Charlene is a technology delivery expert specializing in AI, big data and digital regulatory transformation with a focus on anti-money laundering solutions, who has spent years developing and implementing innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes, including large-scale enterprise banks such as RBC, TD Bank, BMO and CIBC. Her collaborative approach and ability to understand complex systems make her a sought-after consultant and mentor.

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Through her writing and speaking engagements, Charlene shares her expertise on topics such as leadership, innovation, and technology. Her insightful perspectives and engaging style have earned her a reputation as a thought leader in her field. Charlene has authored a chapter on using AI-powered techniques for open-source investigations for the CF Manchester FIU Connect texts, along with talks to Binance, Calgary Police Services and the RCMP (Nova Scotia). She has been a moderator and panellist for the London Business School, Bank of England, and Women in Payments and hosts a podcast that discusses the role of technology in fighting financial crime as a Strategic Advisor for the Canadian RegTech Association.

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Whether she is leading a team, delivering a keynote speech, or hosting a podcast, Charlene brings a contagious energy and a wealth of knowledge to every project she takes on. Her passion for helping others succeed is evident in everything she does, making her an engaging speaker at your next event.

I specialise in advising individuals and corporates facing domestic and international internal, criminal and/or regulatory investigations, including those brought by the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Competition and Markets Authority, the City of London Police, US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. I have a particular focus on cybercrime and cyber security related issues, including data privacy and protection, and I regularly speak on these topics as well as on the crypto regulatory landscape, in the UK and in the EU.

Charu is one of the leading women in blockchain in Asia Pacific with over 15 years of experience in technology marketing and product strategy. She has led marketing for IBM Blockchain Asia Pacific in 2016 with a focus on the Asian financial services sector. Charu is now the CMO of Unique Network (an NFT Infrastructure Company) and a Senior Ambassador of Polkadot in Asia. Charu is also driving the diversity agenda in SE Asia through her position as a Regional Ambassador for the Association of Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC).

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Charu is passionate about the use cases and technology that will lead the next wave of success for NFT applications. She is leading product management of NFT interoperability using Cross Consensus Protocol (XCM) within Polkadot. 

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Charu has been a mentor for web3 start-ups at the Tribe Accelerator, Singapore; and an advisor to Web3 dApps in the Polkadot ecosystem . Charu is also a lead instructor at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, Hong Kong where she has been invited to give lectures on the topics of web3 GTM, Product Market Fit and Web3 Communities. 

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Charu has been a speaker at top crypto events globally including CoinDesk Consensus, NFT NYC, WOW Summit Hong Kong, PayNet Week Malaysia, Vietnam Blockchain Week, Polkadot Decoded New York and more. She has also been featured in publications like EuroNews, Forekast News, HackerNoon and more. 

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Charu is a Mathematics (hons) graduate, MBA in finance and is now pursuing one year Chief Product Officer Course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Chiara El Rikabi has worked in financial services for nearly 13 years with a focus on sales and financial information. She spent 11 years at SGR Compliance, as a Senior Sales Executive, where she was responsible for business development and sales. Chiara joined 21SHARES in 2021, where she is Senior Sales Associate for Italian speaking regions working closely with Massimo Siano, Head of Southern Europe.

Head of Revenue & Business at KYAX, a web3 Finanical Reporting Tool. Chloe has over a decade of experience in Investment & Custodian banking, possessing a strong track record in regulatory compliance, management consulting, investment banking, and change management. Chloe's leadership in her field is widely acknowledged, highlighted by her participation on industry leading panels, and prestigious recognition as one of the Top 100 Women in Crypto 2023

Christina has over 15 years of experience of compliance experience, including as a former Chief Compliance of Binance.US and BSA Officer of Uphold.com. She is the founder of RayCor Consulting, a renowned company providing global compliance expertise to fintech and regtech firms, including top 100 global crypto exchanges, payment processors, DeFi and Web3 companies, and fintech startups.

Clara Cambra is an international legal counsel and operations executive specializing in blockchain, crypto regulations, and token business structures. As Head of Legal & Ops at Arweave, she oversees legal strategy for a $3B portfolio of Web3 projects. Clara speaks on topics such as crypto compliance, DAO structuring, and cross-border regulatory frameworks. With experience across the US, UK, Caribbean jurisdictions and EU, she blends legal precision with business acumen. She is a member of the Barcelona Bar and fluent in English, Spanish and French.

