James is a Malta Advocate and a Solicitor of the Senior Court of England and Wales. He has practiced law in the UK and Malta both in private practice and as in house counsel. James is ranked as one of leading gaming & gambling lawyers globally by Chambers & Partners.
Adam heads-up Betsson Group’s Recruitment function Globally across all locations and departments. He’s been with the business for over 5 years where’s he’s been central to their talent acquisition and people growth strategy. With over 15 years in the industry he’s passionate about all things Recruitment with a special connection…
Adekunle began his career in the gambling sector by writing and selling lottery ebooks when he was still completing his tertiary education. adekunle has been in the gaming industry for a decade now. He has also been part of two other very successful gaming companies in Nigeria before leaving to…
Adrian Doerk is a trained IT-systems electronics engineer and has a Bachelor in International Business. He has been involved in digital communication for over 10 years and is a specialist in the field of self-sovereign identity. He leads the communication at IDunion and the business development at Lissi. Adrian Doerk,…
Adrian Niculescu has been building and growing businesses for 20 years. Since 2013, he has taught marketing and business courses to 10,000 people in person and online. Since 2014, he has helped 30 tech start-ups and spoken at 500 gigevents. Since 2010, he has coached, consulted, and mentored on every…
Hip hop superstar Akon is one of Africa’s most renowned philanthropists. He hopes to empower young entrepreneurs in Africa to strengthen the continent’s rising economies and support the development of sustainable communities through blockchain-based cryptocurrency, Akoin. Through the artist’s Akoin Foundation, inspired entrepreneurs will develop future-forward businesses and promote innovation,…
Founder of Bluesea Gaming, entrepreneurial, hands-on, and goal-oriented individual, with a knack for deal-making. Problem solver, and comfortable in complex business scenarios.
Alessandro Allara, 22 years of experience in Betting and Gaming regulated markets, from product marketing to operations. In the leadership team of the 3 major startups of the Italian market (TotosÏ in 2002, Gioco Digitale in 2008, Paddy Power in 2011) and Online Director of Snaitech (2014). During the years,…
I have been working in the igaming industry for over ten years now, during which i Co-founded Gamerevolution S.r.l and today i can say that in Italy we are the leading company on online affiliation, with particular focus on poker. Over the years i sharpened my skills as a manager…
Alex Armengol working in Disruptive Innovation projects since 2003 after working at Deutsche Bank’s innovation department. In this fast changing world, micro countries can play a great living lab role and now, through the Andorra’s Entrepreneurial Confederation, he is coordinating together with the Andorran Government a diversification plan for the…
Alex is COO and Co-founder of Kalamba games. He is a game design specialist who has developed many long-lasting hits throughout his career. An established thought leader and accomplished speaker, his main areas of interest include Statistical Modelling, User Interface Design and Game Mechanic development combined with a deep knowledge…
Prior to working with Bitfury, he spent 15 years in the Ministry of interior Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. Other experience includes Secret Regime department officer; NATO summit 2006 & public events security management; Chief of computer crime investigation unit; Police officer, Computer crime investigation; Lecturing for Interpol; Forensics…
Alexander Borodich is a pioneer in the fields of innovation and blockchain world, Alexander was named The Most Active Business angel in Russia" by Russian Venture Company
Alexander Filatov is a Co-Founder and CEO of TON Lab. TON Labs is the core developer of the Everscale Network - a decentralized, community-driven blockchain and its major component - Ever OS. Alexander is an entrepreneur and former corporate executive with 25 yeas of experience. Alexander started his career in…
Alexander Martin is the CEO of SKS365, an authorized sport betting and gaming operator, one among the leaders in the Italian betting market, where it operates under the Planetwin365 brand. Alexander was previously Chief New Media Officer and Executive Board Member of Gauselmann AG, holding the positions from 2014 to…
Founder and CEO of Alea.com, Alexandre is an igaming veteran that has developed the first VR casino in 2015. Today, his company Alea is entering the medtech market through the development of a wearable device. Ramona Depares from SiGMA TV had the pleasure to sit with Alexandre during 2021, for…
Alexandre Dreyfus is the CEO and owner of the privately held Mediarex Sports & Entertainment which, in 2012, acquired the GlobalPokerIndex (GPI) and in 2013 TheHendonMob.com. With these acquisitions, the company became a leading digital hub for the poker industry with more than 4 million poker players per year making…
Alexis has a background in e-Sports, Computer Science, Sportsbetting and over twelve years working in iGaming with a focus on Casino. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Unibo, bringing real-time gamification to iGaming, as well as Scatters.com, an Online Casino.
Aly Madhavji is the Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund which invests in and venture builds top-tier startups. He is a Limited Partner on 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 is…
Expert in digital marketing, Amelia began working in the fintech sector in 2014 after writing her thesis on Bitcoin technology. She has previously been an author for Cointelegraph and the Eidoo CMO. Now she is the Editor in Chief and co-founder of The Cryptonomist, a magazine about cryptocurrencies and fintech
An award-winning multi-media and NFT/tech artist, born and raised in Kenya, a British citizen of Indian origin, residing through Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and the United Kingdom, before moving to Dubai in 2007 - Amrita’s art reflects her international diversity and combines the sweetness of tradition and storytelling with the energy…
Andrea with KaFe Rocks since the very beginning, has contributed to the growth of the company thanks to a unique set of skills developed in several international experiences. Demonstrated history of efficiently working in local startups as well as organizations that operates globally, focusing on Quality Assurance, Management and Marketing.
As Umnai’s Chief Executive Officer, Angelo is responsible for leading the company’s commercial, product and technology strategy. Umnai was founded as an innovative AI focused solutions provider that is creating new AI technology that can explain itself and its decisions while helping to assist people rather than replacing them, with…
Anna is a co-founder and partner of Lex Law Office. She is a leading Fintech lawyer based in Estonia, representing clients worldwide. She has a bachelor's degree in Taxation from the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and a Master's degree in Law from the University of Tallinn. Anna has extensive…
Anna Tutova is CEO at Coinstelegram Agency. Anna holds the degree of Masters of international law. Anna is an expert in public relations and business development, moderator, speaker at blockchain conferences. Two years ago she shifted her focus from the entertainment industry to blockchain to help to develop startups. Additionally,…
Anna is an e-commerce expert skilled in various competencies from AML to compliance and operations management with a track record of heading the Risk teams at Paydoo and CardPay. With xpate, Anna is responsible for numerous aspects of risk mitigation strategy: merchant, card scheme, compliance, AML, fraud, and chargeback. With…
She is particularly recommended for her track record in the start-up scene. She often advises technology companies on a broad range of private equity matters and commercial issues. One client praises her “great insight and ability to communicate complicated topics. Anne Veerpalu is also ranked in Chambers Global 2017 for…
Annie is a proven entrepreneur within the leisure and hospitality sectors internationally. Prior to 86 Connects Annie delivered enterprise technology to the integrated resorts opening in Asia. Currently focused on 86 Connects. Delivering sales and marketing strategy for integrated resorts, hospitality, and retail industries into the Chinese consumer markets.
I'm one of the founders of Cashcow. I've been in SEO since 2014 and entered the Igaming industry in 2016. Cashcow is well-known for its flagship product Casino Professor, which is an award-winning affiliate site. We currently operate across various countries and have expanded outside of gaming.
Genesis Global started back in 2014 and went on to become a fast growing, data driven mobile gaming technology company, that focuses on the creation of well designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences across its products, marketing channels and technological innovations: bringing customers a highly personalised gaming experience.
Artur is an international expert with a passion and strength in creating partnerships and solutions with clients, partners, and teams, for mutually beneficial commercial objectives. He has over 15 years of general management experience and wide expertise in co-operation with advertising agencies & media houses on planning & executing global…
Asaf Orpani is a serial entrepreneur and a white hat hacker, alumnus of Elite Intelligence Unit in the IDF, “Gamma Cyber” unit, with over 10 years of experience and global reputation in Security Research & Technology in general, hacked over 3 million websites and other platforms all in for a…
Barney is an accomplished software architect with a vast array of managerial and technical knowledge with solid experience in the startup and financial sector. He is co-Chief Operating Officer of London-listed blockchain development company Online Blockchain, responsible for the development of the Brazio and Veggiecoin cryptocurrencies. Barney spearheads development of…
Béatrice is the Managing Director of Chiliz Blockchain Campus, the epicenter of Blockchain in Malta. Beatrice is focused on growing the Blockchain Community on the island and acts as a key node for Blockchain entrepreneurs.
