CHAIN REACTION

10-11 SEPTEMBER 2024 IN BAKU

POWERED BY

THE LEADING WEB 3 EVENT OF THE REGION

ORGANISATIONS COMING
TO CHAIN REACTION 2024

ORGANISATIONS

COMING TO CHAIN REACTION 2024

CHAIN REACTION

10-11 SEPTEMBER 2024 IN BAKU

POWERED BY

THE LEADING WEB 3 EVENT OF THE REGION

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF AZERBAIJAN

Bringing together Cross-Industry Leaders at Chain Reaction to cover

Blockchain

Discover the revolutionary technology aiming to transform the world of business as we know it.

AI

Understanding the hype, applicability and safety of artificial intelligence to open innovative frontiers.

Crypto & Finance

Deconstructing digital currency, DeFi and tokenization as the disruptor of the financial landscape

Web 3

Discover revolutionary technologies – blockchain, metaverse, gamefi, DePIN, ZKP, scale ups and much more

AI

Understanding the hype, applicability and safety of artificial intelligence to open innovative frontiers

Crypto & Finance

Deconstructing the financial landscape with digital assets and currency, DeFi, payment systems and tokenization

Chain Reaction Snapshot

Attendees

1,000+

Speakers

50+

Organisations

100+

CR24 Themes

Chain Reaction focuses on three overarching global themes which has been fine-tuned to attract prospects and spark innovation through keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, fireside chats, and presentations.

Web 3 & Innovative Technologies

Immerse in the world of emerging technologies such as blockchain, metaverse, DeFi and A.I .

Digital Assets

Leading global financial institutions will share their motivations and reservations of digital assets.

Policy

Understand incoming trends in technological and legislative infrastructure.

Who is Coming to CR24?

Hear from the world's most influential voices and organizations.

What to Expect

Get ready to hear from leading experts and individuals discuss diverse ideas across multiple forum styles at Chain Reaction.

Hiring Rooms

Get access to talent by connecting your HR with graduates and interested participants at Chain Reaction.

Co-located Event

Understanding the hype, applicability and safety of artificial intelligence to open innovative frontiers.

Breaking News

Discover new insights on breaking events, upcoming legislations and economic development initiatives.

Hiring Rooms

Get access to talent by connecting your HR with graduates and interested participants at Chain Reaction.

Co-located Events

Official parties, product launches and other panels held in conjunction with our partners.

Breaking News

Discover new insights on breaking events, upcoming legislations and economic development initiatives.

Networking

Are you ready to connect with the best and brightest of the industry? Learn, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities throughout the various Chain Reaction platforms and side events. Expand your network through round table discussions, chatting with a speaker or meeting our sponsors.

Chain Reaction is Looking for the Most Innovative Blockchain Startups in the Region

Idea

Broadcast your project to the world through Chain Reaction

Pitch and Win

Get in a pitch battle with your peers to win the prize and gain notoriety. The winner will receive a non-dilutive cash prize

Collaborate

Leverage Chain Reaction to find partners, clients and investors

Registration close on 25th August!

Our Speakers

Inara Valiyeva is the inspirational Chairperson of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan, the governmental organization tasked with delivering the “Digital Azerbaijan” vision across G2G, G2B and G2C.

A role model for female entrepreneurship, Inara’s personal belief and active efforts in coaching, mentoring and female entrepreneurship has inspired many professionals across all spheres of Azerbaijan & Eurasia to “aim higher” and become more engaged with the burgeoning digitalization regional ecosystem, leading to an increasing recognition of the transformation happening in Azerbaijan both regionally and globally.

CHAIRWOMAN

INNOVATION AND DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Fariz Jafarov leads 4SİM Azərbaycan / C4IR Azerbaijan under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan as the Executive Director. The Center aims to explore the challenges and opportunities arising from the fourth industrial revolution. And to formulate Azerbaijan’s digital economy strategy through integrating innovative technologies.

An expert of the World Economic Forum’s AI Alliance, and GovTech platforms, Fariz is a notable digital transformation leader. He was previously in charge of the E-GOV Development Center of State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASAN Service).

