AIBC

Meet the Speakers

Hon. Robert Abela

Prime Minister

Malta

Hon. Robert Abela On January 13, 2020, Dr. Robert Abela became the 14th Prime Minister of Malta. Dr. Robert Abela was born on December 7, 1977, in Sliema. He went to the Sisters’ School, St. Francis School, as well as St. Aloysius’ College for his early education. Furthermore, in 2002,…

Hon. Silvio Schembri

Minister for the Economy, EU Funds and Lands

Malta

Hon. Silvio Schembri Hon. 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,…

Darryl Manning

CEO

Wicked Games

Olga Finkel

Co-Founder & Partner

WH Partners

Olga Finkel 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,…

Carl Brincat

CEO

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)

Carl Brincat is an advocate by profession who graduated from the University of Malta in 2014 and was admitted to the bar in 2015. Prior to graduating he spent a number of years training in litigation, principally in the fields of criminal and human rights law. He joined the Malta…

Richard Hogg

CEO

Openbox Gaming

Richard Hogg has been involved in online gaming since 1999. In a career that has spanned across three decades and three continents, he has overseen the induction of many brands and products into various marketplaces. Starting in Asia where he launched a number of sportsbooks, Richard moved to the UK…

Susan Breen

Partner

Mishcon de Reya

Susan Breen is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya’s top-ranked Betting & Gaming Group. Susan’s practice spans both corporate and M&A, as well as regulatory and commercial advice with over 25 years’ experience acting for gambling industry clients. A particular strength of Susan’s practice is her ability to blend her…

Camille Pepos

Deputy Head & FinTech Supervision

Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

Camille Pepos is a Deputy Head within the Fintech Supervision function of the MFSA which is entrusted with the authorisation and supervision of the VFA and Financial Institution sectors as well as the implementation of FinTech initiatives. An Economist by academic background, Camille also possesses two Master degrees in Finance…

James Scicluna

Managing Partner

WH Partners

James Scicluna Co-managing Partner at WH Partners 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 &…

Dr Sara Al Madani

The Emirati Entrepreneur

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.…

David Meltzer

Founder

David Meltzer Enterprises

In his early 20s, David Meltzer quickly rose to the top of his game in the business world, becoming a millionaire. David lectured around the globe and saw rapid success in every business project he touched. But something was missing, and in his 30s as a multimillionaire, he went on…

Danny Thomas

Co-Founder & CEO

Imprexis Gaming

Martina Akerlund

CEO

CallsU

Nick Hill

CEO

Premier Chain

Nick Hill is a seasoned iGaming professional with over 20+ years of experience, including as Chief Commercial Officer at gaming operator and platform provider EveryMatrix. Nick has singular insight into the needs of the gaming industry and an ability to anticipate emerging trends as a result of his work on…

Rhiannon Burns

Head of iGaming

Zimpler

Iordanis Papadopoulos

Acquisitions Manager

Google

Andre K. Fluellen

Co-Founder

Beyond The Game Network

Andre Fluellen is a Co-Founder of Beyond The Game Network.  He played eight years in the NFL as a defensive tackle for the Lions, Bills, and Dolphins.  Fluellen is a graduate of the NFL’s Broadcaster Bootcamp and has appeared as a football analyst on the NFL Network. He is an active motivational speaker, addressing…

Alex Tomic

Founder & CEO

Alea

Founder and CEO of Alea.com, Alexandre Tomic 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…

Uri Poliavich

CEO

Soft2Bet

Ivan Filletti

COO

Gaming Malta

Ivan Filletti is the Head of Operations and Business Development for the Gaming Malta Foundation since almost seven years. 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…

Thomai Gklarou-Stavropoulou

Sector Lead - Malta, Greece, Cyprus

Google

Thomai joined Google in 2020 and is currently a Sector lead, leading a regional Large Customers Sales Team that covers Malta, Greece & Cyprus. Her main focus is partnering with top advertisers and helping them maximize their business results through Google ad solutions in a sustainable way. Prior to Google…

