Alla Fedorova is the Founder and Managing Partner of Larena Consulting Limited and Larena Private Office. Alla brings over 20 years of international experience in global wealth management and investments. Having held several senior positions in international banking and finance — including serving as First Vice President, Investments in Global Wealth Management at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London, overseeing UHNW clients, and as Head of the Central and Eastern European Desk at HSBC Private Bank in London, as well as CEO/Managing Director of private structures and family offices — Alla specialises in wealth protection and strategic advisory, alternative asset management and international real estate investments, and the creation and management of single- and multi-family offices. She is recognized as one of the leading experts in this field. Alla is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Cyprus, and holds an MBA in Strategy and International Business from Cass Business School.

David Palmer is a digital visionary, innovator, and author. He is the Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of Pairpoint by Vodafone a new platform that integrates IoT, Web3 and AI. He is a board member of the Asia Web3 Alliance, international speaker, and the author of a new book entitled “The Business of the Metaverse – How Organisations Can Optimize the Opportunities of Web3 and AI.” David is recognised as one of the top 20 people to watch in Web3, and a leader in AI for IoT. Most recently he has been working on the opportunities associated with AI, Web3, IoT and Fintech to bring connected security, trust, identity, payments and ingtelligence to the edge.

Doxia Nikia Hadjivassiliou is the Managing Partner of D.D. Fidelity Associates Ltd, bringing over 30 years of experience in international corporate structuring, tax planning, and fiduciary services. She has extensive expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional structures, asset protection, and succession planning. Throughout her career, she has held directorships in a wide portfolio of companies across Europe, Asia, and key offshore jurisdictions, providing strategic oversight and corporate governance at the highest level. Her work focuses on designing and implementing sophisticated structures tailored to the needs of international families and business groups. She served for nine years as President of the Cyprus International Businesses Association, where she actively contributed to legislative development and policy shaping, participating in consultations and high-level meetings with Parliament and government ministries, and playing a key role in promoting Cyprus as an international business and investment hub. Doxia is also an approved business introducer to leading banking institutions  across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, facilitating global banking relationships for private clients and corporate entities with a strong focus on Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Japan and Australia. She is a longstanding member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) since 2006, a registered practitioner with the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA) since 2011, and a member of the Family Firm Institute (USA). She is also an Advanced Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) since 2016. Her practice is particularly focused on family office structuring, fiduciary services, and cross-border wealth management solutions, supporting clients in preserving and transitioning wealth across generations.

Andrew is a solicitor admitted to practice in England and Wales who qualified in 1984. Since 1985, Andrew has practised in City of London and Central London law firms in the area of taxation. He has a specialisation in international corporate tax matters as well as in international wealth planning structures for high and ultra high net worth families and their underlying businesses. For over 11 years until 2017 Andrew was a senior equity partner at Withers LLP where he established and headed up the CIS practise at the firm. Andrew has worked extensively in the areas of mining, oil and gas, mobile telecoms, pharmaceutical and food retail, hotels and transportation. He is particularly experienced in designing international structures involving clients from emerging markets, in which area he has been working since 1995. Serving this client base Andrew was one of the first practitioners to use trusts in structures for Kazakh clients starting in the early 2000s and for Kyrgyz clients from 2001. He has significant experience in tax planning for IPOs as well as debt capital raisings. Andrew is highly rated by Citywealth as a practitioner for his area of specialisation. Andrew is also a director of the London LSE listed mining company Altyn Gold Plc and a partner in the London legal firm Keystone Law.

