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JUNE 26-27   Istanbul Blockchain Week Brought to you by EAK Digital

Bridging Continents
Building Web3

26-27 June 2025

HILTON BOMONTI HOTEL

Bridging Continents
Building Web3

26-27 June 2025

HILTON BOMONTI HOTEL

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Shaping the Future

of Web3 in Turkey and Beyond

Istanbul Blockchain Week stands as a premier annual event, nestled in the vibrant heart of Istanbul — a city that bridges continents and cultures, where cryptocurrency and web3 already play a key part in the lives of its people.

IBW is a melting pot where the brightest minds in the web3 space — from founders to executives of leading companies and emerging projects — converge to share insights and shape the industry’s future.

Istanbul Blockchain Week Istanbul Blockchain Week isn’t just another event – it’s your strategic gateway to Europe’s fastest-growing Web3 market, with government support fueling innovation. Accelerate deals, forge partnerships, and discover the next wave of projects in a city where cutting-edge ambition meets timeless wonder. Istanbul offers unmatched networking, cultural vibrancy, and a clear return on investment. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of Web3 – secure your place now.

Shaping the Future

of Web3 in Turkey and Beyond

Istanbul Blockchain Week stands as a premier annual event, nestled in the vibrant heart of Istanbul — a city that bridges continents and cultures, where cryptocurrency and web3 already play a key part in the lives of its people.

IBW is a melting pot where the brightest minds in the web3 space — from founders to executives of leading companies and emerging projects — converge to share insights and shape the industry’s future.

Istanbul Blockchain Week Istanbul Blockchain Week isn’t just another event – it’s your strategic gateway to Europe’s fastest-growing Web3 market, with government support fueling innovation. Accelerate deals, forge partnerships, and discover the next wave of projects in a city where cutting-edge ambition meets timeless wonder. Istanbul offers unmatched networking, cultural vibrancy, and a clear return on investment. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of Web3 – secure your place now.

THOUGHT LEADERS OF 2025

Engage with thought leaders in carefully curated keynotes and panels from industry leading minds

Veteran technology entrepreneur/investor Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain and gaming with the goal to provide property rights for virtual assets. Yat began his career at Atari Germany, then established Hong Kong Cybercity/Freenation, the first free web page and email provider in Asia. In 1998 he set up Outblaze, an award-winning pioneer of multilingual white label web services. After selling one of its business units to IBM, he pivoted Outblaze to incubate digital entertainment projects. One of those projects is Animoca Brands. Yat has numerous accolades, including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of Cointelegraph’s top 100 notable people in blockchain. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra.

John Patrick Mullin is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and builder, focused on DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of MANTRA and SOMA.finance. John has been investing/building in the crypto and digital assets space for over 10 years, having worked in decentralized finance and exchange/brokerage businesses.

John helped found MANTRA, a Layer 1 blockchain for RWA tokenization, and SOMA.finance, a US-regulated decentralized finance application. He has raised tens of millions of dollars for these ventures and works with a dedicated team of 50+ builders worldwide.

Onur Güven, çalışma hayatına 2002 yılında iş zekası uzmanı olarak başlıca telekomünikasyon şirketlerine ve bankalara danışmanlık vererek başladı. 2007-2015 yılları arasında Turkcell’de iş zekası, veri ve ürün yönetimi alanlarında önemli görevler üstlenen Güven, Paycell’in kurucularından biri olarak, 2015’te önce Genel Müdür Vekilliği, sonra CEO olarak görev yaptı. 2022’de Crypto.com Türkiye Ülke Direktörü olarak bu markanın Türkiye pazarına girişine liderlik etti. 2023 yılında ise BtcTurk Kripto’nun CEO ve YK Üyesi görevini aldı. FI Strat’ın Kurucusu ve CEO’su olarak da görev yapan Güven, 2025 yılının başında Garanti BBVA Dijital Varlıklar şirketinin Genel Müdürü olarak atandı.Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Matematik Mühendisliği lisans ve Özyeğin Üniversitesi Executive MBA yüksek lisans mezunu olan Onur Güven, finansal teknolojiler, dijital varlılar, kripto/blok zincir alanlarında 20 yılı aşkın tecrübeye sahip.

Ran Neu Ner is the CEO of Onchain Capital, a Crypto Asset Fund and Advisory service. He is also the founder of the world’s first live streaming Crypto Media Station , Crypto Banter.In 2017 Ran launched the world’s first televised cryptocurrency show called Crypto Trader which is aired weekly on a Thursday night at 20:30 on CNBC Africa.
In 2021, Ran launched Crypto Banter, a live stream cryptocurrency talkshow on YouTube. The show airs twice daily from Monday to Friday at 6:30am (EST) and 10:00am (EST). Within 5 months of being air, the channel skyrocketed to being in the top 3 Cryptocurrency channels globally and shows no signs of slowing down.His remarkable success in the Blockchain world has earned him the ranking of one of the top 10 most influential people in Blockchain by Richtopia. He also sits on various boards in an advisory role.

John Linden is the CEO of Mythical Games, a game company focused on building player-owned economies with top game developers and publishers in addition to own own portfolio of games (first game: Blankos.com). Prior to Mythical Games, John was the President of Seismic Games (acquired by Niantic Labs), developer of Marvel Strike Force and Magic the Gathering: Valor’s Reach). Prior to Seismic Games, he was a Studio Head at Activision Blizzard on the Call of Duty and Skylanders franchises. Before the games industry, John was the Co-Founder / CTO at Adknowledge and at OpenX and built his own startups, Planet Alumni (acquired by Reunion.com) and Litmus Media (acquired by Think Partnership). John is passionate about video games, the future of blockchain technologies and bringing emerging technologies to the mass market.

Miriam Kiwan is Vice President of MENA at Circle, a global financial technology
company helping money move at internet speed, with a mission is to raise global
economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value.
Prior to this, Miriam led Digital Assets and tech ecosystem development at Abu Dhabi
Global Market (ADGM). She held various strategic roles within the technology, financial
services and nonprofit in the UAE and Europe. She holds a Global EMBA from TRIUM,
a joint program between London School of Economics, New York University and HEC
Paris.

Aaron Teng is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Igloo Asia, leading Pudgy Penguins’ expansion across Asia. A Web3 native with deep expertise in blockchain and IP innovation, he previously built and exited two Web2 companies, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized ecosystems.As a seed investor in Halogen Capital, one of Asia’s regulated crypto fund managers, Aaron is deeply involved in the region’s blockchain investment landscape. With a focus on brand partnerships, digital growth, and media, he is shaping Pudgy Penguins’ presence in gaming, entertainment, and retail while driving broader Web3 adoption.

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