2025 Speakers ​

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni is a leading figure in emerging technologies, serving as CEO of AI for Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC).

Paul is currently the CEO of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the leading technology and innovation-focused free zone in the UAE, where he is building the Silicon Valley of the Middle East in Ras Al Khaimah.

Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah is a self-driven and visionary leader with over 16 years of experience across licensing, supervision, digital assurance, inspection, internal audit, risk management, information security, governance, and business continuity management.

Jason Allegrante is the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fireblocks, a market-leading provider of technology solutions to enable businesses to easily and securely support digital asset and cryptocurrency use cases.

Vladimir Arshinov is Group Chief Technology Officer at EMSTEEL. Where he is responsible for managing the Group’s technology operations, overseeing new technology implementations, and strategically planning the utilization of technology.

Brian de Francesca is a pioneering leader in artificial intelligence, having established one of the region’s first AI companies in 2014, later rebranded as VAI in 2025.

Kevin currently heads the Digital Transformation, AI & Robotics function of The Kanoo Group (a 135-year-old family-owned diversified business Conglomerate in the Middle East operating in multiple verticals.

Recognized as the first Arab and African woman nominated as “The Shewolf of Nasdaq” by the Nasdaq Stock Market, she has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for her transformative contributions to the financial world.

Laura K. Inamedinova is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker with deep roots in the Web3 space since 2016.

Mr. Jatinder Handoo is Chief Executive Officer of Unified Fintech Forum (Formerly, DLAI) – A national-level industry association for FinTech firms in India.