SiGMA ASIA SPEAKERS

Sara Al Madani is also called "Dr." Sara Al Madani, owns a restaurant, is a fashion designer, a tech-preneur, and an entrepreneur. She got the idea to start her own business when she was 15 years old. They chose her because of her success as a young businesswoman and entrepreneur. Sara was asked to encourage women in the UAE to be more active and confident in order to be successful in business. Sara is a well-known speaker at many universities, colleges, and institutes. She is known for her creativity and hard work. Sara Al Madani started speaking in public and gave keynote speeches at more than 182 events from 2016 to 2018. She was recently on the first season of the reality TV show "Real Housewives of Dubai." On June 1, 2022, her show started.

In his early 20s, David Meltzer quickly rose to the top of his game in the business world, becoming a millionaire. David lectured around the globe and saw rapid success in every business project he touched. But something was missing, and in his 30s as a multimillionaire, he went on a rapid downward spiral that ended in bankruptcy. It was only then that David realized, in order to revive and thrive, he needed to codify what had made him successful in the first place. He has since emerged to realize even more rewarding heights of success in business and life. David Meltzer has created a platform that uses four overarching principles—gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication—and these principles have allowed him to communicate and mentor everyone from college students to c-suite executives. These four principles in everyday practice allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.

Joe is the Founder and CEO of Jade Enteratinment and Gaming Technoloies, which was founded in the Philippines in 2009 and is now a Pan Asian suppier of Gaming Technoloy and service provider, Joe was the former Iternational Project Manager for Automatic Totalizators Ltd, Director for Business Development Asia-Pacific of IGT and Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Entertainment Gaming Asia (formerly known as Elixir Gaming Technology) Jade Group has service and support offices in Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau and Sri Lanka. The Jade Group is involved on Land Based Product Distribution, Sports betting and Online Operations, Jade is the bridge between Land Based and Online Gaming. Joe’s Gaming experince includes Systems, Slots, Lotteries, Sports Betting, Fantasy Skill Games and Totalisators Joe obtained his Masteral Degree in Business and Technology at the University of New South Wales – Australia. He has over 40 years of experience in global gaming technologies.

Keith is known around the island as an energetic, fun-loving, fund-raising force of nature! A Pharmacist by profession, helping others is in his blood and this is reflected in his many successful philanthropic ventures – including his personal “Kilimanjaro Challenge” pet project, which raised an eye-watering €1million towards various causes in Ethiopia and Kenya. He can usually be found halfway up a coastline trek, or handing over a giant cheque to a charity or, when he is able, getting his hands dirty in a small village building something useful for the community. In his own words: “It is their right and our duty.

Nick Hill is a distinguished figure in the iGaming realm, boasting over 20+ years of expertise in various roles within the industry. Notably, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at EveryMatrix, a prominent gaming operator and platform provider. In this capacity, Nick demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the gaming landscape, coupled with a keen foresight into emerging trends. Nick's illustrious career includes spearheading the development and launch of the first fully automated sportsbook, pioneering unique processing products, and orchestrating content aggregation platforms that harness innovative technologies. These endeavors have endowed him with unparalleled insight into the evolving needs of the gaming sector. Drawing upon his extensive experience, Nick has turned his attention to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address the industry's pressing challenges. As the CEO of PremierChain, he has championed the integration of blockchain technology, distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to tackle issues ranging from supply chain management (SCM) to responsible gaming (RG). Additionally, Nick has been instrumental in initiatives aimed at fostering cashless casinos, combating anti-money laundering (AML), enforcing know-your-customer/business (KYC/B) guidelines, and enhancing player protection measures. Nick's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation continue to shape the future of the iGaming landscape, positioning him as a trailblazer in the industry.