Robert Dowling

Director of Product

EBET

Robert Dowling Robert Dowling has been in this business for a long time and is a well-known face. He has worked with some of the biggest and best industry veterans and has kept his own style of being very honest. Dowling has a great track record and a lot of…

Matt Hookings

Actor/Producer & Founder

Camelot Films

Andres Meneses

Founder

Crypto OGs & OG Media Group

Meet Andres Meneses, a renowned cryptocurrency expert and the host ofthe top-rated podcast, “Crypto OGs”, on the biggest streaming platform in crypto. With a deep understanding ofthe crypto industry, Andres has established himself as a thoughtleaderin the space. Overthe years, Andres has interviewed some ofthe most prominent figures in the…

Alessandro Valente

Co-Founder

Super Afiliados

He is iGaming Specialist in Latam & Co-Founder of Super Afiliados. Super Afiliados has one of the largest iGaming networks of websites in the whole of Latam and its main focus is in Brazil. Since 2007 your best partner in the region. Super Afiliados is a company that knows the…

Jaime Debono

Managing Director

iGaming Academy

Jaime Debono has over 11 years of experience within the gaming industry. He co-founder the iGaming Academy in 2015 with a mission to develop and deliver industry specific and regulatory training for operators and suppliers in all major jurisdictions, which has helped companies ensure regulatory compliance and meet license requirements.…

Kenneth Brincat

CEO

Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA)

Mr Kenneth Brincat has been appointed MDIA’s CEO in 2021. Enhancing the successes achieved during the initial years of the MDIA, Mr Brincat is spearheading the strategic direction of digital innovation in Malta. He holds a Master of Science Degree in HR and Training and currently reading for a Doctorate…

Lucie Kadlecová

CMO

Aviatrix

Lucie Kadlecova is a seasoned marketing professional with a notable career in the iGaming industry. Lucie began her journey as the Marketing Manager at Endorphina, where she successfully developed and implemented effective marketing strategies, resulting in enhanced brand visibility and company’s growth. Continuing her success, Lucie joined Mancala Gaming as…

David Yatom Hay

General Counsel

Soft2Bet

David Yatom is the General Counsel at Soft2Bet. His experience extends over a decade, involving representation of gambling companies in complex deals, acquisitions, and mergers. His areas of focus include sports betting platforms, B2B operations, and he has past experience with B2C companies. David has managed successful licensing processes in…

Cal Evans

Managing Associate

Gresham International

Cal Evans 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. He undertook advanced IT at a junior college and received the top AVCE recognition award before then undertaking…

Julian Goffin

Founder & CEO

Lunulata

Ricardo Magri

Director

Empresa Brasileira de Apoio à Compulsividade – EBAC

Orestis Andrianis

Senior Industry Manager - Gaming

Google

Orestis Andrianis is a Senior Industry Manager of the Large Customer sales team for the Real Money Gaming vertical of Google in CEE. Orestis provides strategic services for online advertising to leading companies and has been with Google for the past 11 years. Prior to joining Google, Orestis was working…

Dave Pulis

Director

ZBX Crypto Exchange

Dave Pulis is a Finance Veteran with over 14 years of trading experience. He is in charge of the design and implementation of different institutional trading setups for banks, high frequency traders, family offices, and alternative investment funds. It was crucial in the establishment of several crypto asset funds, which…

Max Krupyshev

CEO

CoinsPaid

Max Krupyshev is in Bitcoin since 2013. He is a founder of Satoshi Square and Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine. Being a member of the Blockchain Working Group, the organisation lobbying crypto in governments of different countries, he also participates in annual Europol Cryptocurrency Conference. Having a vast experience in working with…

Mex Emini

CTO/MD

SiGMA Group/SiGMA Play

Renz Gonzales

Head of Business Development

PropellerAds

Joseph F. Borg

Partner & Head of Innovative Technology

WH Partners

Joseph F Borg is an advocate and Partner at WH Partners, where he heads the Blockchain Advisory and Gaming and Gambling Advisory sections of the firm. Joseph is ranked in the prestigious Chambers FinTech 2022 guide in the FinTech Legal practice area in Malta. He is also ranked as a…