Clare Bradin is Counsel in the Cayman Islands Litigation and Restructuring practice of Conyers Dill & Pearman LLP. Clare has over a decade of experience supporting her clients to navigate their most complex, high value and strategically significant disputes and investigations. She is an experienced advisor to the Web3 and crypto community, bringing a creative and solutions-driven approach to fintech disputes. She has a broad international commercial litigation and arbitration practice including founder and partnership disputes, shareholder and contractual disputes, contentious regulatory matters, fund disputes and insolvency-related mandates, with a focus on the financial services sector. Her clients include foundation companies, founders, public and private companies, funds, directors, shareholders and banks. Clare’s regulatory enforcement experience spans all stages of the regulatory life cycle, from prevention through internal investigations to multijurisdictional disputes and investigations, particularly in relation to financial crime.

Claudia has participated in several digital assets and crypto conferences. She has been a speaker for the Blockchain Summit in Bogotá Colombia in 2024, as well as the Tico Blockchain Conference on the same year. Claudia has also planned and has participated as a speaker on workshops and training for law enforcement agencies on basic definitions and terms of crypto, OSINT and blockchain analytics. She speaks about regulatory affairs, policy, and countering illicit financial flows. She also speaks about security information and data privacy.

Claudia Ramone is Senior Vice President, Alternative Asset Management with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.  Claudia joined the EPIC family in 2011 and began focusing on alternative asset management (hedge fund/private equity/venture capital).  The early part of her insurance career focused on technology-driven asset management including FinTech / Robo advisors peer:peer lending platforms. Since 2017 she has been a leader in EPICs Blockchain & Crypto activities meeting needs of institutional digital asset investors including private funds, their portfolio companies and Web3 developers.  She was an early pioneer of crypto and blockchain risks when few brokers and markets were willing to offer coverage.  

CRYSTAL NOEGlobal Sanctions LeaderCrystal's combination of regulatory research, compliance experience, technical background, and affinity for problem solving have afforded her the opportunity to lead global sanctions compliance programs for some of the world's most recognizable financial institutions, and social media platforms. Today, Crystal leads the global sanctions compliance program for one of the world's largest crypto currency exchange firms, where she continues to develop innovative sanctions controls as she dives deeply into the technical inner workings of blockchain technology, its various layers, and their potential for sanctions risks.Crystal has earned various certifications, and holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in MIS, specializing in statistics, data engineering, and data driven intelligence. She was most recently recognized by Innovative Finance's list of Top 10 Policy Makers & Regulatory Experts within their Women in Fintech Power List 2023. While not immersed in research, Crystal is steadily adding new chapters to her book, "Screen This -Avoid That"; the handbook for operationalizing sanctions programs from scratch. She also enjoys spending time in her garden, date nights with her longtime hubby, and having fun with the kids.

With over two decades of experience in education and technical product management, Cynthia Chaffin is a distinguished figure in financial services compliance and cryptocurrency. As a Compliance Consultant at United Texas Bank, she focuses on KYC processes for virtual currency clients.Previously, Cynthia was a Product Manager at CipherTrace, where she led the development of cryptocurrency intelligence products and blockchain analytics. Her leadership in agile development and cryptosecurity applications significantly impacted the industry.Cynthia's expertise includes cryptocurrency, blockchain, AML, financial compliance, and SaaS applications. She holds a Master’s in Counseling and various certifications, including Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Known for her innovative solutions and effective cross-functional collaboration, Cynthia also excels in understanding and interpreting human behavior, making her a valuable asset in the dynamic crypto finance market.

Daley Epstein represents cryptocurrency, blockchain, FinTech, and web3 companies in litigation and regulatory matters. She specializes in helping crypto and web3 builders, investors, and other market participants navigate an emerging and rapidly-evolving regulatory landscape. Recognized as “One to Watch” in New York for 2023 and 2024, Daley is distinguished by her solutions-orientated approach to her clients’ legal challenges and her passion for the incredible innovations they are building.

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Her practice includes prosecuting and defending cutting-edge blockchain and digital asset litigation, defending government investigations, and counseling clients on securities and banking regulations and intellectual property issues. Daley also advises cryptocurrency and FinTech companies on federal and state licensing issues. Daley’s broad experience – from strategizing winning court briefs to helping clients launch NFT marketplaces – makes her uniquely equipped to help her clients accomplish their goals.

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Daley also has experience in complex commercial litigation and government investigations involving private equity, energy, real estate, media, and other technology clients. She has represented clients in all stages of litigation, from initial case assessment through appeal and in mediation and arbitration. Daley began her career as a Judicial Clerk at the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas, TX, and regularly draws upon the experience to develop arguments that resonate with decision makers and to convey those points in a clear and persuasive manner.