16TH INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON WEB3, CRYPTOCURRENCIES, MINING AND AI

Alexander has been working in financial markets for over 15 years and specializes in developing and scaling technological solutions in the field of digital assets, blockchain, OpenAPI, and cloud services. In 2024, he took up the position of Vice President for Digital Assets at MTS Fintech, where he is responsible for product development at the intersection of the telecom ecosystem and Web3.

Previously, Alexander headed Blockchain Lab at Sberbank, where he oversaw the implementation of solutions based on distributed ledger technology and digital financial assets. Prior to that, he held key roles at Digital Horizon VC, the National Settlement Depository, and SWIFT.

Gizzat Baitursynov is Chairman of the Committee on Digital Assets and Breakthrough Technologies at the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Gizzat is one of the key architects of state policy in blockchain, digital assets, and AI, and is involved in shaping regulation and developing Kazakhstan’s Web3 ecosystem.

Alexey Poperyukov, General Director of Gazpromneft-Digital Solutions LLC, has over 15 years of experience in the IT and oil and gas industry, having graduated from Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University. He oversees digital transformation, implementing AI-based services and cloud technologies to optimize production. In 2026, under his leadership, the company expands the use of data for sustainable development by integrating blockchain into supply chains.

Sergey Mikhailovich Yemelyanov is the CEO of Transneftenergo, an electricity supplier to industrial enterprises and large businesses across Russia. Under his leadership, the company focuses on improving the transparency and quality of energy supply and developing consumption and cost management tools, including digital solutions and machine learning for forecasting. Its clients include companies from 12 economic sectors, including emerging energy-intensive segments such as data centers and industrial mining.

Gradenko Mikhail Sergeevich is an expert in Data Science and artificial intelligence.
He has developed Atmega controllers and worked on LED lighting systems.
He graduated from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU) and later completed his postgraduate studies in mathematical methods in economics.

Mikhail worked in financial consulting, system integration, and developed a neurointerface for the blind.
He led analytics and development in Data Science, specializing in BI (Business Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning), CV (Computer Vision), and RecSys (Recommendation Systems).
He created an efficient monitoring system for models with delayed target event occurrence.

At NLMK (Novolipetsk Steel), he headed the Data Science division, scaling the competence center from 4 to 74 products, delivering over 1 billion rubles in value.
He is a member of the working group for the National Project “Artificial Intelligence.”

As the Director of the AI Department at RUSAL, he implemented a corporate data bus, an AI platform (computing cloud + object storage), and delivered over 40 AI products, reducing Time-to-Market (TTM) and lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of digital solutions.

The cluster focuses on conducting strategic research into current technology trends in both the Russian and international markets, as well as on developing new digital business areas with high market potential.

Each year, we evaluate thousands of startups and technology companies, actively executing M&A deals, forming partnerships, and creating new products to drive inorganic growth for Rostelecom’s business.

Key areas of activity include fintech and antifraud, retailtech and e-commerce, advertising technologies, big data and artificial intelligence, as well as industrial technologies and traveltech.

Director of the AI Lab and Product Leader with a strong technical background. With over 10 years of experience in building and scaling digital and AI products. Specializes in the implementation of GenAI, the development of AI platforms, and transforming technological solutions into scalable business products.

An expert in regulated crypto projects and crypto-fiat exchange.
Alexey has been involved in the crypto industry for over 8 years. He contributed to the creation of one of the first regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the Republic of Belarus, actively participating in the launch of exchange services, margin and spot trading platforms, as well as the issuance of the first REIT token. Prior to that, he worked at a law firm that played a role in developing cryptocurrency regulations in the Republic of Belarus.

He holds a degree in management from The Open University (UK) and a degree in economics from the Belarusian State Economic University (BSEU), Republic of Belarus.

One of the leading figures in the Russian crypto community, an expert in blockchain technology and crypto-to-fiat exchange.

He is best known as the founder of the Garantex exchange and the author of the “cryptoruble” concept.

In 2023, he founded and became the head of exved.com, a platform for trading non-resident rubles, created to support importers and exporters in conducting foreign economic activities.

In 2020, he co-founded indefibank in partnership with A.E. Lebedev.

A well-known crypto enthusiast and outspoken critic of the state’s restrictive approach to cryptocurrency circulation, he is also the author of the Telegram channel “Mendeleevshchina.”

Over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. He served as Commercial Director and Director of Sports Facilities at FC Spartak-Moscow, as well as a member of the club’s Board of Directors. He was involved in the preparation of the club’s stadium for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was a member of the Board of ESSMA (European Stadium and Safety Management Association), the Russian Premier League (RPL) Commercial Committee, and the TV Rights Working Group. At HC Avangard, he served as General Manager of the G-Drive Arena in Omsk. He also managed the Donbas Arena and participated in the preparation and execution of UEFA Euro 2012 matches at the stadium.

Simran Alphonso is Head of PR at Bitget, leading global communications and shaping the company’s voice across innovation, partnerships, and industry influence. Her work spans brand strategy, ecosystem initiatives, hackathons, and Bitget’s UNICEF partnership aimed at bringing blockchain education to 1 million people. A former financial journalist, she entered crypto in 2016 and brings nearly a decade of experience across Binance, Uber, and major media publications.

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 leading 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.

Billal Yamak is the Chairman of the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in business development and digital innovation, he advocates for Web3 adoption and fosters collaboration within the Saudi ecosystem. Billal is passionate about using blockchain technology to shape the future of digital engagement.

Jorge is the Co-Founder of EcoX. Ecosystem ConneXions is the largest Blockchain & Technology community of Middle East, Operating across 9 Countries. Organizing regular meetups, start-up pitches, investments, resourcing talent and bringing and end-to-end Eco-System.