Anita Kalergis

PR & Communications Manager

Xprizo

Nurturing investor and company relations and solving problems since 1984 and in the crypto space since 2017. I am an Ambassador for Helsinki Blockchain Centre as well as globally for the AIBC Summit. I am also the Granny Ambassador for the internationally awarded digital artist VESA, and the Web3 Music…

Oliver De Bono

CEO

Quantum Gaming

Chief Executive Officer with 18 Years Experience in iGaming, E commerce, Team Management, Affiliate Marketing, Media Buying, SEO and Sales.

Prof. Joshua Ellul

Director Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)

University of Malta

Prof. Joshua Ellul is Director of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Malta. The Centre for DLT developed and runs a world-first multidisciplinary Masters in Blockchain and DLT which takes in students having backgrounds in computer science, law,…

Cordelia Morgan Cooper

Founder

CMC Consulting

Cordelia Morgan Cooper Cordelia has over a decade of international HR and Recruitment experience and has developed a passion for driving happiness and wellbeing in the workplace, having seen first hand the impact of an engaged workforce when it comes to both recruitment and retention.   Cordelia set up her…

Alina Kornienko

Co-Founder & COO

Quppy

Dr. Alina Kornienko, COO, co-founder at Quppy. PhD at Paris-VIII-Vincennes-Saint-Denis. WomenTech Network Global Ambassador, Founder Institute Mentor. She has more than 10 years of experience in business communications and business development. Together with her co-founders, she is developing the Quppy multicurrency digital payment and financial superapp. She fluently speaks English,…

Alex Ellul

Founder

AE Consulting

Alena Zharkovskaya

PR Director

ATMOSFERA

Alena Zharkovskaya is a Head Manager of PR at Atmosfera, Viral Short Content Creator & Influencer and Instagram Public Speaker with 5+ years of experience in building global business relationships in international companies.

Todor Minev

CEO

TokaCity

Todor is not your average suit-and-tie executive. Born and raised in the fiery outskirts of Sofia, Bulgaria, Todor became a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building multiple businesses over two decades, propelling over $100M in annual venture revenue, launching 15+ e-commerce brands, and achieving 5+ successful business exits…

Sabine Roiss

Head of Business Development

FUN Token

Sabine is an Austrian entrepreneur with extensive experience in Communications and Business Development with a demonstrated history of working with startups across Europe, Asia and the MENA region in Blockchain, Crypto, iGaming, Payment Processing, Marketing and Event Management. A creative self-starter skilled in strategic thinking, communication, management and leadership. With…

Shahar Attias

CEO

Hybrid Interaction

Shahar Attias Shahar Attias is a Globally recognized iGaming expert, a CRM strategist, and a frequent speaker at leading events (WGES, Sigma, OptimoveConnect, G2E, iCE, EiG/iGB Live, LAC & BAC, iGAsia, RGW). Following a career as a senior executive with 888, Playtech and PokerStars, Shahar Attias has founded Hybrid Interaction…

Loukas Lagoudis

Co-Founder

EBS European Banking Solutions

Loukas Lagoudis has over a decade worth of experience in the fields of investment management, crypto and blockchain. Loukas has channelled his energy into the new and emerging blockchain markets where he serves as an advisor in a number of EU regulated investment firms and mentored start-ups companies that exploring blockchain technology.  With…

John Hagan

Managing Partner

Harris Hagan

John is recognised by the independent legal Guides as a leading international gambling lawyer. Qualified in 1993, he practised as a commercial litigator before specialising in gambling law from 1998. He has advised many of the world’s largest gambling operators and is frequently instructed by other law firms, private equity…

Santiago Asensi Gisbert

Managing Partner

Asensi Abogados SLP

Gregory Klumov

CEO

STASIS

Tyler Scharf

Core Contributor

Crowdmuse

Tyler is a repeat entrepreneur across education, coaching, and tourism in Canada, Russia, India and Turkey, and today is focused on making crypto useful for more sustainable global adoption. He is a cofounder or core contributor for startups and DAOs with real world integrations across climate tech, the creator economy,…

Wojciech Litwin

CEO & CTO

API-Verse

Founder of several companies, including an EU-acclaimed startup focused on ecology and AI topics. 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a software architect with dozens of certifications. Enthusiast of crypto and new technologies.