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

C4IR AZERBAIJAN

Shafiq Amiri is the founder and chief executive officer of Invnex, a tokenized alternative investments platform. Mr. Amiri also serves as the chief operating officer of FARI Solutions where he leads the firm’s digital transformation and consulting engagements with public and private sector clients. He is a CBDC and digital asset expert. He holds board positions in multiple start-ups and is an angel investor.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

INVNEX

Rachel Conlan, a visionary marketer and entrepreneurial strategist, is driving Binance’s global marketing and brand campaigns. She has experience at OKX, CAA Sports, and Havas. Rachel led high-profile international partnerships with Manchester City F.C., McLaren Racing, and Tribeca Festival. She also served as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for Havas, enhancing the company’s reputation and revenue. Rachel’s leadership also included Managing Director of Havas Luxhub, leading strategic and commercial operations for luxury, fashion, and lifestyle companies. She also served as Havas’ Global Growth Director, orchestrating a comprehensive new business development and marketing plan.

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

BINANCE

Dr. Salim is the Director of A.I and Advanced Technologies Projects Unit at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman. Dr. Al-Shuaili is well-known in the industry and brings a plethora of expertise to the table. His insights on artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are anticipated to be inspiring and informative.

He leads the development and implementation of A.I and digital technologies to improve the organization’s performance and create new value opportunities. This includes developing and executing digital transformation strategies, identifying and evaluating AI solutions, and managing the implementation of these solutions across the organization to align with Oman 2040.

AI & ADVANCED TECH DIRECTOR

MIN. OF TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS & IT OF OMAN

David Palmer is a digital visionary and global platform innovator. He is the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) platform, and one of the leaders in blockchain technology for Vodafone Business.

David is a recognised thought leader in blockchain, Web3 and the application of these technologies to telecoms and wider enterprise business. David is an expert on the convergence of digital technologies and new business models, and he is currently exploring the opportunities associated with IoT, Blockchain, DeFi, Digital Identity and the Metaverse.

BLOCKCHAIN LEAD

VODAFONE BUSINESS

Paolo Bortolin serves as the Deputy CFO for the City of Lugano, a role in which he exemplifies fiscal acumen and strategic financial planning. With an extensive background in public finance and budgetary oversight, Paolo is committed to ensuring the financial stability and economic growth of Lugano. Before his tenure with the City of Lugano, Paolo honed his expertise through various financial leadership roles, where he demonstrated a keen aptitude for financial analysis, risk assessment, and the successful management of complex budgets.

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CITY OF LUGANO

Dr. Angelika Layr serves as the Deputy Director of the Office for Financial Market Innovation and Digitalisation of the Liechtenstein Government, where she drives initiatives focused on legal innovation and the incorporation of EU digitalization legislation into national law. With a strong background in digital assets and law, she has engaged in extensive scientific exploration of this evolving field. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise in law and business, enables her to develop innovative legislative solutions for emerging technologies.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL MARKET INNOVATION & DIGITALISATION OF LIECHTENSTEIN

GLOBAL HEAD OF REGIONAL MARKETS

BINANCE

Charles-Henry is the Chief Investment Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at Syz Group since October 2021 where he oversees investment-related matters. He has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over 25 years in multi-asset investing and finance industry. Monchau joins Bank Syz from FlowBank, where he was Chief Investment Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to this, he had been CIO of Al Mal Capital (Dubai Investments), Head of the Asset Allocation Team for the EMEA region at Deutsche Bank and held various C-level positions in Geneva, Zurich, Dubai, Nassau and Paris. Charles-Henry has an Executive MBA from IE Business School and an MSc in Finance from HEC Geneva. He is also a CFA, CMT, CAIA and CIIA charter-holder.

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

SYZ GROUP

HEAD OF ADVISORY SERVICES

PWC

GENERAL MANAGER - CIS & MENA

XT.COM

Alena Afanaseva, CEO and founder of Beincrypto.com, brings over a decade of traditional finance experience to the decentralized economy. Since 2018, she’s grown the platform into a global crypto news hub with 8M monthly visitors and a 200-member team from 60+ countries. Beincrypto.com covers news in 20 languages, ensuring a broad reach. Alena’s expertise spans macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial asset analysis. She’s also a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in web3. Committed to unbiased reporting, she drives digital finance evolution while promoting diversity.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BE IN CRYPTO

Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and CEO at Hacken, is a cybersecurity expert and crypto economy influencer with over 14 years of managerial expertise in cybersecurity as well as risks and controls audits. In his professional auditing career, Budorin served as Senior Manager of the audit department at Deloitte before becoming Audit Counselor at Ukrspecexport and Deputy CEO for Strategy and Development at Ukrinmash. In 2017, he founded the cybersecurity consulting firm Hacken. Today, Budorin is a Co-Chair at EEA DRAMA, a DeFi Risk Assessment Management and Accounting group at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. He is also a Vice President of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine.