Marwan Alzarouni

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Dr. Marwan Alzarouni is an internationally recognized blockchain technology advocate, keynote speaker and strategic advisor. Dr. Marwan is the CEO of AI at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center, an impact business and a strategic partner to Dubai Future Foundation. He is also a Strategic Advisor at Digital Dubai, and a Founding Member of Dubai Electronic Security Center and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Committee. As one of the Middle East's most well-known crypto pioneers, Dr. Marwan has been at the forefront of supporting and promoting blockchain technology within the region. He boasts a career spanning over two decades, marked by significant contributions to emerging technology, information security, digital forensics, and artificial intelligence. Throughout his career, he has held a number of positions in non-profit information technology, blockchain and security organizations.

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Dr. Alzarouni is a blockchain expert and entrepreneur, considered to be one of the most influential people in the blockchain industry in Dubai.
He created Dubai’s first crypto payment processing and blockchain software development company in January 2014.
In 2018, he launched OTC Supply DMCC, the region’s first fully licensed over-the-counter crypto commodity trading entity.
He was part of Cointelegraph's Top 100 Most Influential People in Crypto in 2022.
Today, his visionary leadership continues to elevate Dubai’s prominence in emerging technologies, reinforcing his status as a thought leader in the global tech community.

As the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center, he has been instrumental in driving blockchain adoption in the region.
He successfully hosted the prestigious 10th Satoshi Roundtable, positioning Dubai as a global hub for blockchain discussions.
He leads DET's efforts to harness the power of AI to drive economic growth and innovation in Dubai.
He is also spearheading initiatives to leverage AI to enhance the quality of life for Dubai's residents and enrich visitor experiences.

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Dr. Marwan is a well-respected international speaker on blockchain technology usage by governments and enterprises.
He has written a number of award-winning academic papers and presented them in such conferences as the Australian Information Warfare & Security Conference, the Australian Computer, Network & Information Forensics Conference and the Australian Information Security Management Conference.
He also served as a member of the Global Future Council on Cryptocurrencies at the World Economic Forum 2020-2021.

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