded Bitcoin Center NYC - the world's first ever cryptocurrency trading floor - which initially opened directly across from the NYSE in 2013. Spanos is also CEO of Blockchain Technologies Corp., which patented VoteWatcher, the first-ever blockchain voting platform. He is co-founder of Zap.org, which solves one of the biggest challenges for blockchain smart contracts, by allowing real-world data and events to trigger smart contract provisions for the first time. Nick Spanos was featured in the recent Netflix documentary Banking on Bitcoin and is a sought-after speaker at blockchain events worldwide. ZAP Nick Spanos is co-founder of Zap.org, which solves one of the biggest challenges for blockchain smart contracts, by allowing real-world data and events to trigger smart contract provisions for the first time. Zap is a cross-chain multifunctional DeFi protocol. Users can swap tokens, earn rewards by validating oracle data feeds, and raise funds on customizable bonding curves on our platform. Spanos was featured in the recent Netflix documentary Banking on Bitcoin and is a sought-after speaker at blockchain events worldwide. He was also Founder of GetaRoom.com in 1997. In 1983 Nick Spanos attended New York Institute of technology where he studied computer science and AeroSpace Engineering. His first meeting with the crypto business? In 2010, a Nick Spanos's colleague wanted to buy a website domain name that he owned, and his friend convinced him to accept Bitcoin as payment. That was his first interaction with Bitcoin. Since then, he becames increasingly involved with the technology. Near the end of 2013, he rented out a large event space for a Bitcoin-themed Christmas party, and they all decided to keep the place open as a center where people can assemble to learn about Bitcoin. Bitcoin Center NYC exists today as the first physical representation of this highly decentralized technology. His motivations There is 2.5 billion unbanked people in the world who could add to the global economy that are unreachable. Bitcoin allows them to supply these people with the resources and the support to learn about this technology and send value to someone on the other side of the globe. What also motivates Nick Spanos is the blockchain, and its ability to independently verify a multitude of transactions that originally required a room full of people to process. Bitcoin operates person to person. The benefits of a truly decentralized financial system are becoming increasingly apparent. There is no need of a third party or people in smoke-filled back rooms making decisions with the stored labor of your life. That’s what motivates Nick Spanos. Nick Spanos, Co-founder at ZAP, did us the honor of speaking at AIBC Summit this November 2021. During the main stage event for DeFi & Emerging Tech, Nick gave a keynote speech to open the event! AIBC Summit aims to be a pillar in the technological development by uniting tech-leaders, regulators, investors and entrepreneurs from across the world to discuss, share ideas, make partnerships and build the foundation for the industry of tomorrow.
Jennifer Black
Co-Founder & Creative Director Wear The HouseJennifer Black
Co-Founder & Creative DirectorAbout the speaker
Hikmat Wehbi
Photographer, Director & Podcaster W StudioHikmat Wehbi
Photographer, Director & PodcasterAbout the speaker
Anand Raman
Content Creator & Stand-Up ComedianAnand Raman
Content Creator & Stand-Up ComedianAbout the speaker
Ghassan Luqman
Photographer & Content CreatorGhassan Luqman
Photographer & Content CreatorAbout the speaker
Ahmad Jaber
Internationally renowned Podcaster Jibber with JaberAhmad Jaber
Internationally renowned PodcasterAbout the speaker
Dina Ayman
Investor AI Venture Capital FundsDina Ayman
InvestorAbout the speaker
Ahmet Cinar
Entrepreneur Cinar RugsAhmet Cinar
EntrepreneurAbout the speaker
Nina Ali
EntrepreneurNina Ali
EntrepreneurAbout the speaker
Ali Al Sayed
Co-Founder & Comedian DubomedyAli Al Sayed
Co-Founder & ComedianAbout the speaker
Humza Zahoor
Founder & CEO Social AwakenHumza Zahoor
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Jessica Smith Oam
Paralympian & SpeakerJessica Smith Oam
Paralympian & SpeakerAbout the speaker
Saba Yussouf
CEO Invisi Smart TechnologiesSaba Yussouf
CEOAbout the speaker
Mokshita Vashisht
Manager - Digital Products and Transformation PwC IndiaMokshita Vashisht
Manager - Digital Products and TransformationAbout the speaker
Alexander Filatov
Co-Founder & CEO EverXAlexander Filatov
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Georgi Stoianov
COO LaPayoGeorgi Stoianov
COOAbout the speaker
Enrico Lugnan
Head of Web3 PolyverseEnrico Lugnan
Head of Web3About the speaker
Adrian Zduńczyk
CMT THE ₿IRB NEST®Adrian Zduńczyk
CMTAbout the speaker
Oliver Von Wolff
Founder & CEO Helion CapitalOliver Von Wolff
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Josef Holm
Founding Partner Draper Goren HolmJosef Holm
Founding PartnerAbout the speaker
Belal Jassoma
Director – Ecosystems Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)Belal Jassoma
Director – EcosystemsAbout the speaker
Maria Xenofontos
Founder & CEO FemicMaria Xenofontos
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Nick Patel
