Currently a Member of the European Parliament, Andi Cristea is a full member of the Committee on International Trade, the Committee on Regional Development and of the Delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly. As a former national MP, he coordinated the work of the joint committee for Romania's accession to the OECD. Additionally, he served as the General Rapporteur of the Council of Europe for Science and Technology, as well as the Rapporteur for the Metaverse. His work in Brussels and Strasbourg makes him a frequent guest speaker at technology events. Andi Cristea has extensive experience as a Director General in the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Romanian Senate. He also served as a Member of the European Parliament between 2014-2019, where he was the only Romanian to simultaneously hold two executive positions: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Head of the Delegation for Moldova.

After a decade of working as a Software Engineer in Web2, Milos decided to explore Blockchain technology. His technical expertise and passion for solving difficult challenges led him to Ethereum, where he found his home. He currently works for Ethereum Foundation, as part of the Portal Network project.

Sebastian has been working full-time in web3 since 2018 when he quit his corporate job at BMW in Munich. Over the years he's held several roles ranging from auditor to co-founder and CEO. His background is in computer science and security where he holds a PhD from the Technical University of Munich. Pre-web3 has held consultancy and engineering roles at companies such as Deloitte and Philips in the Netherlands.

Sasha Luca, Web3 UX researcher since 2018, Research Lead, Web3UX cofounder, and user advocate.

Ivan is part of Aragon - EVM's leading governance infra. Previously he led DeFi teams at Kpk & Nexo.

Bianca is a FAANG Solutions Architect turned Web3 DevRel.

As a blockchain security researcher with several years of experience, I've had the opportunity to witness the rapid growth of the Web3 industry firsthand. My extensive background in traditional software security, spanning over 8 years, has provided me with a strong foundation for understanding complex vulnerabilities and the broader security landscape. Throughout my career, I've gained substantial experience securing both EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchain projects and non-EVM projects. This has been achieved through numerous independent and collaborative smart contract security reviews, working alongside some of the best in the industry.

Exploring the blockchain since 2013, I'm a Web3 builder and co-founder of DappRadar. With a passion for data, crypto and gaming, I create tools that make decentralized apps and Web3 accessible to millions worldwide.

Sorin Anagnoste is an Associate Professor and Vice-dean at the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages (FABIZ-ASE). He teaches strategy, online business models, and technology entrepreneurship subjects.

Lifelong passionate about software, fighting the war against its enshitification every day. Cofounder of proposals.app, ex-senior engineer at a leading tier 1 automotive supplier.

Paulo is a designer and builder of tools for DAO people. Tools like proposals.app for people like you. He's been designing, founding, advising and mentoring for the past 15 years in several different industries and geographies and he has been into DAOs since the first one in 2016. He was part of RnDAO, Senate, and now proposals.app. He is also an Arbitrum DAO delegate.

After a career in TradFi in 2015 I moved full time to blockchain work. I am the CEO of Extropy.IO a blockchain / cryptography consultancy based in Oxford. Much of my work now is teaching bootcamps about Zero Knowledge Proofs, zkML, Advanced Solidity and Solana. I am a co founder of the Oxford Blockchain Society and run meetup groups for Ethereum and Mina. I am a regular speaker at web3 conferences and often a volunteer for the Ethereum developer conference.

Loring Harkness is Head of Commercial at brainbot gmbh, where he works on Shutter Network and Paddle Battle. He is passionate about credible neutrality, privacy, and public goods.

Self taught technologist working with Dynamic.xyz, I love building toward making the world a better place and showing others how to do the same. I also enjoy philosophy and sociology. You'll find me learning and sharing online and in person.

Blockchain developer at Linum Labs merging technical expertise with philosophical inquiry. UCT alumni leveraging smart contract development and philosophical frameworks to explore the intersections of decentralized systems and human coordination. Passionate about applying blockchain solutions to complex societal challenges.

Ovidiu is building the Universal Language Machine, enabling developers to use any programming language on the same chain. He finds motivation in building fail proof, user centric software while putting himself in a product owners' shoes as well.

