BELAL JASSOMA

Director, Ecosystems,
DMCC

Belal Jassoma is Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.

Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.

Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.

Mathias Ruch

Founder and CEO,
CVVC

Mathias Ruch is a driving force in the development of the global blockchain startup ecosystem. As founder and CEO of CV VC and CV Labs he manages a portfolio of 75 startup investments and a global Web3 ecosystem builder. As initiator of the Swiss Blockchain Federation he leads the internationalization of Switzerland’s blockchain expertise. As an entrepreneur he has founded, managed, and successfully exited several digital companies.

As an initiator of global blockchain-based companies, he is one of the most influential people in Switzerland, according to the Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Testament to his driving force in the Swiss and global blockchain industry is the CV VC Africa Initiative, launched with the Swiss government (SECO) as a public-private partnership, under which CV VC has launched the first blockchain-focused accelerator for Africa and launched its dedicated Africa Blockchain Fund.

Mathias Ruch ist eine treibende Kraft bei der Entwicklung des globalen Blockchain-Startup-Ökosystems. Als Gründer und CEO von CV VC und CV Labs verantwortet er ein Portfolio von 75 Startups und einen globalen Inkubator. Als Initiator der Swiss Blockchain Federation leitet er die Internationalisierung der Schweizer Blockchain Expertise. Als Unternehmer hat er mehrere digitale Unternehmen gegründet, geleitet und erfolgreich verkauft.

GIDEON GREAVES

Head of Global Application Ecosystem,
LISK

Gideon Greaves is a seasoned venture capitalist and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in Web3 investments and startup growth. As the Head of Global Application Ecosystem at Lisk, he drives innovation by supporting high-potential startups and scaling blockchain adoption. Gideon has managed top-tier web3 funds and led investment strategies across various markets. He has also successfully exited his own startup and serves as an advisor and board member for multiple organizations. An active crypto investor since 2017, Gideon brings deep expertise in fundraising, ecosystem development, and decentralized applications.