Gerry Go is a distinguished figure in the realm of Web3 projects, NFTs, games, and IRLs (In-Real-Life events), renowned for his roles as a content creator, actor, and model. With a particular emphasis on these innovative initiatives, Gerry has orchestrated impactful marketing campaigns, utilizing his influence to advance Web3 projects in the Philippines. His expertise in KOL and affiliate marketing seamlessly bridges digital and physical realms. Gerry's commitment to innovation and authenticity has solidified his position as a significant contributor to the Web3 landscape, inspiring enthusiasts and driving projects forward. In addition to his professional endeavors, Gerry is an active member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club community, participating in the vibrant discussions and activities within this renowned NFT collective. Moreover, his influence extends globally; he was invited to represent Southeast Asia and the Philippines at the prestigious NFT NYC event. Additionally, Gerry has been part of successful IRL campaigns, leveraging his expertise to create engaging experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds, further enhancing his impact in the Web3 community.

Yifan He, the founder and CEO of Red Date Technology, obtained his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from SUNY at Stony Brook and MBA degree from MIT Sloan School of Management. Mr. He founded his first internet company in 1998 and started equity investment since 2005. Mr. He has over 20 years of experience and expertise in the fields of information technology, investment and corporate management.

Tejinder Kumar is highly experienced and technically minded senior manager with over 17 years of experience in sales, fintech and online trading industry with a proven track record of building, scaling and managing high performing retail and institutional teams for traditional finance and crypto start ups. Deep understanding of the trading industry, worked in FX, CFDs and Equities sector with a strong interest in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, CEX, DEX, DeFi, various blockchain platforms and various consensus methodologies (Mining, PoW, PoS).

Tomash is a technology industry veteran who spent the last 17 years building large scale consumer technology products. As a CEO & Founder of Kero Sports, Tomash is responsible for the company’s strategy and vision focused on building the next generation of in-game betting products.

Co-Founder and CEO of Quranium – world’s first Quantum-secure Hybrid DLT, shielding the world of Digital Assets from the growing threats of Quantum Computers. Former Web 3.0 leader at PwC India and an award-winning CEO who crafted the Metaverse Startup of the Year 2023 from scratch, Kapil Dhiman is a seasoned leader with over 11 years of global, diversified experience dealing with enterprises, government bodies, startups and funds. A distinguished global speaker and author, Kapil has also helped over 20 startups in the Web3 ecosystem with their GTM and Product strategies.

6 years in artificial intelligence. 6 Years in Crypto & DeFi. Just launched a $10M Crypto Fund. Main expertise in tokenomics and market making

Samuel Fagbamigbe is a renowned tech entrepreneur and strategic advisor, specializing in the application of AI and cultural influence to drive business growth. His expertise has been recognized globally, with speaking engagements at prestigious conferences like WeMakeFuture, Sigma, Leap. A former board member for the Black Employee Resource Group at TikTok and a partner at Unicorn Nursery, Samuel's influence extends beyond the tech industry, privileged to interview Mark Cuban, Kevin o,Leary, Jay Shetty, Shou Chew and more

Known as Prof Toff, a WEB3 content creator and a recent speaker at NFT.NYC2024 regarding NFTs and their success in the Southeast Asian region, Prof Toff currently serves as a Business Development Manager for Bitget. He has been speaking about the basics and importance of blockchain and AI technology in the local scene at the top schools here in the Philippines through the Blockchain Student Alliance of Bitskwela. He continues to collaborate with renowned Key Opinion Leaders in the field to raise awareness and foster the development of various businesses through content and community partnerships in the country.

