Ponentes SiGMA Eurasia

Dr Sameer Al Ansari

CEO

RAK DAO (Ras Al Khaimah Digital Asset Oasis)

Dr. Sameer Al Ansari is the Chief Executive Officer of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the only common law free zone in the world solely dedicated to non-regulated digital and virtual asset companies. Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and oversight of its Chairman Sheikh Mohammed Bin Humaid Al Qassimi, Dr Sameer has played a key role in the creation of RAK DAO, building the team and shaping its future strategy. He is also the CEO of RAK ICC, one of the fastest-growing government-owned offshore corporate registries. Dr. Al Ansari is a finance guru with over 35 years of senior corporate, operational, private equity, investing, board, and strategic advisory experience. He currently serves on several boards, including Marjan, TVM Healthcare Partners and Al Ramz Capital. Dr. Al Ansari’s vast leadership experience includes roles such as Chairman & CEO of Dubai International Capital ($13B Assets Under Management) and numerous regional and international boards, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) from 2004–2016, Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance, Dubai Holding, and many others. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Mona Motwani

Socia inversora fundadora

Ixia Capital

Lucy Chow

Inversora y autora

Changing the Game

Katerina Shepetenko

Socia gerente

Legal Pilot

David Arutinyan

Head of Affiliates

1xSlots Partners

David Arutinyan is the Head of Affiliates at 1xslots Partners. David has 9+ years of experience in iGaming from both B2B and B2C sides. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the iGaming industry, where he has honed skills such as relationship building and comprehensive market analysis. As part of a dynamic team, he's implemented initiatives that not only enhance affiliate productivity but also create new growth opportunities. It's this blend of strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence that continues to propel this affiliate program forward. His team has excelled in fostering strategic partnerships, optimizing SEO, and launching impactful media buying campaigns. With a focus on collaboration, he has cultivated an environment where innovation thrives and ROI is maximized.

Marcin Kumięga

Director de desarrollo empresarial

Voluum

Mex Emini

CTO

SiGMA Group

Seyed Mohammed Siam Husseini

CEO

H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Maktoum bin Rashed Al Maktoum Group Companies

Seyed Mohammed Siam Husseini is an accomplished international entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, serving as the Founder & CEO of Maincore AI Ltd. and CEO Office of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Maktoum Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Group Companies LLC. With expertise in AI, ML, and Blockchain, he has made significant contributions to over 100,000 individuals and collaborated closely with the UAE government. Siam has contributed to public safety through AI projects for the Dubai Police. Additionally, he speaks at several large summits such as Forbes, Navy & Government Officials, Coast Guard, Means Naval, BRICS+, Forbes Fintech Summit, and many more.

Gordon Einstein

Fundador

CryptoLaw Partners

Sardar Ahmed Durrani

Head of Investments & Global Partnerships

Scalo Technologies

Sardar Ahmed Durrani is Head of Investment and Global Partnerships at Scalo Technologies, the tech venture company based in Dubai. He is also Head of Investment and Global Partnerships at Genesis Digital Assets, one of the world’s largest bitcoin mining companies in terms of hash rate, with offices in Houston and Dubai. Scalo Technologies helps founders accelerate the growth of startups, enabling them to enter the most rapidly expanding markets, and specialises in AI, B2B services, Gaming, HPC and SaaS. Among its investments is Voctiv, a leading conversational AI company which builds AI-powered contact centres run by virtual agents skilled in advanced conversations. As part of his role with Scalo, Sardar Ahmed’s acts as a commercial director to Voctiv. Sardar Ahmed has more than 20 years of combined advisory and in-house expertise, specialising in advising global public and private companies on M&A, capital raising, financial investments, risk management, and compliance. He is an active speaker on policy level discussions in the technology, AI and web3 space. He participates in international conferences as a speaker and contributor on focal areas such as ecosystem development, and cross border growth and partnerships. Sardar Ahmed was previously a partner at Osiris Group, a Hong Kong based frontier markets private equity firm, focusing on digitisation of economies, growth stage consumer and tech companies and early stage disruptors. In his role before joining the private equity space, he was Chief Operating Officer for Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, and coverage & advisory for Deutsche Bank Asia, based in Hong Kong. He has also held senior positions with ABN Amro Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland previously. He has been a board member for a number of private companies operating in the UK, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He is also on the private advisory council for a number of international private family offices and investment syndicates. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Development Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan. And he is a IWLS fellow from National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Marcello Mari

