Top visionaries to explore blockchain's future trends, technologies, and opportunities
Dubai, UAE, 21 October 2024 – Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced additional speakers for its annual flagship event, Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024, set to take place on October 30 and 31, 2023 at the iconic Coca-Cola Arena. Under the theme “Momentum”, this year’s event will bring together the brightest minds in Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance to explore the transformative power of these technologies and where the momentum will carry us next.
Returning to the UAE for the first time since 2022, Binance Blockchain Week cements Dubai’s growing reputation as a global Web3 innovation hub. The event will focus on pivotal topics like technology, regulation, community, and the societal impact of blockchain. Open to both seasoned professionals and newcomers, it promises a dynamic exchange of insights, celebrating blockchain’s achievements while forecasting its growth.
Welcoming the second wave of speakers
Newly announced speakers include Abdulla Aldaheri, CEO and Founder of The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi who spearheads the strengthening of critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Highlighted by his precision as a certified ethical hacker and pioneering work in patenting NFT solutions, Aldaheri is firmly planted at the forefront of the blockchain movement within the region.
Bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, Binance Blockchain Week welcomes Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman of Wamda Capital. Ghandour spent the first 30 years of his career as the CEO of Aramax, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a leading emerging market logistics provider. Ghandour brings with him extensive knowledge of entrepreneurship throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Among others, the annual conference will also feature, Bruce Pon, Co-Founder & CEO of Ocean Protocol; Kenny Li, Co-Founder of Manta Network; Rene Reinsberg, Co-Founder of Celo, Jonathan Isaac, the Chief Marketing Officer of CoinMarketCap; Serge Kuzmin, Head of Financial Services at Google; Guy Young, Founder of Ethena; and John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder and CEO of MANTRA.
Previously announced key speakers include His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation; Michael Bouhanna, Vice President and Head of Digital Art at Sotheby’s; Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings; Kendrick Nguyen, CEO and Founder of Republic; and Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen.
Joining the official lineup of speakers is also Circle CEO, Co-Founder and Chairman Jeremy Allaire. Jeremy is responsible for strategy, vision and operating execution at Circle. With more than two decades of experience building and leading global internet software platforms, Jeremy has established himself as a leading expert in the Web3 industry. He will share about the future of digital currency, including how it will play a role in our daily lives and global financial inclusion, at Binance Blockchain Week.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Jeremy said:
“I am incredibly excited to be a part of Binance Blockchain Week. The blockchain industry is on the cusp of remarkable developments, and Dubai is an ideal setting for exploring the future of decentralized technologies.”
This year’s Binance Blockchain Week will also feature the most extensive lineup of Binance leaders to date, all of whom will be present at the conference to discuss their commitment to building the industry and the factors shaping its future. Binance speakers include: He Yi, Co-Founder of Binance; Richard Teng, CEO of Binance; Rachel Conlan, CMO of Binance; Noah Perlman, CCO of Binance; Rohit Wad, CTO of Binance; and Vishal Sacheendran, Head of Regional Markets at Binance.
About Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024
The industry’s momentum drives progress, enabling it to overcome challenges and unlock its greatest achievements. Binance Blockchain Week will delve into the current landscape, the obstacles surmounted, and where this momentum is headed next.
As the industry grows, critical questions emerge: How can we remain a force for positive change? How do we uphold the foundational values of cryptocurrency? And, how can we adapt to shifting laws and regulations?
Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 will tackle these essential questions, offering a unique platform to learn, network, and exchange ideas through thought-provoking exhibitions and immersive workshops.