Ana Schultz

COO

FinchPay

Dieter Brockmeyer

CPO

Diplomatic World Institute

Dieter Brockmeyer Dieter Brockmeyer is a senior media industry and innovation expert, author, international keynote speaker, and panel host. He is Chief Project Officer (CPO) of Diplomatic World Group in Brussels and cofounder the Diplomatic World Institute (DWI). He is cohost of the “Two the power of MORE” audio podcast…

Gordon Einstein

Founder

CryptoLaw Partners

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,…

Osmin Callis

Founder & CEO

Mode8 Venture Studio

As the Founder & CEO of Mode8 Venture Studio, Osmin brings over 28 years of experience in the technology and financial services industries. Throughout her career, she has witnessed and embraced every major technological development, from the advent of personal computers to the rise of the internet, mobile phones, Bitcoin,…

JP Fabri

CEO

Insignia Cards

JP Fabri is an applied economist and has amassed local and international experience. He formed part of the private office of the former Prime Minister of Malta and Governor of the Central Bank of Malta. He also has international policy advisory experience having been an advisor to 9 governments on…

Daniel Gunba

CEO

TRIION Gaming

Daniel Gunba Daniel Gunba is the visionary Founder and CEO of TRIION Gaming, an innovative force in the iGaming industry. With a focus on creating a cutting-edge ecosystem, TRIION Gaming is revolutionizing the way we experience online gambling. At the forefront of their advancements is their pioneering Body Tracking technology,…

Vasilii Gamov

CMO

888starz

Francisco Fernandez

Co-founder & Head of Research

TheBit Research

Dr Franklin Cachia

Director – Tax & Regulated Industries

CSB Group

Dr Franklin Cachia Dr Franklin Cachia 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. Dr Franklin Cachia is also an experienced tax and accounting…

Jean-Michel Azzopardi

Chief Strategy Officer

Proofme.ID

Jean Michel is an accomplished tech and business professional with a strong background in blockchain and startups. With over a decade of experience, he excels in driving partnerships, sales, and innovation. Jean has secured significant funding, pioneered groundbreaking blockchain technology, and built top-performing remote teams. As a public speaker and…

Steve Shadders

CEO

Zettium AG – Switzerland

Steve has a long history of building scalable blockchain infrastructure as far back as 2011 when he built one of the first open-source Bitcoin mining pool engines. PoolServerJ was involved in securing a large portion of the Bitcoin network for several years and at the time controlled one of the…

Dr Pavel Kulikov

Partner

PLL Legal & CBP

Pavel Kulikov is a partner at PLL Legal & CBP in Zürich, Switzerland, advising startups and big firms on financial market regulatory matters, compliance and private equity. His academic research works on New Taxonomy for Technology Regulation on the Financial Markets; DLT Regulation reforms and Fintech are often cited on…

Olga Yaroshevsky

Content Strategist, Events Host & Journalist

AIBC

Olga Yaroshevsky is content strategist, writer, journalist and event host. She has become a personality known in the global blockchain community for her media management and content work. Her current role as a conference producer for AIBC/SiGMA includes creation of programme and content strategy for conferences in the Middle East,…

Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho

Investment Partner

Ikigai Ventures

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).