He is a seasoned CEO, CTO, CISO, Advisor and International speaker, with experience in Blockchain, Gaming, DeFi, NFT, Asset Tokenization, Cyber Security, AI, IoT, 5G, Digital Twin (Meta Verse) Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Bigdata, & Managed Services.

Jorge is professional advisor in several innovative start-ups using disruptive technologies with focus on generating business value and enabling sustainability, scalability and impact.

Leonid Shumakov is General Manager of A7A5.

He has over 15 years of experience in energy, corporate finance, and large-scale infrastructure project management. He began his career in government-related institutions focused on commodity exports and cross-border settlements, gaining expertise at the intersection of economics, logistics, and international law.

In recent years, Leonid has been involved in launching closed settlement platforms for foreign trade operations and corporate liquidity management systems. He currently leads A7A5, advancing ruble-backed stablecoins as a bridge between fiat stability and flexible digital financial solutions.

Dung Nguyen is the Business Development Manager at BingX, where he is responsible for enhancing the platform’s position and cultivating a strong, engaged community within the CIS region. With expertise in online lending, credit, and a range of online financial services, Dung transitioned into the cryptocurrency sector, leveraging his deep knowledge of financial technologies in his current role.

Dung is dedicated to understanding the needs of local users and ensuring that the platform offers solutions that resonate with them. His efforts are focused on driving growth and fostering user loyalty across the region.

Sergei Shalyapin is an experienced leader with extensive technical and engineering leadership experience. With over 20 years of experience in advanced information technology, machine learning, artificial intelligence and decentralized platforms, he brings his energy and initiative as CTO of SingularityNET.

Sergey is passionate about decentralized Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Neural-Symbolic AI, contributing to their successful development and efficient implementation in many industries around the globe.

Sergei’s early background in Cognitive Science and rich experience in long-term leadership of the Neuro Cognitive Architectures Research Laboratory brings unique expertise in the field of scaling language models and multimodal generative artificial intelligence, building disruptive centralized and decentralized computing infrastructures for a new generation of AI systems and ecosystems of human-machine cooperation

Ivan Arzhantsev, Dean of the HSE Faculty of Computer Science, holds a Doctor of Sciences degree in Physics and Mathematics, with a focus on algebra and computer science. He collaborates with international institutions, such as the Institut Fourier in Grenoble, advancing research in AI and data. In 2026, Arzhantsev is expanding machine learning programs to train specialists for Russia’s digital economy.

Vladimir has established and headed the first and only Blockchain Department at MIPT. He also co-founded Atomyze tokenization platforms worldwide, and the IT company Newity and digital exchange Symbridge. Vladimir continues to develop cryptoprojects, also carying an extensive research and educational mission.

Vladislav Martynov is an international technology entrepreneur and investor with more than 28 years of experience in the global IT market. He is the co-founder of a number of international technology companies, including WildApricot, a cloud-based nonprofit automation platform and leader in the North American SaaS market, YotaDevices, creator of the world’s first dual-screen smartphone, the YotaPhone, BlockGeeks, a global educational platform for blockchain professionals, and Iceberg Analytics, a cloud-based sports analytics platform.

After selling his stake in YotaDevices, Vladislav participated in the work of the supervisory board of the Ethereum Foundation and in the development of the blockchain technology ecosystem. Today he is working on projects to tokenize real assets (RWA) and create investment models at the intersection of traditional assets and DeFi protocols.

Andrey Tugarin, Managing Partner of GMT Legal, specializes in legal support for IT, Fintech, and crypto projects. He graduated from RUDN University and conducts seminars on crypto regulation. In 2026, Tugarin helps businesses with digitalization by providing advice on new laws regarding digital assets.

Since 2017, he has been an expert in the legal regulation of blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 projects.

He is included in the individual ratings of the Chambers & Partners, Pravo-300, Kommersant, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta legal awards.

He is the Program Director of the Blockchain Lawyer course at the Moscow Digital School.

Nikolay Zagvozdkin is a media manager and head of three thematic projects at RBC. In 2018, within the RBC holding, he launched the RBC Crypto project, which twice received the award for “The Most Authoritative Russian-Language Media about Cryptocurrencies” based on the results of voting at Blockchain Life.

Carl Runefelt, also known as ‘The Moon’ is the founder of The Moon Group. He is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in 400 blockchain-based startups, & has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. The crypto evangelist has also been featured in top business publications such as, FOX Business, Forbes US, CNBC, Business Insider, Coin Telegraph and Tech Telegraph UK.

Carl is also the co-founder of multiple crypto companies and is a well-known speaker, a respected philanthropist and a blockchain expert who has a massive social media influence. With more than 4 million followers across YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok Carl is already well on his way to be a frontrunner in the mass adoption of blockchain technologies and crypto currencies.

Founder of Bits.media. Board member of the Blockchain Community.

Since 2011, he has been engaged in educational activities regarding Bitcoin-related topics. In 2015 he won in the court by reversing the decision about cryptocurrencies ban on the territory of Russia.

Entrepreneur, investor, CEO of Arbitragescanner.io — a service for cryptocurrency arbitrage, sentiment analysis, on-chain analysis, node sales, and crypto market analysis through AI / CEO of the crypto-focused advertising agency QuickShock.io.

Vladimir Shapovalov is the Head of Research at Cointelegraph, a leading independent digital media resource covering a wide range of news on blockchain technology, crypto assets, and emerging fintech trends.
A strategic and results-driven research leader, Vladimir has been instrumental in delivering influential, data-driven insights that shape market narratives and drive business growth. His expertise in tokenization, decentralized finance (DeFi), and blockchain-based financial systems has positioned him as a respected voice in the digital asset community, forging strategic partnerships with major crypto projects. His leadership has led to the publication of over 50 in-depth research reports, reaching over 40 million impressions.

