Eric Anziani is President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Crypto.com where he oversees functions including operations, strategy, product, sales, international expansion, data, research, and blockchain integration.

He previously served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Group Strategy where he was instrumental in the conceptualization and implementation of the company’s major initiatives, including the Crypto.com App and the Crypto.org Chain. A seasoned tech leader, he brings 16 years of experience in strategy, partnerships and innovation in financial services/payments, fintech and lifestyle tech. Prior to joining Crypto.com, Eric served various roles at leading global companies including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, PayPal and Global Fashion Group, where he supported defining growth plans, negotiated partnerships and developed strategic solutions.

Jonas is a passionate cybersecurity professional with more than eight years of expertise in networking and security. Jonas loves technology and lives in Asia's technology capital Singapore. He is a digital native who is interested in offensive security and cyber.

In his role at Fortinet, he works in a strategic engagement team. They combine data science with security strategy and facilitate tactics to support security portfolio planning. Jonas specializes in industry threat expertise with in-depth knowledge in threat intelligence, exploits, penetration testing, machine learning, and advanced malware concepts.

As a cybersecurity expert, Jonas advises and engages clients and executive leaders on solution strategies in several industry segments. He works closely with FortiGuard Labs and Fortinet System Engineering to respond to advanced threats as they break – and proactively plans to stay ahead of the curve. He dedicates his free time to golf and exploring Asian cuisine.

Xie Taojun is a Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Director (Research) at the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Economics from Nanyang Technological University. Dr Xie's current research interests span across blockchain, monetary policy, digital currencies, international macroeconomics, and green finance. Beyond academia, Dr Xie has done consulting work for several commercial banks and international organizations.

Dr. Steven Hu is the Head of Digital Assets, Trade and Working Capital at Standard Chartered.

In this role, he spearheads the digital assets strategy for international businesses, driving strategic initiatives across cryptocurrencies, real-world assets (RWA), tokenised securities, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Steven has been at the forefront of several industry digital assets initiatives aimed at supporting the real economy, including the issuance of Asset-Backed Security Tokens in Project Guardian with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the use of decentralized finance (DeFi) tools for SME financing in Project Dynamo with the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Before joining Standard Chartered, Steven led the distributed ledger technology (DLT) program at HSBC liquidity and cash management business. As the chief designer and project lead, Steven and his team invented HSBC’s award-winning on-chain payment solution, fulfilling payment needs in next generation asset networks. His prior experience includes working with international banks, including BNP Paribas as well as technology companies driving the digital transformation agenda.

In addition to his professional roles, Steven serves as the Co-Chairman of the Digital Currency Sub-Committee at the Blockchain Association of Singapore, a Professional Council Member at the Global Fintech Institute and an Advisory Council Member at the Global Digital Finance. He has participated in advisory and working committees for central banks, contributing to the design of wholesale and retail CBDCs.

In 2024, the Asset magazine named Steven “Innovation Leader of the Year”, recognising his contribution to emerging technologies and new business models in the financial service industry.

Steven earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. He holds multiple fintech and technology patents and has published journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. A frequent speaker at international conferences on the future of money and assets, including the Singapore FinTech Festival, Steven recently published a book chapter titled "Central Bank Digital Currencies: Opportunities and Challenges in the Post-pandemic Era."

Sumana is a senior policy professional with 17 years of experience. Having worked at several dynamic and vibrant tech firms, Sumana designs and implements policies through advocacy, strategic communication and evidence-based analysis. With a flair for writing and communication, Sumana is able to negotiate complex engagements & cultivate senior-level internal/external relationships.

Sumana holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Michigan, as well as a B.A. in Political Science and Geography from UCLA.