[PR] Web3 Trends and Opportunities ─ Coinlive’s First Exclusive Event

Heralded as the future of the internet, Web3 has been around for a number of years but only gained traction in 2021. This blockchain-based web comprises of cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance, NFTs, DAOs, and so much more, and has already integrated almost seamlessly into our lives.

Set to take place on 22 December, the event aims to help participants gain valuable industry-related insights and key takeaways, and at the same time, keep abreast on Web3’s trends and opportunities. Through informative keynote speeches, moderated roundtable discussions, and inspirational networking sessions, this event is a convergence of like-minded individuals from all walks of life.

Look forward to connecting with and hearing from thought leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, professors, and more on what Web3 has to offer and what its trajectory entails.

Refreshments will be catered at the event.

Krishna Ramachandra, Founding Chairman of Sustainability & Impact Sub-Committee at Blockchain Association Singapore

A world-renowned expert in the legal and commercial aspects of blockchain and digital assets, Krishna has experience on advising over 350 transactions and is the Founder of Digital Insights, which helps clients develop and implement their digital asset and blockchain strategies.

Soh Wan Wei, co-founder & CEO at IKIGUIDE Metaverse Collective (IMC)

Being the co-founder and CEO of IMC, Wan Wei’s mission at IKIGUIDE is to provide access to curated emerging technology education, information and resources for businesses and professionals globally. She is also one of the founding team members of the dWeb Southeast Asian node and the Metaverse for All: Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Movement.

Lily Z. King, COO at Cobo

Prior to joining Cobo in 2021, Lily was the General Counsel of PAG, one of Asia’s largest alternative investment management firms. She has nearly 20 years of experience in structuring and facilitating large-scale buyouts, IPOs, privatisation and minority investment deals.

Dr. Simon J.D. Schillebeeckx, Co-founder and CSO at Handprint

The co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Handprint, a Regeneration-as-a-Service platform that helps companies grow with the planet by integrating and automating regeneration into their daily business processes, Dr. Simon also co-founded the Global Mangrove Trust, a non-profit working on large-scale mangrove restoration and conservation.

Goh Jing Rong, Assistant Professor of Economics (Practice) at Singapore Management University (SMU)

Prof. Goh teaches actuarial science, data science, financial mathematics, statistics, and econometrics at SMU, and also sits on the board of a global boutique risk consultancy firm and plays a key role in setting up the Asia Pacific Headquarters. In addition, he is also the Co-PI for a MOE Tier 1 Research Grant that focuses on supporting Singaporean retirees to age with dignity.

Mano Thanabalan, CTO of Immin

A Software Engineer that specialises in Investment Finance use-cases and Distributed Systems design-patterns, Mano is currently the CTO of Immin where cryptography and smart contracts are used to create reference implementations for the typical feature stack of an investment finance platform.

Yitch, Program Manager at German Entrepreneurship Asia

Being a Program Manager at German Entrepreneurship Asia, Yitch’s primary role focuses on bringing startups from Singapore to Germany. In addition, Yitch feels that Web3 is an area of interest and a potential technology unifier to create more transparency across industries and individuals.

Yoon K.C. (Steven), Director of Partnerships at Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS)

Steven, Director of Partnerships at BAS, is an experienced Startup/VC/Strategy consulting professional with a firm conviction that the 21^st Century global economy will be driven by the triple trends of "Globalisation, Innovation & Technology. He has over 20 years of pan-Asia, multi-cultural experience with the last 15 years in HK/China working with Governments, NGOs, MNCs, Family-Offices and Startups.

Leo Zhao, Venture Partner at M-Ventures

Leo Zhao is a venture partner at M-Ventures, a crypto fund under MEXC Group, with $100m+ AUM and 300+ portfolio investments.

Dr. Yu Jianing, Chairman of The Metaverse Professional Committee at Asia Blockchain Industry Institute

Known as a blockchain specialist with a PhD in finance, Dr. Yu Jianing, is a renowned digital economy and blockchain research scholar, and is currently the Chairman of The Metaverse Professional Committee at Asia Blockchain Industry Institute.

Llewellan Vance, Startup Ecosystem Lead at Huawei Cloud

From start-up to scale-up, Vance is a technology evangelist solving real-world challenges through the application of leading-edge technologies. He is currently the Startup Ecosystem Lead for Huawei Spark, which is an incubator and accelerator platform launched in 2020 by Huawei Cloud for emerging technology companies.

