With over 12 years of experience in banking and finance, Adilah Holivay is a recognized leader in her field. As Co-Founder of DNA Legacy Blockchain Brokerage, she brings expertise in finance, technology, compliance, and risk management, with a keen eye on the transformative potential of Web3 technologies. Adilah's leadership roles, including Chair of the Board for NABCRMP, demonstrate her commitment to addressing industry challenges.

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Adilah's contributions have earned her recognition, notably a nomination for Board Member of the year in 2021. Her deep understanding of compliance and risk, honed through collaboration with Big 4 firms, is complemented by her status as a published author in the field.

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Passionate about innovation, Adilah focuses on topics such as emerging compliance trends, blockchain's impact on finance, diversity in the sector, and fostering innovation in financial leadership. Her insights and dedication to excellence make her a sought-after speaker and industry influencer.

**Adriana Gomes – Blockchain & Bitcoin Advocate | Speaker | Educator**  Adriana Gomes is a distinguished advocate in blockchain technology, Bitcoin, and financial regulation, with a strong focus on the intersection of innovation, education, and financial inclusion. She currently works at the **Central Bank of Brazil**, where she specializes in **payment schemes and regulatory frameworks**, contributing to the development of policies that shape the financial landscape in Brazil. Adriana's professional background includes extensive experience in **financial regulations, payment systems, and blockchain adoption**, making her a sought-after speaker and consultant in the industry.  Her academic journey is equally impressive. Adriana wrote her thesis on **Pix and credit**, exploring the revolutionary impact of instant payments on financial inclusion and credit markets. This research has positioned her as a thought leader in the evolving payments ecosystem, and she continues to contribute valuable insights to the field.  Her speaking engagements focus on a wide range of topics, including:  - **Bitcoin and Blockchain Fundamentals:** Simplifying blockchain technology for beginners and professionals alike.  - **Tokenization of Assets:** How blockchain is transforming asset management and investment strategies.  - **Stablecoins and Financial Regulation:** The evolving landscape of digital currencies and compliance challenges.  - **Women in Cryptocurrency:** Encouraging female participation and leadership in the blockchain space.  - **Decentralized Finance (DeFi):** Opportunities and risks in the growing DeFi ecosystem.  - **Blockchain for Businesses:** Practical applications and strategies for corporate adoption.  - **Crypto Security and Self-Custody:** Best practices for securing digital assets in an increasingly complex environment.  Adriana has shared her insights at several high-profile conferences and events, where she has addressed audiences ranging from industry professionals to policymakers and academics.  As an advocate for financial education and inclusion, Adriana actively collaborates with initiatives aimed at empowering individuals—especially women—to explore opportunities in the digital economy. Her work has been recognized within the industry, and she regularly contributes to discussions on regulatory developments and market trends in the crypto space.  In addition to her public speaking, Adriana is an accomplished researcher with a solid academic background in economics and finance, having contributed to key studies on the impact of blockchain technologies on global financial systems.  With a passion for innovation and education, Adriana Gomes is a sought-after speaker, offering practical insights and strategic perspectives on the future of blockchain and digital assets.  For speaking inquiries, collaborations, or media appearances, please contact adrianagomsilva@gmail.com.

Alessandra is a researcher in the legal fields of regulatory models, financial innovation, and regulation. Her research focuses on the intersection of financial regulation and innovation and the role of disrupting regulatory models in fostering and enabling innovation. Alessandra is currently an S.J.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School where her research focuses on the role of regulatory sandboxes as as tool for innovation in the financial sector and building a better understanding of the regulatory models for regulatory sandboxes. Alessandra is also a research and teaching fellow in the Engineering Ethics Program at the University of Pennsylvania Engineering School with focus on relation between ethics and regulation. 

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Alessandra is also a Parner at Machado Meyer Advogados with focus on banking & financing and technology & innovation departments. She has represented clients in connection with a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters and has played a critical role in some of the most significant corporate transactions in Latin America involving financial and payments institutions, foreign exchange, Fintechs, blockchain & DeFi, cryptocurrencies & NFTs, ICOs & tokenization, instant payments & Pix, Open Banking, regulatory sandboxes and other related subjects, including in the development of groundbreaking regulatory frameworks issued by Brazilian agencies such as the Central Bank and the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission. Alessandra's experience also includes representation of national and foreign entrepreneurs, startups, Venture Capital funds in the structuring of innovative projects, mapping of legal risks 360º, investment rounds (from angel to late stage investments), and exits.

