Attendees immersed themselves with keynote speeches delivered by renowned industry leaders and visionaries who shared their expertise and inspired with groundbreaking ideas at this event on the Gold Coast Australia.

The program featured insightful keynote speakers, panel discussions, builders series, workshops, and networking opportunities in the cryptocurrency space this event is a catalyst for education, innovation and market advancement in the Blockchain, Web3, DeFi and Metaverse space.

⊗ Builders Series - Projects ⊗
♦ Keynote Speakers & Special Guests

John E. Deaton is Managing Partner of the Deaton Law Firm, a law practice he founded in 2006.
A Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and crypto enthusiast, John is also the Founder and Host of CryptoLaw, a premiere source of information, news and analysis on key U.S. legal and regulatory
developments for digital asset holders.

Jaskaran (Jay) Kambo, hailing from Edmonton, Canada, is the brains and driving force behind Spend the Bits, where he serves as the founder and CEO. Jay brings over ten years of rich experience across a variety of fields and technologies to the table. He's especially savvy in fintech, banking, and payments. Jay's journey in these domains showcases his passion and expertise, making him a true fintech aficionado.

Crypto Eri a blockchain development advocate and advisor with extensive knowledge on top performing digital assets in this space of a new digital global economy, blockchain, DLT,
decentralized finance and rapidly changing technological trends/products that impact our world.

Bill is not just a legal luminary; he's also an invaluable community member. He has been the guiding light for countless individuals seeking to understand the intricate legal nuances of the SEC vs. Ripple case. With his expertise and commitment, Bill has been instrumental in breaking down complex legal jargon into easily digestible information.

Scott has pioneered a groundbreaking concept Evernode, which fuses the HotPocket protocol with the proposed Hooks amendment, enabling XRP Ledger Accounts to function as “lite smart contracts.” This innovation creates a global, permissionless, decentralised network of nodes, designed to run any dApp efficiently.

We're honored to welcome Sadaf Jadran, a distinguished strategy consultant, innovator and entrepreneur to the XRP Gold Coast event! With a rich decade-long background in traditional finance and an unyielding focus on the latest in digital trends, she's been the guiding force behind startups from London to Silicon Valley.

With a solid foundation in Economics and Political Science from Syracuse University, and a lifelong passion for understanding human behavior, he's been at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution. Not just as a thought leader, but as an educator on platforms like Udemy and the founder of his own Cryptocurrency Consulting Company.

With a wealth of experience in finance, academia, and community service. Formerly with @Westpac and @BT_Financial, she's an expert in general and superannuation investments. Awards speak volumes! Dr. Mariya's contributions were acknowledged by @CommBank with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2020 and 2021.

We are thrilled to announce that @JFaury, a visionary leader with 20+ years of experience scaling hyper-growth tech companies, will join us as the Keynote Speaker at the #XRPGoldCoast2024! Passionate about people and tech, Jerome has a remarkable track record of successfully building businesses. His expertise spans digital payments, healthcare, and decentralized ecosystems.

Excited to announce @aaronmcdnz, Co-Founder of Futureverse & Readyverse Studios, as Keynote Speaker at the #XPGoldCoast2024 Conference! His dedication led to the creation of Futureverse, a groundbreaking platform shaping the future of technology. Aaron's entrepreneurial spirit kicked off with Centrality, a blockchain-focused tech venture platform, paving the way for startups that have collectively raised hundreds of millions.

We are thrilled to announce that Jeff, the visionary founder of Moai Finance a pioneering multi-chain DeFi service using the XRP ecosystem, is at the forefront of revolutionizing decentralized finance. Under Jeff’s leadership, Moai Finance is dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential of XRP and establishing it as a leading DeFi asset.

Neil Smith, a seasoned Senior Technical Manager at Ripple in Sydney, Australia, with over 20 years of experience, will unveil the tools shaping the future of WEB3. Join Neil on a journey through his extensive career, delivering enterprise blockchain solutions in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Discover the latest advancements and insights into solution design and service delivery for enterprise and government customers.

Exclusive keynote session with Matt Donovan, Head of Tokenisation, APAC at Ripple, as he unveils insights into the world of tokenisation. Learn from Matt's expertise in building compliant global capital markets on the decentralised XRP Ledger from Singapore. Explore the future of tokenisation, partnerships, and decentralised applications with Matt's valuable experience.

Josh Kim, CSO and founder of Catalyze Research, brings unparalleled expertise in go-to-market strategy and has fueled growth for major players like Binance, Ripple, and more. Learn from the best! Let's shape the future together!

Ross Edwards is the Head of Client Solutions and Delivery, APAC at Ripple. Based in Sydney, Australia, Ross leads the solutions and delivery capability for Ripple's global CBDC business, working with central banks, regulators and other stakeholders on the development of use cases, required capabilities, process changes and technology for the introduction and effective use of sovereign digital currencies.

Join us as @BCBacker shares his unparalleled expertise on Blockchain performance and Historical data – a journey into the very heart of his crypto mastery! This is not just a talk; it's a front-row seat to insights that can shape your understanding of the crypto world.

Make sure to catch DS on the main stage at the event and be prepared to be blow away by the Metaverse experience from @xspectar a Premium Sponsor of the conference.

 

Exciting news for athletes! ? Meet Tori West a phenomenal pentathlon athlete who's breaking barriers with @equil_labs, a decentralized app tracking data, and social media posts on the XRPL.

Shen is the Co-founder of Xscape, one of the first NFT projects on the XRPL, Co founder of Zerpmon the top XRPL gaming project and lead for Defi platforms StaykX/SerpentSwap. Building on the XRPL ecosystemsince 2021 and has created multiple strong, resilient communities of XRPL users.

We are thrilled to unveil the dynamic duo who will be steering the ship as Master of Ceremonies for the #XRPGoldCoast2024 Conference – none other than Chip & Jeff from @on_the_chain! Chip & Jeff will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, and a touch of humor to the #XRPGoldCoast2024 Conference. As your Masters of Ceremonies, they are set to elevate the conference experience, ensuring that attendees are engaged, informed, and entertained throughout. Prepare for a conference like no other, where expertise meets entertainment.

G'day mates! Get ready for an unforgettable time filled with laughter, banter and good old Australian hospitality. Weather you're a fair dinkum Aussie or just keen to experience our culture, this ia an event you won't want to miss. He's ready and waiting to share a cold onewith you.