CEO & Founder Clinq DMCCNick Patel
CEO & FounderAbout the speaker
Samuel Huber
Founder & CEO LandVaultSamuel Huber
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Stefan Kimmel
CEO M2Stefan Kimmel
CEOAbout the speaker
Paula Tavangar
Partner & CIO Injaz CapitalPaula Tavangar
Partner & CIOAbout the speaker
Jade Sen
Founder & CEO MRJADE HoldingJade Sen
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Talal Tabba
CEO CoinMENATalal Tabba
CEOAbout the speaker
Lennix Lai
CCO OKXLennix Lai
CCOAbout the speaker
Tim Mangall
CEO Capital BlockTim Mangall
CEOAbout the speaker
Dorian Vincileoni
Head of Business in Europe KucoinDorian Vincileoni
Head of Business in EuropeAbout the speaker
Kassem Lahham
CEO Bright Wealth BankingKassem Lahham
CEOAbout the speaker
Adam De Cata
Founder Run It WildAdam De Cata
FounderAbout the speaker
Bill Qian
Chairman Cypher CapitalBill Qian
ChairmanAbout the speaker
Feras Al Sadek
Managing Partner Ghaf CapitalFeras Al Sadek
Managing PartnerAbout the speaker
Gustavo Montero
Founder & Chairman Carter CapitalGustavo Montero
Founder & ChairmanAbout the speaker
Danilo S Carlucci
CEO Morning Star VenturesDanilo S Carlucci
CEOAbout the speaker
Richard Fitzgerald
Founder & CEO Augustus MediaRichard Fitzgerald
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Sam Katiela
CEO Mamemo Consulting FZCOSam Katiela
CEOAbout the speaker
Doaa Taha
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Outreach and Partnerships, Professor & Program Lead of Analytics & A.I. Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (Dubai Global Campus, UAE)Doaa Taha
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Outreach and Partnerships, Professor & Program Lead of Analytics & A.I.About the speaker
Valerie Hawley
Director of Corporate Partnerships Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI)Valerie Hawley
Director of Corporate PartnershipsAbout the speaker
Stephen Arnold
CEO & Creative Director DecimatedStephen Arnold
CEO & Creative DirectorAbout the speaker
Alexander Kap
CEO AI For BusinessAlexander Kap
CEOAbout the speaker
Lana Turobova
Head of Licensing & IT Eternity Law InternationalLana Turobova
Head of Licensing & ITAbout the speaker
Tony Petrov
CLO SumsubTony Petrov
CLOAbout the speaker
Clemence Cazeau
Director 37xDubaiClemence Cazeau
DirectorAbout the speaker
Guy Zelser
Head of Marketing Media TroopersGuy Zelser
Head of MarketingAbout the speaker
Nadiia Dvoinos
CEO & Managing Partner NOS AmigosNadiia Dvoinos
CEO & Managing PartnerAbout the speaker
Florin Simovici
Co-Founder & CEO Traffic ManagerFlorin Simovici
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
David Lolaev
Founder & CEO Sal'Ad LabsDavid Lolaev
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Aravind Swaminathan
Co-Founder & Business Director CalyxAravind Swaminathan
Co-Founder & Business DirectorAbout the speaker
Alice Stork
Co-Founder IncryptolandAlice Stork
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Alexandra Carvalho
Founder Alex’s House of SocialAlexandra Carvalho
FounderAbout the speaker
Alena Zharkovskaya
PR Director ATMOSFERAAlena Zharkovskaya
PR DirectorAbout the speaker
Andres Meneses
Founder & Host Crypto OG’sAndres Meneses
Founder & HostAbout the speaker
Marco Kowalevski
Founder Starzz LLCMarco Kowalevski
FounderAbout the speaker
Harry Yeh
Co-Founder Lif3Harry Yeh
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Noureddine Khiti
Founder & CEO Codshopy.comNoureddine Khiti
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Julia Woerfel
COO WSS.mediaJulia Woerfel
COOAbout the speaker
Miguel Francis-Santiago
Founder & CEO The Future is Now DAOMiguel Francis-Santiago
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Vid Daolio
Head of Account Management GameArtVid Daolio
Head of Account ManagementAbout the speaker
Gleb Kostarev
Co-Founder & CEO BlumGleb Kostarev
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Tal Itzhak Ron
Chairman & CEO Tal Ron, Drihem & Co., Law FirmTal Itzhak Ron
Chairman & CEOAbout the speaker
Kyler Frisbee
CEO POG DigitalKyler Frisbee
CEOAbout the speaker
Maher Al Kaabi
Independent Board Member Alserkal GroupMaher Al Kaabi
Independent Board MemberAbout the speaker
Bertrand Levy
Vice President Global Licensing & Brand Partnerships SandboxBertrand Levy
Vice President Global Licensing & Brand PartnershipsAbout the speaker
Artem Isay
CEO MetaPaxArtem Isay
CEOAbout the speaker
Arofat Salayeva
Managing Director Arosal AuditArofat Salayeva
Managing DirectorAbout the speaker
Catherine Mychka-Ross
Editorial Director & Сhief Strategy Officer Crypto.newsCatherine Mychka-Ross
Editorial Director & Сhief Strategy OfficerAbout the speaker
Michelle Chivunga
Founder, CEO & Investor Global Policy HouseMichelle Chivunga
Founder, CEO & InvestorAbout the speaker
Mark Epps
Director, Communications & Web3 ATP TouMark Epps
Director, Communications & Web3About the speaker
Alexander Amartei
Director Amartei Entertainment & Antara StudiosAlexander Amartei
DirectorAbout the speaker
Raissa Hacohen
Managing Partner Longevity Venture PartnersRaissa Hacohen
Managing PartnerAbout the speaker
Emre Bilgutay
Co-Founder NADMAHEmre Bilgutay
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Stefano Fallaha