Dmitry Krukov is the CEO of Skillbox, an educational holding company and leader in the EdTech sector in Russia and the CIS. He graduated from MIREA. Since 2016, he has been leading the company, which now boasts an audience of over 17 million users. Dmitry is the author of three books on management and is listed among the top 1,000 managers in Russia according to Kommersant.

Dmitry Machikhin is an IT entrepreneur and investor, founder and CEO of BitOK.org, one of the leading AML data companies.

With more than 10 years of experience in blockchain and fintech, he has advised 50+ projects and authored more than 100 articles on compliance, fintech, and crypto regulation.

Dmitry is an active participant in UN sessions on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF), as well as regional FATF meetings, contributing to discussions on financial security and regulation.

He has been recognized by Forbes rankings and was named one of the top fintech advisors by Chambers. His advisory and foundation portfolio is valued at over $300 million.

With an educational foundation in Chinese language from Fudan University and International Relations and Affairs from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, Margarita has carved a unique niche in the crypto industry. Boasting 4.5 years in the crypto sector, Margarita notably served as a Business Development Manager for a premier crypto exchange.

Currently, as Vice President at Listing.help agency, the world’s leading listing agency, Margarita brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Key accolades encompass proficiency in cryptocurrency and blockchain, trilingual mastery in Chinese, English, and Russian, and exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

An eager learner with a fervent passion for the crypto industry, Margarita is poised to share insights and knowledge at the Blockchain Life forum, showcasing her strengths and professional responsibility.

Jack is an entrepreneur who is passionate about sharing financial knowledge with people to help them become better in their financial management.

He is a crypto trader and also creates YouTube videos about investments, traditional markets, commodities, and cryptocurrency for his large subscriber base.

Li HanQiang invested in Bitcoin in 2013. In 2016, he led product & operations at OKX. By 2017, he became a partner of a top-3 Chinese exchange, launched BTC cloud mining, and hosted miners. In 2020, he was among China’s top-3 ETH miners. Since 2024, he has served as Co-founder & CEO of SpiderPool, now the 5th largest BTC mining pool globally with ~85 EH/s.

Christopher is a German entrepreneur and Cryptocurrency expert, one of the biggest Bitcoin KOLs worldwide with more than 2 million followers. He is the Co-Founder of MMCrypto, one of the most famous Cryptocurrency-related YouTube channels.

Christopher was among the first people to ever using on-chain analysis to predict the Bitcoin price. Now he is known as the go-to expert for on-chain metrics and on-chain analysis.

With over 25 years of extensive experience working with vendors in the United States and China, Davis possesses a deep understanding of global business environments. His career has been marked by a successful track record in various facets of business, including people and sales management, strategic bid planning, accounts management, product oversight, marketing, and the establishment of valuable business alliances.

His expertise extends to strategic business planning, where he excels in formulating partner engagement and evaluation strategies, creating customer-focused strategies, assessing risks, and implementing competitive edge selling techniques. Notably, Davis’s management and engineering background reinforces his sales skills, providing him with a solid foundation for addressing multifaceted challenges in the business world. His career journey is characterized by adaptability and success in diverse, dynamic business landscapes.

Vit Jedlicka studied Political Science and Economy. On April 13 2015, he founded the Free Republic of Liberland and was elected its President. Liberland has 760,000 people who applied for citizenship. He has spoken at numerous conferences and has been interviewed in major media channels.

Mikhail has worked at Yandex, Alfa-Bank, and has had several stints at X5 Group. As Deputy Director of Strategic Development at ITMO University, he focused on productizing scientific teams. He currently leads an educational program on creating digital products.

In 2009, Anatoly together with partners founded the United Traders company, which specializes in providing clients with access to the largest trading platforms in Russia, Europe and the USA.

In 2011 and 2012, the UnitedTraders.com trading robot, developed by Radchenko, won the Best Private Investor competition, showing a yield of about 8,000 and 5300% respectively.

TV presenter and journalist. Creator of the ARHIMAN brand and Telegram channel. Host of the largest business and corporate events in the CIS. Every day, he appears live on the RBC TV channel to discuss global stock markets, energy, and cryptocurrencies. Winner of the “Financial Journalist of the Year” and “Energy of the Pen” awards. Private investor. Advocate and popularizer of cryptocurrencies.

Daniil’s most vital qualities are searching for promising projects at an early stage, analytics, and building relationships with project teams. In crypto since 2016.

Personally took part in the review of 2,500 projects at an early stage of development.

Since January 2022, he has been leading the team of analysts of the Jets.Capital fund in the role of COO. During this time, the fund has grown from a small team of enthusiasts into a world-famous company with an excellent portfolio of projects and an ecosystem for helping and developing startups.

Timofey Kuzmenko is an entrepreneur and the founder of Promminer, one of the largest companies in the industrial mining sector in Russia.

Under his leadership, since 2017, the company has been building data centers, supplying equipment, and operating its own mining pool.

Юлия Захарчук, также известная под псевдонимом Crypto Angel, вот уже 5 лет ведет свой авторский YouTube-канал, где на сегодняшний день 70 тысяч подписчиков. Последние 2,5 года Юлия посвятила работе с готовыми решениями для крипто бирж и маркет мейкингом.  Кроме того, Юлия является ведущей и модератором крупнейших криптоконференций в СНГ.

Dashi Yeshiev has been in the cryptocurrency market since 2021. He gained fame thanks to trading memecoins—his YouTube video has garnered over 180,000 views.

He is the founder of the Orientir investment community, which has an audience of over 600 residents.

