Trust Circle - Talks
The Trust Circle - Talks are the centerpiece of Trust Square’s exclusive gathering in St. Moritz. On 16 January 2026, from 1–6 PM at Billionaire, Kempinski Hotel St. Moritz, an intimate group of global leaders, innovators, and investors will convene for a high-impact afternoon.
Set against the backdrop of St. Moritz’s peak winter season—just before the World Economic Forum in Davos—the Circle creates a unique platform for thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and authentic connections.
Speakers
Sheraz Ahmed - Managing Partner, STORM Partners
Khaled Al Huraimel — Group CEO & Vice Chairman, BEEAH Group
Ahmed Bin Sulayem — Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC
Jakob Bosshard — Strategic Advisor, VIA
Patricia Costa — Director Sustainability & Strategic Regulator, PwC Switzerland
Denelle Dixon — CEO / Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation
Thomas Francken — Fund Director, Novus Management
Ralf Glabischnig — Founder, Inacta Ventures
Brittany Kaiser — CEO, AlphaTON Capital
Stefan Kern — Founder & CEO, Bitkern Group
Pascal Neupert — Managing Director, Zug Institute for Blockchain Research (ZIBR)
Thomas Restout — Group CEO, B2C2
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth — Founding Partner, Maximon
Arman Sarhaddar — CEO, ivault
Marc Stampfli — Business Director Switzerland, NVIDIA
Kamal Youssefi — President of the Board of Directors, The Hashgraph Association
Partners:
The program features curated keynotes and fireside chats, bringing forward visionary perspectives at the intersection of technology, finance, and innovation. Designed for meaningful exchange, the Circle offers not only world-class insights but also the opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future.
Event Agenda:
13:00 – 14:00
Doors Open & Networking
Arrival, registration, and informal networking
14:00 – 14:05
Opening by the Master of Ceremonies
Sheraz Ahmed — Managing Partner, STORM Partners
14:05 – 14:10
Welcome Remarks
Kamal Youssefi — President of the Board of Directors, The Hashgraph Association
Ralf Glabischnig — Founder, Inacta Ventures
14:10 – 14:25
Innovation, Leadership, and Sustainable Business Models in the Digital Era
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Ralf Glabischnig — Founder, Inacta Ventures
Speaker: Khaled Al Huraimel — Group CEO & Vice Chairman, BEEAH Group
14:25 – 14:35
From Dubai to the World: Pioneering Trade, Investment, and Opportunity
Keynote
Ahmed Bin Sulayem — Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC
14:35 – 14:50
Structural Alpha: Institutional Capital at the Convergence of AI Execution and Crypto Markets
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Maria Schaefer — Events Lead, Cointelegraph
Speaker: Thomas Francken — Fund Director, 265Dots
14:50 – 15:00
Blockchain Beyond Hype: Research, Impact, and Opportunity
Keynote
Pascal Neupert — Managing Director, Zug Institute for Blockchain Research (ZIBR)
15:00 – 15:10
Pushing Limits: How HPC and Quantum Are Shaping Tomorrow’s AI
Keynote
Marc Stampfli — Business Director Switzerland, NVIDIA
15:10 – 15:25
Compute as Infrastructure: Investing in the Physical Backbone of Bitcoin and AI
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Sheraz Ahmed — Managing Partner, STORM Partners
Speaker: Stefan Kern — Founder & CEO, Bitkern Group
15:25 – 15:35
The Future of Corporate Finance: Digital Assets as Strategic Treasuries
Keynote
Brittany Kaiser — CEO, AlphaTON Capital
15:35 – 15:50
Liquidity in Digital Assets: Building the Market of Tomorrow
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Sheraz Ahmed — Managing Partner, STORM Partners
Speaker: Thomas Restout — Group CEO, B2C2
15:50 – 16:05
Digital Trust in the Age of AI and Web3: Redefining Ownership and Authenticity
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Patricia Costa — Director, Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory, PwC Switzerland
Speaker: Arman Sarhaddar — CEO, iVault
16:05 – 16:15
Longevity as the Next Frontier: Investing in Life and Innovation
Keynote
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth — Founding Partner, Maximon
16:15 – 16:30
Empowering Communities: Blockchain Solutions for Humanitarian Aid
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Jakob Bosshard — Strategic Advisor, VIA Science
Speaker: Denelle Dixon — CEO & Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation
16:30 – 16:35
Closing Remarks
Sheraz Ahmed — Managing Partner, STORM Partners
16:35 – 18:00
Networking & Informal Discussions