Founder & CEO PodeoStefano Fallaha
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Andrei Blosh
Business Development Team Leader PropellerAdsAndrei Blosh
Business Development Team LeaderAbout the speaker
Faruk Aydin
CRO RevpandaFaruk Aydin
CROAbout the speaker
Muneeb Mushtaq
Co-Founder & CEO AirzaiMuneeb Mushtaq
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Benedikt Becker
Marketing Director Shikenso AnalyticsBenedikt Becker
Marketing DirectorAbout the speaker
Evgenii Babitsyn
CMO Bets.ioEvgenii Babitsyn
CMOAbout the speaker
Dariia Vasylieva
Founding Partner D CapitalDariia Vasylieva
Founding PartnerAbout the speaker
Bashar Kilani
Digital Economy AdvocateBashar Kilani
Digital Economy AdvocateAbout the speaker
Tatiana Davidova
CEO HRMTatiana Davidova
CEOAbout the speaker
Vikram R Singh
Founder & CEO Antier Solutions PvtVikram R Singh
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Gesina Kunkel
Managing Director impulsQGesina Kunkel
Managing DirectorAbout the speaker
Ryan Wilson
CTO 1GCXRyan Wilson
CTOAbout the speaker
Amir Khosronejad
CMO Sixpack MinerAmir Khosronejad
CMOAbout the speaker
Adam Levine
VP Corporate Strategy FireblocksAdam Levine
VP Corporate StrategyAbout the speaker
Mr. KEY (Karnika E. Yashwant)
Founder KEY Difference (Accelerator & VC)Mr. KEY (Karnika E. Yashwant)
FounderAbout the speaker
Aleksandra Danilenko
Sales representative AmaizAleksandra Danilenko
Sales representativeAbout the speaker
Trupti Latur
Lead Marketing & User Engagement Strategy JioGamesTrupti Latur
Lead Marketing & User Engagement StrategyAbout the speaker
Roeland VanderHelm
CEO Ro&RRoeland VanderHelm
CEOAbout the speaker
Jose M. Peral
CPO BlokotechJose M. Peral
CPOAbout the speaker
Avishkar Sharma
Head of Partnerships – Digital Assets & Web3 Checkout.comAvishkar Sharma
Head of Partnerships – Digital Assets & Web3About the speaker
Sheikh Muhammad Noman
Co-Founder & BDP Halliday Growth/ Vrijednosnice Osijek Holding / Mortgage HubSheikh Muhammad Noman
Co-Founder & BDPAbout the speaker
KJ Rocker
Head of Strategy Affiliate WorldKJ Rocker
Head of StrategyAbout the speaker
Vlad Svitanko
Founder & CEO Cryptorsy.ioVlad Svitanko
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Egin Govender
CEO AI TPLEgin Govender
CEOAbout the speaker
Dmitry Belianin
Founder & CEO Belianin.comDmitry Belianin
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Scott Thiel
Director HederaScott Thiel
DirectorAbout the speaker
Jitendra Vaswani
Investor & CEO Digiexe.comJitendra Vaswani
Investor & CEOAbout the speaker
Alexander Fazel
CPO SwissborgAlexander Fazel
CPOAbout the speaker
Rosi Ross
Project Director KM UniverseRosi Ross
Project DirectorAbout the speaker
Ilias Salvatore
Growth Lead Flooz.xyzIlias Salvatore
Growth LeadAbout the speaker
Ripul Mahajan
CEO Cillionaire.comRipul Mahajan
CEOAbout the speaker
Matt Hookings
Actor/Producer & Founder Camelot FilmsMatt Hookings
Actor/Producer & FounderAbout the speaker
Maurizio Pedrazzoli
Founder WeTalkNFTsMaurizio Pedrazzoli
FounderAbout the speaker
Carl The Moon
CEO The MoonCarl The Moon
CEOAbout the speaker
Assad Dar
Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer Medieval EmpiresAssad Dar
Co-Founder & Chief Visionary OfficerAbout the speaker
Julien Savino
CEO POGJulien Savino
CEOAbout the speaker
Paz Gonzalez
Founder OG MediaPaz Gonzalez
FounderAbout the speaker
Ana Olmeda
Founder & CEO F&F DubaiAna Olmeda
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Tatiana Sokolova
Head of Digital PR Alpha AffiliatesTatiana Sokolova
Head of Digital PRAbout the speaker
Lilly Douse
Conference Presenter SiGMALilly Douse
Conference PresenterAbout the speaker
Pavel Dergachev
Co-Founder & Advisor 4H AgencyPavel Dergachev
Co-Founder & AdvisorAbout the speaker
Renz Gonzales
Head of Business Development PropellerAdsRenz Gonzales
Head of Business DevelopmentAbout the speaker
Giles Whitby-Smith
CEO BitcashierGiles Whitby-Smith
CEOAbout the speaker
Ronald Lopes
Founder Grupo LoyaltyRonald Lopes
FounderAbout the speaker
My name is Ronald Lopes, and I began my career as an entrepreneur in 2019, operating in the digital marketing and betting market. My first well-known success story was in sports betting consultancy (Futmilionário). I believe I have had/have a successful career because I am a very innovative and dedicated person in all projects, not only myself, but also all my partners and collaborators. At my 30 years-old (and almost 5 years as an entrepreneur), I believe I have gained recognition in the market I operate in today, which is the affiliates and iGaming market. I was awarded as Affiliate of the Year in 2023, and I believe this award has made me an influential and respected person in the industry. This award highlighted not only my skills but also those of my team involved daily in operations. In early 2024, my company merged with Grupo Esportes da Sorte (one of the largest groups in the market), consolidating work that was being done solely by my team and setting new goals with our new partner. There were several proposals from companies in the industry, but I believe that this merger between my company and Grupo EDS was mainly driven by the objectives/vision that both parties have for the business.