Tomash Devenishek

CEO

Kero Sports

Tomash Devenishek – Founder & CEO, Kero Sports 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…

Kyle Scerri

Manager – Gaming & Fintech

CSB Group

Jan Wright

Lawyer / Regulated Industries & Compliance Advisor

CSB Group

Mr. KEY (Karnika E. Yashwant)

Founder

KEY Difference (Accelerator & VC)

Mr. KEY (Karnika E. Yashwant) is a parallel entrepreneur building and supporting the next billion dollar start-ups. Founder of KEY Difference (Accelerator & VC) and Co-founder of Forward Protocol, he has been in the blockchain space since 2013. He focuses on building fundamentally strong businesses and moving web2 value to…

Brittany Allen

Trust & Safety Architect

Sift Science

Zack Ritchie

Co-Founder

NFT Club

Hailing from the picturesque island of Malta, Zack Ritchie’s journey in design and advertising has propelled him to the forefront of contemporary art, design, and branding. His collaborations with industry giants like Red Bull, Martini, and Campari, combined with his deep-rooted love for Maltese culture, have resulted in a unique…

Jack Phypers

Senior Strategy Manager, Gaming

Worldpay

Dr Rachel O’Connell

Founder & CEO

TrustElevate

Dr Rachel O’Connell is founder and CEO of TrustElevate.com, an eKYC provider, for All identities, All Ages, All Parents, Any Service, One Solution. TrustElevate enables social media, gaming, streaming, gambling, banking platforms to operate in compliance with a raft of regulations. Dr O’Connell is one of the preeminent authorities on…

Jarek Bialek

CEO

Revenue Capital

Since 2004, Jarek Bialek has been active in the fintech sector, dealing with several B2B products and, in addition taking responsibility for the areas of product management, team building, sales and automated support. He also actively involved in the global startup ecosystem: as a mentor, coach, educator and as an…

Mikko Puhakka

Advisory Board Member & Mentor

Ventures Thrive

Mikko Puhakka was born in Finland but has lived in 4 continents (Europe, US, Africa and Asia). Mikko relocated 7 years ago from Beijing, China back to Europe and to Malta after a more than a decade in China where he worked with both Chinese and international companies.  Majority of…

Andrei Kutin

CEO

Match Systems

10+ years in development 7 years+ in blockchain crime investigation Serial Entrepreneur Investigated Hydra and other blockchain crimes

Elena Rivers

Chief Investor Relations Officer

WeInvest Global Corp

Anton Golub

Venture Partner

Full Stack VC

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.

Domnic Mifsud

CFO

DMifsud Finance

Domnic Mifsud is an accomplished professional with a robust educational background and a distinguished career in finance and management. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Sunderland, UK, he embarked on his career in accountancy, swiftly ascending to top management positions with esteemed firms in Malta.…

Reuben Portanier

Partner, Advisory and Compliance

GTG

Reuben Portanier is the Advisory and Compliance Partner at GTG Advocates. Reuben is a former CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, and a former Board Trustee of the International Association of Gaming Regulators. Reuben advises clients in the gaming and fintech sectors, on matters related to regulation, governance, mergers and…

Wesley Ellul

CCO

Quizando

Wesley Ellul is an experienced founder and digital marketing professional with a proven track record of working in the entertainment industry. He is skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Ecommerce Consultant, PHP, WordPress, Theater and Event Management. Strong professional with a BA focused on Communication and Media Studies from L-Università…

Xenia Neophytou

Managing Director

CX Financia

Meet Xenia, the founder of CX. Financia, a boutique advisory firm in Cyprus specializing in financial services regulation and compliance. Her extensive experience in corporate law, financial services regulation, and human resources development make her an accomplished professional with a diverse range of skills. Xenia actively advises and works on…

Alexander Belov

Founder

Coinstelegram Media & Fund

Alexander Belov is a recognized blockchain public speaker, co-Founder of Coinstelegram fund, contributor at Entrepreneur.com and Forbes Israel. He is also a PR director of Beeminer Group, which is building the largest mining farm in the world using a new immersion cooling technology. https://beeminergroup.com/ru/glavnaya-stranitsa/ Alex is 40under40 top crypto entrepreneurs…

Sheraz Ahmed

Co-Executive Director

Crypto Valley Association

Sheraz Ahmed has advised hundreds of organisations on the implementation of modern Web3 practices to further their business objectives. As the Managing Partner of STORM Partners, the world-renowned solution provider, and as the Co-Executive Director of the Crypto Valley Association, he drives growth, collaboration, and integrity across the global blockchain…

