Agenda of the day
8:30 AM — 10:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Startup pitches
  • ​Sunny Oller (Meta Space Labs): Decentralized identity + smart contract leasing + DePIN-enhanced housing portfolios
  • Alex Magloire (Toqenize): Continuous real time audit engine for tokenized real estate + unifying fragmented land registries
  • Nicolas Keller (EleveX): Tokenized real estate development investment platform
​10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Tokenized Real Estate Ready for Global Adoption
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Strategic Benefits & Use Cases of Tokenization
​12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Networking lunch
Celsius Restaurant, 1st floor
​1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Transforming Real Estate – Backed Debt into Opportunity via Tokenized Bonds
​1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Tokenizing Real Estate – a Step-by-Step Guide for Property Owners & Developers
​2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Tokenizing Dubai, Real Estate Capital of the World
​2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Asset Tokenization on Hedera
​3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Keynote
​3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Land & Blockchain: The Zanzibar Revolution
Exploring the world's first fully integrated onchain land registry
​4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: CEOs Panel
​4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Technical Framework for Government Land Registries
​6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Networking cocktail reception
Meet our distinguished speakers
Edward Nwokedi
Edward Nwokedi is the Founder and CEO of RedSwan, a leading commercial real estate platform for asset-backed securities. With over $9B in tokenized real estate assets, RedSwan is a global market leader with full SEC/FINRA membership approval through its wholly owned division, RedSwan Markets, a broker-dealer entity. This allows the team to legally issue, sell, and trade in digital securities of commercial real estate shares from its digital marketplace platform.
Ed started his 23-year real estate journey at Colliers International and moved to Cushman and Wakefield, Texas, rising to Executive Director of Capital Markets, culminating in more than $2.7B in multifamily sales. Mr. Nwokedi received his M.B.A. from St. Mary’s College of California in Moraga, California, and his B.S. in Accounting and Organizational Behavior from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is on the advisory board of the Bauer Real Estate Program at the University of Houston’s C.T Bauer College of Business.
Patrick O'Meara
Patrick O'Meara is the Chairman and CEO of Inveniam Capital Partners (ICP). ICP’s flagship projects is Inveniam a private markets data management solution for decentralized data environments. This decentralized data solution allows automation functions to retrieve data with proof of origin and state of data, as well as proof of process of data. This tools provide attribution to automation tools such as AI, ML, RPA, and Smart Contracts using proprietary blockchain technology. This allows automation of price discovery, providing accurate and transparent real world asset data on demand. Inveniam has over $70 billion of assets using its tools.
With over 25 years of experience in finance and technology, O'Meara is at the forefront of innovation in capital markets and decentralized finance. He has been instrumental in developing solutions that enhance price discovery and increase liquidity for alternative investments.
Before founding Inveniam, Mr. O'Meara held positions at Raymond James and Bear Stearns & Co., later launching a financial advisory firm, which he sold after 14 years. A thought leader on finance, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance, Mr O’Meara lives in Ann Arbor, MI with his wife and children.
Sabrina Tachdjian
In the blockchain space since 2018, Sabrina Tachdjian focuses on fintech and payments at the HBAR Foundation, supporting the growth of the Hedera Hashgraph ecosystem. Prior to her work at the foundation and at Hedera, she led Blockchain investments at LINE, as well as held roles at Samsung in corporate strategy and business development. Sabrina holds a PhD in chemical and biomolecular engineering from NCSU and an MBA from NYU Stern.
Kristof De Spiegeleer
Kristof is a serial entrepreneur behind multiple patents and world-records in Internet storage and cloud automation technologies, which are still being used today by some of the biggest names in the industry – notably, Oracle, Verizon, Symantec, and Western Digital.
He was fortunate to be part of the first teams building the Internet and helped to start the Internet hosting and data center business in Europe. Kristof has a history of inventing and developing new IT infrastructure systems and has founded more than ten companies, seven of which have been acquired by some of the large IT players mentioned above.
With 30+ years of experience pioneering the industry and a deep motivation to drive positive impact for people and our planet, Kristof understands first-hand the need a need for a decentralized sovereign Internet and, with ThreeFold, is on a mission to make this happen.
Kristof believes that respect and transparency are the basis for solid business, and that doing good for the world and providing fair return for investors can co-exist.
Peter Kadish
Prior to joining LynxCap, Peter Kadish was responsible for NPL portfolio acquisitions in a Swiss-based distressed assets manager, managing key transactions in the Central and Eastern Europe.