He is developing two crypto projects: @tronity_one_bot, a service for optimizing commissions on the TRC20 network, and http://Gonkapool.ai, an operator platform for configuring computing nodes on the GONKA AI network, where participants provide GPU power for AI inferences and receive rewards in tokens.

It specializes in the intersection of DeFi infrastructure and decentralized AI computing.

An investor in the cryptocurrency market with over 8 years of experience, founder of the investment club and the CoinCraft forum.

Marcel Minnakhmedov, an investor and author of an investment book, founder of the Coincraft forum, focuses on crypto and finance. With 10 years of experience, he shares strategies on Telegram. In 2026, Minnakhmedov is developing Marsel Invest, investing in promising Web3 projects.

Macroeconomics, crypto, and capital markets expert. Editor-in-Chief at InvestFuture. Awarded by the Russian Ministry of Finance. For nearly 10 years, has analyzed crypto and global markets. Founder of the analytical portal Darth Traders.

Chief Communications Officer @cryptocopy Global, ex Lead TON CIS Hub, expert in advertising, marketing, traffic, public speaking, community building, TON, Gambling, NFT, and other web2 and web3 tracks.

Roman Kaufman is a DeFi and digital assets expert since 2017, with 19 years of experience in marketing and sales across FMCG, Pharma, and Digital Assets/Crypto; he holds two higher-education degrees (Data Security Engineering and Law), has authored dozens of analytical pieces on tokenomics, stablecoins, DeFi strategies, liquidity cascades, lending protocols, and yield farming, and is the founder and host of the “Kaufman” YouTube channel.

Entrepreneur and investor. Over 10 years of experience in e-commerce. Successfully developed and sold two businesses in this field, and since 2017 has been fully focused on investments and IT.
Co-founder and member of the board of directors of the investment company “Dome Foundation”, Lecturer at MGIMO, Author and host of the popular Telegram channel “Invest Notes.”

Dmitry Klimchenko, the creator of The VSE, the largest media ecosystem about crypto in the CIS since 2017, is known as an expert on macroeconomics and crypto. He hosts podcasts and analyzes the market. In 2026, Klimchenko is developing projects to help beginners earn money from crypto.
The creator of the author’s media ecosystem, The VSE. In 2022, it won the prize as “The Best Crypto Channel in the CIS” according to Blockchain Life.

Denis Vasin is the Co-founder and Lead Developer of Storm Trade (Storm.tg), the largest derivatives DEX on the TON blockchain, fully integrated with Telegram.

With over a decade in IT and blockchain, Denis has been in crypto since 2019, previously serving as CTO in corporate tech projects. Holding an MBA, he has led the development of 15+ DeFi projects, specializing in Web3, blockchain, and software architecture.

A frequent speaker at blockchain events, Denis is passionate about advancing DeFi and building cutting-edge solutions that reshape decentralized trading.

He has more than 16 years of experience in the banking sector, including at Sberbank, Gazprombank, and MTS Bank.

In recent years, he has worked at VTB Bank. His responsibilities included working with external partners to organize projects and processes for data exchange and collaboration. He has also been involved in projects to develop data processing technologies and solutions, including overseeing the development of the CryptoAnclave confidential computing platform and organizing recommendation and scoring platforms.

Since 2022, he has participated in the working groups of the Big Data Association and the Digital Economy ANO, and in 2023, he developed training courses for product managers for the Big Data Association.

Entrepreneur with over 8 years of business experience. Active in the cryptocurrency industry since 2021, specializing in trading and the development of crypto projects across the CIS region.

Since 2023, involved in managing an affiliate company and collaborating with several international crypto projects. In 2024, secured exclusive representation rights for BYDFi in the CIS. Since 2025, serving as Head of the CIS division.

Actively engaged in the public space as a crypto streamer and practicing intraday trader.

Holds a higher education degree in Trade and Commerce. Master of Sports and Candidate for Master of Sports in kickboxing and kudo.

Leonid is a trader with 6 years of experience in the crypto market, the creator of one of the largest communities of traders in the CIS.

In 2021, with his team, he took 1st place in Russia and 9th place in the world among 196 teams in one of the largest and most prestigious WSOT tournaments for traders from the Bybit exchange.

He maintains an author’s Instagram blog dedicated to development and cryptocurrencies, one of the few people who remained in the market during the 2018 crypto winter and always spoke out in support of it.

Olga Goncharova is the CEO and founder of RizzGo, a network of consulting companies specializing in bridging traditional finance and the crypto industry. A Candidate of Economic Sciences, she currently heads the Digital Assets Expert Center at the Association of Banks of Russia. With over 20 years of experience in finance and regulation, Olga has worked for Ernst & Young, UniCredit Bank, the Central Bank of Russia, and Binance, where she focused on cryptocurrency regulation and the implementation of projects at the intersection of blockchain and traditional finance.

Today, Olga actively contributes to the development of the cryptocurrency landscape in Russia and the CIS region, serving as an expert in regulation, taxation, and crypto asset integration. She is also a guest lecturer at leading universities in the country, helping to build a professional community in this field.

Anton Klevtsov, a professional trader with 15 years of experience and a former scalper at United Traders, focuses on arbitrage and macro analysis. He runs a YouTube channel dedicated to trading. In 2026, Klevtsov shares his strategies to help beginners in the cryptocurrency and stock market.

Founder of the Web3 company group Pro Blockchain Media
Speaker at blockchain conferences and in his own media.
Author of a crypto bestseller and a series of books about cryptocurrencies and Web3.
Producer of several media projects.

Creator of analytical software for tracking crypto wallets.
Founder of an Investment Pool with 280 investors.
Author of the *Whale Investments* channel.

