Explore our 2024 Line-Up.
The Digital Money Event unites a diverse array of experts from the fintech, blockchain, and traditional finance sectors, serving as a unique platform for thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in the UK to converge and share insights on the evolving landscape of digital currencies.
Michael Mainelli
Lord Mayor of the City of London
Michael Mainelli, a Harvard alumnus, is the 695th Lord Mayor of London. He co-founded Z/Yen, a leading think-tank in finance and technology, and has extensive experience in cybersecurity and digital mapping. Mainelli has pioneered initiatives like the Blockchain ISO Standard TC307 and the Ethical AI Initiative. His mayoral theme, "Connect to Prosper," aims to leverage London's vast knowledge ecosystem to address global challenges and enhance economic prosperity.
Claire Conby
Executive Director, Digital Pound Foundation
Claire serves as the Executive Director of the Digital Pound Foundation, where she is instrumental in shaping the future of digital money in the UK, both in public and private forms. With over 20 years of experience in risk management, compliance, and business management, she also founded Finnovation.UK, offering services to help FinTechs harness innovation and navigate regulatory challenges. Claire is also the co-founder of OneStep Financial, a start-up revolutionising programmable incentive payments and engagement platforms.
Martin Hargreaves
Chief Product Officer, Quant
Martin leads Quant’s product strategy, focusing on how distributed ledger technologies and blockchain-based tokens can drive efficiencies in finance and supply chain sectors. A seasoned fintech specialist, he has led B2B SaaS product development and spent nearly 13 years at Vocalink, a Mastercard company, as VP of Product Management. Martin holds two patents in payments data processing and is a Steering Committee member of the Digital Pound Foundation.
Emma Joyce
Head of EMEA, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC)
With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Emma has worked extensively with regulators, policymakers, members, and partners to promote the adoption of best practices in digital assets. As Senior Managing Director of Financial Services at the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), she leads financial services initiatives and drives the association’s strategic growth in the EMEA region. Emma previously served as CEO of GBBC Digital Finance (GDF) and held key roles at Citi, Barclays, and Fidelity, where she led global marketing and strategic event initiatives. A recognised thought leader and speaker, she was named one of the top 20 most influential women in crypto by Financial News in 2023. Emma also serves on the boards of GBBC USA and GBBC Giving.
Daniel Coheur
Co-Founder and CCO, Tokeny
Daniel Coheur is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Tokeny, leveraging his extensive corporate background in growing transaction-focused enterprises in capital markets (Clearstream Banking, Deutsche Boerse) and telecommunications (Syniverse, The Carlyle Group). A seasoned entrepreneur, Daniel has mentored and funded multiple start-ups before founding his own investment boutique. He now works with investment banks, funds, and asset managers, driving the adoption of distributed ledger technology in the digital finance era.
Dr. Francesco Pierangeli
Deputy Director, UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UK CBT)
Dr. Francesco Pierangeli is the UK CBT Deputy Director and an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Birmingham, where he leads the Blockchain and Financial Applications module in the MSc FinTech program. His research focuses on Game Theory, Economic Development, and Innovation in Financial Markets. Francesco is a research associate at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies and heads the Scientific Community at the DLT Science Foundation. He holds a PhD in Economics from King's College London and the National University of Singapore, with prior experience at J.P. Morgan and UBS.
Jonny Fry
Group Head of Digital Assets Strategy, ClearBank
With over 25 years of experience in finance, Jonny has a strong background in blockchain technology, serving as CEO of TeamBlockchain and Chairman of GemCap Ltd. He also holds a non-executive director role at TURN, a blockchain-based reporting platform. At ClearBank, Jonny shapes the bank’s digital asset strategy, focusing on building digital tools and infrastructure to support the growth of digital asset companies while enhancing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Anoosh Arevshatian
Group Chief Risk Officer, Zodia Custody by Standard Chartered
Anoosh is a pragmatic risk leader with expertise in product, risk management, blockchain, and digital assets. She began her career at a German NGO in Zimbabwe before joining Citigroup, where she held various roles across Johannesburg, Belfast, and London. At Citi, she established the Enterprise Risk Management Team in Belfast and, as Deputy Head of GRC Methodology, led global initiatives to enhance bank-wide controls. Now, as Chief Risk Officer at Zodia Custody, she oversees risk strategy for institutional crypto asset custody.
Jannah Patchay
Founder and Director, Markets Evolution
Jannah Patchay, founder of Markets Evolution, specialises in sustainable finance, digital assets, and digital money, including CBDCs and stablecoins. A key figure in UK regulatory efforts, she co-founded the Digital Pound Foundation. Recognised as a digital finance influencer, she frequently speaks at global events and co-hosts The Outside Context podcast, while actively writing on digital assets and regulation.