Kate Hancock

Serial Entrepreneur

Metaverse XYZ

Mark Grech

Founder | Product Marketer

ProdMark 365

Mark has extensive experience across multiple industries, whether it’s iGaming or emerging technologies, working in various roles covering Product & Marketing Management, and Business Development. Exploring various emerging spaces, including the Blockchain, web3, and Cryptocurrencies, He founded Prodmark 365 with a focus on developing the next generation of immersive products using…

Alyze Sam

Award-winning Author, Serial Co-Founder

Tech & Authors

Alyze Sam is a refreshing blockchain strategist, a novel educator, a multi-award-winning author, a serial co-founder, and a vehemently driven advocate. She is launching Web3 solutions as the CEO of a fair launch incubator. Sam has notably published books with; Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott and wrote a tech encyclopedia…

Gagandeep Singh

Founder

GDS Consulting

Gagan brings a wealth of entrepreneurial expertise to the forefront of the consulting industry, specializing in investments, marketing, and management consulting for both Web2 and Web3 enterprises. With Canada as his home base, he has nurtured two thriving enterprises, GDS Consulting and GDS Media, extending their impact to a global…

Alex Fernandez

Founder & CEO

BitBase

Arturo Cantera

CEO & Founder

PrimeNumberXYZ

With a deep-seated passion for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, I have been an active participant in this industry since 2016. As the CEO and Founder of PrimeNumbers.xyz, my primary objective has always been to drive innovation, promote adoption, and bring transparency to the crypto market. I have competed in cycling…

Taylor Freeman

Co-Founder & CEO

Axon Park

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,…

Dmitry Lazarichev

Co-Founder

Wirex

Dmitry co-founded Wirex in 2014 and has been an integral force in the rapid growth of the company. Dmitry and his co-founder Pavel Matveev invented the concept of the cryptocurrency linked payment card along with the term “bitcoin debit card” in 2014 and designed many other innovations within the blockchain…

Maryna Barysheva

COO

LKI Consulting

Maryna Barysheva is a COO of LKI Consulting specializing in deep tech, layer 1, Defi, and SaaS. After working with blockchain projects from 15+ countries and managing marketing for Interactio – a 100-M valued B2B tech startup – she knows what it takes to develop a winning external communications, brand awareness, and…

Alexiei Dingli

Professor of Artificial Intelligence

University of Malta

Lee-Ann Johnstone

Founder

Affiverse Agency

With over two decades of digital marketing and affiliate program management experience earned within the E-commerce/ retail, Fintech and iGaming industry, Lee-Ann Johnstone is an award winning performance marketer and passionate about Affiliate Marketing. She’s the founder of a chart topping Affiliate Marketing Podcast and created Affiverse Agency, an award…

Viktoriia Blanco

Owner

Pink Hunter

Daniel Robbins

CEO

IBH Media

Daniel Robbins is a media producer and entrepreneur with a passion for helping businesses and entrepreneurs succeed. He has created 4 different shows interviewing 100s of people who are the top in their industry. His mission is to impact 100 million people in his lifetime.

Dr Ioannis Revolidis

Lecturer of Media, Communications & Technology Law

University of Malta

Dr. Ioannis Revolidis studied law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He is a legal academic at the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), responsible for the legal stream of the interdisciplinary research and teaching endeavors of the Centre. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Media,…

Dr Mihaela Ulieru

President

IMPACT Institute for the Digital Economy

Dr. Ulieru is a Blockchain champion at the World Economic Forum where, as a Member of the Global Agenda Council on “Data-Driven Development” she advocated to list The Blockchain among the 2016 Top 10 Emerging Technologies, developed in collaboration with Scientific American. A renowned academic researcher in distributed artificial intelligence,…

Martin Camilleri

Information Security Manager

MITA

Martin Camilleri is a dedicated leader in the field of information security, currently serving as the Manager of Information Security Initiatives at the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA). With a career spanning both national and international spheres, Martin has achieved significant milestones in cybersecurity, such as pioneering the establishment of…