Vladimir Vitukhin is the CEO of LLC Aidol, a company developing Russia’s first anthropomorphic robot with embodied artificial intelligence.

He is a graduate of Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU), with a degree in Launch Rocket Systems, and holds additional qualifications in Information Security and Product Management.

For over 15 years, he has been leading the development and market launch of complex technological solutions.

Alexander Lozben – IT entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Interhash. He is an expert in mining and fintech, who develops projects in sustainable mining, Web3, blockchain analysis, AI+Blockchain, robotics, and the digital economy.

Yan Krivonosov has been working in cryptocurrency since 2018, first as an investor and later as the creator of the Crypto Emergency project. He is the organizer of the Crypto South forum in southern Russia and a speaker at international forums. He is also the owner of FOXChange, a service for exchanging electronic currencies throughout Russia.

Alexander Kireev, General Director of the Center for Distributed Registry Technologies at St. Petersburg State University, is engaged in research on blockchain and its application in education and business. He conducts lectures and seminars on the future of decentralized systems, collaborating with the university’s laboratories. In 2026, Kireev continues to develop educational programs by integrating AI into blockchain to enhance data security.

Andrey Vladimirovich Nikolaychuk is the Deputy General Director of Transneftenergo, a provider of electricity and digital solutions to large businesses across Russia. For over 14 years, Andrey has been helping large industrial enterprises optimize their electricity and capacity costs. Since 2022, he has overseen the development of new solutions and services for energy supply and grid connection for energy-intensive data centers.

Denis graduated in 2004 from the International Management Institute with a degree in Finance. Since 2012, he has worked at Alfa-Bank, focusing on transactional business in metallurgy, energy, and transport. In 2017, he founded and led an innovation lab, developing blockchain-based solutions: digital payments, trade finance, assets. Since 2019, Denis has led smart contracts and digital currencies initiatives. His team was the first in Russia to integrate blockchain with banking systems. From 2020–2023, he headed the development of a DFA platform, which won Cbonds Awards 2023 and the National DFA Award 2024, confirming its market leadership.

At Yandex Cloud, he is responsible for the creation, development, and modernization of technologies, primarily infrastructure and services based on artificial intelligence. Previously, he developed and expanded the YTsaurus platform and also led the development of a hotel service in Puteshestviye. He has taught at the School of Data Analysis and Management (Sirius), and authored a specialization in “Distributed Systems” at the Faculty of Computer Science at the Higher School of Economics.

Ekaterina graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed a Master’s degree in Data Journalism at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

In 2017, she began working in the Finance Department of the unified editorial board of RBC. Since 2019, she has worked in the Finance Department at Vedomosti.
Since June 2021, she has been the head of the Finance Department at Vedomosti, and currently heads the Finance and Investments Department. She teaches business journalism at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

Artyom Anin graduated from the Faculty of Business at Novosibirsk State Technical University, complementing his academic background with professional certifications as a PMP and AWS Solutions Architect.

He has 19 years of experience in the IT industry, with the last 9 years focused on managing large project teams. He possesses deep expertise in FinTech, Trust & Safety, and eCommerce.

In his professional practice, he places special emphasis on business viability, leadership, team building and motivation, as well as startup culture and modern tools.

Anastasia Yugova, a Web3 entrepreneur and founder of ton.dev, leads the TON CIS Hub, promoting Telegram Mini Apps and blockchain technologies in the CIS. With over eight years of experience in marketing and crypto, she creates communities and educational projects, such as SMM Secrets. In 2026, Yugova continues to develop the TON ecosystem, integrating Web3 into business, and collaborates with international platforms for innovation in digital assets.

Graduated from the St. Petersburg State University of Economics with a degree in Finance and Credit, specializing in Economist.

Postgraduate program at Yaroslav Mudry Novgorod State University, Department of Economics and Management

Since 2012, he has worked in corporate investment:
from 2012 to 2018, in corporate investment banking
from 2018 to 2022, at SberCIB.
Since 2022, he has been responsible for developing the investment business for individuals.

He focuses on business transformation, adaptation, and implementation of new technological solutions. He currently oversees the development of blockchain-based products, microinvestments, and the integration of AI solutions into investment services.

Eldar leads the applied R&D team and the development of innovative products based on LLMs. He has been with GigaChat since its very start, working alongside the team to tackle challenges, find ways to improve the model, and maximize its potential across various B2B and B2C scenarios. He also develops complex LLM-based products within the bank. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Computer Science at HSE University.

In 2012, he co-founded Skyeng, where he built the B2B division (accounting for 30% of revenue) and expanded the company into 12 international markets. Since 2022, he has been developing the marketing agency uForce, whose clients are market leaders. Since 2025, he has served as Academic Director at the MIPT Business School, and is a speaker at Skolkovo and MBA programs.

Timofey Semenov holds the position of CEO at Intelion Data Systems. During his tenure, he led the company to become the second-largest player in the industrial mining operator sector.

He serves as a standing expert in working meetings of the Expert Council of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the RSPP, and the CCI on matters of legal regulation of mining in Russia. He also participates in industry events as a speaker.

Vugar is an award-winning senior manager and communications expert with 15 years of progressive hands-on experience spanning Fortune 500 giants to dynamic startups, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Bitget.

 A stalwart in the Web3 and blockchain arena, Vugar previously assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Beincrypto, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. His journey extends to co-founder and board levels, where he adeptly crafted brands and ushered in compelling products, contributing to the success of a “unicorn” MarTech startup. Vugar held senior positions at renowned brands such as Carlsberg, Facebook, Danone, Coca-Cola, Twitter, SONY, and more, showcasing his versatility and strategic insight. Having also lent his expertise as a senior consultant at Bain & Company, Vugar focused on Web3, blockchain technologies, and private equity, further solidifying his standing as a seasoned professional in the field.