He is the Creating Benevolent Decentralized AGI at SingularityNET. "My main focus these days is the SingularityNET project (http://singularitynet.io), which brings AI and blockchain together to create a decentralized open market for AIs. It's a medium for the creation and emergence of AGI, a way to roll out superior AI-as-a-service…
Ben Putley is the CEO & Co Founder at Alkimi Exchange. He has 10 years of experience in digital advertising, predominantly focused on selling software to global publishers. Ben led the new business function at The Fifth, News Corp’s influencer marketing agency, where he delivered £2m+ in influencer marketing campaigns…
I am strongly focused on the mission and objectives and I am known as a person who delivers. I have a mix of true numbers oriented analytical mindset, strategic perspective and a management style that enables talented people to grow and shine. I thrive in entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial situations and…
With a passion for creating new products and 19 years working in the iGaming industry, Soft2Bet’s CEO, Boris Chaikin, has a wealth of experience in building and managing teams in areas such as marketing, customer support, CRM and general operations. Mr Chaikin has previously held the roles of Marketing Director…
Brad Yasar is an entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and advisor with a global focus on blockchain and innovative technologies. Brad is currently the CEO of EQIFI, the premiere decentralized global banking platform. He is also the Founder of Beyond Enterprises, offering strategic and technical leadership, advisory, and support to projects in…
Brian McGinty is the Marketing Manager and Founding Leader of the company CryptoPerformance. He has more than 20 years in sales and marketing. He has worked Internationally in Financial, Property, Insurance, and Blockchain. Six years in the Crypto space and a founding member of CryptoPerformance. CryptoPerformance is a crypto blockchain…
Brian McNulty is the CEO of FAC (FundAdminChain), a blockchain-based network for launching, distributing, and servicing tokenized Funds. Prior to founding FAC, Brian was Managing Director, Global Head of Services at R3, an enterprise blockchain firm with the largest blockchain ecosystem in the world His interest in applying DLT to the financial markets…
Brock Pierce is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist with an extensive track record of founding, advising and investing in disruptive businesses. He's been credited with pioneering the market for digital currency and has raised more than $5B for companies he has founded. Pierce is the Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation…
Hexopay is a global online payment and risk management company specialising in the gaming sector. Our focus is to ensure operators are able to connect into a global network of payment solutions via one api and one application process, all managed by one dedicated relationship management team. Bryan Blake is…
Cal Evans is the Managing Associate of Gresham International, a UK & Dubai lawyer and US Securities Consultant with experience working in top law firms in both California and London. Cal Evans undertook advanced IT at a junior college and received the top AVCE recognition award before then undertaking his…
Céline Moille is a French lawyer (Lyon Bar - France - since 2014 and Montreal Bar - Canada - since 2019). She did a PhD in private international law. Céline joined Deloitte in April 2021. She has been involved in business law advice and litigation (particularly in contract law, competition…
Charles is COO of neurothink and part of the ADX Labs R&D team. He is an accomplished executive, physicist, and engineer and holds patents related to underwater sea exploration. Prior to his work with neurothink, Charles built and led Seagate's Data4Good initiative to develop technology projects to combat the spread…
Charles has over 20 years’ experience working in the betting and gambling industry. Charles loves to inspire entrepreneurs and business communities to create and share trusted opportunities; to scout and connect talents; to improve and leverage the knowledge to generate personal and social value. He is currently Owner and CEO…
Chris is very experienced in providing high-value, complex, software solutions for companies with fast-evolving needs within the iGaming sector. His know-how focuses but is not limited to: Sales policies, Account Management, iGaming operations, and legislation, online gambling workflows (both casino and sportsbook), Business Analytics as well as Trading & Risk…
Christian Sammut is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Ing Sammut is an experienced data centre, telecom and business development specialist. Throughout his career, Ing Sammut has worked in the private and public sectors both locally as well as overseas, including the aerospace industry. His responsibilities have included the…
Christina Comben is a cryptocurrency journalist and content creator who’s passionate about continued learning, emerging tech, and starting important conversations. She has written for many publications in the space including CCN, CryptoSlate, and Bitcoinist, and is currently a feature writer for Cointelegraph Magazine and a consultant to OKEx.
Christof Waton is the Founder and CEO of ADA Finance (ADAFI Token). He studied at CVO STEP, which is a school that offers a wide range of courses leading to a secondary school diploma. It is possible to combine a vocational course with a separate complementary general education course. In…
Clemence is the General Manager of MyAffiliates, an Affiliate Marketing Software company that provides a large number of major global companies in the gaming and forex industries with the ability to manage their affiliate program. Clemence has an extensive experience in varying aspects of the industry from affiliate management to…
As an Africa focused technology investor and a CEO for two multi-territory Sportsbetting Operators across East & West Africa, Conor has developed a deep knowledge of the African gaming & mobile technology sectors, and is experienced across M&A, Licensing & Regulation, Go-To-Market & Market Entry, Product Development, Operations and Media…
Head of People at KaFe Rocks · Education: Degree in Philosophical Sciences from Newcastle University · Background/Experience 10 years experience working within Recruitment and Talent Acquisition before moving into a People-centric role covering Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Recruitment and learning and development · About Kafe Rocks "We’re KaFe Rocks: the lighthouse for reputable iGaming.…
Cristiano is the Group Head of Gaming at Kindred. He has been in the gaming industry since 2007 and he has been with Kindred Group for the last four years. He focuses his work on the development of the Casino, Bingo, Poker and Lottery product, across all brands and markets.…
Cristina oversees LOYRA's international department and specializes in regulated industries, gaming and gambling and cannabis law. She speaks Spanish, English, German, French and Portuguese. She is a member of IAGA and has published sector specific articles. She is a teacher at the IE Business School of Madrid ([www.ie.edu]www.ie.edu) LLM Program…
Curtis Matlock is the co-founder and CEO of Proto, which developed the first AI-driven player support & protection solution for online gaming markets in the Global South. Proto uses localized natural language processing with cross-lingual understanding to process player queries via messaging apps & feature phones and detect trends in…
Dan is a Founder of VERSES TECHNOLOGIES INC (www.VERSES.io) - an advanced Artificial Intelligence and Spatial Networking company. He is also a founder and architect of THE SPATIAL WEB - the next generation of the Internet (IEEE Standard P2874). These two projects work together to deliver a new generation of…
Dana Farrugia is the CEO of Tech.mt, a foundation established in partnership between the Government of Malta and The Malta Chamber of Commerce to promote the National strategy for Technology & Innovation. She is engaged in ensuring sector growth for technology and innovation, primarily focusing on AI, blockchain, IOT, cloud…
With 20 years’ experience in the Sports Industry, Daniel’s career spans the media and broadcast, analytics and betting sectors. Having founded major data analysis and integration operations, he has had extensive experience in Sports Betting, delivering product and platforms to emerging markets. Daniel is currently an active investor into sports…
Daniel is a veteran within FinTech and equity crowdfunding (founder of FundedByMe) and has helped with the successful funding of more than 650 companies and has with his platform raised over 85MUsd for these startups. He also has a great eye for marketing and knows what is needed to reach…
After a career in investment banking in global derivatives technology in London and New York, founded, co-founded and invested in several companies in the games, entertainment and marketing technology platform spaces. Since 2016 dedicated to the Blockchain and Decentralisation focussed on bringing real world companies to the Blockchain in 4…
Daniel Santos, also known as Mr. Santos, is a serial entrepreneur and the financial and crypto influencer with the biggest Spanish-speaking community in the world. He is the founder and CEO of Woonkly Labs, a venture builder of blockchain projects such as defi.finance, the world's first regulated Automated Market Maker…
For over 15 years Daniele has been at the leading edge of iGaming and Digital Marketing, helping operators to navigate the risks and customer experience challenges involved in safely transacting with customers in the digital channels. From the early days, specialising in Customer & User Experience, then through internet and…
Daniele Monteleone aka Robotica | International Tech Entrepreneur | Blockchain Specialist | Applied Researcher AI & IoT | Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) | Independent Advisor on Digital Strategy, Technology and Information Policy; “We grow up in a world that revolves around money. But our real mission is to leave a…
Akamai is the edge. Our globally distributed intelligent edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the cloud, so our customers and businesses can be fast, smart, and secure. We keep decisions, apps, and experiences closer to users than anyone, while attacks and threats far away. We extend the existing…
Dave Pulis is a finance veteran with over fourteen years of trading experience. His background includes institutional trading at Exante, previously he served as Director at EuroMed Capital. In his early career, Pulis was a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta delivering lectures on Edward de Bono's Lateral Thinking,…
With a background in Physics and Mathematics, Mr. Flynn started his career in Gaming when, in 2003, he took up the role of Customer Service Manager at PokerRoom.com, managing the rapid growth of the business, later as VP of Ongame Network, the creation of the largest B2B Poker Network. The…
Having worked across retail, sportsbook, social gaming and online casino, David Mann has +12 years experience across many facets of the industry, with a main focus on the online casino environment. A specialist in growing B2B game suppliers from the ground up having worked across Spigo, Wazdan and currently Swintt.…
David Orban is a global technological thought leader, investor, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and author. He has created and grown a number of businesses over the course of more than two decades. Also, the first to acquire Ether upon the Ethereum debut in 2014. He was an early adopter of…
David Zou is a fintech consultant, a private equity analyst, and a social entrepreneur. Having started a charitable initiative tackling the growing epidemic of homelessness in a sustainable manner in 2019, he's worked with some of the pacific northwest's brightest minds. Currently, he is consulting for one of Canada's leading…
Protocol engineer * cryptography expert * financial systems specialist * Barney is an accomplished software architect with a vast array of managerial and technical knowledge with solid experience in the startup and financial sector. He is co-Chief Operating Officer of London-listed blockchain development company Online Blockchain, responsible for the development…
Long-time cryptocurrency developer * ethical hacker * opensource contributor Oscar is passionate about cryptocurrency, blockchain protocols, cryptography, algorithms, scalable web applications, ethical hacking, cryptocurrency compliance and regulation and how cryptocurrencies tie into modern finance. He is responsible for the development of the Umbria protocol and takes an active role in…
Dieter Brockmeyer is a senior media industry and innovation expert, author, international speaker, and host. He is Chief Project Office (CPO) of the Brussels based media group Diplomatic World and cofounder of the streaming platform Diplomatic World Media and the Diplomatic World Institute (DWI). He is partner and co-host of…
Dmitri has spent last 6 years working with international tech companies consulting them on brand development and communications strategies. At TVBET Dmitri is responsible for acquiring new partners and growing business on emerging markets in EMEA and Asia regions by developing innovative approaches within online gaming industry.
