Adrienne Youngman is the CEO at Partisia Blockchain Foundation. After launching her career in strategy and global brand management for major corporations in London, such as Unilever and Diageo, she went on to build service businesses in Asia (2 exits), before entering web3 where she has contributed to projects like POKT Network, Catapult Labs, Bankless DAO and ApeCoin DAO. At Partisia Blockchain, Adrienne works alongside world-leading cryptographers to enable data privacy through a pioneering MPC protocol.

Alexander Thoma has been working at PostFinance since 2020 and is currently the Head of Digital Assets. In this role, he is responsible for all products and initiatives in the area of digital assets and represents PostFinance both internally and externally in this area. He holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in economics from the University of Zurich and is a certified digital assets analyst (CDAA). Before he came to PostFinance, Alexander Thoma co-founder of Alethena, a pioneer in tokenization in Switzerland. Mr. Thoma is in the expert group of the Swiss Blockchain Federation (SBF), the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) and the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS). He is also a founding member of Digital Assets Switzerland.

Alexander Thoma has been working at PostFinance since 2020 and is currently the Head of Digital Assets. In this role, he is responsible for all products and initiatives in the area of digital assets and represents PostFinance both internally and externally in this area. He holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in economics from the University of Zurich and is a certified digital assets analyst (CDAA). Before he came to PostFinance, Alexander Thoma co-founder of Alethena, a pioneer in tokenization in Switzerland. Mr. Thoma is in the expert group of the Swiss Blockchain Federation (SBF), the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) and the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS). He is also a founding member of Digital Assets Switzerland.

Ali Erhat Nalbant is the co-founder and CEO of Arf, a global platform that offers liquidity and settlement services to financial institutions making cross-border payments. Ali is an entrepreneur, former software developer, and consultant. With his experience in tech product development, Ali founded multiple fintech startups in the personal finance, lending, and crypto sectors. Additionally, he launched and led the Istanbul branch of The Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, and continues to serve as a guest lecturer for entrepreneurship at various universities while providing mentorship to numerous fintech startups.

Aliya Das Gupta is Senior Vice President of BD and ecosystem outreach for Sygnum, the world’s first digital asset bank, based in Switzerland and Singapore. Aliya leads the development of strategic projects within the bank, including the Sygnum Ryse program, designed to contribute to growth and foster innovation among younger players in the cryptospace. She is also the host of Sygnum’s podcast ‘The Crypto Explorer’.Aliya Das Gupta is a Board Member of CryptoMondays Zurich and Founding Board Member of Women in Web3 Switzerland. Previously, she worked in crypto consulting, working with the CVA and leading BD for a layer one protocol. Prior to this, Aliya led a public policy think tank, working with the Parliament of India.

Andrea Lerdo (Director) - has spent +15 years in the financial industry, where they helped build new financial infrastructure and innovative products. She led the industry's first attempt to digitalize the law and automate controls. Andrea joined JPMorgan’s Blockchain initiative called Onyx, the world's first bank-led blockchain platform for the exchange of value, information and digital assets, where she acted as Head Business Architecture and Marketplace. Andrea is passionate about decentralization and how blockchain technology can empower and elevate historically marginalized creative communities in web3. Andrea is dedicated to amplify the work of diverse artists and developers on the web3 ecosystem. Andrea partners with the multiple projects aimed to grow the web3 ecosystem, broadening usage and sustaining its vibrant creative ecosystem through the launch of partnerships, grant programs, and scholarship programs. Andrea holds a LL.M degree from University of California Berkeley and a J.D from Universidad Iberoamericana. Andrea is originally from Mexico City, currently living in Brooklyn.

Andrea Lerdo (Director) - has spent +15 years in the financial industry, where they helped build new financial infrastructure and innovative products. She led the industry's first attempt to digitalize the law and automate controls. Andrea joined JPMorgan’s Blockchain initiative called Onyx, the world's first bank-led blockchain platform for the exchange of value, information and digital assets, where she acted as Head Business Architecture and Marketplace. Andrea is passionate about decentralization and how blockchain technology can empower and elevate historically marginalized creative communities in web3. Andrea is dedicated to amplify the work of diverse artists and developers on the web3 ecosystem. Andrea partners with the multiple projects aimed to grow the web3 ecosystem, broadening usage and sustaining its vibrant creative ecosystem through the launch of partnerships, grant programs, and scholarship programs. Andrea holds a LL.M degree from University of California Berkeley and a J.D from Universidad Iberoamericana. Andrea is originally from Mexico City, currently living in Brooklyn.

Next to being founder, Andreas engages in driving RWA standards and advises projects in Africa, Central America and Europe after building his career as an engineer at Deutsche Bank and Airbus Group.