 An Edward S. Mason Fellow, Vugar holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a post-graduate degree in Economics from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Vugar passionately hosts a popular crypto podcast, the “Usi Talk,” delving into technology, Web3, AI, and Blockchain.

Sergey Votyakov is the Chairman of the AI Coordination Council, Senior Director of PIX Robotics, and Chairman of RUSSOFT. He is the founder of the NARPA Academy and a co-owner of the IT company Mig33. He is a member of the expert boards of the Russian-Chinese AI Commission and the AI Ethics Commission, and is responsible for developing the AI ecosystem and training personnel.

AI & Web3 analyst at Jets Capital. Conducts screening of pre-seed/seed, research, due diligence, and investment demo transactions. Focus: AI infrastructure, agents and LLM products, as well as AI×Web3/RWA cases. Analyzes go-to-market tokenomics and positioning, implements LLM to automate analytics and reporting

Thomas Kralow is the Chairman of EVEDEX, the first hybrid decentralized exchange built as a non-custodial L3 rollup on Arbitrum Orbit. With over a decade of experience in investing, trading, and finance, he has built a $75M portfolio from scratch and educated more than 10,000 students worldwide. His background as both a trader and educator has given him a clear view of the limitations of existing market solutions, driving his mission to build a platform designed for professional traders.Under his leadership, EVEDEX has launched its Beta Mainnet with features such as gas-free transactions, a gamification layer that enables zero-commission trading for top users, and a competitive affiliate program. By combining the security and transparency of DeFi with the usability of centralized exchanges, Thomas is positioning EVEDEX as a leading force in the evolution of decentralized finance.

Tigran Akhunts is a P2P Development Manager at NTX. In this role, he confidently strengthens the platform’s position and inspires the creation of a vibrant, engaged community of users and merchants in the CIS region.

Tigran is genuinely committed to staying attuned to the evolving P2P landscape and creating conditions that truly resonate with users.

Ph.D. in Technical Science
Мore than 25 years of experience in the field of digital medicine. The leading Russian expert on digital healthcare and AI in healthcare. Co-author of a series of national standards for AI systems in healthcare. He is the author of over 200 scientific papers.
The winner of national award the People Change the Country.

Legchikov Dmitry is an AI and Machine Learning specialist, a graduate of NRC MEPhI.
He worked at S&P Global and Tsian. Now he leads the AI team at 2GIS.
He is responsible for automating processes using LLM.

PhD in Law, Associate Professor. Legal Director at Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Trading House, and the Analytical Center “Analytics. Business. Law”. Has over 12 years of experience supporting fintech projects. Member of Expert Councils under the State Duma and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Head of the Master’s program “Lawyer for Digital Companies” at the State Academic University for the Humanities (GAUGN).

Nikita manages the startup program and other commercial initiatives at Yandex Cloud. He has developed SAP’s business with startups through SAP Store and other channels.

Rashid Kurbanov is a Compliance Officer and Representative at Rapira. He studied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University and Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Moscow). Since 2019, he has been working in the virtual assets sector, having progressed from an operator to a manager and compliance specialist. He focuses on developing and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards within the industry.

Anton Tsarenok is the Director of Business Development at ViaBTC. His journey in the blockchain industry began in China in 2017, and in 2019, he joined the ViaBTC team as the director of mining pool development. The cornerstone of his work is building open and trusting relationships with the company’s partners. Anton graduated from the specialist program at Far Eastern Federal University in the field of area studies and has been a practicing sinologist for 15 years.

With over ten years of experience in the electric power industry, he applies his accumulated expertise and knowledge to drive the development of the crypto industry. Adhering to the principles of an open economy, he contributes to the advancement of digital finance and supports diversity within the industry.

Ilya Beketov is the CEO of R7miner and an expert in the fields of mining and digital assets. He is a graduate of FINEC (St. Petersburg State University of Economics) and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. He has implemented projects with a total capacity of 40 MW and is currently developing infrastructure and investment initiatives in the digital assets sector.

Andrey Nesterov is a professor of practice at the IMISP business school, a doctor of business administration, a partner at MyFilm48, Russia’s largest film AI platform, and a former director of strategic marketing at t2, Rostelecom, Russian Agricultural Bank, and Mir. He led the creation and launch of the Mir payment system brand. Top 100 CMO, Kommersant rating

Chief Business Development Officer and co-founder of Celsus AI . He has more than 15 years of management experience in IT companies. Higher legal education

Wendy Wang is the Head of CIS Business at HTX, bringing over a decade of expertise in the crypto financial sector. In her current role, she drives business expansion and institutional client solutions. Her notable achievements include successfully scaling regional market presence and forging key industry partnerships. Wendy has made significant contributions to advancing compliant and innovative crypto service frameworks.

Dmitry Markosyants graduated from the Institute of Cryptography with a degree in Applied Mathematics and holds an MBA from The Open University. Since 2002, he has worked at Russian Standard and Leto Bank. He participated in the establishment of the National Payment Card System (NSPK) and the Faster Payments System as an Executive Director. In 2023–2024, he developed fintech at Wildberries, after which he headed the B2B division at Ozon Fintech.

Expert in IT and consulting. Worked in Russia and abroad in companies X5 Retail Group, Magnit, Sber, Accenutre, SAP, PepsiCo in various roles – IT architect, Transformation Director, Commercial Director.
At the last place of work, in Sber, in the role of Executive Director, was responsible for the development and commercialization of AI and LLM of the GigaChat product. Together with the team made GigaChat №1 LLM in the B2B cegment in on-premise in the RF.

