Dubai Tech Tuesdays No. 28 - Bitpace IFX Expo Edition
*** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TICKET FOR EASIER ACCESS ***
ROAR INTO 2025 WITH DUBAI TECH TUESDAYS NO. 28!
DATE: Our 28th "Dubai Tech Tuesdays" event will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists at the lux French restaurant LA VOILE ROUGE, part of the DOLCE LEGENDS fine dining complex, located inside the Al Fattan Currency House complex in the DIFC. The venue's management is generously providing special drink and appetizer selections. https://www.instagram.com/lvr.dxb/
Choose Venue Door Package - 120 AED gets you 3 "strong" drinks, or unlimited "soft". WOMEN CAN ENTER FOR FREE.
AGENDA:
6:00 - 7:45 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic and parking is crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and get here. Socialize and get to know other participants.
7:45 - 8:15 pm INTRODUCE YOURSELVES. After a brief introduction, 15 or so guests will be invited by Gordon to introduce themselves to the community for a couple minutes each, microphone in hand. Do not miss this opportunity for everyone to get to know you! Do not be shy... the shy eat alone.
8:15 - 9:00 pm Bitpace IFX Expo Edition with TWO epic speakers. Learn all about crypto payments and global settlements.
🎙 HRISTO KOEVSKI, Bitpace Head of Sales - Emerging Markets. Previously with the digital payments company Finrax, Hristo took on the role at Bitpace in June 2024. Since then, he has been instrumental in driving business growth, identifying new opportunities, and fostering strong, long-term relationships. Hristo's role frequently takes him around the globe, attending key industry events and meeting with major clients to solidify partnerships and advance Bitpace's strategic goals.
Hristo possesses expert-level experience across the entire sales cycle, with a proven track record in cross-selling and upselling strategies. He has extensive experience working with international clients and partners, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability in diverse business environments. Beyond his professional expertise, Hristo is passionate about traveling, exploring gourmet cuisines, reading, and building meaningful connections through networking. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hristo-koevski/
🎙 IAN MANSFIELD, Bitpace Senior Business Development Manager. Ian is a crypto payments expert with previous experience working at such companies as Bannx Group and Caxton. Ian specialises in crypto payment solutions for industries such as e-commerce, finance, iGaming, airlines, and forex, enabling seamless crypto transactions and payment gateway API integrations. He has a strong interest in cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain technology, keeping up to date with industry news and the latest trends, and regularly attends global industry events. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-mansfield-78a18ba/
9:00 pm onwards MEET & GREET + NETWORKING + DINNER + SHISHA. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. *** NO caps/shorts NO open toe shoes/sneakers/trainers *** Be classy (please). Men - try wearing a suit or sports jacket. Don't wear some random T-shirt/raggedy jeans. Women - this is your chance to be elegant. The venue may block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire - it's up to them.
PHILANTHROPY: Dubai Tech Tuesdays is proud to be affiliated with the SiGMA Foundation (https://sigma.world/sigma-foundation/), represented at each event by famous crypto and gaming personality, Rick Godds. https://www.instagram.com/rickgodds/
ALSO we welcome the referral of other quality guests.