Anthony is Head of Strategy & Marketing at Midnight, bringing 20 years’ experience in growth strategy, marketing, and emerging technology delivery. He has significant experience in driving technology-led transformation for enterprises and has focused exclusively on Blockchain technology since 2016. Anthony has held leadership roles for organizations such as Deloitte, IBM, and Parity Technologies, has been recognized by LinkedIn as a ‘Top Voice’ for Innovation & Technology, and hosts the Blockchain Won't Save The World podcast.

Over the course of three decades, Anthony Di Iorio has launched more than 10 companies and invested tens of millions of dollars in numerous industries, including blockchain. Anthony immediately recognized the paradigm shift from the Age of Computing to the Age of Information and, more recently, to the Age of Value. In late 2013 Anthony funded & co-founded Ethereum, the decentralized smart contract platform. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Decentral Inc., a Toronto-based innovation hub & software development company focused on decentralized technologies. Decentral is the maker of Jaxx Liberty, A digital asset platforms that has empowered millions of people with the tools they need to control their digital lives. Well-versed in cryptocurrency, blockchain, finance and business, he has advised a number of companies, and as the inaugural Chief Digital Officer for the TMX Group, the parent company of The Toronto Stock Exchange, he explored ways to make exchanges operate faster and cheaper through blockchain technology.

Antoni Martin, Co-Founder of PolygonID and Polygon Hermez, spent years working for Deutsche Bank before diving into the blockchain world. Until now, he has been Head of Enterprise, leading the business development and future growth opportunities for Polygon liaising with governments, regulators, banks, consultancy, or ETH companies implementing Polygon solutions. In his free time, he enjoys reading history books and engaging in outdoor activities such as swimming, skiing, and climbing. Antoni continually pursues intellectual enlightenment and pushes established boundaries like his idols Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff, or the All Blacks.

Antonio is the Chief Marketing Officer at Modex, the Web3 powerhouse behind FIFA Collect: the FIFA Web3 global platform for football content and engagement. He is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of expertise in Marketing, Strategy, and Digital Operations. His career spans across multinational corporations such as P&G and Kellogg and startup ventures, where he has held board member and senior executive positions in Europe and the United States. He has extensive experience in building brands and leading global multifunctional teams to drive impact, significant business growth, and to scale up processes and executions. Antonio also holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and Communication, started at the University of Milan and completed at the MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, USA.

Bastian is the Head of Acceleration Investments on CV VC’s investment team, where he proactively identifies new investment opportunities and supports CV VC’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining CV VC, Bastian worked in consulting, advising financial services companies and monetary authorities on the adoption of blockchain technology.

Beat Blaser is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Tectris.vc and Falkensteiner Ventures. He gained a comprehensive overview of travel and hospitality tech startups, managing a diverse portfolio of investments. Until 2018, Beat was MD at Thomas Cook for their City/Domestic tour operator platform, serving multiple markets in Continental Europe, the UK, and the Nordics. Currently, he is a Board Member in several startups and grownup companies in travel and hospitality worldwide.

Benedek is a significant figure in the Crypto Valley ecosystem, renowned for his passion and transformative energy. Before joining CV Labs, Benedek established a formidable career in banking and technology. He held pivotal positions at major Swiss and German banks and institutions, working with corporate clients and institutions in overarching leadership roles. His transition into the blockchain domain marked a significant shift, where he emerged as an entrepreneur, leader, and founding member of multiple blockchain & crypto startups and ventures. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavours, Benedek serves as the Chairman of the Crypto Valley Association's Startup Working Group and is actively involved in academic research and education, promoting knowledge transfer and the adoption of blockchain technology in Switzerland and globally.

Benjamin is a Customer Engineer at Google Cloud and supporting Digital Native companies to solve the challenges of tomorrow. While Benjamin is fascinated by all products of the Google Cloud Platform, he has a strong focus on solutions in the Web3 space.

Björn is a cryptographer and Head of Research at DFINITY. He joined DFINITY in 2019 after building his career as a cryptography researcher at IBM Research, UC San Diego, and ETH Zürich.

Brenton Naicker is an experienced FinTech professional with vast experience and qualifications within the crypto asset and Blockchain space. Before joining CV VC, he spent two years as the Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Binance Africa, playing an instrumental role in their growth and dominance across the African continent. Prior to this, he founded a boutique crypto asset consultancy and co-founded a FinTech venture consulting and advisory firm, which is still very active. He has been frequently featured in media as a subject matter expert in the space and formed part of the initial IFWG stakeholder group in South Africa.

Catherine is Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, where she oversees global coverage of the exchange’s most sophisticated clients, ranging from individual traders and mid-sized proprietary teams to global financial institutions. Prior to joining Binance, Catherine spent 15 years in traditional finance across bulge brackets including Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. Catherine’s experience spanned across multiple asset classes and products, with a special focus in structured derivatives and derivatives solutions. At Binance, Catherine is leading the charge to accelerate institutional growth through the Binance Institutional platform and by building out an institutional-grade product stack. A pioneer by nature, she enjoys the challenge of bridging the worlds of traditional financial institutions and crypto, and has spearheaded many first-to-market products that aim to make Binance the trusted digital asset platform for institutions. Catherine holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg-HKUST as well as dual BA degrees in Economics and International Relations from National Taiwan University.

