Tomaso Aste is a professor of Complexity Science at UCL Computer Science Department. He is the founder and Head of the Financial Computing and Analytics Group at UCL, and co-founder and Scientific Director of the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. A trained Physicist, he has substantially contributed to research in data-driven modelling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed systems. Prof. Aste is passionate about the interplay between technologies and society. He is consutant and advisor for several private firms and government institutions. He has created four Master Programmes at UCL ranging from Risk Management to Emerging Digital Technologies. He is coordinating executive training activities on AI, Blockchain, FinTech, and RegTech for both regulators and financial firms.

Silvia Bartolucci is an Associate Professor working in the Department of Computer Science of UCL within the Financial Computing and Analytics Group. Prior to joining UCL, Silvia worked at Imperial College Business School as Research Associate in the Department of Finance within the Centre for Financial Technology. Silvia has a background in Theoretical Physics from Sapienza University in Rome and holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from King’s College London.

The founder of ALLCOT, a company committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies from the Web3, Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and Blockchain ecosystems, plays a pivotal role in driving community-driven carbon projects. ALLCOT IO focuses on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and integrity in carbon project development, ensuring equitable income distribution for participating communities. With a mission to positively impact the environment, the founder's vision aligns technological innovation with sustainability, aiming to revolutionize how carbon projects are managed and delivered while prioritizing both environmental and social benefits.

Giuseppe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Brunel University, as well as a Visiting Professor at the University of Cagliari in Italy. Previously, Giuseppe held the position of Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire and served as a postdoctoral researcher at both Brunel University and the Computer Research Institute of Montreal, Canada. During his PhD studies, Giuseppe had the opportunity to visit the University of Auckland in New Zealand and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he has been an instructor of computer science courses at the University of Cagliari. 

As an Empirical Software Engineering (ESE) researcher, Giuseppe’s primary focus is on improving software quality and enhancing the developer experience. His research centers on the interactions between complex socio-economic systems and general software development, with a keen interest in understanding the interplay between technical, human, and socio-economic factors in software engineering. Giuseppe is the co-head of the Brunel LLMs working group, a core member of the BSEL and IDA research groups and has initiated the formation of a cross-disciplinary Blockchain Interest Group, uniting researchers from various fields.

Giuseppe has also made significant contributions to the field of Blockchain Technologies and Smart Contracts. His work, which includes around 20 co-authored patents, offers advancements in network-level anonymity and scalability, as well as the integration of Blockchain technologies with IoT. This research has had a considerable influence, particularly as blockchain technology becomes more prevalent in various industries. Furthermore, Giuseppe has contributed to studies focusing on the impact of blockchain technology on the financial sector, providing valuable insights for policy-makers and financial institutions interested in adopting distributed ledger technologies for more efficient and secure operations. Another aspect of his research includes Large Language Models, and the way these new tools can be integrated in both software engineering and in the daily activities of companies.

Delmiro Fernandez-Reyes, MD, MSc, DPhil, is a Professor of Biomedical Computing at University College London (UCL) and an Adjunct Professor of Paediatrics at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of computational sciences, artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering to tackle global health challenges, particularly in Low- to Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). He co-directs the UCL-University of Ibadan African Computational Sciences Centre for Health and Development and leads international projects supported by competitive funding to develop scalable solutions for malaria and other healthcare challenges. His work integrates clinical, molecular, and AI-driven approaches to advance biomedicine and healthcare, reflected in his contributions to AI-assisted medical diagnostics and healthcare solutions. Prof. Fernandez-Reyes also coordinates postgraduate training programs in AI for biomedicine and healthcare and sustainability at UCL.

Juan Ignacio Ibañez serves as the Chief of Staff at the Exponential Science Foundation (ESF), Executive Secretary of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, and is involved in research at University College London’s Centre for Blockchain Technologies. He also lectures at the Catholic University of Argentina. His work focuses on blockchain, energy, and sustainability, bridging industry, research, and education. Juan’s research emphasizes the need for rigorous academic analysis of blockchain energy consumption and the carbon footprint of cryptocurrencies, particularly in the context of the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)

Eva Jovanova is a Web3 Policy & Regulatory Officer at Enoda, an energy hardware firm specializing in substation devices. She has over four years of experience in the blockchain industry in regulatory and commercial roles, including work on a cryptocurrency taxation software and digital asset analytics platform in Switzerland. Eva holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where she focused on international politics and security. Her research and consulting work has included topics such as blockchain technology in political campaigns, digital assets regulation in Eastern Europe, and blockchain’s role in the war in Ukraine.

Krasina is a dynamic leader and founder of DOVU, where she combines her expertise in sustainability, legal strategy, and risk management to drive innovation in the voluntary carbon market. With a strong focus on technology and privacy in the WEB3 landscape, she is committed to accelerating the transition to net zero by enabling transparent digitization and efficient trading of carbon credits. Under her leadership, DOVU has developed a comprehensive platform that empowers carbon sequestration projects, ensuring they deliver meaningful impacts. 

Hania Othman is the Director of Sustainable Impact EMEA at The HBAR Foundation, where she spearheads initiatives aimed at leveraging Web3 infrastructure to advance sustainability within nature markets. Her work focuses on reducing development costs and time, unlocking potential for ventures to build innovative Web3 products. With a strategic leadership role within the Hedera network, Hania drives efforts to integrate sustainability into financial and technological systems. Her prior experience as an Advisory Board Member and Co-Founder in business consulting and environmental sustainability further strengthens her ability to communicate complex sustainability strategies effectively to businesses and investors.

Tesfaye Salarin is a PhD candidate enrolled at the University of Trento and currently on a visiting research period at University College London. His research focuses on market microstructure and computational finance, with recent work exploring ESG metrics, ESG news, and their impact on equity markets. Tesfaye holds a Master’s in Finance from Cà Foscari University of Venice and is passionate about leveraging advancements in financial technology to understand the complex dynamics between finance and sustainability.