Dimitrij Gede is the Principal and founder of Anagram Compliance, specialised AML Compliance and Technology Advisory firm, bridging the traditional finance to a modern digital economy. He provides professional compliance services utilising existing financial infrastructure and leverage of capabilities of Fintech and Regtech. Previously, he lead the creation of a…
Dinos Stranomitis was born in 1969 in Greece. He attended engineering studies in Athens Greece and in Newcaslte England as Naval Architect and Marine Engineer. After 2 years in the Navy and 4 years exercising engineering in Far East, he moved to gaming industry as a manager in various gaming…
Dmitry Nazarov has strong background in banking sector and fintech advisory, helping Fintech companies to obtain financial licenses across the Globe. For last 2 years Dmitry is Co-founder and CEO of payment company PION, offering high level acquiring services to igaming and betting companies.
Dmitry Starostenkov has been managing EvenBet Gaming since the company foundation in 2001 and acquired an excellent expertise in launching and running the iGaming projects in both established and emerging markets. Now the company works from three offices in Malta, Russia, and the USA. Under Dmitry’s leadership, in 2019 EvenBet…
Michael graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of Malta and has since specialised in commercial law, with a strong focus on international structuring. He is heavily experienced in working with private multinational law firms, the Swiss banking sector and, most recently, in advising iGaming operators and software providers…
Dr. Antonio Ghio destroyed his first computer at the age of seven. He is a partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates and heads its TMT Law Department. Ghio lectures ICT law, Cyber Crime and DLT Law at the University of Malta and held the position of Chairman of the Malta…
Elaine has been an active HR professional since 2011. Her career experience spans across the public and private sectors and in diverse industries, including, i-Gaming, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Hospitality and the Health and Social Services. For over 10 years she was also a regular lecturer with the University of Malta. Elaine…
Franklin is an experienced lawyer with main areas of practice being International and Maltese Tax Law, Financial Services Law and VFA & Blockchain Law. He heads the Tax and Regulated Industries Unit at CSB Group. Franklin is an experienced tax and accounting lecturer and skilled in Transfer Pricing, Managed Funds,…
Managing & founding Partner GTG Advocates, Afilexion. Advisor for Government, industry and various Authorities including Malta Financial Services Authority & Malta Digital Innovation Authority. Goal-driven and with a keen interest in technology, Blockchain, DLT,Robolaw, Big Data, AI, Fintech and RegTech. Founding member of the Maltese IT Lawyers Association & Blockchain…
Before joining Simetria, Ilan held senior executive roles in both the Israeli Central Bank and Government, including as Director of Currency at the Bank of Israel and Deputy Director General at the Israel Competition Authority. In 2019, Ilan was named Global Currency Manager of the Year by Central Banking Magazine.…
Dr. Jesse “aggroed” Reich aggroed is the CEO and Co-Founder of Splinterlands. It’s the number one blockchain game in the world and one of the most popular apps in all of crypto. skype handle: blairjesseellynreich
Dr. Justine Scerri Herrera is a young passionate Lawyer, Advisory, Consultancy, licencing and directorships: Financial Services (EMI/PI licencing), Investment Services, and Virtual Financial Assets Sector (Crypto & Blockchain Activities and Licensing). Director of MK Fintech Partners - subsidiary of Michael Kyprianou & co LL.C Her personal Qualities include: Determination, Confidence,…
Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni CISSP is a Crypto Pioneer and the CEO of Dubai's Blockchain Center. The center provides crypto training courses and awareness programs for students, entrepreneurs and government departments. On February 2018, Marwan founded the region's first crypto over the counted desk with the establishment of his company…
Dr. Sarah Grace Manski is a scholar of technology, political economy, commons economics and globalization at George Mason University. She studies uses of technology for popular sovereignty. Her research is situated at the intersection of global business, new technologies, and social enterprise concerning commons-based peer production, self-sovereign identity, generative value…
Dr. Stasi Baran is a Co-founder and COO of nQube Data Science. She received her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Manitoba in 2016, where she specialized in applications of non-linear optimization methods. She holds a B.Sc. in physics and an M.Sc. in astrophysics. Stasi uses…
Dragos Rizescu is Co-Founder of BarnBridge. He is responsible for the product development of the BarnBridge products. BarnBridge is a tokenized risk protocol that allows users to hedge against yield sensitivity and price volatility. It does so by accessing debt pools on other decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and creating multiple assets…
Dunstan Teo is a polymath that was self-taught and later mentored in economics, business strategies, game theories, sociology, behavioral psychology, and social conditioning. He co-authored the book titled The Bitcoin Dystopia - The Prelude. He started mining Bitcoin 11 years ago and is a well-known OG in the Bitcoin space.…
Dustin Plantholt is the Forbes Monaco Crypto Editor, the host of the Bitcoin.com Podcast, and a well-known Crypto Advisor around the world. Dustin is also the host of the "Life's Tough" podcast, which is known all over the world. Dustin has interviewed some of the most inspiring people on the…
Earle G. Hall is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, visionary, and innovator in several fields of technology and neuroscience. Earle is the CEO of AXES.ai, a cloud-based information management system for the Casino Industry. Earle is the Vice-Chairperson of the International Gaming Standards Association and focuses on ethical AI, blockchain standards,…
Chief Technologist at Malta Digital Innovation Authority. MDIA is the primary Authority responsible for promoting governmental policies that promote Malta as the center for excellence for technological innovation while setting and enforcing standards that ensure compliance with any other international obligations. The Authority seeks to protect and support users and…
Eloisa Marchesoni is a self-made Crypto-entrepreneur and modern digital nomad, European n.1 Tokenomics Expert, disruptive tech business angel, and fixed passive income Crypto Investor. She has been featured in articles on Cointelegraph, Yahoo Finance, APnews, BusinessInsider, and many others, and has been identified as a top expert in worldwide media…
Alux.com founder and CEO, Emil Anton started Ealuxe in 2013 after already being an active luxury blogger for over 3 years. As a serial entrepreneur, he started his first company at the age of 16 and continued his financial education in the years to come. Graduated with a Bachelor Degree…
Eneko Knorr is the founder of AngelClub, a startup investment fund, and Onyze, a crypto assets custodian. He previously started Ludei (San Francisco), Ludei is leading the next wave of mobile app and game development with HTML5. Their unique acceleration technology, cross-platform APIs and cloud-based platform services allow developers to…
Eric is an investor and cryptocurrency researcher who is well-known for his in-depth critiques and exposing systemic flaws in high-profile cryptocurrency projects. He is the former head of blockchain and cryptocurrency at Nasdaq-owned Cinnober and holds a M.Sc. in Computer Science from Lund University where he specialized in blockchain technology.…
I want to smile as much as possible – This is a rule I live by. The more I smile, the more the world smiles back at me. I believe in people – I think that everyone has a good heart. Everyone has their story and everyone is trying their…
Evan Luthrais an Entrepreneur plus Angel Investor. He is renowned for his successful business ventures, expensive lifestyle, and motivational speaker. He is the founder and CEO of El Group International and a member of the Forbes Technology Council. “I am Evan Luthra, you can know more about me on EvanLuthra.com…
Evan Spytma is the CEO of eBET, a live mobile casino supplier based in Manila. He has over 18 years of leadership experience in Asia’s fastest-growing mobile markets. Before joining eBET, Mr. Spytma held executive positions in leading interactive gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, and Unity Technologies.…
Ewa is the person responsible for the firm’s relations with the members of Ally Law, an international association of firms, the only member of which from Poland is Izabella Zyglicka i Wspólnicy law firm. As a Member of the Management Board, Vice-President of Ally Law and the main coordinator of…
Faris is the co-founder of Instigation Protocol. He collaborates with blockchain organizations, city stakeholders, and Fortune 500 enterprises helping them create new economic models to more equitably distribute value with citizens. Faris is also co-chair for Blockchain for Impact, a UN Office of Partnerships initiative to support governments in emerging…