Cedric Maire, Software Engineer @ Bitcoin Suisse, specializes in custody solutions. With a Master's in Cyber Security from EPFL and ETHZ, Cedric brings a robust background in distributed systems and cryptographic primitives. His published research on anonymity showcases his insights into Bitcoin and Ethereum's technical challenges. As co-founder and CTO of Frictionless, a startup innovating non-custodial Bitcoin fee management, Cedric demonstrates his entrepreneurial spirit. His experience spans roles at the ICRC and Adnovum Informatik, focusing on cyber security and distributed ledger technologies. Cedric is passionate about debating Bitcoin's potential and exploring innovative ventures that reimagine financial systems for the digital age.

Charles-Henry Monchau is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bank Syz. He joined the firm in early 2021 from a Swiss Digital Bank, where he was CIO and Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to this, he had been CIO of Dubai Investments, Head of the Asset Allocation Team for the EMEA region at Deutsche Bank and held various C-level positions in Geneva, Zurich, Dubai, Nassau and Paris. He has an Executive MBA from IE Business School and an MSc in Finance from HEC Geneva. He is also a CFA, CMT, CAIA and CIIA charter holder.

Charles Hoskinson is a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. He studied analytic number theory before moving into cryptography through industry exposure. His professional experience includes founding three cryptocurrency-related start-ups, including Ethereum and IOHK, and he has held a variety of posts in both the public and private sectors. His current projects focus on educating people about cryptocurrency, being an evangelist for decentralization and making cryptographic tools easier to use for the mainstream. This includes leading the research, design and development of Cardano, a third-generation cryptocurrency that launched in September 2017.

Chris Künzle is a Lecturer in Wealth Management at ZHAW and serves as a Director at Deloitte in Zurich. With over 20 years of leadership experience in financial services, Chris provides strategic and operational advisory to Wealth and Asset Managers. His expertise spans across strategy, digital transformation, and large-scale change programmes, having advised numerous prominent clients both in Switzerland and internationally. In addition to his role at ZHAW, Chris is a lecturer in banking strategy at AZEK and Kalaidos. His career began at Bain & Company in Munich and London, where he supported top-tier financial investors with M&A and value creation initiatives. He has also held senior line management positions in Asset Management in Switzerland and Brazil. Chris holds degrees in Business Administration and Law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is a CFA Charterholder. He is fluent in German, English, and Portuguese.

Co-Pierre Georg is the Director of the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. Before, he was at the University of Cape Town where he held the DSI/NRF Dual Research Chair in Blockchain Research and the South African Reserve Bank Research Chair in Financial Stability and Innovation. He obtained his PhD in 2011 from the University of Jena and later joined the Deutsche Bundesbank Research Centre. At UCT, Co-Pierre was the Director of the UCT Financial Innovation Hub. He is a Research Associate at the Oxford Martin School for the 21st Century and at the Center for Global Legal Transformation at Columbia University. He held visiting positions at EPFL, MIT, Columbia, Oxford, and Princeton. He has worked on financial and social interconnections, and in his recent work he is particularly interested in privacy in distributed systems, digital property rights, and cyber security.

Daniel Ammann graduated in Electrical engineering at ETH Zurich in 1995. In 1997, he cofounded u-blox together with 2 other PhD candidates ETH to commercialize GPS receivers in miniaturized forms. u-blox IPOed at Zurich Stock Exchange in 2007 and reached a market cap of $1.6 billion in 2016. Daniel led the GPS receiver business line until 2019 and developed a market leading position for its products in most industrial and automotive applications, such as logistics, drones and autonomous vehicles. After leaving u-blox, he held various mandates and supported Startups in Satellite navigation on a global scale through his consulting firm dammven. In 2021, he initiated a new Startup onocoy, where GPS High precision data services are combined with a Web3 Blockchain crypto economy using a DePIN (Decentralized physical infrastructure) approach under a non-profit association, of which he is the president.

Daniel is a data nerd working as Head of Data at Safe. Previously, he was co-founder of Moonpass, an offchain analytics startup backed by Venture Capital Entrepreneur First. In his past life, Daniel was a data scientist for Champions League soccer teams. Academically, Daniel holds a masters degree in applied mathematics from ETH Zurich. He published two peer-review papers showing the impact of sentiment analysis for predicting regime changes in crypto assets.

David is a Swedish American citizen with in depth tech and asset management experience. Prior to joining CV VC, he served as Managing Partner & Investment Manager at an ESG Asset Management Firm [Progressive Investors Network] and served as an Advisor to multiple tech companies. He currently still serves on the Board of Directors at LaunchSource, an HR SaaS platform headquartered in Boston.