Enrico Lugnan

Head of Web3

Polyverse

Head of Web3 at Polyverse | Managing Director at BBrainzMeet Enrico Lugnan, a pioneering web3 and blockchain gaming expert. As Managing Director at BBrainz, Enrico leads a team of 25, advising startups on launching and growing through digital marketing strategies in the web3 world.Enrico is passionate about assessing web3 gaming…

Heleen Lambrecht

Head of Partnerships

Clovio Unipessoal

Mariana de la Roche

Senior Regulatory Affairs Expert

IOTA Foundation

Mariana de la Roche, the Senior Regulatory Affairs Expert at the IOTA Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors at INATBA, brings a wealth of legal and regulatory knowledge with a strong background in human rights law, humanitarian law, and public administration. With over nine years of experience…

Torben Friis

Managing Director

Match Liquidity DMCC

Torben Friis is the Managing Director in charge of global distribution at Match Liquidity DMCC. Match is a leading market maker for financial institutions and wholesale clients seeking access to institutional liquidity across capital markets. Torben is a Danish national having started his financial career at Saxo Bank moving on…

Adrian Niculescu

CEO

TOMORROWerse Capital

Tal Itzhak Ron

Chairman & CEO

Tal Ron, Drihem & Co., Law Firm

Tal Itzhak Ron graduated from the University of Haifa Law School and was awarded the Aladdin Prize for Best Paper in Law and Technology by the Faculty of Law (2000). The University of Haifa and Bar Ilan University both awarded him a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in computer science, respectively.…

Martin Calvert

Marketing Director

ICS-digital

Martin Calvert Martin Calvert is the marketing director at ICS-digital – a passionate, multilingual and proactive digital agency that specialises in international SEO, content creation, digital PR, link acquisition, paid media, sponsorship and more – at phenomenal scale, coupled with unmatched quality. Martins also heads up marketing operations for our…

Sergio Muscat

Founder

Oxygia Consulting

Sergio Muscat is a 20-year veteran of the iGaming, Payments and Technology industries. His experience spans from project management to strategy, operations, and management advisory. He founded Oxygia Consulting in 2018 with the goal to assist companies in through their growth stages by providing with that all-important “Swiss-army-knife” advisory, providing…

Miruna Pandele

Affiliate Manager

Trust Dice

Nameer Khan

Founder & Chairman

Fils & MENA Fintech Association

Nameer Khan, Chairman of MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) and Founder of Fils,region’s premier sustainability-focused fintech is celebrated as MENA’s Future Fintech Leader by the UAE Central Bank. His guidance has ranked MFTA among the top 4 global fintech entities. An astute investor and board member for leading tech companies, Nameer…

Julien Laurent

Global Financial Crime and Compliance Specialist

Group-IB

Julien Laurent is the Global Financial Crime Expert and leads the Fraud Protection division at Group-IB. He has over 15 years of experience fighting Financial Crime and supporting financial institutions globally. Previously, Julien headed the FFC Services department at SWIFT for the CEE region developing GTM strategies across EMEA, and…

Georgi Stoianov

COO

LaPayo

Koryun Achoyan

Sportsbook Sales Manager

EveryMatrix

Golubiev Kostiantyn

Head of Media

G. Partners

Tanja Dimitrijevic

Head of Legal

Red Acre Group

Jaguar-Adva Gal

CEO

Jaguar Reg&Comp

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.…

Tony Ventura

Innovation and technology speaker

Anastasiya Bakhantsova

Head of Retention

N1 Partners

Txema Hermoso

CGO

Revpanda

Mikhail Zhukov

Head of CPM Department

Adsterra

Colin Calleja

Director of Risk

BDO Malta

Adam Woodley

Founder

A1 Talent

Muneeb Mushtaq

Founder & CEO

Airz.ai

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Carl Runefelt, also known as ‘The Moon,’ is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in 400+ Web3 start-ups, making him possibly the world’s largest crypto angel investor. The crypto evangelist has featured in Forbes 30 under 30 and in top business publications such as FOX Business, Forbes US, CNBC, Business…