Federica is a Partner in the Financial Services practice at FTI Consulting, where she has built and leads a team of regulatory experts who assess and investigate financial crime concerns on behalf of regulators and enforcement agencies globally and assist regulated firms in designing and implementing financial crime control frameworks.…
Felix is Co-Founder of Dash NEXT & Dash Thailand. Dash is the leading cryptocurrency for real-life payments. Dash Next is focused on biz-dev and partnerships. Dash Thailand has established the first crypto payment ecosystem in Asia. He published the “Bitcoin Handbook” and is Co-Founder of FUTERIO and the Blocktech Institute.…
Fiona is a forward-thinking Commercial Leader in the iGaming industry with over 10 years experience in the space. Her role as Head of Sales at Push Gaming, a leading Slots provider, exposes her not only to current trends and both leading and start up operators in gaming, but also gives…
Flavien Guillocheau is the Founder and CEO of PandaScore, the world’s AI-powered hub of esports data, whose odds feed is the main product serving the esports betting industry. Built from a small group’s passion for esports, Jonathan and Flavien created PandaScore in 2016 with the goal to help esports’ growth…
FOYE Johnson Adewale is currently an Executive Director of Western Sportbet Nigeria Limited (Westernbet) with over 20years of experience in Marketing, Customer Service, Technical Support, Retail Operations, Training and Business Development ranging from the Educational sector, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Telecommunication and Gaming Sector. Prior to his appointment…
Frank Herold joined the Management Board of EMIRAT AG in 2018 and is responsible for Business Development. Before that the 50-year-old sales professional worked as Managing Director and Sales Director for several global and local media companies. EMIRAT AG, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Munich/Germany is an internationally active…
With a background in artificial intelligence and technology, Frederic Ly heads Jumio’s Southern Europe strategy. Ly has over 20 years of experience building strategies and growth for local and international technology companies. Jumio’s mission is to make the internet a safer place by protecting the ecosystems of businesses through a…
Fredric Gushin founded Spectrum Gaming Group in 1993 after working 13 years for the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”), where he was promoted to Assistant Director and Assistant Attorney General. At the DGE, Gushin oversaw the openings of 12 Atlantic City casino hotels and managed civil and administrative…
Gagandeep Singh, Founder of GDS Consulting. His main focus is on Investments, Web3 Marketing, and Management Consulting. Along with a couple of ventures & partnerships, he is currently working on Colexion and Hype. Colexion is a premium NFT ecosystem for licensed NFTs & Gaming and Hype is a Web3 super…
Group Chief Technology & Product Development Gal has more than 17 years of experience in leading operations in world-wide corporates. In his last role he has holding senior management position in the leasing gaming platform provider Playtech.
Gali has 8 years of VIP management experience behind him. Having worked on both regulated and unregulated markets, with a focus on sports, casino and poker he is an expert in his field. Gali has worked as Head of VIP in regions including UK, South Africa, Australia and America amongst…
Garth Howat is the CEO of Baanx Group & CL Technology Founder. Baanx raises $14m in 2020 as a Digital Asset Friendly Infrastructure Platform where Digital Asset communities can build fully managed services for their communities - focused on borrowing / lending / sending / staking / spending. Over 70…
Genia Gurevitz – LLB, Graduated from Tel Aviv University, Heads the APAC and Baltics-based operations of Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. in Singapore and in Tallinn, assisting the legal team and its clients with banking, incorporation and regulatory needs in the blockchain, crypto and financial services industries.
Georg Washington, CEO of Synergy Blue, is an entrepreneurial pioneer in the IT and gaming industries. His passion for vintage arcades and the desire to progress the gambling industry led Georg to focus on skill-based gaming; and, with his team, he invented the HAWG® System and games to accompany it.…
George Siosi Samuels is the Managing Director of Faia, a community-tech consultancy based in Asia-Pacific. He is also founder of Hona, a blockchain-based accountability platform, which received initial investment from Silicon Valley billionaire, Tim Draper. George has more than eight years experience in the Bitcoin and fintech space working with…
Founder of one of Israel’s leading tech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency law firms. Previously, an attorney in Israel’s largest firms and an in-house legal counsel in a leading venture capital fund and a blockchain investment fund, where he has advised and led negotiations on numerous cryptocurrency-related investment transactions and initial coin…
Founder of one of Israel’s leading tech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency law firms. Previously, an attorney in Israel’s largest firms and an in-house legal counsel in a leading venture capital fund and a blockchain investment fund, where he has advised and led negotiations on numerous cryptocurrency-related investment transactions and initial coin…
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,…
Greg has been in iGaming for over a decade working at OpenBet, Betfair-PaddyPower, and Betsson before joining MaxEnt. He’s experienced all sides of the business, from writing code to training staff on back offices and from Product Management to dealing with (sometimes obstreperous) regulators. Now in Malta with a specific…
Harry has experience working to build out some of the most robust and seamless customer verification journey’s in the market. His time as Head of Gaming at both Hello Soda and Acuant has meant working with operators in markets all over the world.
Prior to founding Finoa, Henrik worked as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company, focusing on financial institutions and high-tech companies across the globe. He started his career with a dual degree in the high-tech branch of Siemens AG. Henrik earned a B.A. in Int. Management & Finance (Germany), a M.Sc.…
Silvio Schembri is a Maltese politician currently serving as a Minister for the Economy, EU Funds and Lands. Minister Silvio Schembri attained a master’s degree in Economy right after graduating with a Bachelors of Honours in Economics from the University of Malta. Before attending the University, he studied at the…
Hong Kyun Noh has been consulting various government bodies and private companies of South Korea on blockchain for industries varying from real estate to gaming. His main focus was to help local entities to be educated and compliant to the global regulation on cryptocurrencies and blockchain usage.
Ievgeniia is Chief Legal Officer at Parimatch, and is responsible for the coordination of the legal function at Parimatch Holding. Evgenia is based at Parimatch's head office in Cyprus, and is responsible for corporate structuring, tax planning, building commodity - cash flows, protecting the intellectual property of the Holding and…
Igor is an investor and founder of Nexustech, an iGaming software & data consultancy firm. Serving as a CEO of multiple online casino brands, a serial entrepreneur and technology expert, Igor sits on the board of several prominent firms within the industry. Author of numerous papers on revenue efficiency and…
Ilya Machavariani is a Senior Partner & CEO at 4H Agency, an international law & consulting firm fully focused on the needs of the gambling industry. Having a background of international law firms, Ilya Machavariani is advising international clients on the full range of assignments relating to the activities of…
Ingrid holds a bachelor degree in Law from the University Externado de Colombia, and a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Private Law: International Commercial Law from the University of Groningen, Netherlands. She has experience representing and advising private companies on entity formation, contract matters and compliance. During her time…
Dr Irina Heaver is a leading FinTech and Crypto lawyer based in Dubai and Switzerland. With over 17 years of experience gained as a Partner in a law firm and in-house as a regional General Counsel, she advised on over 500 billion USD worth of projects and transactions in the…
Ivan Filletti is the Head of Operations and Business Development for the Gaming Malta Foundation. Together with the GamingMalta team, he stewards the strategic direction of the Foundation ensuring that Malta retains its status as Home of Gaming Excellence. Prior to joining GamingMalta, Ivan was CEO for the advertising agency,…
After a successful stint at telecommunication unicorn Infobip as Business Development Manager for Southeast Asia, Ivan Rozic moved into the iGaming industry five years ago. Ivan's core interest is sports betting, a field in which he amassed in-depth knowledge during his tenure as SVP Sales in NSoft. From his new…
Experienced Managing Director in developing businesses from concept to operational. Skilled in building business strategies, Negotiation, and Management.