Fundador

SingularityDAO

Dr Sara Al Madani

Emprendedora emiratí

Sara Al Madani, también llamada "Dra.", es propietaria de un restaurante, diseñadora de moda, emprendedora tecnológica y empresaria. Tuvo la idea de montar su propio negocio cuando tenía 15 años. La eligieron por su éxito como joven empresaria y emprendedora. A Sara le pidieron que animara a las mujeres de los EAU a ser más activas y seguras de sí mismas para tener éxito en los negocios. Sara es una conocida conferenciante en muchas universidades, colegios e institutos. Es conocida por su creatividad y trabajo duro. Sara Al Madani empezó a hablar en público y dio discursos de apertura en más de 182 eventos de 2016 a 2018. Recientemente participó en la primera temporada del reality show "Real Housewives of Dubai". El 1 de junio de 2022 comenzó su programa.

Fabio Zammit

Founder & CEO

Root Codex

Fabio is the CEO and Founder of Root Codex, with over 20 years of expertise in the technology sector, particularly in the dynamic fields of online gambling, blockchain, and fintech. Recognizing the demand for a reliable and efficient tech partner to support internal teams, Fabio established Root Codex. In his role as CEO, Fabio takes a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring that the company's core values of reliability, transparency, and innovation are at the forefront of every solution. By profession, Fabio is a software engineer. Prior to founding Root Codex, he set up a successful consultancy in London, where he had the privilege of working with top-tier companies such as HSBC, Coral and AOL. His diverse experience also includes collaborating with different founders to launch various start-ups, further broadening his expertise in both the technical and business aspects of the industry.

Tony Ventura

Ponente en innovación y tecnología

Julian Goffin

Cofundador y CEO

Alunafi

Wadih Al Sayah

Co-Founder & CEO

Al Musaed

As a veteran coach and player, Wadih is one of the first individuals to take a leap of faith a decade ago in the MENA esports industry. With a diverse experience of leading teams, players, influencers and businesses he is currently leading the charge in Al Musaed to build the best MENA gaming agency. Wadih is also the co-founder of ESE, 1ofcreators and the Vice Chairman of the Dubai Gaming & Esports Group.

Kate Hancock

Founder

Global AI Council

Kate Hancock dubbed the "Trailblazer of Tech" by Forbes Magazine, is a self-made entrepreneur who has excelled across industries including eCommerce, hospitality, real estate, and beauty. Starting with just a $20 investment, she grew her first venture into a million-dollar business, achieving eight figures in online sales. A recognized expert in Web 3.0, Kate is honored as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future and serves as a Harvard Business School Web3.0 Speaker. She has also been awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden for her work in impacting the community. As the founder of the Global AI Council, her influence extends globally, making her a sought-after keynote speaker at events such as American Express Business and TEDx. Kate also hosts CNN Philippines, contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine, and is a master community builder, bringing together over 124,000 entrepreneurs worldwide.

Daniel Robbins

Founder

IBH Media

Daniel Robbins is a dynamic entrepreneur and media visionary, and the founder of IBH Media, a leading PR and media agency. As the host of Founder's Story, a top-ten ranked podcast, he highlights influential leaders and groundbreaking innovators. With over a decade of experience scaling businesses, Daniel specializes in leveraging AI-driven strategies to amplify media impact and drive success. His upcoming book, Unlimited Possibilities, set for release with Penguin Random House in 2025, explores how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping industries. Recognized by major outlets like Forbes and Entrepreneur, Daniel is also the former host of CNN Philippines' The Future, where he explored the transformative potential of AI and other cutting-edge advancements.

Joseph F. Borg

Socio y director de tecnología innovadora

Joseph F Borg es abogado y socio de WH Partners, donde dirige las secciones Blockchain Advisory y Gaming and Gambling Advisory del bufete. Joseph está clasificado en la prestigiosa guía Chambers FinTech 2022 en el área de práctica FinTech Legal en Malta. También está clasificado como «Leading Individual» en el área de práctica FinTech en Malta por la guía Legal 500 EMEA 2022, donde WH Partners aparece como un bufete de abogados de nivel 1 en Malta. Joseph también ejerce en las áreas de Esports, Derecho Corporativo, TI, Telecomunicaciones y Propiedad Intelectual. También es profesor de Derecho del Juego en la Universidad de Malta.

Anita Kalergis

Gerente de promoción y comunicación

Xprizo

Arshiya "xArshyy" Faraghat

Presentadora de esports, streamer y gestora de redes y contenido

Four04 Esports

Connor Williams

Director

Velo Capital Partners

Connor is a director at Velo Partners, managing $1bn of assets across the early stage gambling and gaming ecosystems. Velo has an unparalleded investment track record including investments I the likes of Evolution, Moon Active, Tripledot, Superplay, Poker Baazi, and Stockgro. Prior to Velo, Connor was an investment banker in both the public and private markets, as well as being as being a qualified chartered accountant.