Alice Tregunna, PhD, is a recognized authority in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime prevention within innovative financial services. As the Chief Operating Officer of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company, she brings unique insights into developing robust compliance frameworks for emerging InsureTech platforms.Her doctoral research specializing in Women in Organized Crime, combined with her recent recognition through the ACAMS Rising Star Award and EY Impactful Leader Award, positions her as a leading voice in understanding and preventing financial system vulnerabilities. Her role on Bermuda's InsureTech Committee and position as Vice President of the Business and Professional Women's Association of Bermuda allows her to shape the future of regulatory innovation in insurance.Speaking Topics:Innovation in Compliance: The InsureTech RevolutionBuilding Effective AML Programs for Digital-First Financial ServicesWomen in Organized Crime Networks: Lessons for Modern ComplianceThe Future of Financial Crime Detection and PreventionRegulatory Innovation in InsuranceAreas of Expertise:Anti-Money Laundering Strategy and ImplementationInsureTech Compliance and Risk ManagementRegulatory Technology InnovationFinancial Crime Prevention in InsuranceGender and Criminal EnterpriseBased between San Francisco and Bermuda, Alice combines academic rigor with practical industry experience in her presentations. Her unique background bridges traditional compliance frameworks with innovative technological solutions, providing valuable insights into the future of regulated industries.Alice is available for keynote presentations, academic conferences, expert panels, and specialized workshops. Her presentation style bridges complex regulatory concepts with practical industry applications, making her equally effective speaking to compliance professionals, insurance executives, or technology innovators.

Alicka is a dynamic and insightful speaker who delves into the fascinating nexus between creativity and emerging technologies. As a published ghostwriter with a rich 15-year history in the media and literary industries, Toby brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives to the stage. She is particularly passionate about examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping our perceptions of reality and altering the narratives we craft. Alicka's presentations explore the profound implications of technological advancements on storytelling and human expression, making her a sought-after voice for audiences looking to understand the future of creativity in an AI-driven world. With a deep understanding of both the artistic and technical realms, Alicka offers compelling narratives that engage, inform, and inspire.

Alison K. Jimenez is President of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc. where she utilizes her extensive background in the financial services industry to consult and provide expert witness testimony on complex matters involving financial crime, fraud, and Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’).

Ms. Jimenez has been retained as a testifying expert in federal and state courts, international arbitration, and regulatory enforcement actions on a variety of financial crime issues including bribery/corruption, bank fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and Ponzi schemes. In addition, Ms. Jimenez has experience providing damages and other quantitative witness testimony in securities litigation matters.

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Ms. Jimenez has published original research on cryptocurrency crime topics including blockchain analytics, analysis of CFPB cryptocurrency complaints, and Suspicious Activity Reports filed by cryptocurrency exchanges. Alison’s research on financial crime has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, American Banker, and by government agencies.

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Alison has applied her data analysis and technical skills in developing AML and anti-financial crime software applications. Ms. Jimenez has also served as an independent auditor to plan and conduct AML audits of financial institutions, verify compliance with PATRIOT Act, Suspicious Activity Report filing requirements and other rules/laws.  

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Ms. Jimenez has served on the Education and Examination Task Forces for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and previously served as a member of the Department of Defense- Working Group on Counter Threat Finance. Ms. Jimenez frequently presents on AML and securities fraud issues at national and international conferences.

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Prior to this role, Alison worked at a large financial services firm and was a securities regulator. Ms. Jimenez holds a master’s degree in economics, is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner.

Alison Mangiero is the Acting Executive Director of the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), an industry alliance that advocates for innovation-friendly regulation of growing proof-of-stake ecosystems. Alison previously founded Tocqueville Group (TQ), which incubated new ventures and built products, open source software, and other public goods for the Tezos ecosystem. Before founding TQ, Alison ran the Manhattan Institute’s Adam Smith Society, a nationwide, chapter-based association of free-market MBA students and business leaders. She managed the group from its inception with four students at Harvard Business School and grew it to more than 10,000 students across 30 chapters at top U.S. business schools. A recovering political scientist, Alison spent a decade prior in public policy and academia, and has broad experience in fundraising and growing membership associations. She currently teaches courses on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy at College of the Holy Cross and serves on the Executive Board of Advisors for the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies.

AAlison brings over 20 years of experience in global operations, transformation, and technology management within a major FT100 organization. As a serial entrepreneur, she co-founded CyberPie, an AI and blockchain-based cybersecurity startup, and Trrue, a Layer 1 blockchain protocol for financial services. Alison currently leads iDunn Consulting, offering strategic management consulting to startups and SMEs and serving as a fractional COO. She also sits on the Board of Trustees for Antrim Enterprise and other voluntary boards, contributing to sustainable growth initiatives. Driven by a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Alison continues to shape the future of business.Alison is an accomplished speaker and panelist on topics such as DORA, Tech for Good, startup ecosystems, Web3 for Good, and sustainable finance/FinTech. She has spoken at prestigious events including Digital DNA, TechFoundHer, NDRC, and Dogpatch Labs.