Demos Katsis was born in Limassol, Cyprus, on 1 October 1979. He is the founding partner of KATSIS LLC, a law firm with offices in Limassol and Nicosia, as well as associated offices worldwide. Before establishing KATSIS LLC, he was a partner at an international law firm. Since 1 July 2024, he has served as the elected Deputy Mayor of Limassol. He graduated with honours from the University of Bristol, where he obtained both a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws. He also holds a Diploma in Professional Legal Skills from City University and an MA from the University of Malta, awarded through a full EU scholarship. Mr. Katsis is also a licensed insolvency practitioner. He was admitted to the Cyprus Bar in 2003 and is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association, among other professional bodies. A number of his articles have been published in various magazines. He is a regular speaker and panellist at fintech seminars and a wide range of other events organised by different institutions. In addition, he holds academic positions as a professor at various universities. Mr. Katsis also served as Assistant National Rapporteur for Cyprus for the EU Project on Unfair Commercial Practices in the New Member States, undertaken by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. He also acted as Assistant National Rapporteur for Cyprus for the EU Project on Legalization of Public Documents, also undertaken by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law.

Gilles Prince has been working in the investment management industry for more than 25 years. Mr Prince has a long experience in selecting traditional and alternative funds, structuring investment solutions, risk management and defining investment strategies. He currently holds the position of Chief Investment Officer at the multi-family office Blue Box Wealth Management in Geneva, Switzerland. Previously, he has been managing special investment mandates for international families at bank Lombard Odier and spent 11 years in the Edmond de Rotschild group as Chief Investment Officer for the private banking unit in Geneva. Gilles Prince is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, chartered Financial Risk Manager, chartered Energy Risk Professional and holds a master degree in Banking & Finance and HEC bachelor degree, both from University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Stella Kammitsi is a lawyer and member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 1992, and the founder of her own law firm and of a fiduciary services company, Raza Corporate Services Ltd. She specializes in Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking, Trusts, and Estate Succession Planning. Stella is the Deputy Chairperson of STEP Europe and former Chairwoman of STEP Cyprus. Her leadership roles also include serving as Vice-President of the Business and Professional Women Association (BPW) Cyprus, Chairperson of BPW International’s Standing Committee for Legislation, Chairwoman and Vice-Chairwoman of the Housing Finance Corporation of Cyprus (appointed by the Council of Ministers), and President of the Cyprus Women’s Lobby. A frequent speaker at international conferences, Stella is actively involved in organizing major professional events in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She lectures at the International University of Monaco (IUM) for the STEP Diploma and IUM Certificate in International Management of Family Wealth and at the European Institute of Management and Finance on the main principles of Cyprus trust law, and previously taught Business and Banking Law at universities in Cyprus. She holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Leicester and an LLM in International Banking Law from Boston University School of Law and was recognized in Citywealth’s IFC Powerwomen Top 200 for five consecutive years (2015–2018).She was honoured with the Corporate Expert of the Year (Cyprus) award at the Leaders in Law Global Awards 2026.

Lyra Amvrosidou is the Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Property Gallery Developers & Constructors Ltd, one of Cyprus’s leading real estate development companies. With over 20 years of experience, Lyra has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s expansion, strategic vision, and international sales. Her work spans Cyprus, Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS region, engaging with investors and business partners. Projects under her management have received over 50 international awards, including three World Best titles for YOO Limassol Inspired by Starck. The Property Gallery portfolio features luxury hotels, cutting-edge sports clubs, signature restaurants, and high-performance business centers that are reshaping the skyline and identity of Cyprus.

Pantelis Christofides, an Advocate and Partner of L. Papaphilippou & Co LLC Advocates & Legal Consultants, is the Head of the Firm’s EU and Regulatory Law practice group, and a member of the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial Law practice group. A Member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the Nicosia Bar Association, he practises mainly in matters in the areas of EU Trade Law, Foreign Direct Investment Screening (FDIS) Law, Protection of Competition Law, Concentration Control Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law, Privacy Law and Human Rights’ Protection Law. He has represented before the House of Representatives, during the years 2022 – 2025, as part of the Cyprus International Businesses’ Association (CIBA), and the Cyprus Bar Association, Stakeholder teams, their respective positions regarding the consecutive versions of FDIS Bill. Pantelis is a Fellow and Co-Country Reporter together with Dr. Thomas Papadopoulos for the Republic of Cyprus of the CELIS Institute, an independent non-profit, non-partisan research enterprise dedicated to promoting better regulation of foreign investments in the context of security, public order and competitiveness, and the leading forum for studying and debating investment screening policy.

Founded in 2019 by Carmen Kiavila, Kiavila Avocats has established itself as a leading boutique law firm specialising in tax law and technology law, with a truly cross-border approach spanning Switzerland, France, UAE and emerging markets such as West Africa. Kiavila Avocats has a presence in the Middle East through Maître Kiavila’s Of counsel position in the law firm Eptalex. Carmen Kiavila studied law in Toulouse and Paris. Simultaneously, she earned a Master of Science in Financial Economics from the prestigious HEC Paris business school. Before founding her firm, she worked as an auditor at a Big Four firm in Geneva and as a consultant in financial services, which gave her an interdisciplinary perspective. This experience allows her to apply audit and consulting tools in due diligence processes and customized legal strategies. Based in Bern and licensed with the Paris bar association and the Bern bar association, Carmen Kiavila offers legal services to individuals and businesses in litigation, taxation, regulatory compliance, and technology. Her areas of expertise include tax law, advice on international taxation, personal and corporate tax in Franco-Swiss contexts; technology law, including data protection, software contracts, and taxation related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets. In addition, the firm provides tailored services that adapt to the fast-evolving needs of start-ups, SMEs, trusts, banks, and private clients. More than a legal advisor, Maître Kiavila empowers business leaders to turn taxation and technology into competitive advantage. Her multidisciplinary approach and understanding of diverse environments and her solid and carefully cultivated network of professionals makes her a key partner in high-stakes decision-making. The firm is distinguished by its client-centered and empathetic approach. Kiavila Avocats is committed to thinking outside the box and continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of theclients. Carmen and her firm previously received international recognition, such as being named one of the most inspiring leaders to watch in 2024 by BizTech Outlook and Wealth Briefing award. They were also awarded “Tax Law Firm of 2023”” by Lawyer Monthly. Carmen received the “Private client lawyer” of the year at the 2026 WealthBriefing award. Kiavila Avocats represents a new generation of law firms that combine legal expertise, financial insight, and international perspective. With a founder known for her interdisciplinary background and service-oriented approach, the firm is now a key player in tax, technology, and business law on a global scale.

Michael leads investment selection, risk management, and portfolio operations at DPRG Investment Management (DPRG IM). He pioneered a risk-averse approach to reinvesting quasi-equity released from hard assets — real estate, yachts, and aircraft — into diversified capital markets and has built a multi-year verifiable track record proving the strategy's viability. The dual alpha-generation and risk-management engine behind DPRG IM's turn-key product is continuously refined as new quantitative and big data tools become available. Michael had formulated both proprietary Long Only Absolute Return Strategy (LLARS) and Arbalest Absolute Return Strategy (AARS), a convex enhancement allowing for synthetic short overlay for high-risk mandates. LLARS & AARS are the main vehicles to deliver alpha for DPRG IM’ discretionary separate account management offering as well as its advisory & order transmission business. Michael has over 25 years of buy-side capital markets experience across global equity and fixed-income mandates, complemented by more than a decade in real estate development and sales, with several million square meters of residential and commercial real estate built and sold. Michael is a CFA charter and CySEC Advanced Certificate holder. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Banking from the Moscow State Academy of Economics and Statistics and an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco's McLaren School of Business.

Kirill is a serial entrepreneur and a senior corporate executive. Held CEO and CFO roles at Wang Labs, Deloitte, PepsiCo and Kaspersky Lab mostly in London but also in Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto, Vienna and Prague. Launched startups in fintech, insurtech, edtech and web3. UK Top-50 Tech Executive 2015 and multiple hackathon winner. Member of the Cambridge International Business and Management think tank from 2004 to 2015. Mentor at CyLon (UK), Alchemist (US) and MentorDay (Spain) accelerators. Mathematics graduate, qualified accountant and a Cambridge MBA.