Alexey is an expert in software design and development, data management, and the implementation of innovative products.

Since 2023, he has been leading the development and operations teams at VK Tech. He has systematically built mature development processes and unified the teams of five product lines into a single production pipeline at VK Tech.

Prior to joining VK Tech, he spent 15 years at Kaspersky Lab, where he served as the Head of the Corporate Products Development Department.

He holds a Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD in Engineering).

A practicing trader on the market since 2017, the founder of the INV Trading project. The author of his own trading strategy and indicators, which have brought in more than $1,000,000. He develops educational projects and forms a community of traders, improving financial literacy in the field of digital assets.

Screenwriter & Technical Director of “Lana Dubaiskaya,” the first AI series in the CIS. Master’s degree in business and project management. Co-creator of the #1 AI character in the CIS — over 100M views in early 2026. Author of an AI content course with 600+ graduates.

Nikolay Galkin is a graduate of the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) and has over 25 years of experience in IT management, including in the Retail and HoReCa sectors.

He is ranked among the Top 100 IT Leaders by GlobalCIO and is the recipient of the “Hospitality 2024” Award in the category “For Contribution to the Development and Promotion of IT in the Restaurant Business” from the FRiO (Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers).

Andrey Komissarov is a systems methodologist and AI architect in education. He is a graduate of Moscow State University (MSU). He is the creator of over 15 AI services, an author of a professional standard and books on AI. Currently, he serves as Vice-Rector for AI at Synergy University, a Lead Consultant at SberUniversity, and an AI Consultant to the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Markov graduated from MTUSI and has an MBA from the University of California. He managed the construction of a network at Komstar-OTS, then created the ERA-Glonass state system and headed NIS Glonass. He worked as a director at the Digital Economy ANO. Since 2020, he has been the CEO of VisionLabs.

Martin Kohlhauser
– Managing Partner at ChuckVC, a Russian VC/PE fund
– Business Angel of the Year 2025 (Russian Venture Forum)
– Most Active Business Angel 2025 (Sber)
– Host of the venture podcast “Сooler than Chuck”

Creator of a startup exchange (successful exit).
Founder of digital platforms with a reach of over 100 million people.
Over 15 years developing digital ecosystems and products at the intersection of technology, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Oleg will tell about innovation, marketing and product launch; Help with contacts in the field of startups, investments and IT; Will give recommendations on team development and digital business; Share experience in scaling digital ecosystems.

10+ years of experience in corporate innovation and venture investments. He led accelerators and worked as an investment manager in corporate funds. Scientific director of the Start Center at MIPT, mentor of the Higher School of Economics and the Technopark of St. Petersburg. Member of the Boards of Directors of venture capital companies and the ALROSA Import Substitution Council.

Oleg Viktorovich Grinko is the founder of the School of Ontological Thinking, which develops the concept of a non-hostile human-machine future. He heads T-Systema, a company specializing in the integration of large language models with machine-readable ontologies and the development of AI agents. He is a co-author of the Russian Ontological Platform OSA and the leader of the EnergyNet working group of the National Technology Initiative (NTI).

Alexey Yuzhakov is a serial technology entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Promobot and the leader of the New Technology Coalition. He develops anthropomorphic and industrial robotics, as well as implements solutions in the field of SmartCity, smart homes, and intelligent buildings.

Alexey Gonnochenko, Senior Managing Director and Head of the Sber Robotics Center, is a graduate of Don State Technical University and brings over 15 years of experience in the development of robotic solutions. Under his leadership, the center creates service robots and intelligent assistants, optimizing business processes and client services in the banking sector. In 2026, Gonnochenko is actively promoting educational programs in robotics in partnership with leading universities, contributing to the training of personnel for this growing industry.

He began his career at BBDO. Then he went through digital school at RTA and Pichesky. At Dada Agency, he rose to creative director and partner. He then moved to the client side at Premier to understand how content is produced internally. He returned with an upgrade and founded his own creative agency and production company, Luch Film and Luch AI, while simultaneously leading key projects as creative director.

Graduated from the Law Faculty of the Belarusian State University.
Advisor to the WHITEBIRD crypto platform. He was at the origins of the creation of the legislative framework regulating the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Republic of Belarus. For more than 10 years, he was the Deputy Head of the Park of High Technologies of the Republic of Belarus.

Denis Balashov — entrepreneur, fintech expert. Managing partner of SkyCapital: created legal solutions for crypto exchange and international payments.

Launched the first Telegram bot in Russia for money transfers (turnover of 500 million RUB in the first month), and developed an analog of the SBP payment system for small businesses.

15+ years of experience in the banking sector (Sber, Unistream). Education: technical disciplines (VNLU).

Helps businesses legally bypass sanctions through innovative schemes.

Co-founder of Listing.Help – the first listing agency in the cryptocurrency market. Has more than 8 years of experience in the crypto industry. Investor in more than 50 early-stage crypto projects. Has in-depth expertise in evaluating promising blockchain solutions.

Roman Prokopev is First Vice President of MTS Fintech and an expert in digital finance and the crypto industry.

He graduated from Cambridge Art & Science College and the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. In 2023, he was included in Kommersant’s “Top 1000 Russian Managers” ranking (Top 250 senior executives).

Since 2021, he has led the crypto division at AFK Sistema PJSC, one of the largest private investment holding companies, where his team develops crypto services new to the CIS market. Under the “Mining Space” brand, the team has launched over 600 MW of mining data centers, as well as cryptocurrency investment solutions tailored to all types of investors. The team also develops regulated crypto-fintech solutions for both B2B and B2C segments.

Dinar Faskhutdinov is a leader in the Russian crypto industry, a crypto-fintech entrepreneur, and a Master of Economics with practical experience in the financial and blockchain sectors since 2017.