Devina Paul
Deputy CEO, Zumo
Devina Paul is CFO and Deputy CEO at Zumo, an Edinburgh-based self-sovereign wallet enabling seamless integration of money and cryptocurrency. With 20 years of finance experience, she specialises in scaling businesses, preparing them for investment, high growth, and successful exits. As co-founder of Galvanise Capital, an angel investment syndicate, she also serves as a board advisor and trustee, advocating for financial well-being, accessibility, and supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs through initiatives like One Tech.
Madeleine Boys
Director of Programmes and Innovation, Global Digital Finance
Madeleine leads initiatives supporting GDF's mission of thought leadership and best practices. She oversees working groups, curates reports, and focuses on institutional digital asset adoption, custody, and market infrastructure. Madeleine frequently represents GDF at industry events, recently moderating panels on digital asset transparency and institutional crypto adoption.
Kikun Alo
Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
Kikun specialises in advising financial institutions and other market participants on a wide range of matters, including those related to securities and markets regulation, banking services, fintech and payment services, asset and private wealth management and mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector and ESG related legislative measures. Kikun was included in the Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) inaugural global 40 under 40 list in 2022 and was ranked as a leading associate in the fintech (regulatory) category in Legal 500's 2025 rankings.
Richard Baker
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tokenovate
As the founder and CEO of Tokenovate, Richard focuses on building a leading blockchain-based digital contract platform. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, digital media, and telecommunications, he understands the opportunities blockchain technology offers. Richard is dedicated to creating a more efficient financial world, driving trust and transparency through blockchain. He has successfully raised funding, established strategic partnerships, and led product development, always aiming for high standards and customer satisfaction.
Antony Abell
CEO, Director and Co-Founder, TPX™ Property Exchanges
Antony is a serial entrepreneur and financier, focusing on developing and deploying innovative technologies, particularly in regulated property exchanges using blockchain, tokenized Real World Assets (RWA), smart contracts, AI, and Automated Market Makers (AMM). His ventures create inflation-resistant, liquid asset classes globally. With a background in logistics, mobile cloud technology, and military service, Antony brings a wealth of experience across various industries, driving high-growth, cutting-edge companies.
Helen Disney
PR & Events Lead, Digital Pound Foundation
In addition to her role at the Digital Pound Foundation, Helen is also the founder and CEO of Unblocked, a hub for Blockchain education. She helps businesses understand blockchain’s potential for investment and social impact. Recognised in the Top 101 Women in Blockchain and shortlisted for multiple awards, including Wirex Rising Women in Crypto and Crypto AM's Industry Personality of the Year, Helen is a key figure in blockchain innovation, mentoring for the Global Thinkers Forum and co-founding the Frontier Technology Association.
Rita Martins
Author of ‘Web3 in Financial Services’
Rita is an expert in DeFi, blockchain, digital assets, and crypto, serving on the Advisory Board of multiple startups in these fields. Formerly, she was the Global Head of FinTech Partnerships at HSBC, where she incubated and accelerated disruptive technologies. With a rich background in strategy and digital transformation at Accenture and Ernst & Young, Rita has led large-scale projects, driving significant advancements in the FinTech and digital innovation sectors.
Elise Soucie Watts
Executive Director, Global Digital Finance (GDF)
Elise is the Executive Director of Global Digital Finance (GDF), specialising in policy and regulation, and serving as a Board Member. Previously, she was Associate Director at AFME, leading Digital Assets and Data Strategy, focusing on key regulations like MiCA and open finance. Before AFME, Elise worked at the FCA, where she pioneered its International Digital Assets strategy. Named ‘Next Generation Leader of the Year’ at the 2022 Women in Finance Awards, she brings public and private sector expertise in regulatory advocacy and digital assets.
Varun Paul
Senior Director for CBDC and FMI, Fireblocks
Varun has had an extensive career at the Bank of England, where he held roles such as Head of the Fintech Hub, Senior Manager for the Future of Finance, and Senior Economist in Financial Stability. His experience includes managing projects in fintech and working on financial stability initiatives. Varun holds a BA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Economics from UCL. His move to Fireblocks signifies a push towards blockchain technology and digital assets, as Fireblocks aims to support central banks in developing CBDCs.
Maria Minaricova
Board Director, Fetch.ai Foundation
Maria builds strategic alliances with industry and academia, focusing on solutions for autonomous/electric vehicles, supply chains, and the circular economy. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Fetch.ai Foundation, leading activities in the Catena-X consortium and Gaia-X projects. Maria is a member of the EU Blockchain Observatory's Expert Panel and Women in AI. A mentor and speaker, she is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in AI and Web3 technologies.
Kene Ezeji-Okoye
Co-Founder, Millicent Labs
Kene is a serial entrepreneur and one of the creators of Millicent One, an incentivized public blockchain for digital financial services and tokenized real-world assets. He serves on the Bank of England's CBDC Tech Forum and is an expert at the Digital Euro Association. Kene has been an industry speaker at the University of Edinburgh and frequently shares his insights on the future of digital assets in major publications, including Forbes, the Washington Post, and Coindesk.