Elena Narbuts is a dynamic leader in sales and marketing, specialising in positioning premium real estate brands and driving revenue growth in competitive markets. She is known for her strategic vision, strong communication skills and ability to build high-performing teams. Under her leadership, Marfields has achieved significant commercial success, including a major increase in annual revenue and the near-complete sale (99%) of The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Limassol. Elena is also a recipient of the CBN Young Dragon Award in the Construction & Real Estate category. She has played a key role in transforming the company’s positioning, introducing modern CRM systems, enhancing customer experience and aligning marketing with long-term strategic goals. Elena is particularly strong in identifying new market opportunities and developing innovative projects, with a focus on expanding the company’s presence internationally.

Meera Ahmadi is the Co-Founder of Juris AI. Juris AI is a UK legal tech company automating contract review for in-house legal and compliance teams. Purpose-built for recruitment and property management sectors, its AI platform flags risk, analyses contracts, and delivers redrafts giving lean teams the power of specialist legal support, at scale. Meera' s work as Co-founder of Juris AI as being supported by practical insight and expertise as a litigator at HMRC, and her previous experience with Risk & Procurement Legal Firm and with UK court. Meera holds an Honours degree in International Law from Kingston University and a Master’s degree from BPP Law School.

Navid Homayoun is a Cypriot technology leader and entrepreneur. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Legal -Tech AI startup RELOC8 ONLINE. Navid has over 16 years of industry experience at the intersection of luxury property, technology and finance, and he has a proven track record of working with top-tier investment funds, banks, financial institutions, and leading firms across the UK and Europe. As a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, he serves as an Official Startup World Cup Mentor, leveraging his expertise in entrepreneurship, AI and fintech to guide the next generation of innovators. RELOC8 ONLINE is a new generation relocation company that is set to is disrupt the Tax Migration Industry using development of AI tools which simplifies the complex process of international tax migration, helping high-net-worth individuals and corporations optimise their tax strategies and achieve significant time and cost savings.

Sergey Bezborodov — Founder and CEO of iown, a digital wizard that takes the mystery out of wealth, estate, and business planning on a global scale. iown is an intelligent software solution for modeling and analyzing international ownership and financing structures — with multiple assets, entities, and transactions across time and jurisdictions. It builds interactive ownership graphs in space and time, using algorithms and AI to calculate tax implications worldwide. iown helps owners, family offices, banks, trustees, and asset managers see the big picture, plan their next moves, and make confident, data-driven decisions while keeping track of their past and present. Sergey has over 20 years of experience in wealth and business structuring. A former Partner at PwC Switzerland, he now leads Angles, a Swiss tax advisory boutique, and continues to solve tax conundrums for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices across the globe. Sergey is also the author of a unique NextGen educational program that explains global tax systems through three simple principles, and the creator of Angles.News, a Telegram channel for private clients.

Elena Solovyeva is a Partner at Rocquaine Management UK and Rocquaine (Mauritius), and a Founding Partner at Symphony Legal Limited. She is a solicitor admitted in England and Wales with over 20 years of international legal experience. Most recently before establishing her own practice in London, Elena practised at Gateley Plc specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency disputes. She also worked at Withers LLP and Edwin Coe LLP, advising high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Her core areas of expertise include complex international litigation, with a particular focus on insolvency, fraud, and commercial disputes, as well as taxation and asset-holding structures.

Founder of SINT — autonomous workflow 'Operators' and maintain SINT Protocol: the open-source safety standard those systems run under. Illia spent years at the edge of tech, design, and strategy—cofounding ventures (raised $100M+), shipping global products for Meta, BMW, Verizon, and Adidas, and leading teams pushing immersive, decentralized innovation. 20 yrs / $200 M+ product impact: Meta • BMW • Adidas • Verizon • Player’s Health • Tokensoft Speaker @ Consensus, CoinAgenda, World Blockchain Forum, AGI House. Mentor @ Hustle Summit

holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, is a Fellow Certified

Philippos is a Partner and Head of Tax & Legal Services at EY Cyprus. He

Evgeny Liznev is a veteran technologist and visionary leader with over 15 years of experience architecting high-stakes Deeptech solutions for the global market. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, Evgeny has built a career defined by his ability to bridge the gap between legacy enterprise complexity and the cutting edge of high-performance AI. With an elite academic foundation from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he combines deep theoretical knowledge with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to digital transformation. A Legacy of Large-Scale Innovation Before co-founding Ryon.ai, Evgeny led some of the most complex technological initiatives in the industry. His track record as a lead architect includes: NHL Business Intelligence: In collaboration with SAP, Evgeny served as the lead architect for a groundbreaking BI solution for the National Hockey League (NHL). This system revolutionized how the league processed game- day data, providing real-time statistics on player activities and on-ice dynamics. Amsterdam Urban Automation: He spearheaded the automation of the Amsterdam City transportation and parking infrastructure. This project involved innovating a situational management system for automated parking monitoring and street-level event management, setting a new standard for smart city logistics. Pioneering Media, Robotics, and Autonomous Agents Evgeny’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by his success in pushing the boundaries of immersive media and robotics. He founded DriveCast, a company specialized in Augmented Reality (AR) for live television production. Under his leadership, the technology was adopted by global giants such as Disney and the Indian Cricket Federation. Today, this technology powers broadcasts for elite competitions including the Cricket World Cup, WBC World Boxing, and Spain’s La Liga. His expertise also extends into the San Francisco tech ecosystem with SINT, where he developed a fully autonomous platform of AI agents. These agents: Operate as independent entities to manage complex tasks in Marketing, Sales, and Finance. Are fully integrated with humanoid robots, representing a leap forward in physical-digital AI synergy. Comply with rigorous European AI engineering standards, designed to operate safely in crowded, high-risk public spaces. Driving Enterprise Transformation at Ryon.ai Currently, as the Co-Founder of Ryon.ai, Evgeny focuses on solving the primary bottleneck in Finance AI: the “messed data” reality of fragmented, disparate systems. Drawing on his extensive experience in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, and Smart Production, he excels at consolidating chaotic data streams into high-fidelity foundations for AI. His methodology is strictly Security-First, ensuring that all implementations are fully scalable, GDPR-compliant, and data-secure. By moving beyond experimental “chatbots,” Evgeny ensures that AI initiatives deliver quantifiable ROI and operational optimization. Conference Expertise At this event, Evgeny offers unparalleled insights into: Formalizing Technological Strategies: Navigating the transition from legacy systems to AI-native architectures. Optimal Stack Selection: Choosing the right tools for complex, high-security financial environments. Accurate Cost-Benefit Assessment: Moving past industry hype to focus on bottom-line financial results.

Neil is passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform the way we access, exchange, and create value in various sectors and cultures, and to create positive social and environmental impact. A value-driven entrepreneur, technologist and innovator, with over 25 years senior corporate leadership and 10 years entrepreneurial experience in innovation, blockchain, and digital identity, across fintech, clean energy, luxury asset trading and Art. A key member of team at Energy Web in Berlin, that launched $EWT, he has consulted on blockchain and crypto policy for governments as an adviser to the Fintech and Innovation-Driven Financial Services Regulatory Committee of Mauritius and a member of the Virtual Currency Working Group for the Commonwealth Secretariat. Neil is currently SVP for Idoneus a Swiss-based Luxury Asset Trading company, creating a new digital economy for Luxury through a secure and discrete exchange of value, and Consultant Business Partner of a forward-thinking, US-based Art Company which, among other achievements built an NFT platform for high-value physical art. Neil is also an author, due to publish his book “Big Ass to Bad Ass” in October 2026 along with the launch of a podcast. He is also a frequent speaker and writer on innovation, blockchain, identity and the impact of technology on the way we live our lives. Neil has a BSC (Hons) in Physics, a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Liverpool, and an MBA from the London Business School.