Jake Wallers’ career spans 31 years in over 30 countries and he specialises in casino development and casino management. As MD of New World Gaming he works with a team of highly experienced Casino Consultants to deliver hard hitting consultation to customers worldwide.
James is the founder of the London Blockchain Forum, the GlobalAmbassador for World Mobile, an advisor and member of the Foundation board at MELD, an advisor to the Boson Protocol, an advisor to CUDOS, an investor and advisor to Cornucopias “TheIsland”, ambassador for BEQUANT and consultant for Sheesha.Finance He is…
James Kelly is Head of Performance at award-winning digital marketing agency, Blueclaw Media Ltd. With over 13 years of experience working with industry leading operators and affiliates in the iGaming sector, James and the Blueclaw team specialise in SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Digital PR, and are committed to producing…
His first self-established business was selling seashells on the beach to tourists in Torredembarra for 100 pesetas a piece. He was just five years old. During his years of study, his main interests were IT and Economics. Fast forward to life after college, Jan has gained valuable experience in various…
Serial startup founder, former Techstars Startup Programmes Organiser & Facilitator and Programme Manager of the YouStartIT Startup Accelerator. Currently, Jarek is a managing director of Revenue Capital, an alternative startup fund based on the tokenised Revenue-Based Funding model, supporting innovative projects of the new wave of the Creator Economy.
With a degree focused on business and commerce and a background in B2B and B2C sales, Jashwant Patel specializes in helping businesses find the right solutions for their online gambling platforms. He has a strong focus on the Asian market, keeping an especially close eye on an emerging land of…
Experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the gaming industry. Skilled in Software development, Project and Team Management, Infrastructure Management, IT Security and a Block Chain Enthusiast. Strong IT professional with a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) warrant focused in Information Systems Auditing from ISACA and a Master…
Head of iGaming and African markets at Chalkline Sports, a sports betting game platform that powers Free-to-Play, Insured and Real-Money games at scale and on demand. I have more than 20 years experience in sports betting operations and online sports betting technology and have worked with sports betting operators around…
I am a Techno, Marketing and Gaming Evangelist with 12 years of Business Development, Marketing & Product Development experience across Online Gaming, E-commerce, Social Media, Internet & mobile applications etc. I have also been very enthusiastic about gaming industry in India, which is at its nascent stage. I have professional…
Jerry Lopez is a 20yr veteran in Network Marketing, 6yrs in Blockchain and Crypto Currency. He has focused on international expansion and community culture building with the end goal to help redistribute wealth through education, entertainment and digital products, while bringing unity of people across the planet. Blockchain + Giving…
Jesper Kärrbrink, Chairman in Green Jade Games, Pariplay, Internet Vikings and CEGO A/S and former CEO of Mr Green and Svenska Spel. Jesper also has a background in media and e-commerce.
Jesus Rodriguez is a technology expert, executive investor and startup advisor. Jesus founded Tellago, an award winning software development firm focused helping companies become great software organizations by leveraging new enterprise software trends. Under his leadership, Tellago has been recognized as an enterprise software innovator earning Inc. 500 and Stevie…
JJ has a unique understanding of people who gamble and what their requirements are. He has been immersed in Land-based casino gaming and all of its issues for over 35 years. JJ Woods was born in Ireland but left in the 1970s to live in London and started his career…
Joachim Timmermans is a leading figure in online casinos having worked in senior positions on both the operator and supplier sides of the industry. He co-founded Quickspin in September 2011 and was the Swedish slot supplier’s Chief Product Officer. Before that he spent nearly six years as Head of Casino…
Joakim Stockman is the Group CEO of Malta based iGaming operator Betit Group which was established in early 2013. Betit Group operates the brands Thrills.com and SuperLenny.com and are rumoured to have a third site in the pipeline. Joakim left the Betsson Group, where he was in charge of Betsafe,…
After working as CEO of LeoVegas from startup to unicorn Johan now started a new venture within affiliate marketing. Johan is also a Board Member at Hero Gaming. Dilanti Media operates on a wide range of markets in Europe, America and Asia and is already, with their technical approach growing…
Johan Zammit is the founder and CEO at Smart Studios, a venture at the intersection of blockchain, AI and IOT. A passion for innovation and sharing of ideas coupled with a proven track record in software engineering and the digital sector. Through various roles spanning over 20 years, as an…
John has spent the last decade helping companies develop services and scale infrastructures in the Esports and gaming industry – from indie to AAA. Currently, John is responsible for all aspects of the technology strategy for Esports Entertainment Group
John Gordon is the CEO of Incentive Games, an Edinburgh-based provider of both Free-To-Play and Pay-To-Play games. John has spoken and panelled at conferences such as ‘Betting on Sports’ and ‘Betting on Football’ and various events across Asia. He is often invited for his expertise in streamlining the process of customer…
Forward-thinking Senior Executive with proven record of accomplishment in Gambling industry during six-year career. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches. Executive-level Business Manager and entrepreneur with experience running start-up…
John Marsden is the head of fraud prevention and authentication for EMEA at iovation, a TransUnion company. For over 20 years, Marsden has led fraud prevention, anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing efforts for companies like Barclaycard, Equifax, Experian and now iovation.
J. Alejandro Regojo (Regox) is a young entrepreneur, crypto influencer and Hodler developing services and products around Bitcoin since 2016. Trained in traditional companies and markets, he co-created the well-known Bitcoin GPU (BTG) Fork in 2017 and is currently one of the most powerful members of its community. In 2019…
Jose is a technology executive and technologist with an established history of leading high-impact initiatives in AI, Robotics, Blockchain, IoT, digital transformation, and building data-driven businesses and strategies. He is deeply passionate about responsible development, introduction, adoption, and integration of AI, robotics and blockchain capabilities in industry and society at…
Before joining WH Partners, Joseph was the Chief Regulatory Officer at the Malta Gaming Authority (formerly the Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Malta). He was also an elected Member on the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR), a position which he held throughout 2012. Joseph first…
CF Business Centre is a luxurious and spacious work environment offering new standards for the workplace with advanced features designed to elevate businesses to a new level. The building boasts high-quality facilities and modern design, fostering an environment that empowers people.
Josh Goodbody serves as Director of European and Latin American Growth and Institutional Business at Binance, where he leads regional growth and develops Binance’s institutional markets in these regions. Prior to joining Binance, Goodbody was Head of Europe and the Americas at Huobi where he helped establish its Global Institutional…
JP Fabri is a co-Founding Partner of Seed Consultancy, a purpose-driven boutique business advisory firm. An economist by profession, JP has amassed local and international experience both in the private and public sector. JP formed part of the private office of the former Prime Minister of Malta and Governor of…
Juan Pablo is an Industrial Engineer with an MBA from London Business School and more than 11 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, entrepreneurship, and cryptocurrency consulting. He teaches about Bitcoin, DeFi and cryptoassets in universities, corporate events, and through his YouTube channel Juan en Cripto.
A commercially minded Payment expert experienced in Business Development (B2B & B2C), Solution Orientated Sales, High Risk Markets - including igaming and affiliates. With his knowledge and expertise, he inspires and encourages his team, whilst leading by example. A true leader in every sense.
Julian is the founder and Managing Director of Boston Link. He oversees operations in the UK, Malta and the Isle of Man. He was previously a director at Michael Page, a FTSE250 global recruitment firm, where he ran a number of teams covering London and offshore jurisdictions. Julian started his…
Justin Goldston is a professor at Penn State University. He teaches Project and Supply Chain Management. His research focuses on finding ways to improve the world by using supply chain management, new technologies, and sustainability. Both SydTek DAO and The Guild DAO were started with his help. Students from all…
Justin Sun, born in 1990, master of University of Pennsylvania, bachelor of Peking University,founder and CEO of mobile social application Peiwo and TRON, the former chief representative for Greater China of Ripple. 2011 Asia Weekly Cover People; 2014 Davos Global Shaper; 2015 CNTV new figure of the year; 2017 Forbes…
As a champion of disruptive innovation and digital transformation I use my curious passion for technology and business innovation to help me work with customers and partners at a strategic level to transform their business and cloud enable their products and services. Having worked with startups to large multinational enterprises…
An accountant by profession, Karl spent 10 years working for a reputable audit firm in various audit roles before joining JP Morgan Chase in London in 2005, where he worked in Credit Hybrid Derivatives. He then returned to Malta to head the corporate finance arm of a local audit firm.…
Kate Baucherel is a speaker, author and digital strategist specialising in blockchain and cryptocurrency. In a 30-year career she has held senior technical and financial roles in several enterprises from start-up to FTSE100. Her books include Blockchain Hurricane, What’s Hot in Blockchain and Crypto, and the SimCavalier cybercrime thrillers.