Jayden Sage
CEO Global Crypto CouncilJayden Sage
CEOAbout the speaker
Tomash Devenishek
Founder & CEO Kero SportsTomash Devenishek
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
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.
Musa Khalfan Yasin
Founder & CEO MK InvestmentMusa Khalfan Yasin
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
José F. Pereira
Partner CaerusJosé F. Pereira
PartnerAbout the speaker
Zeina Akkawi
Managing Director PAZ Marketing ManagementZeina Akkawi
Managing DirectorAbout the speaker
Mary Pedler
Founder INPUT CommunicationsMary Pedler
FounderAbout the speaker
Dinos Stranomitis
Co-Founder & COO AltenarDinos Stranomitis
Co-Founder & COOAbout the speaker
Dinos has been a partner and co-founder of Altenar since 2014 and has overseen the company’s growth into a leading sports betting software provider. Now living in Malta with his wife and two children, Dinos was born in Greece in 1969 and studied engineering in Athens as well as studying as a naval architect and marine engineer in Newcastle. After two years in the navy and four years working as an engineer in the Far East, Dinos moved into the betting industry as a manager at various gaming companies, mainly in the trading and operations departments. Now with years of industry experience under his belt, he passes on his knowledge as a regular guest speaker at numerous iGaming exhibitions around the world.
Sundeep Fernandes
Humorous Content CreatorSundeep Fernandes
Humorous Content CreatorAbout the speaker
Nameer Khan
Founder & Chairman Fils & MENA Fintech AssociationNameer Khan
Founder & ChairmanAbout the speaker
Mariusz Gąsiewski
CEE Mobile Gaming & Apps Lead GoogleMariusz Gąsiewski
CEE Mobile Gaming & Apps LeadAbout the speaker
Mariusz collaborates with top partners across Central and Eastern Europe to foster the growth and development of the mobile gaming and apps ecosystem. With over 12 years of experience, Mariusz has leveraged both internal and external Google data to gain deep insights into mobile user behaviour and industry trends. Since 2015, he has specialized in mobile gaming and apps, expanding his expertise to include Web3, casino, and sports betting sectors since 2021.
Ilya Machavariani
CEO & Senior Partner 4H AgencyIlya Machavariani
CEO & Senior PartnerAbout the speaker
Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho
Investment Partner Ikigai VenturesVinícius Moraes De Carvalho
Investment PartnerAbout the speaker
Vinícius has over ten years of experience working as an investor and operator at the intersection of finance and tech. He has been an active venture capital investor at leading funds in Europe and Latin America and holds an MBA from ESADE (Spain).
Deepanshul Rana
Consultant iGamingDeepanshul Rana
ConsultantAbout the speaker
Deepanshul, with over 9 years of experience in Asian iGaming, is a strategic marketing expert who excels in both online and offline arenas. He has a proven track record of building partnerships, shaping brand narratives, and fostering thriving communities. With deep cultural insights and a strong understanding of the Asian gaming market, Deepanshul consistently stays ahead of trends, quietly setting new standards in the industry.
Eran Elhanani
Co-Founder BullPerksEran Elhanani
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Eran Elhanani is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology executive with a diverse portfolio. He founded GemuChain, BullPerks, GamesPad, Minitok, PlayFox, and LightSaber Animation, advancing innovation in AI, cybersecurity, gaming, and more. Previously, Eran founded Partone Capital and served as a venture partner focusing on blockchain and fintech. As CEO and President of Esquared Realty, Eran managed over $500M in real estate deals. Eran is also an active advisor and mentor to technology startups.
Brycan Dayao
VP for Global Operations Amused GroupBrycan Dayao
VP for Global OperationsAbout the speaker
Brycan Dayao is a distinguished C-Level executive with 17 years in iGaming, sportsbook, and startups, renowned for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Notable achievements include a 40% cost reduction and doubled Net Growth Revenue at Hydrogen Play, a 37% reduction in operational expenses at William Hill, and scaling Pointsbet from 5 to over 500 employees with a 128.80% YoY performance boost. Brycan also founded Partone Capital, focusing on DeFi and blockchain investments, and led Esquared Realty, overseeing $500M in real estate deals.