Adam Jackson
Chief Strategy Officer, Innovate Finance
With 30 years in government, finance, and sustainability, Adam leads Innovate Finance's policy and regulatory engagement, representing UK FinTech. He is on the Bank of England’s CBDC advisory panel, the UK Government’s Smart Data Council, and the FCA’s Innovation Advisory Group. Formerly, he led UK Government policy for start-ups and SME finance and has held public affairs roles at Grant Thornton and Tesco. He also advised clients in financial services on strategy and public policy.
Dave Birch
Author of ‘Money in the Metaverse’
David G.W Birch is a renowned keynote speaker, author on digital money and identity, fintech columnist, and international advisor on digital financial services. He is a Global Ambassador at Consult Hyperion, Technology Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, and Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey. Named by Wired as a top global business info source, he holds numerous advisory roles, has chaired panels at events like Mobile World Congress, and recently authored "Money In The Metaverse."
Thomas Hawkins
Senior Manager, Accenture
Thomas offers 12 years of consulting experience, specialising in the intersection of business strategy and emerging technology. His recent work involves strategy development for global financial service clients, driving innovation in digital currencies and assets. He supports clients across industries in leveraging blockchain and tokenization. Previously, Thomas led complex, large-scale technology transformations in financial services. Thomas sits on the board of the Digital Pound Foundation.
Ousmène Mandeng
Director, Economics Advisory
Ousmène Jacques Mandeng, Director at Economics Advisory Ltd, has over 20 years' experience in the financial sector and international organisations. He focuses on the link between financial innovation and payments. A Senior Advisor with Accenture's Blockchain Practice, he previously led official institution coverage at Prudential Financial and UBS. Ousmène is a Visiting Fellow at LSE, a member of key international committees, and holds an MPhil from Cambridge and a PhD from LSE.
Duncan Trenholme
Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Digital Assets, TP ICAP
Duncan Trenholme is Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Digital Assets at TP ICAP, leading the firm’s strategy for cryptoassets and tokenisation. He oversees broking services for crypto derivatives and spot trading via FCA-regulated Fusion Digital Assets. Duncan is also spearheading the development of Fusion Clear, which integrates tokenised assets into traditional markets. With TP ICAP since 2008, he holds a Master of Physics from the University of Warwick and is a sought-after speaker at major industry events like FIA IDX and Token2049.
Ollie Carew
Director of FinTech Consulting, EY
Ollie has 9 years of experience in the UK FinTech sector as a regulator, analyst, and business development manager, specialising in digital assets, CBDCs, stablecoins, and cryptoassets. At EY, he focuses on strategy, innovation, and regulation consulting across EMEIA, leading projects like the UK Regulated Liability Network. Previously, he worked at the Bank of England on digital regulation, cryptoasset policy, and AI risk management. Ollie holds an MRes and BA from the University of Birmingham.
Sophia Shluger
CCO, PV01
Sophia is a senior executive and digital assets specialist with over a decade of experience in technology and finance. Now serving as Chief Commercial Officer at PV01, she leverages her expertise to drive business growth and strategy in the digital assets space. With a proven track record from Goldman Sachs, Santander XP, and American Express, she has built institutional relationships, formed key partnerships, and established new businesses, positioning PV01 as a leader in the rapidly evolving market.
William Lorenz
Use Case Working Group Lead, Digital Pound Foundation
William is an Individual Expert Member at the Digital Pound Foundation, leading its Use Case Working Group. He has founded and scaled two international fintech businesses, including Ixaris Systems, which grew to 100 employees and over £15M in revenue. An agile leader in financial technology and payments, William mentors early-stage companies and consults in the fintech space. He joined the Digital Pound Foundation to focus on practical applications of digital currencies for UK citizens.
Dr. Andrew Buckley
Industrial Fellow, The University of Manchester
Andrew is deeply involved with the Digital Pound Foundation, working alongside William Lorenz in the Use Case Working Group to explore how a digital pound can transform financial services. His research focuses on consumer attitudes towards digital currency adoption in the UK. With experience as EVP at Vocalink and MasterCard, Andrew has a track record of launching innovative services like real-time payments, contributing valuable insights to the development of digital currency use cases.
Richard G Brown
Founding CTO, R3
Richard is the Founding Chief Technology Officer at R3. For more than 10 years, Richard has led the development of R3’s Corda, an award-winning open, permissioned DLT platform powering the tokenization of assets and currencies connecting global markets. Richard is also a member of the Bank of England CBDC Technology Forum. Prior to R3, Richard was an Executive Architect for Industry Innovation and Business Development for IBM's Banking and Financial Markets business in the UK.
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