Adam Cai

Founder and Chief Executive Officer | Virgo CX

Adam Cai has been serving as the CEO & Founder of Virgo Group since 2021, actively influencing compliance and regulatory developments within the Canadian cryptocurrency market. Some of the notable milestones include obtaining a restricted dealer license from the CSA, expanding the company’s global presence to include Australia and the U.S., and the acquisition of digital asset focused asset management company with a new brand Virgo Digital Asset Management. Adam holds a master’s degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business, Western University.

Blake Fikowski

Partner | TwelveSix Services Ltd.

TwelveSix Services Ltd.

Didier Lavallee

Chief Executive Officer | Tetra Trust

CEO, Tetra Trust – Focused on driving innovation in financial services with the use of blockchain technology.

George Bordianu

Co-Founder & CEO | Balance

George is the co-founder and CEO of Balance, Canada’s oldest and largest digital asset custodian. He is a second-time founder with a strong technical background, holds an MSc. in Computer Science from McGill University, and prior to Balance worked in the digital media sector as 500px’s Director of Engineering.

Jeff Booth

Author & General Partner at | ego death capital

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future, and a founding partner of ego death capital; a leading venture capital fund in the growing ecosystem building on the Bitcoin protocol. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. 

He is a Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc, has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab.

Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Fedi and Breez.

Juan Carlos Reyes

President | National Commission of Digital Assets of El Salvador, (CNAD)

Since assuming leadership of El Salvador’s Digital Assets Commission in August 2023, Juan Carlos Reyes has transformed a bold vision into a global benchmark. Starting from the ground up, he built the world’s top digital asset regulatory framework—ranking #2 globally in the first year and ascending to #1 in 2025. Under his guidance, El Salvador has established a fair, transparent, and cutting-edge regulatory process, attracting some of the world’s leading digital asset companies to establish operations in the country. In under 18 months, he assembled an elite team of regulators—technology experts with over 60 years of combined experience in traditional financial supervision—proving that a well-crafted foundation attracts excellence. Now, Juan Carlos is sharing El Salvador’s success with the world, securing collaboration agreements across the Americas and launching the inaugural Digital Assets Symposium (DAS) on April 29, 2025, to showcase this pioneering model globally (das.sv).

A seasoned strategist, Juan Carlos brings decades of expertise in governance, emerging technology, and blockchain, refined over 15 years at the helm of a top consulting firm. He holds a BSc in Physics and Mathematics, a second BSc in Computer Science, and a Master’s in Management from Harvard. Furthering his credentials, he is an ACAMS Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist and completed a postgraduate program in cryptocurrency at the University of CEMA in Argentina.
Born in El Salvador and raised in Canada, Juan Carlos is driven by a personal mission to support the President’s vision of transforming El Salvador into the best country in the world. His leadership bridges his global expertise with a deep commitment to his homeland, making El Salvador a beacon of innovation and opportunity.

Koleya Karringten

Executive Director | Canadian Blockchain Consortium

Koleya Karringten is a leading figure in Canada’s blockchain technology industry, serving as the Founder and Executive Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium. A proud Albertan and technology entrepreneur, she is also the founder of Blockchain Insurance Inc., pioneering innovative insurance solutions for the blockchain sector.

Beyond her work in blockchain, Koleya is deeply committed to fostering inclusion and leadership in technology and politics. She serves on the boards of Balance and Equal Voice, advocating for greater representation and equity. As a founding member of the North American Blockchain Association (NABA), she plays a key role in strengthening cross-border collaboration and industry development.

A sought-after public speaker, community advocate, blockchain leader, Koleya champions the unification of diverse voices to build a more sustainable and prosperous future. Her expertise in ecosystem building, policy advocacy, and innovation continues to shape Canada’s blockchain landscape and beyond.

Lucas Matheson

Country Director | Coinbase Canada

Lucas Matheson is the Country Director of Coinbase Canada, overseeing Coinbase’s strategic direction and growth within the Canadian market since January 2023.

In this role, Lucas is dedicated to making digital assets more accessible to Canadians, and expanding our regulatory framework to help upgrade the financial system in Canada.

Before his current position at Coinbase, Lucas led various operational and financial teams at Shopify as Senior Director of Operations and Director of Strategic Expansion. Lucas also co-founded Pinshape, a consumer marketplace for 3D printable models, where he served as CEO until its acquisition by Formlabs.

Lucas earned his MBA from the University of Alberta and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Beyond his professional pursuits, Lucas serves on the board of The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.

Martin Toner

Managing Director, Institutional Equity Research | ATB Capital Markets | ATB Securities Inc.