Naveen Goyal
CEO HypheneNaveen Goyal
CEOAbout the speaker
Naveen Goyal is a highly experienced leader with over two decades in e-commerce, online travel, and online gaming. He has played a key role in founding four successful ventures and specializes in international expansion, enterprise architecture, and rapid scaling. Naveen’s expertise spans online gaming, payment services, luxury e-commerce, blockchain, AI/ML, Web3.0, the Metaverse, and EdTech, with a global footprint across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Todor Minev
CEO TokaCityTodor Minev
CEOAbout the speaker
Laura K. Inamedinova
CEO LKI ConsultingLaura K. Inamedinova
CEOAbout the speaker
Laura K. Inamedinova is an international keynote speaker and an Award-winning CEO of LKI Consulting, a London-based 7-digit Web3 Marketing & Design Agency. As an unmatched Founder and CEO, she was listed as one of the “10 Women Entrepreneurs” by Entrepreneur Magazine and among “Top 10 Women in International Business” by Silicon Valley Times. A true XXII century leader in Web3, Laura is a voice of 129+ conferences in 17+ countries worldwide. She's a globally recognized blockchain industry expert, a graduate physicist, and a former columnist of Forbes and Huffington Post. Voted “Best Web3 Marketing” by Entrepreneur in 2023, Laura leads her team at LKI Consulting with passion and shares her 8+ years in Web3 with audiences around the world. She constantly challenges what “best” means in Web3 and invites her audiences to join in changing this emerging space.
Ana Schulz
COO FinchPayAna Schulz
COOAbout the speaker
Ana has been a crypto enthusiast for over seven years. In 2018, she played a pivotal role in developing an instant crypto exchange from the ground up as a Project Manager. Today, this company boasts a team of over 100 highly skilled developers, committed to easing the pains of the crypto community, improving user experience in crypto operations, and encouraging more people to integrate crypto into their daily lives. For three years of her career, Ana managed an acquisition team at a well-known Сasino brand, overcoming challenges of traditional payment methods unavailability in various markets and regulatory areas. This background helps her to excel at FinchPay, a fintech project that develops cost-efficient, accessible, and high-converting crypto payment solutions for high-risk businesses.
Adam Woodley
Founder A1 TalentAdam Woodley
FounderAbout the speaker
Adam is the Founder of A1 Talent, a boutique Recruitment and Talent Consultancy with a primary focus on the iGaming Industry. He works closely with gaming leaders, serving as a trusted advisor on how to attract top-tier talent. With over 20 years experience in the recruitment field, Adam previously spent seven years at Betsson Group, where he held the role of Global Head of Recruitment. During his tenure, he built and led a Global recruitment function capable of meeting the demands of one of the industry's largest Operators. Leveraging his extensive experience gained both in-house and agency, Adam founded A1 Talent to address the challenges he encountered as a TA leader. A1 Talent offers a fully scalable Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution called ‘Plug and Play,’ where they embed their team within clients' operations, effectively functioning as an internal recruitment team for hire. In addition to their RPO services, A1 Talent also specialises in filling business-critical roles by utilising their vast networks to source the industry's top talent. Adam is passionate about sharing his expertise and engaging with peers and regularly takes to the stage at conferences and events around the World.
Zack Ritchie
Co-Founder NFT ClubZack Ritchie
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Ritchie crafts cultural narratives through brand characters, helping brands amplify their identity with mascots that deeply resonate in digital and immersive environments. As founder of NFT Club and Archipals, reimagining Malta’s heritage, he has developed over 400 unique products. His work spans fashion, digital collectibles, large-scale public installations, and exhibitions. Collaborating with brands like Martini and Red Bull, and industry leaders such as Charles & Ron, Des Lucrece, and Deadfellaz, Ritchie combines curiosity and experimentation to create memorable, shareable experiences that drive engagement, using art to connect deeply with audiences.
Mark Van Weeren
Attorney-at-law Blenheim LawyersMark Van Weeren
Attorney-at-lawAbout the speaker
Mark van Weeren is a business lawyer in Amsterdam. He helps out companies and investors on licences, regulatory compliance and procedures in the Netherlands. Especially financial and crypto service licences. He represents clients in the Dutch licence procedures and those who’s licences are being challenged by competitors, authorities and other parties. He regular challenges public law enforcement by Dutch Authorities in case of a penalty, withdrawal of permits or coercive action. He is also the author of a book on Business Licences in the Netherlands.
Eli Desatnik
Co-Founder Pushub.netEli Desatnik
Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Adrian Niculescu
CEO TOMORROWerse CapitalAdrian Niculescu
CEOAbout the speaker
Adrian Niculescu is a successful fintech investor and estate entrepreneur, spending more than 20 years building and developing companies. Adrian is the CEO of Meta Description but above all, he is the CMO EMEA of CloudCoin Consortium, a digital currency you can store offline in a PNG or TXT file. Adrian experience include 30 tech start-ups mentored since 2014, 250 real estate transactions completed since 2008 and a long career in senior position.
Taylor Freeman
Co-Founder & CEO Axon ParkTaylor Freeman
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Taylor has been working in the XR & AI industry for nearly 10 years, during which time he taught the first in-VR class at MIT, was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, and worked on training programs for Google and NASA JPL. He currently serves as the CEO at Axon Park, an AI-powered interactive learning platform. He is a guest lecturer at Harvard's Masters in Design and Engineering program and is a founding council member of XR Inclusion, a nonprofit focused on empowering people of all backgrounds to be included in the immersive computing revolution.