Ida Stjernström

Co-founder & CCO

Silo Team

Ida Stjernström is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Silo Team, a Swedish startup that’s redefining developer onboarding. Their first-of-its-kind platform fully automates the journey to code productivity, cutting onboarding time in half. With a focus on industries like FinTech and iGaming, Silo Team helps large companies speed up time to value and improve retention. Backed by 13 leading investors across Europe, the company secured $1.4M USD in its first funding round last year. In 2024, Silo Team earned recognition by winning the prestigious AIBC Startup Competition in Malta. As a SiGMA panelist, Ida brings her expertise on how AI is transforming employee experiences and training, helping the iGaming industry keep pace with its rapidly changing workforce.

Alexandre Tomic

Fundador

Alea

Alexandre Tomic es el fundador de Alea.com, la empresa ganadora de múltiples premios que está detrás de varias operaciones de igaming B2C y B2B de gran éxito. Es muy conocido en la industria del juego en línea, con veinte años de experiencia en diversos aspectos que van desde red de afiliados, operador de casinos y agregador de juegos. Es un entusiasta del biohacking y se ha comprometido a promover la gobernanza de las API aportando las mejores prácticas de integración a la industria del juego.

Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi

CEO

Holodeck Ventures

Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi is a technology entrepreneur, investor, unicorn founder, 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 “fun” has made him the largest industry influencer and expert in the MENA region. Paul is the host and creator of Game Changers – a groundbreaking gaming and entertainment 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 tech, startup, and gaming conferences all around the world. He consults family offices, governments, venture funds, and global companies on the gaming and startup 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.

Edward Kondrat

Business Development Manager

Gen.G Esports

Edward Kondrat is the Co-Founder of Pixel Perfect, a gaming & Esports agency based in the UAE. In addition, Edward handles business development management within the UAE market for Gen.G Esports, one of the world`s leading Esports team organization. Edward also serves as the Secretary General at the Dubai Gaming and Esports Group under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Over the past 6 years, Edward has worked with most key Esports stakeholders in the MENA region. Today, his focus lies in integrating Esports into higher education, providing live broadcast and Esports tournament management solutions, and developing creating marketing campaigns for brands.

Dr Theodoros Christodoulou

Co-Founder & CEO

Lab4crypto

Markose Chenthitta

MENA Lead

OORT

Markose Chenthitta is the MENA Lead for OORT, a cutting-edge cloud platform for decentralized AI applications. A seasoned pro in the crypto and blockchain space, Markose has held key roles including MENA Brand Lead for BingX ,Podcast & Communications Lead for XT.com and Partnerships Lead for FMFW.io(formerly Bitcoin.com Exchange). As a leading voice in the MENA Web3 space, Markose is a sought-after podcast producer and industry connector, using his extensive network to fuel community growth and drive adoption of web3 technologies.

Alina Vernikovskaya

Strategic Partnership Manager

Private inc.

Alina Vernikovskaya, Strategic Partnership Manager at Private inc. With a strong background in HR, Alina has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving organizational growth. As a former HR Director, she successfully initiated employee development programs, optimized hiring processes, and built a team from scratch in India. Alina's expertise in boosting employee morale and improving working conditions has made her a key player in fostering efficient teams. Now, as a Strategic Partnership Manager, she's focused on scaling teams and driving strategic partnerships.

Charles Herisson

International Investor

Charles Herisson Ltd

"Guided by the motto" "Giving back is the true measure of success" Charles Herisson, an international investor, is driven by a passion for sports and crypto. His diverse portfolio spans multiple sectors. As a philanthropist and successful serial entrepreneur, he specializes in startups and has mentored numerous people and companies worldwide. Charles's commitment to creating meaningful impact is evident in his collaborative efforts with governments and institutions. His dedication to this cause is further highlighted by his role as an accomplished author, having written two books on cooperation, notably ""From Local Competition to Global Collaboration,"" featuring a foreword by former President of the European Union, Romano Prodi. Charles invests in a range of digital businesses and provides consulting services for funds and High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, leveraging his expertise in coaching, crypto, iGaming, and affiliate marketing to drive growth and success."

