Transformation of Finance Lunch

​Join us on December 10 on Al Maryah island for an exclusive lunch and thought leadership event exploring the future of finance, innovation, and opportunity in the UAE.

​Hosted by Humla Ventures, The Blockchain Center, G20, Opnet, Deribit and Stix, this gathering brings together investors, traders, founders, and ecosystem leaders shaping the next era of financial infrastructure.

• ​12pm: Welcome registration and canapés with live piano

• ​1pm: 3 course mediterranean lunch with wine pairing by sommelier chef

• ​1pm: On-Chain Everything: How RWAs & Stablecoins Are Transforming Finance

  • ​Sebastien Badault, VP enterprise at Ledger

  • ​Jean-David Péquignot, CCO Deribit

  • ​Derek Lam, G20

  • ​Moderator: Nolan Bauerle, Crypto economist at Coindesk

• ​1:25pm: Investing in the transformation of finance, from the chain to the ecosystem

  • ​Bouchra Darwazah, Managing Director Principal Trading at Galaxy Digital

  • ​Will Clemente, Strategy at STIX

  • ​Greg Carson, Managing Partner at Humla Ventures

  • ​Moderator: Nolan Bauerle, Crypto economist at Coindesk

• ​1:50pm: Slowfi: The Bitcoin Finance Transformation with Danny from OpNet and Greg from Humla Ventures

• ​2:10pm: The UAE: Where the Future Is Being Built with Faisal Al Hammadi from Further Ventures and Zuby

• ​2:30pm: Food, drinks and networking on the terrace

• ​4pm: Event ends

​What to expect?

• ​Refined Mediterranean Dining at one of Abu Dhabi's finest restaurant

• ​Welcome drinks and canapés with live piano

• ​Wine pairing and tasting with sommelier expert

• ​The best voices in crypto finance

• ​Networking with a highly curated crowd in a beautiful setting and terrace

​Humla Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund investing in companies transforming financial markets. humla.vc

​The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi is the global nerve center for blockchain innovation, cybersecurity, and decentralized transformation. We exist to inspire, guide, and empower individuals, businesses, and governments to unlock the full potential of blockchain and Web3 technologies. https://theblockchaincenter.ae/.

​G20 is a Swiss based asset manager and advisor providing liquidity and advisory services. https://www.g20.group/

​Opnet is an advanced smart contract solution for Bitcoin all built directly on Bitcoin Layer 1, without the need for sidechains or Layer 2s. https://opnet.org/

​Deribit by Coinbase is the premier derivatives trader for options, derivatives and futures. https://www.deribit.com/

​Stix's end-to-end, regulated platform enables you to navigate the crypto private markets, supporting you every step of the way. https://stix.co/