Mr. Kadish has a background in Private Equity and Investment Banking. He was an Investment Director at a EUR 5 billion Private Equity & Credit fund, as well as Head of Syndicate at an investment bank, where he was responsible for major Oil and Gas Eurobond placements.
Peter holds BA in Economics from University of Latvia, was Erasmus student in Gent university in Belgium, holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from University of Sheffield, UK and completed an Executive MBA from London Business School. Peter is a CFA charter holder.
Avtar Sehra
Avtar Sehra is the founder and CEO of Libre Capital, a joint venture between Brevan Howard and Nomura’s Laser Digital, focused on tokenised fund issuance and distribution across public and private blockchains.
An early Bitcoin adopter, Avtar previously founded Nivaura, pioneering the automation of primary market workflows and tokenised bond issuance. He has been instrumental in structuring and executing many of the industry’s first tokenised bond deals.
Avtar holds a PhD in theoretical particle physics and a master’s in computational engineering from Imperial College. Before his entrepreneurial work, he worked in capital markets across DCM and risk management and collaborated closely with financial regulators, such as the FCA, MAS and CIMA, and held broker dealer and custodian regulated positions.
Filippo Buzzi
Filippo Buzzi is the Managing Director of Hex Trust MENA FZE and HT Markets MENA FZE, the group’s regulated entities under VARA in Dubai. He leads Hex Trust’s strategic expansion across the Middle East, with a focus on institutional virtual asset custody, OTC trading, and prime brokerage.
Before joining Hex Trust, Filippo built a strong foundation in corporate consulting, advising clients on business transformation and digital infrastructure. He played a key role in establishing Hex Trust’s presence in the MENA region, from securing regulatory approvals to launching operational entities. He holds a degree from Università di Trieste and furthered his studies at Birkbeck, University of London.
Talal Tabbaa
Talal Tabbaa is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinMENA, a cryptocurrency exchange platform licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority and the Central Bank of Bahrain. CoinMENA enables retail and institutional investors to buy, sell, send, receive, and store digital assets safely and securely.
Talal also serves on the advisory board of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and the Board of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS) in Amman, Jordan. Previously, he co-founded Jibrel Network, a blockchain development company based in Zug, Switzerland. Before entering the crypto industry, Talal worked in financial and supply chain consulting services at PwC, and managed a private investment fund in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Economics from Purdue University, IN, USA.
Amer Jabr
Amer Jabr serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Keturah by MAG Lifestyle Development, a pioneering luxury real estate development in the UAE. With over 18 years of experience in financial strategy and capital structuring, Amer has held significant roles at three of the Big Four accounting firms and served as a finance leader at The First Group (TFG).
At Keturah, he leads the integration of digital asset innovation within the real estate sector, bridging traditional finance with emerging technologies to position Keturah as a leader in sustainable and tech-forward developments.
Jorge Carrasco Troitiño
Jorge Carrasco is a Digital Solutions expert specializing in blockchain, digital assets, Web3, and the metaverse. He currently leads initiatives at FTI Consulting, drawing on over a decade of international experience across Europe and the Middle East. An MBA graduate with honors from IE Business School, Jorge is known for his self-driven, creative, and insightful approach to solving complex business challenges through technology.
Throughout his career, he has successfully built digital solutions and service offerings from scratch, helping organizations of all sizes—small, medium, and large—navigate true digital transformation. Jorge’s expertise spans B2B and B2B2C markets, where he excels in creating value propositions, managing multidisciplinary teams, establishing strategic partnerships, and translating high-level strategy into tangible business results.
His main areas of interest include innovation, growth engines, digital businesses, finance, and strategic thinking. Passionate about technology trends and their business applications, Jorge remains committed to continuous learning and driving the future of digital solutions.
Victor Madueño
With 20 years of experience in the digital transformation space, Victor has participated in the last three evolutions of the web. He helps businesses reach their full potential in the digital realm. As Senior Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, he is involved in some of the first few Real Estate tokenization projects in Dubai.

He will be at the Stake Real Estate Conference in Dubai, among partners and industry colleagues.
Scott Thiel
Scott is a futurist, multi-jurisdiction qualified and experienced lawyer, responsible officer for a regulated virtual assets business, fintech entrepreneur, value creator, passionate public speaker, and industry thought leader. Scott co-founded Tokinvest to provide the gateway to the world's most desirable assets for all investors.
