Tristan Thoma, Managing Director @ Impera Strategy

www.imperastrategy.com

Tristan Thoma led the implementation of the first and only operating national crypto system in the world, in El Salvador. His firsthand experience in system & business design, technical architecture and policy creation applies to both creative high-level strategic initiatives and the execution of precise tactical decisions. Working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Tristan has built more than two dozen Blockchain-integration models for Fortune500 companies, governments and startups. His current focus is supporting governments and financial institutions develop National Digital currencies with the objective of increasing financial inclusion and resilience.

Since 2016, Tristan has pioneered innovative strategic solutions for private and public sector implementing blockchain and advanced technology. Working throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, he has led executive blockchain strategy for Fortune500 companies and Startups for industries including Banking, Payments, Asset Management, Supply Chain, IOT, Biotech, Transportation, Gaming, Agriculture, Real Estate and Trading.

With a background in Organizational Psychology and IT Systems Management, Tristan bridges the gap between technology and sustainable human-centric design. He is passionate about Blockchain’s potential for social impact and sustainability. Tristan is an avid speaker at Universities and conferences around the world.

Tristan Thoma, Managing Director @ Impera Strategy

www.imperastrategy.com

Tristan Thoma led the implementation of the first and only operating national crypto system in the world, in El Salvador. His firsthand experience in system & business design, technical architecture and policy creation applies to both creative high-level strategic initiatives and the execution of precise tactical decisions. Working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Tristan has built more than two dozen Blockchain-integration models for Fortune500 companies, governments and startups. His current focus is supporting governments and financial institutions develop National Digital currencies with the objective of increasing financial inclusion and resilience.

Since 2016, Tristan has pioneered innovative strategic solutions for private and public sector implementing blockchain and advanced technology. Working throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, he has led executive blockchain strategy for Fortune500 companies and Startups for industries including Banking, Payments, Asset Management, Supply Chain, IOT, Biotech, Transportation, Gaming, Agriculture, Real Estate and Trading.

With a background in Organizational Psychology and IT Systems Management, Tristan bridges the gap between technology and sustainable human-centric design. He is passionate about Blockchain’s potential for social impact and sustainability. Tristan is an avid speaker at Universities and conferences around the world.

Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global

⁠Samantha⁠ is the Founder and CEO of ⁠YAP Global⁠, an international PR and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and organizations in the cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 sector. With her expertise and stewardship, she has built YAP Global to be the link between complex cryptocurrency technology and mainstream press.

Since establishing YAP Global in 2018, Samantha has grown the team across continents and launched ⁠YAP Cast⁠ (a podcast series exploring the history of money, in turn allowing listeners to make sense of the world of crypto and DeFi), and⁠The Context ⁠(a newsletter that provides a grounded perspective on developments in crypto, DeFi and web3 industries).

Prior to delving into PR, she worked as a broadcast journalist and producer for Channel NewsAsia Singapore. Samantha also gained extensive international journalism experience in Melbourne, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.