Dieter has started his career at IBM Research in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, and has worked there for around 15 years on privacy-enhancing credential technologies. He received his PhD in this research domain from TU Darmstadt. He has filed over 20 patents in privacy, social media, authentication, and other areas. After his tenure at IBM Research, he served as manager in cybersecurity consulting, working with clients in the private, public, and defense sectors. His next career step was senior security engineer for clients in private and retail banking. He then joined a large Swiss bank as the group security architect. Currently he is a senior technical program manager at DFINITY Foundation with a strong focus on technology and system architectures, helping build a Swiss Layer 1 blockchain network.

Providing bespoke solutions in a constantly evolving regulatory environment: Your FinTech lawyer with a focus on regulation, technology and innovative projects. Dominik Hofmann advises nationally and internationally oriented technology companies and financial institutions in regulatory and private law matters related to financial services, FinTech, DLT and Blockchain. He is particularly active in the financial market, corporate and contract law and has in-depth knowledge of Blockchain, DLT technology, and the legal issues arising in this context.

Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a seasoned Wall Streeter who has become a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. A domain expert with a Ph.D. in Finance and Faculty at Fast Future Executive, who is trusted by Global Brands. She is a Top LinkedIn voice with 200,000 followers. Included the Top 50 Digital Futurists by Engatica, and the Top 20 Fintech Influencers & Top 20 in ‘ Who`s Who in AI’ by Onalytica. She is a co-author in several books – e.g. 2024 Wiley `Fast Future Blur`.

Entrepreneur, Executive and Board Member with over 25 years of experience in Banking Services. Franco has developed services in 9 countries always with a strong focus on business and technology innovation. He has setup and successfully sold 3 Fintechs, the last of which gained the first ever access to the Bank of England clearing systems. Franco has served on a number of Payments and Banking advisory panels in the EU including as Member of the Bank of England’s Decision Maker Panel. The Panel advised on the economic uncertainties bought about by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

George began his blockchain journey in 2015, writing about emerging blockchain themes in his university's student magazine. He later focused his Finance MA Hons thesis at the University of Edinburgh on blockchain prediction models. In 2016, he joined JPMorgan, leading a team to build big data apps for risk prediction and forecasting. By 2019, George transitioned to Onyx (formerly the blockchain center of excellence), where he specialized in the tokenization of real-world assets and digital identity. His interests include onchain content, web3 social network, and he recently published a report on web3 social commerce.

George, the tech-savvy entrepreneur behind Shamba Records, is harnessing the power of blockchain and data analytics to transform agriculture in emerging markets. With over 30,000 Kenyan farmers already benefiting from his platform, George is leading the charge to unlock new income streams and employment opportunities through increased access to credit, markets, and insurance.

Giuliano Tell is part of the Smart Contracts Lab (SCL), a research association from the University of Zurich (UZH). Together with other ambitious students, he is doing research projects in the blockchain field in Switzerland. SCL's mission is to connect the new generation to the industry and bring value to numerous topics like tokenization, regulation, and accounting.

an Simpson is Director of Marketing and Communication at RULEMATCH, the premiere crypto and digital asset trading and settlement venue for financial institutions - as well as host of the RULEMATCH Spot On podcast, focused exclusively on the institutional crypto and digital assets industry. Previously he was Head of Marketing at Bitcoin Suisse and Head of Communications at the Crypto Valley Association where he helped the organization grow to over 1,400 members worldwide in 2019. His insights on the Swiss crypto and blockchain ecosystem have been featured in CoinDesk, the leader in blockchain news. In 2017, he helped organize the first Blockchain (CVSummit) Summit while working at Inacta/Lakeside Partners/CVLabs.

Lawyerd CEO, Snitch-to-earn founder, Techstars alumni, Temple University entrepreneur in residence

Jan is a leading scientist and has published over 150 widely cited papers in the areas of privacy and cryptography. Previously, he spent 19 years as Principal Research Staff Member at IBM, where he co-invented Identity Mixer, a unique cryptographic protocol for authentication. He is a Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and IACR and has received many awards for his work

Janis Aguilar is building and managing CV Labs’ global Accelerator which includes stakeholder management, startup scouting, and startup consultation. Before joining CV Labs, Janis worked in various startups across the globe and started two of his own ventures. He holds a MSC in Organizational innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Copenhagen Business School. In his free time, Janis is passionate about everything Blockchain related, football and exploring the planet earth.

Janina aims to onboard the next million people to the digital asset ownership and collaboration economy, Web3, and to make it a diverse and lively ecosystem. Leading marketing team at FiCAS, a Swiss-based crypto asset management boutique with a personalized advisory approach, and growth across all channels and regions globally. Interim CMO for Catalyze, building the New Web3 Social Learning Hub: Communities, Events & Seamless Token Transfer.

João Ferreira is the co-founder and CEO of Picnic, an application that enables beginners to purchase of tokens through decentralized finance, leveraging account abstraction as a core infrastructure. Prior to Web3, he was part of the growth team at Uber Eats and served as a data analysis instructor, bridging business insights with technological expertise.