Hugh is a widely regarded industry leader in the private clients, family offices and high value international debt space . Based in Monaco he is the founder and CEO of PHINOM a special situations bridging lender focusing on complex and high value opportunities globally. Prior to PHINOM Hugh founded, scaled and successfully exited private credit businesses offering loans to clients on real estate, marine and aviation and publicly listed stocks and shares. ‎ He was Co-Founder and Managing Director of Enness Capital for more than 17 years.

Matthew Walker is a Managing Director at Raedas and leads the firm’s Dubai office. He brings more than a decade of experience collecting evidence and intelligence in support of contentious cross-border disputes. Matthew has supported litigation and arbitration proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, including before the English High Court, in cross-border commercial disputes, and in high-stakes ICSID, UNCITRAL, and DIAC arbitrations. His work has also contributed to investigations by law enforcement authorities in the United States and Switzerland. Prior to joining Raedas, Matthew was a senior consultant in KPMG’s forensic investigations practice in Moscow and London, where he worked on whistleblower and fraud investigations across the natural resources, banking, and financial services sectors. He was the lead analyst on a receivership investigation that traced more than GBP 5 billion in assets held through structures in the Cayman Islands, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands, and other offshore jurisdictions. He previously worked for the Australian Government in Canberra and in public affairs in London, advising governments, high-profile individuals, and multinational corporations. In August 2025, Matthew was ranked as a ‘Recommended’ adviser in the Spears 500 for his work on behalf of private family offices and high and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Marc regularly advises Swiss and foreign private clients on legal and taxation issues. He assists his clients in wealth and succession planning and in social security matters. Marc further acts on behalf of national and international companies and senior executives. He is experienced in cross-border tax matters, in particular tax planning and restructurings as well as employee participation schemes. Marc further assists his clients in other legal matters and acts as representative in non-contentious and contentious procedures. Marc has been with Fischer Ramp Buchmann since its incorporation, first as senior associate, since 2020 as partner. Prior to joining Fischer Ramp Buchmann, Marc was an associate in an international law firm in Zurich and a consultant in the private wealth team of one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services organisations.

Ms. Janina Petrovskaia advises entrepreneurs, startups, scaleups, and large corporations in Swiss and Liechtenstein law, specializing notably in financial market law, capital market law, and corporate law with a focus on IT, fintech, blockchain, tokenization, crypto, SDG, and impact investing projects. With over 10 years of background in international consultancy, Ms. Petrovskaia used to advise for years a diverse array of international investors, primarily from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein in CIS countries with all activities regarding their subsidiaries, branches, joint ventures, and M&A deals in the amount up to 150 Million Euro. As one of the pioneering figures in supporting blockchain projects in Switzerland and Liechtenstein since 2017, Janina has successfully structured over 100 Web3 projects across various sectors worldwide at various stages with a major focus on the tokenization of real-world assets like real estate, commodities, diamonds, physical, and digital art. Noteworthy projects between 2017 and 2023 include the resolution of corporate conflicts for a blockchain start-up in Switzerland and Liechtenstein amounting to CHF 30 million, structuring a security token offering in Switzerland and the EU valued at CHF 10 million for a crypto mining company, as well as the structuring of green bonds up to EUR 11 million. Her legal expertise also encompassed assisting with UK real estate tokenization valued at up to EUR 5 million and Cyprus real estate tokenization amounting to EUR 140 million. Janina is dedicated to providing compliant and helpful legal solutions, nurturing long-term relationships with clients based on mutual trust and clear project budgets. Janina also serves as a non-executive Board Member in various companies. Janina is an active participant in prestigious events such as the Blockchain Leadership Summit, Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference, Axess Think Tank, WEF Davos, the St. Moritz Institutional Investors Summit, delivering over 30 presentations. Additionally, she regularly contributes to publications for Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide and Legal500 Country Comparative Guides. Ms. Petrovskaia is also a member of the Crypto Valley Association Regulatory and Asset Tokenization Paper Working Group. MLaw Lucerne, MLaw Moscow, Master of Linguistics (German and English) Languages: German, English, Russian, Polish and Swiss German.