My life has been nurtured by Emirati culture and values. As proud resident of United Arab Emirates my focus is always to bring prosperity to nation in all sectors. Guidance and effort of founding father His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan has been inspiration to my life. Currently as the CEO of The Private Office of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan my aim is to bring new technologies, ventures and investment to the region in various sectors. When I started my career in 2015 as the Director of Partnerships of a prominent royal family office in the country, it helped me to honed my skills in achieving my goals. While completing my studies in Buisness Administration in New York University in Abu Dhabi, I got more interested in field of merging and acquisitions. Today its proud moment for me to work with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, the chairman of the private office And my mentor. My role for the private office includes garnering long term strong relationships with prominent government delegates and business tycoons in the region and the world. At our private office We encourage businesses and entrepreneurs that need the support and push to scale up their operations and guide them to enter the regional market. Our entity is the strategically placed launchpad for businesses who would want to enter the MENA region. We believe in transparency, humanity and giving back to the society.

Evdokia, a partner at SALVUS Funds, is actively advising and working on all matters related to licensing, regulatory compliance and internal audits for Investment Firms, Crypto Providers (CASP), Investment Funds and Payment Institutions.

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 web3. He continues to hold many strategic positions, and is a sought after speaker and advisor in the crypto sphere. He is based in Dubai.

Dr. Yu Jianing, a well-known digital economist, authoritative blockchain, metaverse and Web 3.0 expert. He holds many positions, including the Founder and President of Uweb(University of Web3), the Executive Director of China Mobile Communications Association Metaverse Industry Committee, Co-chair of the China Communications Industry Association Blockchain Specialized Committee and Hong Kong Blockchain Association Honorary Chairman. His book "The rise of Metaverse" has been translated into seven languages and sold worldwide.

Award Winning, Founder of CryptoTalks & DxTalks The Digital Leaders Platform | BCCManagement Consultancy | Forbes Technology Council | International Keynote Speaker | Mentor | Advisor | Specialized in consulting on Digital Transformation Strategies, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Governance, and Blockchain. https://www.dxtalks.com

Reece is Managing Director, Middle East & Africa at Ripple where he leads relationships with key financial institutions & crypto partners adopting blockchain-based payments and crypto liquidity solutions to enable cross-border payments. Prior to Ripple, Reece spent 10+ years working within the fintech and payments space, focusing on FX risk management and building out cross-border payment solutions for large FIs & corporations.

"Pratik Gauri is the founder & CEO of 5ire.org, one of the world’s fastest growing unicorns that achieved the coveted billion dollar valuation less than one year from the day it was founded. He conceptualised the term 5th industrial revolution as a founding principle for shaping a for-purpose world that combines sustainability, innovation and business viability. According to him Most of the world’s complex problems can be solved if we create traffic on the bridge between key performance indicators and social impact. Pratik’s genius was thinking through how a new kind of blockchain ecosystem would propel a revolution across industries and impact the lives of over a billion humans. The 5ire ecosystem is being built by a solid team of engineers and scientists and will include a layer 1 blockchain, 5ire exchange, NFT/Metaverse marketplace, 5ire Wallet, and 5ire Capital (a venture capital fund). Pratik embarked upon this audacious mission with a sense of adventure and possibility. He built an iconic founding team, struck partnerships with world class visionaries and institutions, and worked relentlessly to get things going. Today, in addition to having a world-class product team and global community of developers; Pratik and 5ire have been recognised for their impact by organisations like the World Economic Forum, Entrepreneur Magazine, Economic Times, Forbes, NASDAQ, TED, Hurun India etc. His vision for 5ire has resonated with leading companies and governments from around the world and has led to the Goa Police, Abu Dhabi University and Muzaffarnagar Police joining as early partners of 5ire before the Testnet launch. The iconic football player and Chelsea striker, Drogba and Google Venture capital Head, Mr. Apurva Chamaria has joined his team as a business advisor. "

Jehanzeb is the founder and CEO of J. Awan & Partners, an international governance risk and compliance consulting firm and is also the founder and CEO of azakaw, a global RegTech company. He is also the chairman of the Middle East Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association. Jehanzeb is also the Chief Client Officer responsible for managing key regulatory and client relationships for both firms. Prior to establishing J. Awan & Partners and azakaw, he was the regional head of compliance for Morgan Stanley’s business in the MENA region. Prior to that Jehanzeb was the head of compliance for the National Bank of Dubai (now Emirates NBD). Jehanzeb started his career with Hornblower & Weeks in New York and subsequently worked with Raymond James & Associates in Philadelphia. Jehanzeb graduated with a BSC and received a Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona.