Neil Han, Founder & CEO at Reddio.com

Neil is currently the Founder of Reddio.com, a technology company that builds infrastructure for the blockchain. He has 15 years of experience in doing sales, presales, post sales, and building partner ecosystems.

Shane Hong, Head of Strategy for DAO & KNC Tokenomics at KyberSwap

Shane has been part of the Ethereum and decentralized finance (DeFi) community since 2017, and is currently Head of Strategy for DAO & KNC Tokenomics at Kyber Network, an industry-leading blockchain project that builds software that enables the seamless exchange of digital assets.

Marouen Zelleg,Director DeFi & Wallets at ConsenSys

As the Director DeFi & Wallets at ConsenSys, the leading Ethereum software company, Marouen’s passion for problem solving and continuous improvement drives him to challenge the status quo to create a better version of his customers' business, his team and our society.

Ken Nizam, Co-founder & CEO at AsiaTokenFund Group

Ken has been in the blockchain and Fintech space since 2017 and was also the co-founder, COO and CMO of Singapore’s first BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) Fintech startup. His active involvement in the blockchain space won him numerous awards such as Huobi Global Leading Community Award 2018, UCIM world’s best crypto media Award, and others.

Zhao Chen

Benjamin S, Legal Manager at Phemex

Benjamin is a legal manager at Phemex, a crypto platform that facilitates a future powered by blockchain technology that provides all with richer, more meaningful lives.

Yi Li, Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Dr. Li has been leading the Software Reliability and Security Lab (SRSLab@NTU) since 2018. Currently, his work focuses on the security and fairness of decentralised applications and blockchain systems, as well as the robustness and dependability of AI systems.

Rudy Lim, CEO at OIO Holdings

CEO of OIO Singapore, a blockchain business subsidiary of OIO Holdings Limited, Rudy leads the blockchain business which includes blockchain consultancy and financial services. He was the Head of FinTech at DBS as well as a venture capitalist dealing with strategic innovations at Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) prior to OIO Holdings.

Lu Liang, Founder and CEO at BitFuFu

Lu Liang is the Founder and CEO at BitFuFu, a fast-growing crypto mining company dedicated to building a secure, compliant and transparent blockchain infrastructure by providing a variety of stable and intelligent computing power service solutions.

Jeffrey Paine, Founding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures

As one of the most active and respected startup ecosystem leaders in all of Asia, Jeffrey, a local Singaporean who completed his studies in the U.S., accelerated the development of the regional startup ecosystem with entrepreneurial experience from Silicon Valley, Dubai and Asia.

Damien Ong, Director at Aris PrimePartners

As the Director at Aris Prime Partners, Damien is responsible for developing and building new distribution channels in the High Networth Segment. Prior to this, he has been in the High Networth Segment for more than seven years advising partners and clients on PPLI solutions.

Edmund So, Managing Director at GCM Capital

Having 20 years of experience in management and investments in Singapore, U.S. and China, Edmund has provided management consultancy to clients from Singapore, China, and South East Asia, assisted clients in B-B sales and marketing of sustainability solutions in APAC, and more.

Roy Ong, Director at TIW Singapore

Roy, Director at TIW Singapore, has experience in VCC, Family Offices, PE, Funds Work, Private Equity & Venture Capital, M&A, Venture Debt, Accelerators, Incubators, Start Ups, Crowdfunding, ICO, ITO, Government Schemes, Finance, Commodity Trading, and Construction.

Dora Yue, Founder at OKX Blockdream Ventures

Dora is the Founder at OKX Blockdream Ventures, which is the venture arm of OKEx ─ it focuses on discoveries and investments in various aspects, including blockchain basic infrastructures, Layer2, DeFi, WEB3.0, NFT, and Metaverse.

Jason Tso, CEO at Molecular Group

Jason, CEO at Molecular Group, was an early investor in Bitcoin and an infamous risk management expert who, after receiving 5 million RMB from a VC fund, created software that allowed users to spread their assets into hundreds of firms, thus vastly improving diversification.

Event Details

Date: 22 December 2022 (Thursday)

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd, Level 3, Room 324-325, Singapore 039593

Time: 9:00 – 18:00

Registration Link: https://events.coinlive.com/

Personnel Details

Host: Coinlive

Strategic Media Partner: Jinse Finance

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