Scott has been a director of Hedera LLC for more than 5 years, having also been an observer for 2 years of the Hbar Foundation board and a Hedera governing council representative for several years.
Previously, Scott was the Founder and Managing Director of TOKO - enterprise grade tokenisation and digital assets management platform which secured the first full market Broker-Dealer and Exchange Services VASP Licenses and was responsible for helping TOKO to structure the world's first debt tokenisation transaction.
Scott has been the recipient of multiple industry awards and recognition, including:
  • Recognised as “Most Innovative Lawyers”, Financial Times, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Scott Thiel ranked leading individual by Chambers & Partners Fintech Guide 2022
  • Scott Thiel ranked by Chambers & Partners, TMT, Greater China Region 2022
  • Scott Thiel recognised as a “Leading Individual for TMT”, The Legal 500, Hong Kong 2022
Kevin Goos
Kevin Goos is the Founder and CEO of Propbase, a leading blockchain-based real estate investment platform transforming property into a liquid asset class. With a strong background in PropTech and deep technical expertise, he has built and scaled successful online property marketplaces globally. Focused on real estate tokenization in Southeast Asia, where progressive regulatory frameworks are enabling innovation, Kevin has positioned Propbase at the forefront of the industry, making property investment more accessible, efficient, and technologically advanced.  
Joshua Johnson
Joshua Johnson is the CEO of LiquidHectare, leading the transformation of how we buy and sell land, real estate, and other real-world assets (RWAs).
The LandFi Alliance
The LandFi Alliance is an ecosystem initially focused on governments wanting to see the data from Zanzibar's pioneering implementation, but open to anyone building in this space. From on-chain lending and insurance to various financial products using land as an anchor of value - all can connect to this ecosystem. While governments implementing the technology may be most interested, the alliance welcomes all participants looking to transform land from an illiquid asset into a more dynamic financial product.
Bill Papp
Bill joins the Polymesh Association from Arival Bank, a regulated digital bank designed for global businesses, where he was Chief Executive Officer and a Board Member. He brings over 30 years of financial services leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, including BankProv, Pacific Premier Trust, a Division of Pacific Premier Bank, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), Mizuho Americas, Pacific Crest Securities (KeyBanc Capital Markets), Prudential Securities and Lehman Brothers.
“I am thrilled to lead the Polymesh Association at this pivotal time of tremendous growth and increased demand for its purpose-built blockchain for regulated assets,” said Papp. “Together we will build on Polymesh’s strong foundation to serve its institutional customers, as well as continue to foster a collaborative team environment to ensure success for our employees and stakeholders.”
Bill is a Member of the Bretton Woods Committee and serves on the Future of Finance Group - Tokenization & Stablecoins Working Group. Bill was appointed to several Commonwealth of Massachusetts public boards by Governor’s William Weld, Paul Cellucci and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Jane Swift, Mitt Romney and Deval Patrick. He graduated from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business with a BA, and received a Master degree from Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.
Daniel Radwansky
Daniel Radwansky is the Co-Founder of StegX, a Swiss-based platform bridging traditional real estate and blockchain infrastructure.
StegX connects institutional investors with professional real estate managers through a regulated digital marketplace, enabling direct access to tokenized and traditional investment structures. By leveraging blockchain technology, StegX aims to unlock liquidity, enhance transparency, and bring new efficiency to global real estate markets.
Daniel brings over 15 years of experience in institutional real estate investment, with a proven track record across Europe, the USA, and Asia. He has personally overseen more than 100 real estate transactions totalling over $10 billion in value, managing complex portfolios and cross-border mandates for global clients.
Prior to founding StegX, Daniel served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Universal Investment, where he helped establish and scale the institutional real estate platform, managing over 1,200 transactions and working with more than 50 national and international fund managers and developers. His earlier roles at DIC Asset AG and Commerz Real AG saw him leading commercial real estate portfolios and working closely with asset managers and leasing divisions.
Daniel is recognized for his ability to connect stakeholders across the full value chain – from fund structuring to investment execution – and for driving innovation in both traditional and tokenized real estate investment models. His expertise in blockchain-based asset structuring, investment vehicle innovation, and institutional engagement positions him as a key voice in the future of real-world asset tokenization.
Saiprasad Raut
Saiprasad is acting as Strategy Advisor for Worldpay’s Crypto and Web3 team. His areas of focus include Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Application of Emerging Technologies and Emergence of New Business Models within the Web3 space. He is actively involved in growing the Partnerships for Worldpay that can turn into revenue growth models.