Currently cover 12 North American Growth & Innovation companies as a sell side analyst. 15 years of capital markets experience on both the buy and sell side. A demonstrated track record of outperformance. Has worked on North American and U.S. equity core, income, hedge and ESG funds. Skilled in stock picking, fundamental analysis, risk management, financial modelling and macro-economic research. Has served on boards of directors, and acted as a partner and chief compliance officer. Registered advising portfolio manager 2010-2019.

Naveen Maher

Chief Compliance Officer | WonderFi

Dr. Ryan Clements

Director of Advanced Research and Knowledge Management | Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)

Dr. Ryan Clements is the Director of Advanced Research and Knowledge Management at the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and is the current Chair of the Financial Innovation Hub with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, where he teaches Fintech and Developments in Financial Market Regulation. He received his Doctorate in Juridical Science (SJD) at Duke University Law School, where his dissertation focused on post-crisis financial product innovation. He obtained a Master of Laws (LLM), Magna Cum Laude, from Duke University Law School, an LLB (with Distinction), and a BA Economics (Honors, First Class) from the University of Alberta.  Prior to his current appointment with the ASC, he was an Assistant Professor, Chair Business Law and Regulation at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, and Managing General Editor, and special fintech co-editor, of the Banking and Finance Law Review. He was previously a Senior Policy Advisor at the ASC, a member of the crypto-asset working group of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC, now CIRO), the New Economy Advisory Committee at the ASC, and the inaugural CSA Investor Advisory Panel. He has advised various levels of government, and numerous companies, on fintech, crypto and securities matters. He has practiced corporate and securities law at both large and boutique firms in Calgary and Toronto, and is a member of both the Law Society of Alberta and Ontario.  He has published and spoken extensively on various topics in fintech, crypto, securities and derivatives regulation and law in Canadian, international, U.S. peer-reviewed law reviews, chapters and anthologies. In 2022 he was commissioned to write an expert report on Canadian cryptocurrency governance for the federal government’s Public Order Emergency Commission.

Samantha Robertson

Director, Global Energy Strategy | Bitdeer

Samantha leads energy procurement strategy and asset optimization for 895 MW of data center portfolio across three continents, with emphasis on cost optimization in ERCOT, PJM, NordPool, and IEX (India). She has executed over $100M in energy transactions over the past two years. Samantha previously sourced and led negotiations for a 570-MW data center project in Ohio and works on evaluating strategic transactions and partnerships for Bitdeer. She previously lived in Mainland China for 5-years, working in sales and product management. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Suzanne Lasrado

Vice-President, Member Services and Innovation | Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)

Suzanne Lasrado is Vice-President of Member Services and Innovation at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). She is responsible for member engagement and education, and helping support innovation and transformation in the investment industry. She leads and coordinates the crypto-asset regulatory initiatives at CIRO.

Toufic Adlouni

Managing Partner | Renno & Co

From the first week of practicing law, I hated everything about the profession. It’s hierarchy, inefficiencies, and its never-ending search for status and money.

There must be more to the legal profession.

I started Renno & Co. because I was a reject. No law firm wanted to hire me, and to be frank, I did not want to work for them either.

Renno & Co has become a modern and innovative environment where lawyers help bring revolutionary Web3 projects to life in a practical and client-focused manner. We have thrown dogmas in the trash and worked to build a modern working environment for lawyers.

Growing up, I saw firsthand the flaws in Lebanon’s financial system, sparking his interest in transformative solutions. Enter Bitcoin. Once I read about it in 2014, I was all in.

Now, I concentrate my efforts on attempting to, however small, bring a paradigm shift in human organization and interaction, with the DAO at its core.

Specifically, I work on building legal and governance frameworks based on the principles of decentralization to ensure AI benefits are accessible and aligned with all of humanity.

I have become a key player in Canada’s crypto-regulatory landscape, winning the Young Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year Award for my Web3 contributions. I have shared my expertise as a Blockchain law instructor, as a contributing author in a leading blockchain law textbook, and have spoken at major Web3 conferences and podcasts all around the world.

In the process, I have worked on every type of Web3-related deal imaginable. To date, I have done over $500 million in token financing deals.

Yves La Rose

Vaulta Foundation | Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Yves La Rose, Founder of Vaulta Foundation and exSat Network, has a diverse and dynamic background. He displayed an early interest in information technology, building his first computer and writing his first program at the age of seven. Yves began mining Bitcoin in 2010, which sparked his exploration of decentralized networks. Before diving into entrepreneurship, Yves worked for the Canadian Government and the Assembly of First Nations. He also spent several years in Japan, where he immersed himself in Eastern culture and developed a strong network of business and technology leaders. These experiences enable him to navigate the complexities of leadership with political savvy and cultural awareness.