Kenneth Farrugia joined Bank of Valletta plc in October 1985 currently holds the post of Chief Business Development Officer and sits on the Bank’s Executive Board and is also a director of Bank of Valletta Asset Management. Kenneth also serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors of FinanceMalta, Malta’s…
A thought leader in FX, Crypto, and Financial Regulation focusing on bringing real change to capital markets globally. Kevin does not just talk the talk, he walks the walk, advising regulators and governments on matters relating to regulating novel markets and instruments, regulatory sandboxes, CBDC, and related topics.
Head of Digital Media and Social for William Hill International, managing multi-brand Paid and Organic Social Media and Programmatic strategy for a range of international markets, on various platforms for both Casino and Sportsbook. With over a decade in digital marketing experience across multiple areas of paid and performance media.
Visionary and specialist in blockchain technology with a mission to bring better value to the economy and business. Decentralizing interdependent business processes with advanced and proven blockchain models.
Kumar is the Founder & CEO of Cashaa, a UK based neo-bank providing businesses access to crucial banking infrastructure. Kumar started his career as an engineer by building navigation systems for Ferrari before pivoting into the FinTech space in 2014 to begin working on blockchain-powered innovations. In recognition of his…
Kurt Quartier, born in Ostend, Belgium, developed a passion for the gaming business after a journey which started in 1990 when joining Sun City, in South Africa. Having held several management positions with Sun International, he moved to Greece in 1995 to join Casino Magic, a US based operator, to…
I am open to Internal Executive roles as well as Board of Director positions. Am driven by commitment, passion, purpose, adventure and integrity. My career in gaming has been at the Corporate, Executive and Operational levels in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. I have worked for public…
Lars Rinnan is a visionary CEO, angel investor, board member, public speaker and futurist from Oslo, Norway. Lars has more than 25 years management experience, and over the course of 7 years has started 6 companies within business intelligence and artificial intelligence, all joined together in Amesto NextBridge. He is…
After 8 years working as sales for the biggest Belgian phone/Mobile operator, Laurent decided to continue his career in the payment industry. From mobile payment (Allopass) to cards payment (Hipay), he created a successful dedicated IGaming vertical. With 14 years’ experience in the IGaming payment sphere, Laurent has a global…
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Luis is the founder of Vottun, a blockchain agnostic platform that offers powerful solutions for corporates' new business models. Some of their products include: Certification of data in the blockchain, Tracking data for supply chain and sustainability, Self-Soverign Credentials, Regulated Cripto Payment, or the creation of NFTs for different use-cases. VOTTUN has…
Luke currently covers Business Development for Capital International’s new banking proposition – but also has worked within the Mental Health & Diversity agenda for 5+ years.
Maksym Liashko has responsibility for the legal, financial, and communications functions of Parimatch. His professional experience in law, media relations, and business consultancy have helped him to successfully build these teams, and deliver on Parimatch's wider corporate strategy. Since April 2016 Maksym has been head of the legal team and…
Smart Cities Expert with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and IESE (pppcities.org). Co-founder of CryptoExplorers.org and WisdomAccelerator.org, as well as full member of Explorers.org”
Director of Legal and Public Policy Management at Bitcoin Association for BSV. Polish Attorney-at-law based in Zug, Switzerland, specializing in IP law, IT law, data protection (CIPP/E), and AML/KYC with a profound knowledge of various legal aspects of blockchain technology and crypto-assets. Co-chair of the Privacy WG of INATBA.
Marco Pagnini is a quantitative investment manager at SwissBorg with 10+ years experience in finance from credit & financial risk analysis to algorithmic Forex trading systems and building new CFD based products. FX trading since 2010, evolving into crypto trading in 2016 and DeFi (2020), Marco loves to study market…
Marek Suchar, Head of Partnerships at Odding.gg 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, Marek aims…
Marie is the Chief People Officer at Hero Gaming. She is responsible for organisational development, talent acquisition, retention and formation of the company’s culture as the company ramps up for significant growth in the gaming industry. With a combination of an academic background in Business and People Management, over 12…
Online gaming executive with 5+ years of experience delivering innovative betting products to the iGaming industry. Contributing to UltraPlay’s firm positioning on the global gaming market as the leading eSports betting data and platform provider. UltraPlay is a modern technological company, founded in 2010, with the core ambition to offer…
Mark Blandford was the founder and Director of Sportingbet Plc, an online global sportsbook and casino which was one of the first listed companies in the sector. Mark now works as a Company Director and successful Venture capital investor. Mark Blandford won AIM Entrepreneur of the year 2002. Mark is…
Mark Mueller-Eberstein is one of the world’s leading experts on leveraging key technology trends for competitive advantage; an internationally renowned business leader, entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and teacher (at Rutgers University’s Business School). Mark is the founder of Adgetec Corporation and is a manager of the Codex3 blockchain investor partnership.…
15 years of experience in the gambling and betting industry in Africa, Europe and South America. Previously co-founded and held the position of Managing Director in two betting businesses operating across multiple territories both retail and online. Now a full time consultant, helping companies enter into and grow in Africa
Matthew joined KPMG in 2014 to develop bespoke software for KPMG in Malta having already successfully delivered a number of projects in both the local and international markets. He now forms part of the Digital Software team where he leads a number of client facing projects across the whole software…
Meike Krautscheid is an entrepreneur and a leading global specialist in blockchain-based use cases and business transformation. In her role as Chief Commercial Officer at SmartLedger, she is analyzing the problem areas of different industries and companies, highlighting how blockchain technology, as well as Smart and Ricardian Contracts help to…
Ms. Blau has been active in the online gaming and technology sector since 2004. Through her company, iGaming Capital, Ms. Blau provides consulting and development services for companies seeking to enter the online gaming industry in the United States and other emerging markets. In addition to advising many of the…
Michal has been working in betting industry since 2005. In 2012 has introduced SB Betting Software platform into Africa which inside 2 years has became most recognized sportsbook software in Nigeria. Currently supporting major African and European bookmakers
Michelle Chivunga N has vast experience in designing government policy frameworks; analyzing corporate finance packages and sourcing investments for global projects. Michelle is also recognized worldwide as a blockchain professional and major influencer with access to an extensive network of global stakeholders in the digital economy and financing space. In…
My name is Mickael Marceau and I am currently heading payment solutions for Kindred Group. I have started working in the I gaming industry in 2007. I just love it! Definitely consider myself as a true gaming vertical ambassador! My main area of responsibility is about payment solutions. Delighting our…
World Mobile Group is on a mission to connect everyone, everywhere. With nearly four billion people left offline, digital exclusion is a significant problem. Unlike traditional mobile networks, World Mobile Group is run by the people for the people, so anyone can connect their community to the Internet and share…
Mike has nearly a decade of extensive experience in the fintech and ecommerce sectors, along with several years of entrepreneurship. As a young and successful entrepreneur with expertise extending across risk management, internet acquiring services, financial restructuring, financial analysis, corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and valuations, Mike is an established…
Mikael Hansson is the Founder and CEO of Enteractive, the leading player reactivation company driving revenues for iGaming brands across the world. He graduated from LIU, Sweden, with a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, and previously held the position of CFO for a large Swedish company. He…
Miko Matsumura founded crypto exchange Evercoin, and is a General Partner with Gumi Cryptos Capital. He is also a venture partner with BitBull Capital and an advisor to Arrington XRP Capital. He is an advisor to LCX, the Liechtenstein Cryptocurrency Exchange. He is an investor in Pantera Capital. He is…
I’m an improving keynote speaker, panel moderator and conduct fireside chats with influential figures such as Steve Wozniak, John McAfee, Brock Pierce, Ghostface Killah etc at the world’s best tech events. I also consulted for Paramount Digital Entertainment in LA and Liverpool FC in the UK. I was also an…
Founder & Chairman of the Board for Klein Group AS. Klein Group consists of a group of companies with various investments within the gaming industry, e-commerce companies, real estate as well as various venture companies with exceptional prospects. Klein Group also provides consultancy services within the fields of management consulting…
As Chief Commercial Officer of Nuvei, Motie Bring drives the commercial strategy and leads the commercial team, while evolving its digital go-to-market channels. Motie has over 18 years of experience in payments, holding various management and leadership positions in related industries. He served seven years in senior management roles at…
Financial Executive with vast experience as a senior member of management at publicly traded and privately held Hi-Tech companies. Gained extensive experience in corporate finance in Public and Private companies, control and budget planning, strategic decisions, financial forecasts, SOX compliance, contracts, legal, IR and PR activities. Leading Initial Public Offering…
