Web3 Unleashed #3

Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading international business district in 2025 with over 26,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 80,000 people.

Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.

Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubai district.

Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).

The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.

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Alessia Baumgartner

With a strong background in crypto and blockchain, Alessia is dedicated to fostering partnerships and driving the development of decentralised technologies. Her work at DWF Labs focuses on creating impactful collaborations and nurturing growth within blockchain ecosystems. Apart from overseeing close to 800+ portfolio companies, Alessia also manages DWF Labs’ business development in the MENA region, where they have been based for more than two years.

Alessia brings a deep understanding of emerging crypto trends and a passion for advancing the Web3 space. Her ability to bridge connections across diverse projects and stakeholders has positioned her as a key contributor to DWF Labs’ success in supporting innovative blockchain Initiatives. . 

Mathias Ruch

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 as initiator of the Swiss Blockchain Federation he leads the internationalization of Switzerland’s expertise. As an entrepreneur he has founded, managed, and successfully exited several companies.

Zaher El Orm

Zaher El Orm is the Crypto Centre Manager at DMCC, where he leads the growth and development of the Web3 ecosystem. In this role, Zaher drives strategic initiatives that promote blockchain technology's adoption and practical application, ensuring that DMCC remains at the forefront of the industry. By partnering with top-tier industry players, he provides end-to-end solutions and support to entrepreneurs and companies looking to scale their crypto operations within a dynamic and rapidly evolving market.

Zaher holds an MBA from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where he specialised in the intersection of blockchain technology and supply chain management. His academic and professional background, combined with his forward-thinking approach, positions him as a key influencer in the ongoing evolution of the blockchain landscape.

Dyma Budorin

Dyma Budorin is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Hacken, a prominent blockchain security auditing firm known for its commitment to ensuring safety and transparency within the Web3 ecosystem. As a Co-Chair of the EEA DRAMA (Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Digital Rights Management Authority), Dyma actively contributes to advancing security standards in the blockchain space. Recognized as a thought leader in crypto, he is also an author and sought-after speaker.

Prior to Hacken, Dyma spent eight years at Deloitte, achieving the position of Senior Manager, and previously served as a top manager in the Ukrainian Defense Military Consortium. Since co-founding Hacken in 2017, he has been instrumental in establishing it as a leader in Web3 security auditing.

Youting Chen

Youting Chen is the Head of Spot Product at Bybit, leading global product strategy across spot trading, on-chain trading, and token listing products. With experience spanning top-tier centralized exchanges, DeFi liquidity protocols, and multinational banking, he brings a user-oriented mindset that bridges traditional finance and Web3 innovation, creating impactful and innovative product experiences. Youting holds an M.S. in Technology Innovation Management from National Chengchi University.

Vladimir Shapovalov

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.

Halil Mirakhmed

Halil Mirakhmed is the Chief Strategy Officer at The Open Platform (TOP), the leading tech company developing Web3 innovations in Telegram, and Wallet in Telegram, a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. A strategic leader and blockchain innovator, Halil has been instrumental in advancing Web3 by bridging traditional financial systems with decentralized technologies and empowering millions of users. His leadership helped TOP pioneer initiatives making digital assets and tokenized equities more inclusive and accessible to global audiences, accelerating mass crypto adoption.

As a judge at Web3 Unleashed #3, Halil brings his strategic vision and ecosystem experience to evaluate groundbreaking projects – inspiring participants to create scalable, real-world Web3 solutions driving the next wave of innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

Jason Kim

Jason Kim is the General Manager of NEXUS HUB FZCO in Dubai, leading Web3 gaming and blockchain ecosystem initiatives in the Middle East. Formerly Head of Middle East at Wemade / WEMIX, he has extensive experience in game industry strategy, virtual asset regulation, and public–private partnerships. He is also an advisor to the UAE Center of the Korea Creative Content Agency. Jason holds an LL.B. from Sogang University and an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Dubai.

Belal Jassoma

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.