Dubai Tech Tuesdays No. 31 - BitAngels Dubai Edition
*** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR EASIER ACCESS ***
DATE: Our 31st "Dubai Tech Tuesdays" event will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists at the lux French restaurant LA VOILE ROUGE, part of the DOLCE LEGENDS fine dining complex, located inside the Al Fattan Currency House complex in the DIFC. The venue's management is generously providing special drink and appetizer selections. lvr.dxb
DRINK SPECIAL: 120 AED gets you 3 "strong" drinks or mocktails (mandatory for male guests). WOMEN CAN ENTER FOR FREE.
AGENDA:
6:00 - 7:30 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic and parking is crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and get here. Socialize and get to know other participants.
7:30 - 8:00 pm INTRODUCE YOURSELVES. After a brief introduction, 15 or so guests will be invited by Gordon to introduce themselves to the community for a couple minutes each, microphone in hand. Do not miss this opportunity for everyone to get to know you! Do not be shy... the shy eat alone.
8:00 - 9:00 pm "BitAngels Dubai Edition", featuring an amazing lineup of speakers from BitAngels as they honor us with a visit to Dubai.
BitAngels.Network is a leading investor network and event series driving the growth of blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. Join us to connect with industry leaders and explore groundbreaking innovations.
🎙 (the legendary!) MICHAEL TERPIN, CEO and Co-Founder of BitAngels and Founder of Transform Ventures. Transform Ventures is a blockchain and AI venture studio, whose portfolio includes OpenCarbon, an enterprise blockchain carbon offset marketplace incorporating AI/LLM; and First Block, a blockchain financial and news distribution platform. Terpin is also a partner in Alpha Transform Ventures. Michael also founded largest advisory/marketing firm in the cryptocurrency sector, Transform Group, a pioneer in crypto platform launches, including Augur, Bancor, Ethereum, Gnosis, Golem, Neo, Qtum, Tether, and WAX; and BitAngels, the first crypto angel network. Michael lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he received the first Act 22 tax decree in the blockchain industry. michaelterpin
🎙 DR. MARWAN ALZAROUNI is a prominent figure in the blockchain technology sector, serving as the CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC) and Strategic Advisor and Chief AI Officer at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. His work is internationally recognized, making him a key advocate, keynote speaker, and advisor in the field of blockchain technology. The DBCC, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in May 2018 under the Area 2071 initiative, aims to foster a conducive environment for blockchain companies and projects. Dr. Alzarouni also leads the Digital Asset Task Force (DATF), advising the Dubai Future Council for Blockchain on digital asset regulation and promotion. drmarwan
🎙 NICK SPANOS. Nick’s expertise has been sought by local and international governments, central banks, organizations and regulatory bodies on across 6 continents. nick-spanos
🎙 NENTER CHOW, Partner at Animoca Ventures. Nenter holds a dual role of head of portfolio strategy and investments, focusing on both early stage venture investments and working with portfolio companies to identify opportunities and synergies within the portfolio. Notable Web3 venture investments include the likes of Monad, Berachain, and TON. He was also an angel investor in several early Defi projects. nenter
🎙 RALF GLABISCHNIG, Entrepreneur. Investor. Involved with over two decades of experience in leading and building technology companies, Ralf Glabischnig is at the forefront of the leading Web3 ecosystems: Crypto Valley (Switzerland & Liechtenstein), Crypto Oasis (Middle East), and The Green Block (Global). ralfglabischnig
🎙 DR. ADEL ELMESSIRY, Ph.D. in AI/ML/Blockchain with more than a dozen academic publications. Three successful exits with one unicorn, LP in DGH, advisor, and world speaker. I serve on a few boards including the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Currently, I am incubating half a dozen companies. My main investment area is in AI, Web 3 Gaming, NFTs, Infrastructure, and Healthcare (I have to, I live in Nashville). I love cycling, scuba diving, and lately jumping off cliffs in Zug! adelelmessiry
PLUS MANY MORE ROCKSTAR BITANGELS SPEAKERS!
🎙9:00 pm onwards MEET & GREET + NETWORKING + DINNER + SHISHA. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. *** NO caps/shorts NO open toe shoes/sneakers/trainers *** Be classy (please). Men - try wearing a suit or sports jacket. Don't wear some random T-shirt/raggedy jeans. Women - this is your chance to be elegant. The venue may block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire - it's up to them.
PHILANTHROPY: Dubai Tech Tuesdays is proud to be affiliated with the SiGMA Foundation (https://sigma.world/sigma-foundation/), represented at each event by famous crypto and gaming personality, Rick Godds. rickgodds
ALSO we welcome the referral of other quality guests.