Belal Jassoma is the Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business hub and an international centre for trade, commerce and innovation. DMCC is now home to over 24,000 businesses and was named Global Free Zone of the Year by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine for 9 consecutive years. Belal has been instrumental in expanding the Free Zone offering, introducing new products and services, member engagement programs, and developing key strategic relationships and ecosystems which resulted in both business growth and member retention. As part of his current responsibilities as Director - Ecosystems, Belal leads several key verticals for DMCC including Crypto, Gaming, AI, Energy and Financial Services as well as the partnerships and product development functions. Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.

Ornella is a Dubai-based blockchain technology journalist, currently a presenter for Web3TV. She has reported for Blockworks and Cointelegraph publications, and has produced for TV outlets such as CNBC and Telemundo. With additional experience in corporate communications, Ornella is also a public relations and media specialist. She speaks English, Spanish and French.

As a web3 educator and advisor for projects and individuals from all-over the world my humble goal is to explain the enormous opportunities web3, blockchain, and cryptos bring to the entire society.

Adel Bhurtun is a professional emcee host, community builder and entrepreneur. Adel founded his company Traders Brawl in 2022, a full-service Web3 marketing agency targetted at the Gen Z demographic, specializing in social media content & community building strategies for Web3, FinTech, and blockchain startups. Leveraging his extensive experience within the cryptoasset industry, Adel guides startups towards success. Previously, he held a vital role at the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA), the UK's financial regulator. In this capacity, Adel served as a cryptoasset licensing specialist, responsible for evaluating and approving applications for crypto asset-related services such as exchanges and custodial solutions. Adel's passion for the crypto space extends beyond regulation. He actively participates as an investor, exploring the value proposition of various asset classes, including utility-based NFT collections, altcoins, gold, and Bitcoin.

Passionate Management Consulting professional with 13 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Focused on Fintech, Virtual Assets and the future of Finance. Learning on metaverse. Involved in fintech acceleration programs as a business mentor; speaker in industry events; supporting the Virtual Assets ecosystem and contributing to the creation of an active community of players across the value chain. I work in the GCC advising Sovereign Wealth Funds, Central Banks and Regulators, Government entities and the private sector to support the transformation agenda of the Region. Harvard Law School / IOSCO certified on Global Program for Regulators of Securities Markets.

Naeem Aslam is a prominent figure in the finance and investment industry, known for his extensive experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep expertise in various domains of finance. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Naeem has successfully launched startups and owns a private equity fund focused on commercial real estate. With a career spanning over 15 years, Naeem has established himself as a respected voice in the world of finance. He has also served as an ex-Hedge Fund Trader at Bank of New York, showcasing his hands-on experience in managing investments and trading strategies. As a regular guest at Fox Business and Bloomberg, Naeem shares his insights and analysis on the latest financial trends, market developments, and investment strategies. He is known for his sharp analytical skills and ability to provide expert commentary on a wide range of topics, including blockchain technologies, fintech, traditional assets, macroeconomics, central bank policies, and artificial intelligence. In addition to his media appearances, Naeem is a recognized columnist at NASDAQ (US), where he shares his in-depth knowledge and opinions on various financial subjects. He has also previously worked for Forbes (US) for over 5 years, where he contributed valuable insights to the finance community through his writing. Naeem's expertise and knowledge are not limited to media and writing. He is also a sought-after guest lecturer at prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics and the University of Warwick's Business School, where he imparts his wisdom and experiences to aspiring finance professionals.

Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi is a technology entrepreneur, investor, futurist and gamer, with over 20 years of venture capital and startup experience. He is currently the CEO of Holodeck - the leading global media and technology company focused exclusively on gaming, metaverse, esports and web3. His ability to communicate the business opportunity around gaming and metaverse has made him the largest gaming influencer and expert in the MENA region. Paul is the host and creator of Game Changers - a groundbreaking gaming and metaverse business show on CNBC Arabia reaching 50M homes in the Middle East. As "The Profit", Paul previously hosted the largest gaming industry show in the world - the Business of Esports. "The Profit" is a frequently requested speaker at metaverse and gaming conferences all around the world. He consults family offices, governments, venture funds, and global companies on the gaming and metaverse opportunity. Paul is also the creator of the world's 1st esports NFT and founder of the 2020 fastest growing company in Canada. His core belief is that gaming is the future of fun™.