Samir Ceric is a C-level executive in a number of tech and financial institutions; former senior executive in finance, telecom and aviation industries; former Chairman of football club; investor and serial entrepreneur with 25+ years’ experience in Asia, Western Europe and the Balkans region; author, mentor, philanthropist, board member, competition judge, public speaker (including London Business School TEDx), alumni member of George Soros Foundation, The Open Society, guest lecturer and mental health campaigner focused on blockchain technology and innovation in the fields of sport, finance, investment and creative industry; aiming to create more transparency and openings in these industries for high level investments including a better ‘fit’ between start-up / scaleup and investment (private and institutional) words; involved with a number of by-invitation only investment clubs including Mayfair Investment Club co-founded by Ceric. Ceric holds Masters in Mathematics obtained at University of Bologna, Italy, and University of Sussex, UK, is currently a PhD candidate (in blockchain), speaks 4 languages and is a former elite athlete, having won the England National Championships in handball. Ceric is married to a renowned fashion designer and has 3 children. Results-proven, growth-oriented and globally accomplished leader with repeated success in multiple industries and markets, expanding international footprint, building shareholder value, driving vision and achieving critical strategic goals. Successful M&A and restructuring track record. Ceric appeared live on ITV, BBC, NBC News, N1 (regional CNN), Al Jazeera, FACE TV, FTV, BH Radio as well as in articles in The Times, The Financial Times, The New York Times, Reuters, Time Out London, the Guardian, The Sunday Times, Vogue Italia, Vogue UK, Madame Figaro. He’s been labelled as one of the ‘UK’s Most Powerful People in Art & Fashion’ by the Times Magazine and ‘London’s Top Tastemaker’ by Time Out London. Ceric regularly attends business and investment conferences in Europe and Asia as a panellist and moderator.

With over 20 years of industry experience in the Middle East and South-East Asia, Eric Gottschalk has established himself as a leader in providing creative marketing, media and communication solutions to governing bodies, federations, rights holders, event organizers and brands across the sports & entertainment industry. Eric holds a Masters Degree in Sports Management and has held previous senior executive positions with Delwood Sports Marketing, GlobalSportnet and MEDIAPRO Middle East before setting-up MMC Sportz Marketing LLC in 2013 in Dubai and MMC Sportz Asia Inc. in 2015 in Manila. His profound experience in developing business strategies while identifying unique, out-of the box opportunities within sports industry, triggered his passion in sharing, developing and connecting the industry through his recognized event formats such as “SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference” and “The Business of Football”

Gijung Kim is the Founder and CEO of Coxwave, a leading AI Analytics and Evaluation company. He was recognized in the Forbes Korea 30 under 30 list in the Deep/Enterprise Tech category. Gijung holds a degree in mathematics from New York University and has conducted AI research at Seoul National University.

Jen is the Country Manager of Coins.ph, the leading licensed exchange platform in the Philippines with over 18 million users. She drives innovation within Coins.ph by forming local and global partnerships, bringing trusted crypto projects to their users.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience in driving growth and refining core value propositions across diverse sectors including banking, telecommunications, and marketing, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My forte lies in crafting innovative strategies that seamlessly adapt to the ever-evolving market dynamics and customer demands. As the co-founder of ISLA Camp ICP.Hub Philippines, I find myself at the forefront of a groundbreaking industry, fervently leading the charge towards the future of Web3 development in the region. Collaborating closely with a dynamic and skilled cohort of developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, I am dedicated to spearheading transformative projects on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) platform. I firmly believe in the transformative potential of technology, the strength of collaboration, and the imperative of forward-thinking approaches in shaping the future landscape. Let's connect and embark on a journey to drive innovation, foster growth, and create value together.

Gary Vaynerchuk serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase and Uber. Gary is also an entrepreneur at heart — he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full service advertising agency, VaynerMedia which has offices in NY, LA, London, Mexico City, LATAM and Singapore. Gary was recently named to the Fortune list of the Top 50 Influential people in the NFT industry. Gary documents his life daily as a CEO through his social media channels which has more than 34 million followers and garnishes over 272 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast ‘The GaryVee Audio Experience’ ranks among the top podcasts globally. He is a five-time New York Times Best-Selling Author and one of the most highly sought after public speakers.

Jordan Belfort is an American author, motivational speaker, and former stockbroker. He was born in 1962 and is best known for his memoir "The Wolf of Wall Street," which details his rise and fall as a stockbroker in the late 1980s and early 1990s. "The Wolf of Wall Street" pursued his career as a motivational speaker.