Daniel is a Tech Partner at Eden Block, a blockchain and AI investment fund, blending deep technical expertise with strategic investing. He drives innovation in crypto and AI, supporting startups from deal sourcing to growth.

With a PhD in formal logic and background in formal verification, Denisa was part of the team that formally verified the Casper protocol. Denisa's current research focusses on the security and design mechanisms of blockchain scaling solutions.

Andrei is the Head of DeFi at LI.FI, a transaction router API enabling seamless DeFi asset swaps across chains. Andrei drives DeFi sales initiatives with major industry partners like MetaMask and Phantom.

Ashton is a Web3 product marketing leader, specializing in PMF, GTM strategy, and partnerships. As one of the founders of ETH Tallinn and with experience from ZEBU Live, he brings valuable insights on building sustainable Web3 projects.

Founder, Borderless Ventures. Director, The Creator Economy Institute. A prolific keynote speaker and sought-after MC and moderator at over 80 events each year including Web Summit, SXSW, Vivatech, CES, AI for Finance/Health/Life Summits, Non-Fungible Conf, etc…Ethan currently educates and inspires audiences on generative and agentic AI, web3, and the blockchain economy's opportunities for brands and the creator economy. Through Borderless Ventures, Ethan runs the European Emerging Tech Investment Syndicate focusing primarily on generative and agentic AI, web3, the creator economy, and sustainable development.

Sascha Goetz is founder of the RootstockCollective. Sascha is a second time founder who is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Sascha brought his expertise to the world of Web3, supporting the growth of Rootstock.

Raoul Schaffranek is the Head of Developer Tooling at Runtime Verification, where he leads the development of tools to enhance smart contract security. He serves as the tech lead for Simbolik, an advanced Solidity debugger integrated into Visual Studio Code. Simbolik uniquely offers high-level debugging capabilities while providing detailed insights into the EVM. With a strong background in auditing and formal verification of Web3 projects, Raoul has contributed to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in various high-stakes protocols, promoting trust within decentralized ecosystems. He regularly shares his expertise through articles and workshops on topics such as formal verification and smart contract debugging. As a frequent speaker at leading Ethereum and DeFi conferences worldwide, Raoul is committed to advancing the field of smart contract security and fostering collaboration within the blockchain community.

Valeriya started her career in 2017 at times of the ICO boom. At the beginning of her path, she worked with centralized exchanges and consulted various clients on PR and publication in the leading financial and crypto media, such as Forbes, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, Cointelegraph, Coindesk etc. Currently, Valeriya works on partnerships and strategic communications at one of the major projects in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) – 1inch Network, recently closed a series B round of $175M. The full turnover of the company has exceeded $150 billion since its launch, and the number of active users is constantly growing — already more than 1.5M.

Marius van der Wijden joined the go-ethereum team at the Ethereum Foundation in 2020 after previously working on scalability technology. In 2021, he graduated with his M.Sc in Computer Science from TU Darmstadt.

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.

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.

Luca Dejan, founder and key partner of VD Law Group, has a strong background in fintech, corporate and real estate law and is an expert at negotiating complex private investments, financing and business transactions.

His background also includes complex dispute resolution, where he demonstrated outstanding strategic expertise by successfully navigating high-stakes litigation in areas like public procurement, medical malpractice and FIDIC agreements.

Renowned for being an innovator, Luca has proven to be highly skilled at embracing and navigating the worlds of fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency projects.

His deep knowledge of these fast-moving fields is influencing not only the strategic direction of VD Law Group but also the legal landscape at large, placing the company at the forefront of technological advancement.

Well-known for his innovative legal solutions, Luca Dejan acts as C-suite senior consultant for large corporations and investment funds. Luca has proven himself as a key competitor in notable projects by combining innovative legal techniques with perceptive business expertise. His steady contributions deliver outstanding results, establishing his reputation as a legal industry strategic leader.