Johannes Schweifer holds a Master’s in Chemistry and a PhD in Distributed Computing and Quantum Chemistry from the Technical University of Vienna. A serial blockchain entrepreneur, he co-founded Bitcoin Suisse AG in 2013, developing its foundational infrastructure. In 2017, he founded CoreLedger AG to expand blockchain applications beyond finance. Passionate about problem-solving, Johannes is dedicated to using blockchain technology to address global challenges, demonstrating its true potential through practical solutions.

Johannes Schweifer holds a Master’s in Chemistry and a PhD in Distributed Computing and Quantum Chemistry from the Technical University of Vienna. A serial blockchain entrepreneur, he co-founded Bitcoin Suisse AG in 2013, developing its foundational infrastructure. In 2017, he founded CoreLedger AG to expand blockchain applications beyond finance. Passionate about problem-solving, Johannes is dedicated to using blockchain technology to address global challenges, demonstrating its true potential through practical solutions.

John Kojiro Moriwaka is a recognized Japanese entrepreneur, columnist, visiting professor, public speaker, rapper, and painter. He is an advisor to startups and global companies, venture capital firms, and a mentor in many accelerators. He is an advisor of GOFIN (web3 golf game), CVVC, Arka Venture Labs, venture partner of BE Health Ventures, and Mendoza Ventures. He is an official columnist of Forbes JAPAN. He is a renowned expert speaker on global entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems.

John Kojiro Moriwaka is a recognized Japanese entrepreneur, columnist, visiting professor, public speaker, rapper, and painter. He is an advisor to startups and global companies, venture capital firms, and a mentor in many accelerators. He is an advisor of GOFIN (web3 golf game), CVVC, Arka Venture Labs, venture partner of BE Health Ventures, and Mendoza Ventures. He is an official columnist of Forbes JAPAN. He is a renowned expert speaker on global entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems.

Jordi is Co-Founder of Polygon. He led the development and implementation of Polygon zkEVM, a leading zk-rollup. As one of the most widely recognized Ethereum developers, he has made several high-impact contributions to the Ethereum community, including CIRCOM and PIL, free and open-source projects demonstrating his commitment to Web3 values. He has a long history in the Ethereum community, including co-founding the WhiteHat Group to save funds during The DAO hack early in the network’s history. He has spent years as a sought-after auditor, leading the teams that poured over the contracts of MakerDAO and Aragon. Before Hermez, he co-founded several projects, including the donation platform Giveth, DAppNode, and Iden3.

Board Member, Investor, Advisor, CFO in web3 / crypto companies. 15+ years of international experience (CH, USA, UK, APAC) in finance and management consulting. Executive skilled in fundraising and M&A/investment with end-to-end experience in setting-up, scaling-up and overseeing crypto / finance activities

Jürg is the Founder and Managing Director of JayBee AG, a pioneering firm specializing in regulatory, risk, and compliance solutions for fintech, cryptocurrency companies, and banks. As a trailblazer in its field, JayBee AG has successfully advised over 180 companies on licensing, compliance, and outsourcing, offering innovative and efficient solutions to complex regulatory challenges. Jürg is also a sought-after speaker at various industry conferences and established Switzerland’s first CAS program focused on regulatory and compliance in crypto at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ).

Wonderwall Co., Ltd. CEO Next Innovation PTE. LTD. CEO Founder of Golfin Graduated from the Department of International Economics, Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Founded Wonderwall Co., Ltd. at the age of 28, and has engaged in a wide range of fields including IT systems, blockchain development, and amusement poker facility management. Thoroughly develop business. In 2021, he developed an automatic system for a certain NFT game, and while operating 2000 accounts, he experienced the great wallet of time. From this opportunity, we conducted research on sustainable ecosystems and started a new project called ``GOLFIN'', which is based on the concept of merging the real and digital.

Wonderwall Co., Ltd. CEO Next Innovation PTE. LTD. CEO Founder of Golfin Graduated from the Department of International Economics, Faculty of Economics, Ryukoku University Founded Wonderwall Co., Ltd. at the age of 28, and has engaged in a wide range of fields including IT systems, blockchain development, and amusement poker facility management. Thoroughly develop business. In 2021, he developed an automatic system for a certain NFT game, and while operating 2000 accounts, he experienced the great wallet of time. From this opportunity, we conducted research on sustainable ecosystems and started a new project called ``GOLFIN'', which is based on the concept of merging the real and digital.

Tech Entrepreneur, Blockchain and DeFi Researcher, PhD Candidate at UZH.

Leo is a Technical Emmy Award winner who grew up in Toronto and has lived in Los Angeles for 12 years working in film production. He brings a balance of knowledge in film, technology, and crypto assets. Leo has been involved in smartphone application development since 2008, developing Artemis Director’s Viewfinder (2018 Engineering Emmy Award Winner), and Techscout Touch for Android and IOS. As an early adopter of Bitcoin, Leo began conceiving ways to bring blockchain technology, its auditability, and efficiencies to the filmmaking lifecycle. His primary goal is talent discovery and helping those creative thinkers concentrate on what’s important - the creative.