Fat Joe is an American rapper and actor from the Bronx, New York. His real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena. He is better known as Fat Joe. People also call him "Fat Joe da Gangsta" and "Joey Crack." This rapper is in the music groups "D.I.T.C." and "Terror Squad." He is a successful entrepreneur and the executive chief of the entertainment company "Terror Squad Entertainment." He has many albums and singles. The song "Lean Back," which he sang with Remy Ma, became a hit. To be precise, he made it become a hit! Furthermore, "What's Luv?," "Make It Rain," and "All The Way Up" are some of his other hit songs. Fat Joe starred in a few movies, including "Happy Feet," "Scary Movie 3," and "She Gotta Have It," a Netflix show.

Clinton Sparks is a Grammy nominated, multi platinum music producer, songwriter and DJ responsible for over 75 million records sold, and has worked with some of the most recognizable people in the world from Eminem, Lady Gaga, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Akon, Diddy, to discovering and signing mega platinum and billboard charting star, DJ Snake.

Susan Breen is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya’s top-ranked Betting & Gaming Group. Susan’s practice spans both corporate and M&A, as well as regulatory and commercial advice with over 25 years’ experience acting for gambling industry clients. A particular strength of Susan’s practice is her ability to blend her corporate knowledge with regulatory, infrastructure, and compliance advice to many of the industry’s leading operators, service providers and business owners both in the UK and internationally.

Marwan Al Zarouni CISSP is a Crypto Pioneer and the CEO of Dubai's Blockchain Center. The center provides crypto training courses and awareness programs for students, entrepreneurs and government departments. On February 2018, Marwan founded the region's first crypto over the counted desk with the establishment of his company OTC Supply DMCC. Marwan has extensive experience in the areas of information security management, network security and computer forensics. He currently holds the position of Director of Information Services at Dubai Electronic Security Cent.

Carl Brincat is an advocate by profession who graduated from the University of Malta in 2014 and was admitted to the bar in 2015. Prior to graduating he spent a number of years training in litigation, principally in the fields of criminal and human rights law. He joined the Malta Gaming Authority’s legal team in 2014, with his main practice and experience relating to regulatory policy within the gaming sector, and legal affairs. Having formed part of the legislative overhaul conducted in the Maltese regulatory framework for the gaming sector in the recent past, he gained considerable experience in legislative reforms, stakeholder management, and regulatory strategy. He has recently been appointed to the position of CEO at the Malta Gaming Authority. Dr Brincat, an expert on gaming law and regulation, headed the MGA's legal department as the Authority's Chief Legal Officer for the past years. Dr Brincat, a technology lawyer since 2014, has formed part of the MGA’s legal team since 2015, throughout this period he played a pivotal role in the design of the new gaming regulatory framework in 2018 and was also key in the introduction of GDPR guidelines for the gaming industry. Dr Brincat is also passionate about DLT technologies, and was the Authority's focal point on the assessment of innovative technology arrangements and DLT assets in the gaming sector. Dr Brincat also headed the MGA's Enforcement function. The appointment of Dr Brincat as CEO was a result of a public call published in late 2020. This was the second time that the MGA issued a public call for the top post. The first time a public call was issued was in December 2008. Afilexion Alliance and GTG Advocates wish Dr Brincat the best of luck in this challenging role.

Arvin Khamseh has always been on the forefront of new tech trends with an impressive history in biohacking, and internet marketing. Combining this with his experience in running investor relationship marketing for public companies,  Arvin knows what it takes to attract investors online. Successfully selling out an Italian artist collection in 2021 was a proof of concept to apply his knowledge in investor relationship marketing into NFT marketing. Since then, Arvin Khamseh has consulted with 400+ NFT brands and has agency partnership with Reddit, Twitter, Quora and Meta. One of the largest sellouts did +$5m in 20 hours and the other made an astonishing +$10m in 20 hours. Most recently, Arvin helped a NFT brand hit #1 on Icy.tools and is the #1 trending on Opensea. Arvin is excited to help lead the conversation around NFTs and is a highly sought after guest featured in media around the world (including recent features in USA Today and Entrepreneur). Some of his appearances include The Nifty Show, New To Crypto and Jordan Belfort's The Wolf's Den. Khamseh is also a featured speaker at high profile blockchain events all over the world including Blockchain Festivals, TMRW Conference, IFPX, Metaverse Week etc Arvin Khamseh spoke at the SIGMA Conference in Toronto 2022, a great keynote at the AIBC Stage about "How to sell out a NFT collection in 4 week or less"