Nicholas Chapman is currently consulting to the industry worldwide based in the UK. He has Board level experience and this extends to the various facets of Casino operations including but not limited to Slots, Tables and Marketing. He has a wealth of experience in the industry, opening and managing units…
We build and monetize digital assets. Our venture division is a hive of activity where we create, partner, self-fund, or develop, network, and/or time-based business opportunities. With a portfolio of pre and post-revenue businesses at varying stages of growth, we aim to monetize niche opportunities within our area of expertise.…
Nick joined BMIT in 2012 to lead the Commercial team through the company's ambitious transformation strategy. Under his leadership the team has helped the company attain strong year-on-year revenue growth and doubling its customer count. Prior to BMIT, Nick led Microsoft's Enterprise & Partner Group segment in Malta. Here he…
Niko De Jonghe CEO & Founder Blockchain Valley A born leader and visionary. After envisioning and successfully scaling countless companies, the culmination of his experience and vision brought him to identifying his most impressive creation to date – Blockchain Valley. An early adopter of Blockchain Technology (2010) and an active cryptocurrency investor, Niko could…
Market Cap > $300 mln. Founder of Private Business Club Rated Top 3 in People of Blockchain. Serial entrepreneur. A businessman with 20 years of experience of owning different types of businesses, ranging from Ecommerce, FMCG, Fintech, medicine and logistics to IT technologies. In parallel, he work as a mentor,…
Focused on blockchain since early 2017 with Serial Hacking hackathons; over 100k subscribers across Telegram, Youtube, Instagram accounts; Cayman-based venture fund with over 60 early stage investments (Fantom, 1Inch, The Graph, Hashgraph, Mina, CasperLabs, and more); Berezka DAO as the leading asset management in DeFi in the region Author of…
Ms. Bencini is an Electronic Payments Specialist and FinTech company founder with over 20 years of global industry experience. Her subject matter expertise encompasses a number of key industry sectors including Gambling Regulatory Compliance in Europe, USA and Canada, payments processing, fraud prevention and chargeback management, PCI DSS, PSD2 compliance.…
Olga Finkel is widely regarded and respected for her knowledge of gambling and technology law, as well as corporate governance and AML compliance matters. She is consistently highly ranked by Chambers & Partners as a top-tier global gaming law expert. Olga provides advice on strategic, commercial, intellectual property and regulatory…
Ollie is a market data analyst and esports specialist. Ollie has experience across several different fields – from large data through to the intersection of esports and gambling. He obtained a BSc in Economics from the University of Birmingham before starting his working life at KPMG working in Transfer Pricing.…
Oscar Chambers is passionate about cryptocurrency, blockchain protocols, cryptography, algorithms, scalable web applications, ethical hacking, cryptocurrency compliance and regulation and how cryptocurrencies tie into modern finance. He is responsible for the development of the Umbria protocol and takes an active role in all facets of the project from key deployments…
Peter leads Veriff’s global Gaming team and is an expert on identity & technology with a particular focus on the Gambling sector. His experience lies in aligning emerging data and evolving Tech solutions to increase engagement, drive business growth, enable regulatory adoption and ensure a safe and secure environment for…
Thuy is an explorer and a business developer dedicated to helping organizations, companies, and enterprises in emerging and frontier markets to achieve social and economical values through strategic management tools and human-centric solutions. She's had experiences consulting for start-ups in Vietnam, India, the US, and Africa in areas of management…
Philip currently serves as an independent consultant and co-founder of IGAML Ltd. and provides specialized consultancy within the field of the prevention of financial crime, Bribery, and Corruption, Risk, and financial analysis. He was involved within the financial crime unit and has been engaged to consult, set up, provide training,…
Philippe, born in France, graduated in Political Science and post-graduated in Public Law, is co-founder and Chairman of Atlas Group of Companies, a 25-year-old private equity firm that invests in businesses at different stages of their growth. He is also CEO of GoldFinX, one of the Group’s portfolio companies.
Phillip is a hands-on leader with over 20 years of experience in the mobile space. Phillip helped build the Apple App Store including building the review operations team to over 300 people, writing the guidelines with Steve Jobs, and working with global government authorities. More recently, Phillip has been focused…
Pradeep Goel is the founder and CEO of Solve.Care. With more than 30 years’ experience in blockchain, finance, technology and healthcare, Pradeep has held CEO, COO, CIO and CTO roles at various insurance, technology and healthcare companies. Pradeep has designed and built solutions for public programs such as Medicaid eligibility…
Ramona is heading the Tax and Private Client Department of WH Partners. She regularly advises corporate clients in the gaming & gambling, financial services, digital services industries on their cross-border tax implications. She also assist HNWI families in estate and tax planning. Ramona holds a Doctor of Laws Degree and…
Reece, a certified public accountant by profession, has been working as Head of Business Development with KSi Malta as from January 2019. With a special interest in raising finance and financial management, Reece regularly assists local and international clients of the firm to tap into various streams of financing.
Founder of Internet Vikings, Stay Secure, Holm Security and Wincher. With 15-year experience of building stable growing businesses, Rickard believes in the key role of proactivity. Only those who are ready to deliver customers more than they expect can expect success and growth.
Rico Pang is a serial entrepreneur, global venture builder, founding partner of several VC funds, and a regular speaker at international conferences on Digital Economy, Smart Cities, Social Impact. He has over 20 years of experience in emerging markets across real-estate, supply chain management, e-commerce, FinTech, private equity & public…
Robert Brassai, consultant, strategist and gaming expert. Robert is the founding principal of the gaming consulting firm “Sense4gaming”. The firm takes on projects from casino concept and management to marketing and operations. Robert brings to the casino industry a wide range of experience and expertise. Robert, a leading casino executive…
Robert E. Grant is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Strathspey Crown LLC, a growth equity holding company based in Newport Beach, CA. It has a a broad portfolio of company and asset holdings spanning healthcare, clean energy, social media, and financial technology. In addition, Robert E. Grant is…
Robert Montgomery is an investor and entrepreneur focused on the gaming, experience economy, media and technology industries. Robert is CEO of First Maximilian Associates, Chairman of GameCo, and has invested in and served as a director of public and private companies. Robert has held leadership roles in multiple operating companies…
15 Years of experience from senior management in private and listed entities within digital entertainment and Sports. Strong experience with Strategy, M&A, Marketing and Product Development. Passion for culture, innovation and execution models.
HappyHour.io is a seed & early stage accelerator for iGaming: a company that seeks to connect online gaming through social technology. Happy Hour provides capital, technology, network and access to their partners, to ensure the companies and products, invested in, will have an outstanding launch and durable future. The following…
The Freeway Platform by AuBit is the first in the world where investments grow from the redistribution of revenues,meaning 10 shares can become 11, 12, 13 — no matter what happens to asset price. The AuBit team hails from Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Credit Suisse, IBM, Google, and more.
Experienced business executive with a demonstrated history of building and growing businesses. A wide range of experience working with an incumbent Barclays bank, a digital N26 bank as well as advisory of disruptive fintechs. Named one of the TOP100 digital challengers (NEWEUROPE100) in the CEE region by Google and Financial…
Scott has supported technology companies in diverse areas of growth for over a decade. He entered the blockchain scene in 2014. Prior to co-founding BlockSwap he was leading WeWorks Fintech and Blockchain focused incubator launching Labs into 86 locations across 19 countries. Before this he held the role of Director…
Serdar Bisi, founder and CEO of Tycoon, has been trading successfully in the forex and stock market since 2013. After recognizing the potential of cryptocurrencies, he focused almost exclusively on trading with Bitcoin & Co. This passion became his overarching goal in 2018 with the founding of Tycoon. Many years…
Since Sergey became Chief Executive Officer of Parimatch Holding in 2015, he has transformed Parimatch from a bookmaker trading out of physical stores into a cutting-edge online sports betting platform and recognized international lifestyle brand. Sergey’s primary responsibilities at Parimatch include the development and implementation of high-level strategy, making major…
Over 25 years in sports data, media, gaming and sports betting - a proven product, business & strategic developer, he has extensive experience working across established and emerging markets with brands, rights holders, gaming operators and media companies. From launching the first ever pan-European live score service in the late…
Dr. Simon Planzer is founding partner at PLANZER LAW, a Zurich-based gaming law boutique. PLANZER LAW’s team provides highly specialised services on all matters relating to Swiss and European gaming law, compliance (e.g., AML) and general business law (e.g., establishment). An alumnus of the College of Europe who used to…
Simon is a production engineer, expert project manager and sustainability leader with nearly thirty years delivering major projects and sustainable programmes in: Africa; EU; Middle East; United States; and, United Kingdom. With GreenUp he is committed to removing the barriers to sustainability and sustainable investment in Malta and this region.