Luca De Giglio, a pioneering figure in travel and blockchain, initiated an early Airbnb-like platform in 2001, funding his travels as one of the first digital nomads. Embracing Bitcoin in 2013, he integrated it into his vacation rental business by 2014. In 2017, he explored Ethereum's potential, establishing the Trips Community DAO and leading to the world's first NFT bookings for accommodations in 2021. Luca's contributions include launching the 'Web3 in Travel Podcast' in 2021, authoring 'The Future of Bookings in Web3' in 2022, and organizing the annual 'Web3 in Travel' conference. In 2023, he played a key role in forming the Web3 Travel Alliance, and through his consultancy, Adormo.com, he continues to integrate Web3 solutions in the travel industry. His latest undertaking is co-founding Tectris, the first VC firm specifically dedicated to Web3 in Travel in the world.

Lukas was involved in building up CV VC from scratch since the very beginning. He is an expert in Blockchain & Crypto (Web 3.0), Entrepreneurship, and VC Investing; he advised numerous startups globally. Lukas is a strong believer in Web 3.0 and the decentralized & tokenized economy. Lukas accumulated 10+ years of international professional experience in various fields incl. Finance, VC/PE investing, and Strategy & Business Development at global companies such as Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and LGT CP. Lukas holds an M.A. HSG & B.A. HSG, from University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland.

Lukas Schor is a co-founder of Safe and a passionate advocate for blockchain technology and self-custody. He joined the Gnosis team in early 2019, co-leading the Gnosis Safe project, which evolved to become Safe as a spin-off. Lukas currently leads business strategy, heading the Safe Ecosystem Foundation which is based in Switzerland.

Nikola Stojanow is a distinguished authority in the blockchain and venture capital sectors. As the co-founder of the Aeternity blockchain and the current Head of the Aeternity Foundation, he has significantly advanced blockchain technology and innovation. As a partner ат Vitosha Venture Partners, he has overseen numerous investments in general and deep tech. Additionally, as a mentor at Techstars, he guides the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. His extensive experience and commitment to the blockchain community have made him a key figure in the industry.

Nikola Stojanow is a distinguished authority in the blockchain and venture capital sectors. As the co-founder of the Aeternity blockchain and the current Head of the Aeternity Foundation, he has significantly advanced blockchain technology and innovation. As a partner ат Vitosha Venture Partners, he has overseen numerous investments in general and deep tech. Additionally, as a mentor at Techstars, he guides the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. His extensive experience and commitment to the blockchain community have made him a key figure in the industry.

A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in trading and market analysis, specializing in behavioral analysis and crowd psychology, Maksim has been featured in Forbes due to his accurate prediction of the cryptocurrency market boom. He has introduced products to the market that are used by experts from Bloomberg, Coindesk, Bitfinex, and other industry leaders, as well as savvy traders and investors. He is a strong believer in the power of a human-balanced approach, the strength of community, and the value of decentralization.

Martynas Kasiulis is the Chief Marketing Officer at Streamable Finance and a Partner at Wolfden Incubator/Accelerator, where he thrives at the intersection of innovation and technology. With a passion for cross-disciplinary problem-solving.He serves as an advisor to several startups, global corporations, and venture capital firms, offering his expertise in scaling businesses and navigating complex markets and fundraising.As a seasoned speaker at global WEB3 and Fintech conferences, Martynas shares his insights on creative communication, the role of AI, and fostering community growth in the digital age.Fun fact -previously worked in museum gamification.

Founder and CEO at CV VC, Mathias is an inspirational entrepreneur and investor in the digital startup scene for over 20 years. Before turning his focus to blockchain, he built and exited several successful online and media companies such as FaroTV and Europe’s crowdsourcing pioneer Atizo. Mathias has co-founded the Swiss Blockchain Federation, where he serves as a Board Member and Chairman of the Expert Council. He is a driving force behind the development of the global blockchain startup ecosystem. Mathias is also a Member of the Management Board.

Dr. Mattia Rattaggi is a Fintech & Web3 business developer and promoter of initiatives to strengthen such markets. He advises, and carries out digital finance and Web3 projects at, private companies, trade associations and regulatory bodies. He is a thought leader in blockchain, crypto finance, digital assets, financial risk and regulation, and speaker at international conferences and writer. Dr. Mattia Rattaggi combines an advanced exposure to Web3, deep expertise in digital finance, risk and regulation, with 25-year experience in the financial industry, in senior risk, compliance, audit and governance positions. He holds a Ph.D in economics from the University of Fribourg and was academic researcher at the University of Cambridge. He has a multi-lingua and multi-cultural background.

Michele Tegon is the CEO and founder of Streamable Finance

Mohamed Abdou is a highly skilled and experienced digital currency and blockchain technology professional. With a Master's degree in digital currency and blockchain from the University of Nicosia and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mohamed Abdou has a wealth of knowledge and experience in software engineering, information security, and cryptography.

Monty C. M. Metzger, CEO & Founder at LCX - Monty C. M. Metzger is an internet veteran and acclaimed thought leader on the future of digital. In his current role at LCX.com he is building A Blockchain Company For The New Financial World - including a next generation digital assets exchange and financial institution blending traditional assets and crypto assets.Monty found his first Internet company back in 1998, since then he co-founded several tech companies. He co-founded a future technology consultancy with offices in Beijing, Tokyo, Munich and New York. After his exit at the company in 2008, he became a business angel and investor.In 2014 he co-founded a Venture Firm called Digital Leaders Ventures (D-L-V.com) in Luxembourg where he was a General Partner. DLV had been investing in fast-growing technology companies globally.Monty studied in Germany, at Harvard Business School, and graduated at University in Switzerland.He studied Digital Marketing in Germany 2001, Business Administration at the Graduate School of Business Administration Zurich 2007 and attended executive education programs at Harvard Business School.

Co-founder and CIO of CV VC, Olaf is an astute and motivational investor with a 20-year career spanning international corporate banking, finance, and industrial advisory. Before transferring his acumen to blockchain, he was a banker at JPMorgan Chase in Switzerland, the UK, and Germany. Prior, he was an M&A and corporate finance advisor to the chemical industry across EMEA. Olaf has solid start-up experience across multiple sectors. Founder of nourishme GmbH and INTABA-Finance AG. MBA from ECU and BA in International Business from Accadis Hochschule. Olaf is also a Member of the Management Board in CVVC.

Having entered the blockchain industry in 2016, Olga has been involved in building technologies that helped to shape the industry - from distributed ML computing protocols to RGB and Ultraviolet - L2 smart contract systems for Bitcoin and Lightning Network that make asset issuance, RWA tokenisation, DAOs and other use cases possible in a scalable, fast and private way while utilising the most robust blockchain of all - Bitcoin, and expanding it even further with client-side validation.

Pelle is an early pioneer on the intersection of digital identity and crypto payments. Early OAuth developer, brought Bitcoin to Africa with Kipochi and co-founded the first practical blockchain identity platform uPort. Now focuses on adding a private identity layer to crypto transactions at Notabene.

Peter is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning legal, regulatory, and operational realms in both traditional finance and the burgeoning digital asset landscape. He most recently served as the General Counsel at a digital assets regulator where he spearheaded the development of a tailored framework for Virtual Assets. With a multi-jurisdictional background encompassing London, Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore, Peter brings a global perspective to his role as the Group Chief Operating Officer at MANTRA.

Ralph Hofacker is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brick Towers, focusing on institutional-grade digital asset solutions, including a Bitcoin yield product leveraging the Lightning Network. With over 14 years of experience in traditional finance, Ralph previously worked as a consultant for leading financial institutions across Europe and as a product owner for structured investment products in Zurich. He holds an MSc in Mathematical Finance from the University of Oxford, an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Assets from the University of Nicosia, and is a Certified Bitcoin and Ethereum Professional (CBP, CEP). Since 2016, Ralph has become a passionate advocate for Bitcoin, actively promoting its adoption as a global long-term savings solution. His commitment includes educating others and engaging with the Bitcoin community globally, including firsthand experience in El Salvador in 2021 during Bitcoin's transition to legal tender.

Ray is the CEO and Founder of HubMaker Labs. Prior to founding the company, he was a 20+ year veteran of Gartner Inc. At Gartner, he led large research teams (both technical & management focused), had P&L and operational responsibility for a $68mm product portfolio and co-created a $20mm event series targeting midmarket IT leaders. In addition, he worked with the CEO on M&A initiatives in the midmarket research space. As a researcher Ray specialized in collaboration software technologies, messaging systems, and the use of internet protocols for both corporate app development and communications.

Ray is the CEO and Founder of HubMaker Labs. Prior to founding the company, he was a 20+ year veteran of Gartner Inc. At Gartner, he led large research teams (both technical & management focused), had P&L and operational responsibility for a $68mm product portfolio and co-created a $20mm event series targeting midmarket IT leaders. In addition, he worked with the CEO on M&A initiatives in the midmarket research space. As a researcher Ray specialized in collaboration software technologies, messaging systems, and the use of internet protocols for both corporate app development and communications.

As a specialist in financial market law, Romedi Ganzoni advises nationally and internationally oriented companies from the technology and financial sectors on regulatory and private law matters. His legal focus lies in particular in Banking 2.0, regulatory compliance, new technologies and contract law. Romedi has in-depth knowledge of FinTech/DLT and supports both established regulated companies and start-ups in implementing their business models with creative solutions.