Richard Mifsud
CEO XprizoRichard Mifsud
CEOAbout the speaker
Richard Mifsud is a serial entrepreneur which has built several successful technology companies with major focus on igaming and fintech. During his more than 20 years career he has held several executive positions from product management, COO, CEO and eventually founding several successful companies. In 2019 one of Richard’s startups has also won the prestigious award for Lottery software provider of the year by 5 star magazine. Richard has experience working with several igaming regulators worldwide including the UKGC (UK regulator), MGA (Malta regulator), BCLB (Kenya), Nigerian Lottery board and Curacao where he also held a personal management license from UK gambling commission. He has also been in the forefront of the integrating blockchain, AI and Fintech into everyday societies with high aspirations about emerging markets in general and testifying this is his work over the years in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Jaguar-Adva Gal
CEO Jaguar Reg&CompJaguar-Adva Gal
CEOAbout the speaker
Jaguar Lawyers Firm leads international business law consulting, including building companies contractual structure, international licensing, regulatory compliance, and court litigation, as well as legal financial arbitration. The firm's focus sectors are high-tech companies and investors, startups - computer law, internet and apps, and cyber law – Data Privacy and information systems. Jagar Lawyers Firm has accumulated years of knowledge accompanied by Hi Tech exits, stock Offerings, Mergers and Acquisitions, being internationally renowned in Blockchain and Crypto (virtual currency), Trading and Forex, Gaming and Gambling, as well as licensing business activities of Medical Cannabis. JAGuar Lawyers' CEO is Jaguar Adva Gal, Adv. CPA, a 1996 top Hebrew University graduate. JAG has spent years managing international strategic investments in startups, wide-ranging investment and portfolio management for the world's largest venture capital fund - Intel Capital, And led exits in several companies, including publicly traded in NASDAQ.
Cordelia Morgan Cooper
Founder CMC ConsultingCordelia Morgan Cooper
FounderAbout the speaker
Yuriy Romanyukha
Managing Partner ICLUB GlobalYuriy Romanyukha
Managing PartnerAbout the speaker
Yuriy Romanyukha, CEO of ICLUB Global, leads a network of private investors backed by TA Ventures, with over 650 members across 14 countries. Under his leadership, they have invested 35M EUR and achieved 6 successful exits. Yuriy, with a Master's degree in Psychology and studied Venture Capital at UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, is driven by a deep passion for entrepreneurship advising StartupWiseGuys, ARIS, Google for Startups EU programs.
Shweta Dubey
Founder & CEO Aadhya IT ServicesShweta Dubey
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Shweta Dubey, an accomplished entrepreneur and revered public international speaker, has been at the helm of Aadhya IT Services, providing exemplary services for the past 16 years. With a strong foundation in technology and a keen understanding of market dynamics, she has propelled the company to unprecedented heights of success. At Aadhya IT Services, Shweta and her team offer a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients across the globe. With a relentless focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Shweta has cemented Aadhya IT Services' reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge technology solutions. In addition to her role as a successful business leader, Shweta is a highly sought-after speaker, sharing her insights and expertise on various platforms globally.
Stefan Kovach
Technology Innovation & Growth ConsultantStefan Kovach
Technology Innovation & Growth ConsultantAbout the speaker
Stefan is a seasoned moderator with extensive experience in building fast-growing tech businesses across the gambling and blockchain sectors. With a background in strategy, marketing, and product development, he has held senior roles at PokerStars and was CEO of FunFair Technologies. He has been involved in prominent web3 projects, with the ATP, Rafa Nadal, the Australian Open and many gambling operators and startups showcasing a deep commitment to the intersection of sports, gaming, and gambling. Passionate about fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, Stefan is dedicated to advancing the conversation around technology in these dynamic industries.
Fabrizio Bergamaschi
SVP Gaming Global Multichannel NuveiFabrizio Bergamaschi
SVP Gaming Global MultichannelAbout the speaker
Dave Pulis
Co-Founder & Director ZBX Crypto ExchangeDave Pulis
Co-Founder & DirectorAbout the speaker
Gregory Klumov
CEO EURSGregory Klumov
CEOAbout the speaker
Gregory Klumov is a highly-profiled specialist in alternative asset management with extensive experience in crafting complex business multi-strategies for international markets. He has built a career around managing multi-million dollar portfolios on behalf of global funds and private investors. Being an expert in building and pairing liquid and digital alternatives alongside more traditional portfolio investments, Gregory now aims to shiftstakeholders' mindsets to embrace cryptocurrency technologies.