Robert Dowling has been in this business for a long time and is a well-known face. He has worked with some of the biggest and best industry veterans and has kept his own style of being very honest. Dowling has a great track record and a lot of experience in the entertainment and gaming industries. Additionally, Rob used to run some of Europe's best-known entertainment brands. Ten years ago, he decided to move into the online world and hasn't looked back since. He has mostly worked in B2B platform sales, but he has also led teams in Casino, Sportsbook, and Payments to grow their businesses around the world. Finally, Rob is now in charge of the sales team at GlobalBet, where he is planning to take this "epic" brand into new regulated markets in all parts of the world.

Nick Spanos is a pioneer in the bitcoin and blockchain technology space. In 2013, Spanos founded Bitcoin Center NYC – the world's first ever cryptocurrency trading floor – which initially opened directly across from the NYSE in 2013. Spanos is also CEO of Blockchain Technologies Corp., which patented VoteWatcher, the first-ever blockchain voting platform. He is co-founder of Zap.org, which solves one of the biggest challenges for blockchain smart contracts, by allowing real-world data and events to trigger smart contract provisions for the first time. Nick Spanos was featured in the recent Netflix documentary Banking on Bitcoin and is a sought-after speaker at blockchain events worldwide. Z‍AP  Nick Spanos is co-founder of Zap.org, which solves one of the biggest challenges for blockchain smart contracts, by allowing real-world data and events to trigger smart contract provisions for the first time. Zap is a cross-chain multifunctional DeFi protocol. Users can swap tokens, earn rewards by validating oracle data feeds, and raise funds on customizable bonding curves on our platform. Spanos was featured in the recent Netflix documentary Banking on Bitcoin and is a sought-after speaker at blockchain events worldwide. He was also Founder of GetaRoom.com in 1997. In 1983 Nick Spanos attended New York Institute of technology where he studied computer science and AeroSpace Engineering.   His first meeting with the crypto business?   In 2010, a Nick Spanos's colleague wanted to buy a website domain name that he owned, and his friend convinced him to accept Bitcoin as payment. That was his first interaction with Bitcoin. Since then, he becames increasingly involved with the technology.  Near the end of 2013, he rented out a large event space for a Bitcoin-themed Christmas party, and they all decided to keep the place open as a center where people can assemble to learn about Bitcoin.  Bitcoin Center NYC exists today as the first physical representation of this highly decentralized technology. His motivations There is 2.5 billion unbanked people in the world who could add to the global economy that are unreachable.  Bitcoin allows them to supply these people with the resources and the support to learn about this technology and send value to someone on the other side of the globe. What also motivates Nick Spanos is the blockchain, and its ability to independently verify a multitude of transactions that originally required a room full of people to process. Bitcoin operates person to person.  The benefits of a truly decentralized financial system are becoming increasingly apparent.  There is no need of a third party or people in smoke-filled back rooms making decisions with the stored labor of your life. That’s what motivates Nick Spanos. Nick Spanos, Co-founder at ZAP, did us the honor of speaking at AIBC Summit this November 2021. During the main stage event for DeFi & Emerging Tech, Nick gave a keynote speech to open the event! AIBC Summit aims to be a pillar in the technological development by uniting tech-leaders, regulators, investors and entrepreneurs from across the world to discuss, share ideas, make partnerships and build the foundation for the industry of tomorrow.

John Lee is an internationally renowned Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Speaker, and best-selling Author. Over the last two decades, John has been generating wealth through multiple streams of income and is highly passionate about helping others do the same. He became a self-made millionaire through real estate investing, building various seven figure businesses, and taking one of his companies public. John currently mentors and advises entrepreneurs on how to take their businesses to the next level in the digital age as well as coaches world-class CEOs, professional athletes, and celebrities on how to preserve and scale their wealth. John is actively involved in various new ventures, partnerships, and company acquisitions. As an investor, his portfolio of companies consists of several of the top tech based companies, some of which have achieved unicorn status. John’s ultimate mission is to transform lives by teaching people how to create financial freedom while building notable businesses and brands.

Megan Nilsson is also known as Crypto Megan on social media. Megan high-end crypto and NFT portfolio advisor to corporations, investors, and celebrities, as well as an investor and member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Doodles, World of Women, and many other top-tier NFTs. Currently, Megan is on a world tour speaking at all the biggest and highest quality Web 3’s biggest events as a professional speaker, and has launched Instagram and Youtube to help newcomers and advocate for women in crypto. Megan's mission is to help bring more people into the space with entertaining, quality information they can trust, as well as to guide companies and brands through the transition to Web 3. She truly believes there is a need for more women's representatives as speakers at events around the world. Megan Nilsson has been a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club since long before all celebrities got on board and the movement began, she has a very deep passion for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Through her private consultancy, Megan is getting more women in space. Even so, she wants to showcase her expertise at quality events for everyone interested in learning, not just people with large portfolios. Megan's goal is to touch and inspire many people who are just getting started through her journey and help them understand why this is such a massive cultural and financial revolution, and the beginning of a paradigm shift.

Sara Al Madani is also called "Dr." Sara Al Madani, owns a restaurant, is a fashion designer, a tech-preneur, and an entrepreneur. She got the idea to start her own business when she was 15 years old. They chose her because of her success as a young businesswoman and entrepreneur. Sara was asked to encourage women in the UAE to be more active and confident in order to be successful in business. Sara is a well-known speaker at many universities, colleges, and institutes. She is known for her creativity and hard work. Sara Al Madani started speaking in public and gave keynote speeches at more than 182 events from 2016 to 2018. She was recently on the first season of the reality TV show "Real Housewives of Dubai." On June 1, 2022, her show started.

In his early 20s, David Meltzer quickly rose to the top of his game in the business world, becoming a millionaire. David lectured around the globe and saw rapid success in every business project he touched. But something was missing, and in his 30s as a multimillionaire, he went on a rapid downward spiral that ended in bankruptcy. It was only then that David realized, in order to revive and thrive, he needed to codify what had made him successful in the first place. He has since emerged to realize even more rewarding heights of success in business and life. David Meltzer has created a platform that uses four overarching principles—gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication—and these principles have allowed him to communicate and mentor everyone from college students to c-suite executives. These four principles in everyday practice allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.

He is iGaming Specialist in Latam & Co-Founder of Super Afiliados. Super Afiliados has one of the largest iGaming networks of websites in the whole of Latam and its main focus is in Brazil. Since 2007 your best partner in the region. Super Afiliados is a company that knows the power of internet marketing and with it will make its brand generate new customers and, more than that, make them partners. Our professionals form a team with a lot of knowledge in the digital market and keep up to date with new ways of contacting the public, producing campaigns that show not only the brand, but the people who make everything happen, helping with its main objective: professional and personal achievement. With our CONSULTING program, we will build a strong image of your company so that it is recognized in all media through Press Release (Press), SEO and Branding (with performance) services. And if more than customers, your company wins partners? This is the idea behind the AFFILIATION programs that we are going to integrate into your brand. We have three models: Organic (Revshare), Sub-Affiliates (Master) and Adverts (Hybrid) all capable of bringing new customers, who become partners, enjoy great commissions, attract new interested parties and multiply their reach. All services are possible thanks to our investments in technology. Super Afiliados seeks the best tools available on the market and if they are not enough; our team develops a particular technology to meet that demand. Since 2007 we have been operating with a focus on Latin America, especially Brazil. Our know-how about the Latin public will make your company tropicalize its services according to what is most sought after in each region and makes a total difference when this client chooses a company. Contact us and get to know in detail our services, tools and success stories. We are always available for a good chat!