Davinci Jeremie

Crypto Educator

Davinci Codes

Susan Breen

Partner

Mishcon de Reya

Susan Breen is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya’s top-ranked Betting & Gaming Group. Susan’s practice spans both corporate and M&A, as well as regulatory and commercial advice with over 25 years’ experience acting for gambling industry clients. A particular strength of Susan’s practice is her ability to blend her…

Megan Nilsson

Crypto Megan

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…

Andres Meneses

Founder

Crypto OGs & OG Media Group

Meet Andres Meneses, a renowned cryptocurrency expert and the host ofthe top-rated podcast, “Crypto OGs”, on the biggest streaming platform in crypto. With a deep understanding ofthe crypto industry, Andres has established himself as a thoughtleaderin the space. Overthe years, Andres has interviewed some ofthe most prominent figures in the…

Dr Marwan Al Zarouni

CEO

Dubai Blockchain Center

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 OTC…

Dr Jane Thomason

CHAIR

World Metaverse Council

Daven Michaels

Executive Chairman

CurrentC Power

Daven Michaels has been an entrepreneur since he was 15 years old, which is now more than 30 years. During this time, he discovered a business formula that he used to turn a variety of firms into incredibly profitable ventures, including a couple multimillion-dollar home runs. Daven Michaels was very…

Lucy Chow

Investor and Author

Changing the Game

Lucy is focused on the innovation space, both in terms of supporting founders and as an investor. She is the Secretary General, WBAF Global Women Leaders Committee and General Partner, WBAF Angel Investment Fund. She is also an investor with NextWave Impact Fund, and The Founder Institute and an LP…

Carl Brincat

CEO

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)

Carl Brincat is an advocate by profession who graduated from the University of Malta in 2014 and was admitted to the bar in 2015. Prior to graduating he spent a number of years training in litigation, principally in the fields of criminal and human rights law. He joined the Malta…

Susan Oh

Advisor

Kryptic

Pontus Lindwall

President/ CEO

BETSSON AB

Gordon Einstein

Founder

CryptoLaw Partners

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,…

Eitan Gorodetsky

CMO

Kitcode

Cal Evans

Managing Associate

Gresham International

Cal Evans 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. He undertook advanced IT at a junior college and received the top AVCE recognition award before then undertaking…

Rhiannon Burns

Head of iGaming

Zimpler

Richard Hogg

CEO

Openbox Gaming

Richard Hogg has been involved in online gaming since 1999. In a career that has spanned across three decades and three continents, he has overseen the induction of many brands and products into various marketplaces. Starting in Asia where he launched a number of sportsbooks, Richard moved to the UK…

Alexandra Carvalho

Founder & CEO

House of Social

Alex is a social media & business creative strategist. Following her performing arts career, she became an early adopter of internet marketing and spent 12 years working across branding, media, advertising agencies in London, Singapore, across the Middle East and Dubai. She ran social media departments and created social media…

Alessandro Valente

Co-Founder

Super Afiliados

He is iGaming Specialist in Latam & Co-Founder of Super Afiliados. Super Afiliados has one of the largest iGaming networks of websites in the whole of Latam and its main focus is in Brazil. Since 2007 your best partner in the region. Super Afiliados is a company that knows the…

Arvin Khamseh

NFT Marketing Expert

Sold Out NFTs

Arvin Khamseh Arvin Khamseh has always been on the forefront of new tech trends with an impressive history in biohacking, and internet marketing. Combining this with his experience in running investor relationship marketing for public companies,  Arvin knows what it takes to attract investors online. Successfully selling out an Italian…

Luca Tagliaferro

International SEO Consultant

Tag Digital

Robert Dowling

Director of Product

EBET

Robert Dowling Robert Dowling has been in this business for a long time and is a well-known face. He has worked with some of the biggest and best industry veterans and has kept his own style of being very honest. Dowling has a great track record and a lot of…