He is the founder of ALT3 Capital, an investment company focused on capital preservation and delivering sustainable returns through proprietary systematic and decentralized strategies.

Managing Director, Global Markets, Sber

Dmitry has over 20 years of experience in financial markets. Since 2022, he has focused on launching investment products and blockchain infrastructure in digital assets, building convergence between DeFi and traditional markets, as well as applying AI to enhance client experience and improve business operational efficiency.

Previously, Dmitry led operations and technology functions within global markets at Deutsche Bank and Sber, and was responsible for developing Sber’s international financial market infrastructure.

Dmitry Botov is a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Head of the Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence at ITMO University, and Co-Founder of AI Talent Hub. With over 12 years in ML and NLP, he has trained more than 1,000 specialists and is shaping a new generation of practice-oriented AI education.

Previously, he was the head of Action University. He was the Director for the Development of New Technology Markets at RVC JSC, where he launched a system of NTI technology contests and project scouting for investment funds, as well as programs for the development of the Russian venture investment market. He worked at Bonnier Group, Kommersant Publishing House, and was the publisher of the weekly magazine Finance.

Marina has been managing the compliance functions of Sovcombank PJSC since 2018. Under her leadership, systemic changes have been made in all areas she oversees, from risk management technologies to the development and implementation of advanced compliance solutions for customers. Sovcombank’s compliance team has received numerous professional awards, and Marina Burdonova has been recognized as the best compliance function manager.

Marketing, PR & Communications Lead at Solana Superteam Kazakhstan and CMO at Intebix. Works at the intersection of fintech and Web3. Drives the growth of the Solana ecosystem in the region, connecting developers, businesses, and institutional players. Previously led marketing for a startup within the Freedom Holding ecosystem and co-founded the data analytics platform AS Data Force. Graduated from UNECON and the University of Essex.

Graduated from the Faculty of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Department of Elementary Particle Physics, MEPHI. On the stock market since 2002. Before joining Sovcombank, he worked both in investment companies and in banks. In 2014, he founded with partners IC “Septem Capital” and launched the Yango mobile application, which won various awards in the field of FinTech. After the company was sold to Sovcombank in 2021, he joined the Bank’s team.

Vitaly is responsible for the strategy and implementation of AI agents and industrial automation in X5’s operational and IT processes. Under his leadership, automation has become systematic, with humans and robots working together.

His expertise focuses on:
— industrial automation of IT support
— the technological foundation for generative models in operation
— the implementation of AI agents and LLMs in the company’s business processes
— the testing of new AI tools and practices
— the development of AI-based projects

At the forum, Vitaly will provide a practical perspective on two key topics: where AI in development truly accelerates results, and how approaches change when AI is implemented.

Business development specialist with experience in launching startups and international projects in digital assets, fintech, and e-commerce. Responsible for partnerships, strategic integrations, and market expansion

A young representative of the new generation, passionate about technology, AI, and the development of practical digital solutions. I actively implement AI in business and projects.

Lara has been working in the fintech sector for four years. She is responsible for building technological and business connections between the product and the market.

Director, producer, and digital production specialist, owner of the AI studio ZEPHYR. After many years in media (including hosting the project LittleBig for over a year) and working on major content projects, he focused on neuroproduction. His film “Chingiz Khan” won an award for Best AI Film in Cannes in 2025 and was recognized with a prize “For Contribution to the Development of AI Cinema.”

Yuri graduated from the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Control Processes at Saint Petersburg State University, as well as from the Stockholm School of Economics. He worked as a top manager at some of the largest Russian and global companies, including Procter & Gamble, Samsung, and X5. Since 2017, he has been working in the fields of medicine and laboratory diagnostics. He significantly grew the business of the KDL laboratory network and integrated the company into the Medscan group.

For the last two years, he has been heading the medical company INVITRO.

Creator of “Lana Dubayskaya,” the most popular AI blogger project in the CIS, entrepreneur specializing in viral content creation and monetization of AI characters.

Serial entrepreneur and CEO of AIDEVTeam with over 20 years of experience in business. He built a company from scratch with a turnover of over 200 million rubles and made it a market leader. In the field of automation, he has worked with major clients, including Sber. He has implemented over 350 AI solutions in businesses. A motivational speaker and practitioner: he conducts workshops on AI implementation and runs a blog. His focus is on helping entrepreneurs eliminate routine tasks, scale their businesses, and accelerate growth through technology and creativity.

Head of the Digital Economy Practice at GMT Legal law firm, PhD in Law. Expert in legal matters related to blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 projects. Recognized in the individual lawyer rankings of Pravo-300 and Kommersant in the Digital Economy category.

Entrepreneur, graduate of State University of Management (GUU), former top manager at AB Volvo. Searched for diamonds in Africa. Developer of “Neparnik” passive exoskeletons and innovative UAVs. University lecturer, Ambassador of TechProsveshchenie at VKontakte, co-author of six books, lecturer for the Znanie Society. Science popularizer, visionary.

Graduate of the Moscow Law Institute (MYUI) under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. Development Director at the NeuroLab Digital Technology Center, where she builds a professional community in the field of AI and launches industry initiatives. Organizer of expert events and host of the podcast “And One, And Two”.

Russian scientist, reconstructive surgeon and microsurgeon, project manager at the Office of Technological Leadership at Sechenov University. Graduated from general medicine with a focus on personalized medicine. Research fellow at the Department of Oncology, specialist in regenerative medicine. Co-founder of the startup “Neurograft” (nerve implants), winner of the “Innovator of Moscow” award, Skolkovo resident. Manages projects in the fields of AI, big data, and advanced materials for medicine.