Robby is CEO of Animoca Brands – a leader in blockchain games and one of the most active investors in Web3. Robby’s career has focused on the TMT industries, from the early days of analogue mobile and web 1.0 to traditional ad-supported media and free-to-play games.

IKO MATSUMURA BLOCKCHAIN INVESTOR & UNICORN BUILDER

Miko is a General Partner with gCC Gumi Cryptos Capital, a Silicon Valley investment fund with over $500M in assets including early-stage investments in unicorns like OpenSea, Yield Guild Games, Celsius Network, VEGA Protocol, Qredo, Agoric, Astar and 1Inch Network.

Miko fell in love with open source software 25 years ago as chief Developer Evangelist for the Java Programming Language and Platform at Sun Microsystems. Since then he has been building open source software startups in Silicon Valley including raising over $50 million in venture capital for developer platform companies such as Gradle and financial infrastructure companies like Hazelcast and has participated in multiple exits including INFRAVIO, webMethods, and Db4O. He is an advisor in successful startups like Celsius (CeFi Lending), Idle Finance (DeFi Yield Aggregator), Pundi X (Payments), and KEYLESS (ID infrastructure). He holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Yale University where he worked on abstract computational neural networks.

Grant development representative at Solana Foundation and Community Lead Europe at Jito.

Piotr Szopa is an experienced Marketing Manager with extensive knowledge of the blockchain industry. For the past five years, he has been successfully building relationships between brands and their communities. However, his marketing journey began in the luxury retail segment, working with prestigious brands such as Cartier, Montblanc, and Boucheron. Over the years, Piotr has gained experience in direct sales and digital marketing, where he honed his skills in social media management, community building, and creating content related to cryptocurrencies. Web3 is the environment where Piotr feels most at home. He understands the specifics of working in this field and has a deep understanding of user needs and industry trends – which is why he consistently and successfully builds authentic communities in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies.

Michaël van de Poppe, a 31-year-old Economist, Crypto Expert, and Trader from the NetherLANGs, began his crypto journey in February 2017 when introduced to Bitcoin and altcoins by a friend. Captivated by blockchain’s potential to revolutionize finance, Michaël swiftly immersed himself, making his first altcoin purchase – Digibyte – on Litebit that very day. Recognizing the transformative power of blockchain technology, Michaël transitioned to full-time crypto trading at the start of 2018, post-bull market. In the same year, he founded MN Trading, initially a crypto community aimed at education and skill development. As the company grew, Michaël launched the Crypto 101 Course in 2023, followed by Trading 101 in April 2024, sharing his expertise gained over 6 years and two bear markets. Driven by a vision of financial empowerment, Michaël evolved MN Trading into MN Trading Consultancy in November 2023, offering personalized consultancy and Asset Management solutions to individuals and corporations seeking to navigate the crypto LANGscape. Michaël’s mission is clear: to educate and empower others, fostering financial freedom and stability through expert guidance in the evolving world of cryptocurrency and finance.

Adrian Zduńczyk, CMT, is a successful Polish entrepreneur and leader. The only Chartered Market Technician® from PoLANG. Cryptocurrency specialist. Founder and CEO of THE ₿IRB NEST® – a dynamic startup scaling up to become a worldwide blockchain consulting company. Co-founder of YellowBlock. Finance Councilor at Mighty Labs DAO. Respected in the industry, with over 650 000 Twitter/X followers. Chemical Technology Master of Engineering and Master of Project Management with a financial focus. Performer. Mentor. Influencer.

Michał is the CEO and co-founder of Elympics – a platform that brings real money, skill-based competition, monetization and security to blockchain games. With a strong background in gaming (both as a seasoned developer and passionate player) and experience in producing and monetizing free to play titles on the mobile market, he brings expertise from traditional, competitive gaming and applies it to the web3 space, focusing on delivering both value and entertainment much needed in the space. Michał is a strong believer that blockchain ought to be a frictionless tool and technology that empowers developers and game designers to bring new, exciting ways to monetize games and build player engagement in ways never before possible.

Tracy Jin is the Chief Operating Officer at MEXC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, where she leads operational strategies to drive growth and improve efficiency in the fast-paced digital asset industry. She is an accomplished fintech and cryptocurrency executive with extensive experience in operations, marketing, and business strategy. Prior to joining MEXC, Tracy held key leadership roles at Bybit, where she served as Director of Operations. She also brings five years of experience managing operations at Lufax Holding, further strengthening her expertise in the fintech and digital asset sectors. Tracy holds a Master’s degree from the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.

I see business development as an art – crafting opportunities, painting strategies, and shaping the future of Web3 and fintech. See you in the space!

Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, brings nearly a decade of experience in trading, product management, and market development. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank, focusing on forex and equity derivatives trading. As CPO, Vivien drives product innovation and user experience at BingX, enhancing trading efficiency and user engagement.

“Radha is the Technical Education Lead at the Web3 Foundation and works on scaling Polkadot education. Before joining, he was a faculty at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont and has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. Radha is excited to use his skills to educate professionals and the general public about Polkadot and its technology stack!”

Marius Šilenskis, also known as Silo, is an entrepreneur and software architect specializing in Web3 and advanced technologies. He combines a user-focused approach with technical expertise to build impactful tech solutions. Silo has led projects resulting in two successful exits, including one acquired by Animoca Brands, and has extensive experience delivering solutions for global corporations like Samsung and VinFast.

Crypto Caesar is a seasoned veteran of the crypto markets having traded Bitcoin and other crypto assets for over 8 years. Previous to that he was trading traditional markets for many years. He has a degree in law and economics, a post graduate degree in law and is a qualified lawyer. He is the founder of Caesar Capital and the leader of the crypto VIP Investment Group ‘Caesars Palace’. Given his vast experience in crypto, regulation and markets in general he routinely advises UHNWIs, HNWIs, family offices, crypto start-ups, crypto exchanges and companies interested in blockchain & digital assets.

Xiangyi Zheng is a blockchain and distributed systems expert with a strong background in Multi-Party Computation (MPC) networks. She has contributed to NEAR Protocol as a member of the Node team, responsible for releasing new source code across the network, and the Chain Abstraction team, which developed innovative interoperability solutions. After the team spun out to form Sig Network, she joined the new venture to continue advancing chain abstraction technologies.

Vugar is an award-winning senior manager and communications expert with 15 years of progressive hands-on experience spanning Fortune 500 giants to dynamic startups, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Bitget. A stalwart in the Web3 and blockchain arena, Vugar previously assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Beincrypto, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. His journey extends to co-founder and board levels, where he adeptly crafted brands and ushered in compelling products, contributing to the success of a “unicorn” MarTech startup. Vugar held senior positions at renowned brands such as Carlsberg, Facebook, Danone, Coca-Cola, Twitter, SONY, and more, showcasing his versatility and strategic insight. Having also lent his expertise as a senior consultant at Bain & Company, Vugar focused on Web3, blockchain technologies, and private equity, further solidifying his standing as a seasoned professional in the field. An Edward S. Mason Fellow, Vugar holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a post-graduate degree in Economics from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Vugar passionately hosts a popular crypto podcast, the “Usi Talk,” delving into technology, Web3, AI, and Blockchain.

Zoe has been actively involved in gaming, NFTs, and accelerators and incubators, specializing in brand strategy, partnerships, Web3 marketing, and public relations. She has helped build diverse gaming projects that launch on leading gaming chains. Additionally, Zoe is one of the Leads for Ta Zhi DAO, a women-led initiative focused on creating a more inclusive and empowering space for women in tech, particularly in Asia.