Lois Bright
Managing Director Initiate InternationalLois Bright
Managing DirectorAbout the speaker
Nikita Sachdev
Founder Luna PRNikita Sachdev
FounderAbout the speaker
Nikita Sachdev is an Indian-American entrepreneur. She studied Chemistry and Business at the University of Texas, Austin and James Cook University. Shortly after graduating, Nikita launched Luna Management in 2015, a talent management and production agency, based in Singapore. Her passion and drive to tap into the Crypto and Blockchain space in 2017, led her to work with crypto giant, Huobi, as the host of their talk show, interviewing and gaining exposure to some of today's renowned crypto pioneers. She successfully exited Luna Management to launch Luna PR, a dynamic public relations agency with a keen focus on web3 technologies. Since its founding, the self-funded agency has served more than 500 clients, spreading its influence to four countries worldwide, today, thriving with a dedicated team of over 75 creative professionals. Nikita aims to implement web3 into mainstream media. She was the host and co-producer of CNBC Arabia’s first ever web3 show “On the Chain”, which hit 50 million homes across the Middle East. She is an active contributor on the Forbes business council, and acquired the franchise for Cointelegraph Middle East in 2022. Nikita is often invited to speak globally at universities and conferences, where she provides educational and valuable industry insight. Since 2017, she has launched and advised several web3 companies globally. Her growth in the industry has caught the attention of media and government officials worldwide. She has been recognized with several awards, including “Arabian Businesses 50 Inspiring Women Leaders”. She is passionate about the industry and aims to increase mass adoption by harnessing the power of media.
Oliver De Bono
CEO Quantum GamingOliver De Bono
CEOAbout the speaker
Chief Executive Officer with 18 Years Experience in iGaming, E commerce, Team Management, Affiliate Marketing, Media Buying, SEO and Sales.
Anton Golub
Venture Partner Full Stack VCAnton Golub
Venture PartnerAbout the speaker
Anton Golub is a Venture Partner at Full Stack VC and a strategic advisor to Pazar and SwissAssetDAO. Anton is a founder of flovtec, a Swiss market-maker, Trust Square AG, a pre-eminent blockchain hub located in Zurich, and Lykke Corp, a crypto exchange.
Vas Modinos
Founder BlockreadyVas Modinos
FounderAbout the speaker
Vas Modinos is an IT professional with 22+ years of experience in IT consulting & technical sales. He spent the last 18 years of his career at Microsoft, leading and orchestrating large-scale, complex cloud solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Vas has always been drawn to innovation throughout his professional journey, consistently seeking opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Among these, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 have profoundly captured his attention. Over the course of more than eight years actively engaged in the Web3 domain, Vas has acquired a wealth of invaluable insights and experience in fields like crypto investing, DeFi, blockchain solutions, and tokenization of assets. Recognizing the challenges faced as an early adopter, he founded Blockready, a Dubai-based AI educational platform that aims to help individuals and companies accelerate their blockchain and crypto education while avoiding common pitfalls.
Seif El Hakim
Founder & CEO The Alpha MovementSeif El Hakim
Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Dr Sameer Al Ansari
CEO RAK DAO (Ras Al Khaimah Digital Asset Oasis)Dr Sameer Al Ansari
CEOAbout the speaker
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari is the Chief Executive Officer of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the only common law free zone in the world solely dedicated to non-regulated digital and virtual asset companies. Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and oversight of its Chairman Sheikh Mohammed Bin Humaid Al Qassimi, Dr Sameer has played a key role in the creation of RAK DAO, building the team and shaping its future strategy. He is also the CEO of RAK ICC, one of the fastest-growing government-owned offshore corporate registries. Dr. Al Ansari is a finance guru with over 35 years of senior corporate, operational, private equity, investing, board, and strategic advisory experience. He currently serves on several boards, including Marjan, TVM Healthcare Partners and Al Ramz Capital. Dr. Al Ansari’s vast leadership experience includes roles such as Chairman & CEO of Dubai International Capital ($13B Assets Under Management) and numerous regional and international boards, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) from 2004–2016, Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance, Dubai Holding, and many others. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Marcin Kumięga
Business Development Director VoluumMarcin Kumięga
Business Development DirectorAbout the speaker
Gordon Einstein
Founder CryptoLaw PartnersGordon Einstein
FounderAbout the speaker
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. 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. This was formalized as CryptoLaw Partners in 2017. Gordon frequently speaks and educates both in the United States and abroad, quite often in Ukraine. Some common themes are issues and developments relating to cryptocurrency, the legal aspects of FinTech, structuring blockchain startups, ICOs, and AML/KYC compliance. Gordon Einstein is a Dubai based technologist, Crypto-Attorney, and Blockchain educator, passionate about the world of cryptocurrencies and The DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations). Since 2016, he runs his own crypto-based law practice at CryptoLaw Partners working with crypto, blockchain, and FinTech startups around the world. His mission is to help stakeholders with the creation of decentralized protocols to suit the legalities of the broader market.
Marcello Mari
Founder SingularityDAOMarcello Mari
FounderAbout the speaker
Marcello is a founding member of SingularityNET and founder ex CEO of SingularityDAO. He is responsible for making Sophia the Robot a worldwide celebrity from 2017 and he is the first human ever portraited by an AI with the corresponding NFT sold on the open market for 1.6M dollars. Two times TEDx speaker, Marcello is widely known as a thought leader in AI and WEB3 having presented at all the main AI and crypto conferences around the world. Since 2021 him and his team of 50 have pioneered the intersection between decentralised finance and artificial intelligence.
Dr Sara Al Madani
The Emirati EntrepreneurDr Sara Al Madani
The Emirati EntrepreneurAbout the speaker
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.