Ronit runs Citi's Future of Finance think tank. The team is focused on the intersection of the future of money, finance and emerging tech, including AI, Digital Assets, XR and beyond. Prior to his current role, Ronit was Citi's global head of Banks and FinTech research. Ronit is an Advisory Board Member of the Financial Technology Centre at Imperial College Business School and at several technology firms and early-stage VC investors based in the UK, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Prior to joining Citi, Ronit worked in the policy world, including as a Research Assistant for a former UK Prime Minister. Ronit's new book "Future Money" was published in 2024.

RG is the co-founder and CEO, a systems design and research lab pioneering scale-free systems. RG previously led risk & compliance at Filecoin & Protocol Labs and spent many years scaled P2P marketplaces in Web2 prior to entering Web3. He's driven by real-user adoption of verifiable technologies and deeply cares about bridging the innovation divide between the global north and the global south.

Sanad Karkar is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing strategist with deep expertise in scaling digital and blockchain businesses. He has led strategic growth initiatives for global giants like Ericsson and Sandvik, driving innovation in AI, 5G, and digital manufacturing. At ZeroCodeLabs, Sanad has focused on leveraging blockchain technology to create scalable, real-world solutions. His flagship project, the Presence Protocol, is reshaping social commerce through tokenized value and loyalty systems, with over 24,000 users/wallets and 300+ active communities to date. Passionate about pioneering new frontiers in Web3, Sanad is dedicated to unlocking new opportunities and fostering meaningful partnerships in the blockchain ecosystem.

Sarojini McKenna is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dacoco GmbH, a leading development company behind the community-based metaverse Alien Worlds. She is also a Co-Founder of OMA3, the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3, and has been a pioneer in DAO governance since 2018. Named one of the top 36 women revolutionizing crypto by TechRound, she’s also featured on NFT.NYC’s “Who to Follow” in 2024. Saro holds an MA Hons from Oxford University.

Sarojini McKenna is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dacoco GmbH, a leading development company behind the community-based metaverse Alien Worlds. She is also a Co-Founder of OMA3, the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3, and has been a pioneer in DAO governance since 2018. Named one of the top 36 women revolutionizing crypto by TechRound, she’s also featured on NFT.NYC’s “Who to Follow” in 2024. Saro holds an MA Hons from Oxford University.

As Head DLT / Blockchain & Digital Assets, Serge Kaulitz is responsible for the coordination, organization, operation & strategic development of the topic at Luzerner Kantonalbank AG. His Blockchain expertise goes back to 2016 and includes div. PoC and projects. Serge Kaulitz is head of the expert committees and working groups around Digital Assets. He also participates in the Swiss Blockchain Federation and Swiss Bankers Association as a representative of LUKB. Serge holds a MAS in Computer Science from the ZHAW.

Ethereum foundation fellow.(cohort4) EIP-x author Harvard Blockchain Accelerator Fellow, Sprint 2024-Finalist. Google Web3 Fellow. Member of Forbes Women Forum For Female Leaders. ETH Global Winner

Stefan Klauser is CEO of Aisot Technologies, the next generation AI for Wealth Management provider. Before founding aisot, Stefan worked as Project Lead Finance 4.0 at ETHZ. He is co-author & editor of a number of books at the intersection of fintech and sustainability. Stefan holds a M.A. from the University of Zurich and postgraduate Certificates in Leadership as well as Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science LSE and in Fintech and the Future of Markets from MIT.

Stefan Klauser is CEO of Aisot Technologies, the next generation AI for Wealth Management provider. Before founding aisot, Stefan worked as Project Lead Finance 4.0 at ETHZ. He is co-author & editor of a number of books at the intersection of fintech and sustainability. Stefan holds a M.A. from the University of Zurich and postgraduate Certificates in Leadership as well as Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science LSE and in Fintech and the Future of Markets from MIT.

Thomas is Chief Product Officer at Sygnum, which includes our digital asset banking, tokenization, NFT and crypto compliance and RegTech offering. Prior to joining Sygnum, Thomas was a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group where he led projects for financial institutions, insurance companies and private equity funds. Thomas started his career at Roland Berger and has also worked at UBS and Credit Suisse. Thomas holds a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.

Thomas Linder is experienced in providing tax advice to companies based in Switzerland and abroad, with particular expertise in the area of VAT. He is considered a pioneer in the tax and legal analysis of decentralized business models, blockchain-based transactions, ICOs and digital assets. His clients from the technology and FinTech industry range from innovative start-ups from the «Crypto Valley» and renowned international companies to professional investors and DeFi enthusiasts.

Co-founder of fija Finance | DeFi degen | passionate kiteboarder & professional sailor

With a time proven experience as a CEO and co-founder of several successful tech companies, Vladimir has developed a deep understanding of the power and potential of web3 and blockchain technologies. Vladimir is passionate about applying these innovations to the professional sports and entertainment industry, where he sees a huge opportunity for digital transformation and fan engagement.