He completed 2 year tenure as Co-Chair for Technology & Product Steering committee with Dr. Leemon Barid (inventor of Hedera’s Hashgraph Alogrithm) and as Co Chair of Corporate Utilization Committee (Ecosystem Growth) for Hedera Hashgraph which includes identifying potential partnership opportunities, closing ecosystem gaps and support use cases for council members. His expertise in Real World Tokenization, DeFi, Stablecoins, Interoperability in web 3 space brings great value add to his role.
With 24+ years into the fintech industry, he held many leadership positions with blue chip organizations including FIS, Fiserv, Global Payments & Capgemini. Leading Strategic Innovation teams, and setting up the Product & Business roadmap and execution for these organizations, Saiprasad has been instrumental in growing the business and driving the innovation journey into emerging trends and Go to Market strategies
Prasanth Kalangi
Prasanth is a highly accomplished tech-entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in deep tech. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Bremen, Germany. Throughout his career, he has worked with several Fortune 100 companies, including Barclays, EY, BCG, and Toyota, serving in roles such as Solutions Architect and Chief Technology Officer.
Drawing on his expertise in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Prasanth founded Zoniqx Inc., an institutional blockchain and AI-based technology solution that offers Tokenization Platform as a Service (TPaaS). This platform integrates and powers the entire tokenized asset distribution lifecycle, disintermediating traditional intermediaries. Prasanth’s passion for private capital markets, alternative assets, and real estate has helped him design an innovative solution that is transforming the industry.
Robert Farquhar
Robert Farquhar is Head of MENA at Ctrl Alt and a driving force in the future of finance. With roots in TradFi, where he built products for major NBFIs, he shifted gears to Dubai’s startup scene—scaling businesses from zero to 100+ people. Robert thrives in the zero-to-one phase, turning bold ideas into operational reality. His passion lies in building DeFi products that don’t just rival traditional finance—they outperform it in security, transparency, and trust.
Carlos Barbero Cheli
Architect with over six years of experience in real estate development and property investment management. Passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrencies, he's now merging both worlds to revolutionize the real estate sector.
Nicolas Keller
With seven years of experience developing digital products, he has successfully launched wallet solutions, gaming platforms, and DeFi protocols. His expertise spans decentralized finance, DAOs, and tokenization, along with strong knowledge of blockchain legal frameworks. 
Henri Ndreca
Henri Ndreca is the Co-Founder of T-Blocks, a Luxembourg-based digital platform reshaping access to high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.
With a €1 billion pipeline spanning five-star coastal resorts and green energy ventures, T-Blocks is modernizing the Western Balkans capital markets and unlocking the yield potential of emerging economies.
By leveraging regulated EU structures and blockchain technology, Henri and his team are connecting Web3 investors, global family offices, and the diaspora with untapped market opportunities.
Sergey Sevidov
Sergey Sevidov is an international networker, fund advisor, and blockchain & real estate developer. He is the founder of Laurisilva Spa, a luxury spa center in Madeira, and actively develops the real estate market on the island, specializing in apartment construction.
Sergey also leads Compas Exchange, offering financial services across Europe, including asset & crypto legalization, legal purchase of real estate, cars, businesses, and yachts. With six years of experience in cryptocurrency, Sergey has spoken at 400+ crypto events, sharing his insights and expertise.
Sergiu-Traian Vasilescu
Sergiu T. Vasilescu, Founder and Managing Partner of VD Law Group, is a leading name in the IT&C legal environment, with a strong focus on technology, fintech, e-commerce, digital media, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. Ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer in Fintech by Chambers and Partners, the most prestigious entity in the legal industry, he stands out for his strategic approach and ability to anticipate regulatory and technical challenges in these rapidly evolving industries. His expertise spans high-stakes M&A, international transactions, and complex legal structuring, where his insights drive business-critical decisions.
With a deep understanding of blockchain, crypto, corporate strategies, and data privacy, Sergiu is at the forefront of innovation, guiding clients through sophisticated regulatory landscapes. His hands-on involvement in high-impact projects and strategic technology partnerships positions VD Law Group as a key legal player in the digital economy. Frequently invited as a speaker at leading tech and fintech events and actively mentoring at industry hackathons, he is shaping the future of legal services with forward-thinking, tailored solutions for the digital age.