International licensed bank, providing eligible individuals and businesses asset & digital asset banking and insurance services. Dealing with depositary transactions, multicurrency account management, and investment solutions services. Operational cryptocurrency exchange operator securing the opening of crypto accounts, storage of cryptocurrencies, acceptance of crypto deposits, issuance of security tokens and own…
Solomon Godwin is Africa's leading gaming consultant with vast experience that cuts across B2B and B2C operations, marketing, sales and agent recruitment and management. He is currently the Africa Continent Manager for Pragmatic Play.
Stanislav is CEO of Altenar. He is highly skilled in software development and online gaming. He had been working within Technology in Amaya gaming and later as NYX acquired the Casino business (where Stas headed operations) from Amaya. Stanislav always wants to gather a deep understanding of the situation and…
Stefania Barbaglio is a London-based entrepreneur, business strategist and PR expert focused on new technologies and high-impact projects. As the founder and CEO of the boutique Investor & Public Relations agency Cassiopeia Services, she has worked with a range of private and listed companies across numerous sectors, and facilitated multiple deals globally. In the technology space, she has advised a variety of international blockchain application…
Stephen Shoemaker is the CEO of WIN Group. He is an accomplished senior executive with over 35 years of global financial and operations management experience. He has experience building and leading finance teams in global companies with high growth profiles and significant operating scale and complexity. Steve was most recently…
Steve Chao is a Canadian journalist and the senior Asia correspondent for Al Jazeera English. He was the Far East and Asia Bureau Chief for CTV News. He is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Chao was raised in Toronto where he attended Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute high school. He began his career in Ottawa, reporting for CJOH before moving to Vancouver to work at CTV's Vancouver station.…
Steve Tendon is the Managing Director of ChainStrategies, a consulting firm providing strategic blockchain advisory services. Steve is a world class blockchain strategist. In 2016 he was the Strategic Advisor for the Maltese Ministry of Economy, developed the vision of “The Blockchain Island” and designed Malta’s National Blockchain Strategy. In…
Steven is Chief Security Officer and cofounder of Halborn, a cybersecurity organization specializing in blockchain companies. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Steven is an industry expert, trainer, and technical leader in penetration testing, ethical hacking, web application, and cloud security, infrastructure security, vulnerability scanning and detection, IT…
Susan Breen is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya's top-ranked Betting & Gaming Group within the Innovation Department. Susan's practice spans both corporate and M&A, as well as regulatory and commercial advice with over 20 years' experience acting for gambling industry clients. A particular strength of Susan's practice is her…
Susan Hensel was named one of the Ten Most Influential Women in gaming by iGaming Business in 2020. She is Past President of the International Association of Gaming Regulators having served in that position for two terms. Susan is co-founder of Hensel Grad P.C., a gaming law and advisory firm…
Tal Itzhak Ron graduated from the University of Haifa Law School, and is a winner of the Faculty of Law Aladdin Prize for Best Paper in Law and Technology (2000). He also holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Haifa and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from…
Tania Marinich is TechMinsk fund general partner, and IMAGURU founder. Imaguru is a Pan European startup hub with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Imaguru is one of the few Google for Startups partners in Europe. Tania is one of the most connected tech entrepreneurial influencers and female fund managers. She graduated from…
An experienced gaming consultant with over 17 years’ experience in General Management, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service functions and Gaming Content Solutions. Experience span across Telecommunications, OEM Mobile Devices, Consulting, Pay TV, Gaming Content industries and Sports Betting Operations Management. He is currently the Country Manager - Nigeria at Panserve Limited…
Carl Eric Martin (born in1994) is a YouTuber, Bitcoin advocate and cryptocurrency analyst well known for his famous channel The Moon. His channel is considered to be one of the best YouTube channels on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. Carl Martin is a well known public figure in the crypto space.
Thomas is an experienced igaming executive whose former positions include Chief Executive Officer of Dunder Casino, Chief Product Officer at Mr Green Online Casino (LSE: WMH), and Section Head Business Intelligence at bwin (LSE: ENT). Mr. Rosander was also Engagement Director and Business Intelligence Director at game developer Electronic Arts…
Tim Draper is an American venture capital investor, and in 1985, he founded the company that would become Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ). He also founded Draper Associates and Draper University. In July 2014, Draper received wide coverage for his purchase at a US Marshals Service auction of seized Bitcoins from…
Tim Heath founded Vereeni that was a first name for Yolo Investments in 2017 with the intention of drawing on his experience across the gaming, blockchain and technology spaces. He is also the founder of Heathmont.net, a Software Development and eCommerce solutions. Tim was an early adopter of Bitcoin and…
Tobias Seidl is the co-founder of STOKR, the EU’s pioneering digital marketplace for alternative assets, where smart investors connect with and fund forward-thinking founders. At STOKR, Tobias focuses on improving the experiences for SMEs that seek funding in Europe and providing retail investors who invest beyond established financial products.
Tone has worked on Wall Street for 10 years prior discovering Bitcoin. Since then he has been educating people on his YouTube Channel about the importance of this unique Financial Technology. Tone has been featured in several Documentaries like Magic Money & Bitcoin - Beyond the Bubble and has had…
Tsachi has been the CEO of Aspire Global since 2013 and led the company’s listing on the Swedish stock exchange in 2017. He was born in 1978 and holds an M.A. in Business Management. In addition to his role as the group CEO, he is currently involved in multiple different…
Mr. Umberto Corridori is the SVP Sales at SafeCharge, a Nuvei company. Umberto has professional experience in both continents USA and Europe where he held senior roles with global IT companies such as Pitney Bowes, Dell and eBay. Umberto's comprehensive knowledge of the Italian and European markets, mixed with fintech…
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 21st, 1979, Valentyn Kyrylenko became involved in international finance and technology as a university student in the United Kingdom, helping to build various successful startup projects. Since that time, Valentyn has served as CBDO and business consultant to a number of international companies by…
Brown began working in the music industry in the late 1980s hosting his own radio show on WKYS in Washington D.C.Brown's radio show later led to an internship at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) D.C. headquarters working in the fields of television production and talent coordination. The internship allowed Brown to write for the BET…
Vladimir Malakchi has successfully scaled multiple early-stage companies across the tech space, including one of the world’s top five blockchain developers. He has been key to Evoplay's outstanding success in the past two years as it continues to go from strength to strength as one of the industry’s most revolutionary…
For ten years, Warren Russell has been the founder and CEO of W2 Global Data. He currently continues to coordinate the development and design of the multi-level screening and monitoring solutions, oversee the sourcing, direction, and security of technology partners and resellers, and successfully bring other service improvements to market,…
Yael works to make property investing accessible, transparent and streamlined with SolidBlock, where she is the Co-CEO and Co-founder. Prior to that, Yael has spent almost two decades in the financial markets. She started at a Wall Street broker-dealer as an analyst, moving to M&A and private equity, as well…
Yahaya is the founding partner of Law Allianz - a law firm with core expertise in gaming, media and technology. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Law Society of England & Wales. As one of Africa’s leading gaming lawyers, he has advised some of the…
Biography Current occupation As a firm supporter of social impact, education and technology for good, Yahya Mohamed Mao is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Scientya.com – The digital world publication. Considered as one of Switzerland’s fastest growing tech blogs, Yahya aims with Scientya.com to build an international community of contributors…
Yevheniia Broshevan: co-founder of Hacken and CEO of HackenProof. Yevheniia is a cybersecurity professional who is responsible for managing a big community of white hat hackers (6,000 hackers) working on detecting vulnerabilities in clients’ systems. Yevheniia has organized a number of industry conferences and communities for security specialists and enthusiasts.
mr.fish is a martech holding, whose units provide performance-based, 360° marketing services to the clients’ businesses all over the world. mr.fish holding includes Digital Chain (DC) marketing agency, SEO agency Netcraft Global, CPM network Vadideo, CPA network Papa Karlo, and freelance copywriting website Copylancer.
