Mr Simon O’Brien joined the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in September 2015. He leads the Markets Department, which is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of Market Infrastructures (Exchanges, Clearing Houses, etc) the FSRA Listing Authority, and FSRA Market Surveillance. As part of his responsibilities, Simon focuses on developing a robust capital market within ADGM, having led key projects including the development of ADGM’s Virtual Asset regulatory framework, its Spot Commodities/ Environmental Instruments Framework, and its Remote Member framework

Senior Compliance and Financial Crime professional with over 10 years of international experience across UK, EU, and UAE regulatory environments. Specialized in AML/CFT compliance, virtual asset regulation, regulatory supervision, and financial crime risk management. Proven ability to design and implement compliance frameworks, conduct regulatory audits, and support financial institutions and virtual asset firms in meeting evolving regulatory requirements

Ruben Bombardi brings over two decades of legal expertise and strategic insight to the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) as General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Enablement. A dual-qualified lawyer, Ruben has a wealth of experience spanning financial markets, fintech, and regulatory compliance, positioning him as a key player in shaping VARA’s legal and regulatory frameworks. His career has seen him lead cutting-edge initiatives at some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, MUFG, Barclays Capital, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). At these institutions, Ruben played a pivotal role in advising on complex legal matters, overseeing cross-border transactions, and driving forward major fintech projects aimed at transforming traditional financial services. His deep understanding of regulatory environments and commitment to fostering innovation in finance are instrumental as VARA continues to establish itself as a leader in the virtual assets space. Ruben’s experience in balancing regulatory compliance with innovation ensures that VARA’s legal frameworks support responsible growth, investor protection, and the sustainable development of Dubai’s burgeoning digital economy

Maz has been with Revolut for 5 years and helps lead commercial efforts across multiple verticals globally including crypto, wealth & trading, and expansion markets. He has spent the last 13 years in NYC working in the fintech, web3 and tech startup space.

With over a decade of experience in finance and technology, Daniel is currently driving growth and fostering innovation as part of Binance’s VIP and Institutional Growth team. Passionate about building transformative financial solutions, he specialize in growth strategies, institutional solutions and product 0 to 1 scaling. His career spans 7 years in DBS and Credit Suisse and 5 years in Eastspring Investments.

Amb. Dr. Dunston P is a seasoned global business leader and the Group CEO of The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi, where he oversees strategic alliances, investment initiatives, and international partnerships. With over three decades of leadership experience across corporate management, entrepreneurship, and government collaboration, he is recognized for driving cross-border business development and fostering sustainable economic growth. His leadership philosophy emphasizes integrity, long-term vision, and people-centric development.

Co-Founder of Ethereum Institutional, previously Ethereum Foundation, Eigen Labs, Finoa, N26 & Google

Belal Jassoma serves as the Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise. Since joining DMCC in 2011, Belal has played a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s ecosystems and commercial offerings. His contributions include the development of innovative products, services, and member engagement programs, which have significantly enhanced DMCC’s value proposition. In his current role, Belal oversees ecosystem growth across several key verticals, including crypto, gaming, AI, energy, and financial services, ensuring DMCC remains at the forefront of global business innovation.

Luke Judges is a Partner Director at Ripple, based in Dubai, where he leads strategic initiatives to grow the XRP Ledger ecosystem and advance stablecoin adoption globally. He works closely with the XRP Ledger Foundation and broader developer community to drive real-world blockchain utility and innovation. Prior to Ripple, Luke founded and operated a top-performing Solana validator managing over $30 million in total value locked, and launched Synx, a blockchain-based storage startup.