Tony Ventura
Innovation and Technology SpeakerTony Ventura
Innovation and Technology SpeakerAbout the speaker
Tony Ventura is a tech influencer, an international speaker, and a dedicated technology researcher. He is known for his work in technology and innovation in Brazil, where he created the Digital Transformation course for the Ministry of Economy. He founded the largest digital tools community in Latin America, positively transforming thousands of lives through technology. In addition, Tony established the Brazil Startups association, supporting numerous startups with technology and investments. He has delivered talks in various cities worldwide, sharing creative ideas for using technology in business. Tony also mentors executives in multinational companies, introducing them to lesser-known new technologies Furthermore, Tony Ventura runs a social project that aims to equip students in economically disadvantaged areas, with apps, websites, enabling them to continue their education, generate income selling services from those tools and support their families financially.
Julian Goffin
Co-Founder & CEO AlunafiJulian Goffin
Co-Founder & CEOAbout the speaker
Julian is a commercially minded C level Payment expert with over 10 years experience within the payments industry which includes Business Development (B2B & B2C), Solution Orientated Sales, High Risk Markets together with a full understanding of correspondent banking, SEPA and SWIFT payments and strategic collaborations to ensure a very seamless approach to business. He has built many companies over the time and successfully brought companies from a standing start to multimillion pound revenues.
Dr Joseph Borg
Partner WH PartnersDr Joseph Borg
PartnerAbout the speaker
Joseph Borg heads both the Fintech and the Gaming and Gambling practices of WH Partners. Joe is ranked in the Chambers FinTech 2024 guide in the FinTech Legal practice area in Malta. He is also ranked as a "Leading Individual" in the FinTech practice area in Malta by Legal 500 EMEA 2024 guide, where WH Partners is listed as a Tier 1 law firm in Malta. Joe practices in the areas of Esports, Corporate, IT, Telecoms and Intellectual Property Law. Joe is a Co-Founder and currently the Vice-President of Bitmalta, which is a non-profit organisation with a mission to promoting discussion about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Malta. Joe was an elected Member on the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Regulators. He originally joined the Authority in March 2007 as Director Legal and Enforcement and occupied this position for almost 4 years. He is a General Member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and a lecturer in Gaming Law at the University of Malta. Joseph graduated with an LL.M. with Distinction in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow). He holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta.
Anita Kalergis
PR & Communications Manager XprizoAnita Kalergis
PR & Communications ManagerAbout the speaker
Arshiya “xArshyy” Faraghat
Esports Host & Co-Founder Pixel PerfectArshiya “xArshyy” Faraghat
Esports Host & Co-FounderAbout the speaker
Arshiya “xArshyy” Faraghat was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates. She majored in Dentistry but her passion for gaming led her to pursue a career in Esports for the past 5 years. She began her gaming career as a Twitch streamer and later became a broadcast talent and a live stage host and MC. Some examples of her hosting work include The Dubai Esports and Games Festival at the World Trade Centre, Blast Premier, Comic Con and The Dubai Police Esports Tournament. Arshy is also a strong advocate for education in Esports. She works as an industry expert and teacher for Esports to deliver Esports BTEC educational curriculum and seminars to students. Furthermore, she was featured in numerous publications as well as in the Khaleej Times as the first generation of working gamers in the UAE. After having worked 2 years as a Content and Community Manager at a tournament organizer company, Arshy has now co-founded her own company called Pixel Perfect, in which she aims to contribute to the growth of gaming and esports in the region.
Dr Marwan Al Zarouni
CEO of AI Dubai Department of Economy and TourismDr Marwan Al Zarouni
CEO of AIAbout the speaker
Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni is a leading figure in emerging technologies, serving as CEO of AI for Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC). His appointment is part of Dubai's ambitious 'Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence', which aims to position the city as a global leader in AI innovation and implementation. In his role at DET, Dr. Al Zarouni works closely with both the public and private sector to roll out policies and initiatives to harness AI to enhance the quality of life for Dubai's residents and enrich visitor experiences. As the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC), he has been instrumental in driving blockchain adoption in the region. With over two decades of experience in technology, information security, digital forensics, and AI, he has driven significant advancements in blockchain adoption and AI innovation. As a founding member of the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and the Artificial Intelligence Ethical Committee (AIEC), Dr. Al Zarouni is recognized globally, including being named one of the top 100 influential figures in blockchain and cryptocurrencies by CoinTelegraph in 2022. His contributions to the field have also earned him a place as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Cryptocurrencies from 2020 to 2021.
Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi
CEO Holodeck VenturesPaul "The Profit" Dawalibi
CEOAbout the speaker
Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi is a technology entrepreneur, investor, unicorn founder, futurist and gamer, with over 20 years of venture capital and startup experience. He is currently the CEO of Holodeck - the leading global media and technology company focused exclusively on gaming, metaverse, esports and web3. His ability to communicate the business opportunity around gaming and “fun” has made him the largest industry influencer and expert in the MENA region. Paul is the host and creator of Game Changers - a groundbreaking gaming and entertainment business show on CNBC Arabia reaching 50M homes in the Middle East. As “The Profit", Paul previously hosted the largest gaming industry show in the world - the Business of Esports. "The Profit" is a frequently requested speaker at tech, startup, and gaming conferences all around the world. He consults family offices, governments, venture funds, and global companies on the gaming and startup opportunity. Paul is also the creator of the world's 1st esports NFT and founder of the 2020 fastest growing company in Canada. His core belief is that gaming is the future of fun.