Alma Angotti is a Partner in Guidehouse’s Financial Services Segment, and Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Lead. Alma is a recognized expert in compliance and investigations with an emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML), combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) and economic sanctions compliance.

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Alma has over 10 years of consulting experience and has counselled her clients in a variety of projects, managed gap analyses, compliance program reviews, risk assessments, remediation efforts, investigations, and historical transaction reviews. Her clients include large, complex, global financial institutions, global payments institutions, mid-sized banks, broker-dealers, and Fintech and digital assets companies, hedge funds, casinos, and multinational corporations. She leads the firms cryptocurrency, digital assets and fintech projects.

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Alma has also held interim senior compliance leadership positions at several global and regional financial institutions providing day-to-day management of their compliance programs and assisting them with remediation efforts, often in the context of a regulatory or criminal enforcement action. She has trained and advised the financial services industry and regulators and government officials worldwide on AML, sanctions, CFT, and other regulatory compliance issues.

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In her 25 years of experience in regulation and enforcement, Alma held senior enforcement positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). In these positions, she was responsible for investigations and enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act, the federal securities laws, and FINRA rules. At FinCEN and FINRA, she designed and lead the AML enforcement programs.

Amanda Wick served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice for nearly a decade, specializing in money laundering and cryptocurrency. After working at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, she left government to serve as the Chief of Legal Affairs at Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company. She briefly returned to government service when she was asked to lead the financial investigation for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. After serving on the Select Committee, she launched the Association for Women In Cryptocurrency, where she is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer. The Association was founded to build a global network of women and male allies in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 industries, who will advocate for the equal inclusion of women in the future of digital finance. She is also a Principal with Incite Consulting and provides expert and litigation advisory services to cryptocurrency businesses principally focused on business planning, risk and compliance strategy.

Amber Seira (pronouns she/her) is a fintech and public sector professional with blockchain, payments, and banking expertise. Currently a community ambassador at Oasis, Seira promotes the Layer 1 blockchain Oasis, which pioneers privacy in web3 and AI. Previously, she was a technology analyst at the Federal Reserve Board, leading payment innovation research projects. Before working at the Board, Seira developed global payment strategy plans for a portfolio of crypto companies at Checkout.com. She implemented innovation initiatives for the governments of Peru and the United States. In 2017, Seira used a Fulbright professional grant to study the federal adoption of blockchain technology. Seira served in the administration of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Seira is an alumna of Indiana University, where she earned a Master’s in Public Affairs.

Dr. Ana Azevedo is an expert in blockchain technology, economic theory, and regulatory affairs. With a deep understanding of Ethereum's Proof of Stake and its comparison to traditional payment systems like Pix, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her talks. Her research often explores interdisciplinarity providing a fresh and innovative approach to modern financial systems. She has delivered keynote speeches and participated in panels at numerous conferences and events, as well as mentor young talent in Brazil.In her talks, she covers topics such as:- The future of blockchain technology and its impact on global finance- Comparative analysis of Ethereum's Proof of Stake and traditional payment systems- Legislative and regulatory aspects of blockchain, cryptocurrency, Fintech, RegTech and more!

Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum Group, embodies the intersection of regulatory expertise and blockchain innovation. Anastasija has deep expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks like MiCA and offers a unique perspective on the shifting dynamics between the EU, UK, and US as they shape the future of digital assets. With her background in regulation and her experience at AAVE, she can shed light on critical topics that matter to both institutional and retail audiences.

Angela leads Asia Pacific public policy and regulatory affairs for TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company that helps financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses and public agencies detect and investigate crypto-related fraud and financial crime.

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A former regulator, Angela spent over a decade at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where she was most recently Deputy Director in charge of licensing for payment service providers. As part of the pioneering team for Singapore’s payments regulatory regime, she oversaw the development and implementation of the licensing framework as well as the assessment of several hundred payments and digital asset license applications. Prior to this, Angela held a diverse range of roles at MAS including in regulatory policy, business development and consumer education, giving her deep insight into the full gamut of policymaking considerations for global financial regulators.

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Angela was recently named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices for Asian finance. Follow her at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaajl.

Ann Brickley is a Senior Associate General Counsel in NASDAQ’s Enforcement group where she handles all manner of securities-related legal issues, including trading in crypto. Ann works on AML, Compliance, and Banking issues, too.  Prior to joining Nasdaq, Ann was a senior prosecutor at the Department of Justice for many years. Ann prosecuted complex white collar crimes involving domestic and foreign bribery and money laundering.  Ann is an experienced litigator and loves speaking about emerging legal issues.