Seif El Hakim

The Alpha – Fundador y CEO

Seif El Hakim (The Alpha Movement)

Hrish Lotlikar

Co-Founder & CEO

SuperWorld

Hrish is a Co-founder and CEO at SuperWorld. Previously, he co-founded Rogue Initiative Studios (partnered with director Michael Bay), a Hollywood film, TV, gaming, and immersive entertainment studio. He was also the founding Managing Partner of Eastlabs, an early-stage VC fund based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Previously, Hrish was a Senior Business Developer and Global Evangelist at Toptal (backed by Andreessen Horowitz, the Rockefellers & the co-founders of Facebook and Zynga), a venture capital investor at Spencer Trask Ventures, and an investment banker at both UBS Investment Bank and HSBC Securities, where he specialized in public finance, corporate finance, and M&A. He also was an Associate in the Global Business Development Group at management consulting firm Hewitt Associates. Hrish was born in India and grew up in the United States. He also has spent many years living around the world in Europe, Asia, and South America. He has a close connection to the people and cultures in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Spain, France, Vietnam, China, Colombia, Bali, and Thailand. Hrish holds a BA in Political Science from Rice University and both an MBA and MPH from University of Illinois at Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys working out, fashion photography, and traveling the world.

Joe Pisano

Fundador y CEO

Jade Group of Companies

Joe es el fundador y director general de Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies, que se fundó en Filipinas en 2009 y ahora es un proveedor panasiático de tecnología del juego y proveedor de servicios. Joe fue director de proyectos internacionales de Automatic Totalizators Ltd, director de desarrollo empresarial para Asia-Pacífico de IGT, y director ejecutivo y vicepresidente senior de Entertainment Gaming Asia (antes conocida como Elixir Gaming Technology). Jade Group tiene oficinas de servicio y apoyo en Filipinas, Vietnam, Malasia, Macao y Sri Lanka. El Grupo Jade se dedica a distribuir productos terrestres, apuestas deportivas y operaciones en línea. Jade sirve de puente entre el juego terrestre y el juego en línea. La experiencia de Joe en el sector del juego incluye sistemas, máquinas tragaperras, loterías, apuestas deportivas, juegos de fantasía y totalizadores. Joe obtuvo su Máster en Negocios y Tecnología en la Universidad de Nueva Gales del Sur, Australia. Cuenta con más de 40 años de experiencia en tecnologías globales del juego.

Ewa Gadomska

Owner

Behind Labels Marketing

Ewa is a business scaling strategist, consultant, and trainer with over 18 years of experience in building and growing successful companies. As the owner of three consulting and educational firms, she focuses on helping entrepreneurs create scalable business models, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Having been involved in nearly 20 profitable ventures, Ewa combines hands-on business expertise with a deep understanding of sales strategies and premium client psychology. She supports businesses in refining their offers to attract high-value markets while ensuring long-term profitability. As a certified DISC trainer and distributor, she also delivers workshops to improve team performance, leadership, and communication. Ewa works with clients across Europe, the USA, and the UAE, guiding them through strategic expansions and scaling efforts. She has built a thriving community of over 50,000 entrepreneurs, providing them with actionable insights to grow their brands and revenues. Dedicated to her clients’ success, Ewa’s results-driven approach has earned her a reputation as a trusted partner for business development and scaling strategies.

Cordelia Morgan Cooper

Fundadora

CMC Consulting

Fieldman Robinson

Co-Founder & Co-Managing Director

Vertical Voyage FZC

Fieldman Robinson has a broad expertise in Film, Gaming and Mobile Technology working for companies such as Yodo1 Games, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, PlayStation, Universal Pictures and the mobile division of the conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings. He has secured deals, built partnerships and platforms with multiple global companies such as, Disney, Amazon, Microsoft, Banijay, Paramount and Gameloft.

Alexis Wicén

CEO

Unibo

Alexis Wicen is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Unibo, a leading software development company specializing in gamification and player retention solutions for the iGaming industry. With over 15 years of experience in iGaming, at companies such as Evoke Gaming group and Betsson Group, Alexis has honed his expertise in player psychology, data-driven strategies, and innovative technology, making him a thought leader in the space. Under his leadership, Unibo has become synonymous with enhancing player engagement and retention through cutting-edge campaigns, from tournaments and jackpots to missions and prize drops. Alexis is a regular speaker at global gaming conferences, where he shares insights on gamification, adaptive CRM, and responsible gaming.

Ryan Rivera

Head of Web3 Operations

Myco

Ryan Rivera is a prominent figure in the Web3 space and currently serves as the Head of Crypto Operations at Myco, the world’s largest and fastest growing content and streaming platform with web3 integration.

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