ASIATECHxSG SIDE EVENT : Web3 Lunch Networking Co-hosted By XRP TransOcean
Wrap Up Asia Tech x Singapore with an Unmissable Afternoon Gathering :
Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) is the major technology event jointly organized by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa with support from the Singapore Tourism Board.
Web3 Lunch Networking is a premier ATxSG side event dynamic close to the week of innovation, featuring high-energy networking, immersive experiences, and cross-industry connections.
This high-impact time will also spotlight the future of liquidity, cross-border finance, and affiliate innovation through the lens of XRP TransOcean - the leading decentralized liquidity provider and its ecosystem partners.
🎙 Insight Capsules
Fireside chat by tech disruptors with open Mic spark ideas and ignite collaboration. High-impact sessions featuring builders, analysts, and strategists sharing web3 protocols are unlocking value in real-world and cross-chain use cases.
🚀 Liquidity Lounge
Step into the future of decentralized finance with a dedicated space to explore XRP TransOcean’s liquidity engine and XRP Ocean’s affiliate ecosystem. Engage with thoughtful leaders, get insights on liquidity provisioning, and discover how affiliate-powered growth is reshaping Web3 engagement.
🍸 Gourmet Treats
Local flavors and Lion City signature food and drinks curated for our guests
🛍️ Giveaways & Lucky Draw
Get ready for airdrops, exclusive swag, and on-the-spot rewards! As a celebration of innovation and community, XRP TransOcean and XRP Ocean are bringing digital collectibles, and surprise tokens straight to the event floor.
Panel Speakers Profile :
SHARON BEH
Founding Committee, WEB3WED
Community Director, Asia Blockchain Association
Sharon is a community builder at heart who’s passionate about helping people and ideas find the right spaces to grow. She serves as the Community Director at Asia Blockchain Association, and as Founding Committee for WEB3WED, a grassroots community where real talk meets real connections. She brings people together across the Web3 ecosystem to collaborate, co-create, and stay curious.
Sharon is the co-founder of HuntX, where she’s working on turning everyday spaces into immersive learning journeys using NFC tech, because learning should be lived, not just studied. Sharon also founded Purple Dream, a soulful space that offers intuitive guidance for individuals and businesses looking to realign, rebuild, and rise.
Whether it’s a panel, a workshop, or just a coffee chat, Sharon shows up with heart, listens deeply, and creates room for honest exchange.
SANCHIT MALL
APAC Crypto Lead, Worldpay
Sanchit Mall is a seasoned fintech and digital assets leader with extensive experience across business development, partnerships, and emerging technologies. Currently at Worldpay, he leads digital asset initiatives across APAC, including strategic partnerships like the USDG stablecoin integration with Solana, enabling merchants to access faster and more inclusive cross-border payment solutions.
Previously, Sanchit served as Director of Business Development and Sales at Matrixport, where he drove institutional adoption of crypto-financial products and helped scale the platform’s presence across Asia. He also held consulting roles at Oliver Wyman, advising global financial institutions on strategy and transformation.
At Mastercard, he was instrumental in building and managing fintech partnerships across the APAC region, working closely with startups and digital-first players to integrate next-generation payment solutions and co-develop innovative go-to-market strategies.
An MBA from Cornell University, where he was a Merit Scholar and led key initiatives within the Cornell Energy and Consulting clubs. He remains active in the fintech ecosystem through speaking engagements and alumni networks, including the Cornell Club of Singapore.
Known for bridging traditional finance with Web3 innovation, Sanchit brings strategic clarity, commercial acumen, and a passion for building impactful financial infrastructure in a digital-first world.
ALEX ALBANO
Managing Director, Moon Foundry
Alex Albano is a seasoned leader in blockchain innovation, digital ecosystems, and decentralized technologies. Currently a co-founder at Moon Foundry and AcchaLabs advises traditional businesses on integrating tokenization through incremental innovation. Her expertise spans sustainable growth strategies, operational excellence, and managing high-value contracts across Europe, India, and Asia.
With over a decade of experience in operations and marketing, she continues to drive innovation at the intersection of blockchain, space, and enterprise technology includes :
APAC Lead Web3 Ecosystem Growth - Google : defined global adoption strategies for blockchain, drove partnerships across gaming, L1/L2, and infrastructure ecosystems.
Marketing and Go-To-Market (GTM) Consultant - Affinidi by Temasek : technical storytelling for decentralized identity, aligning with C Level stakeholders to translate SSI and verifiable credentials into enterprise-ready value propositions.
Chief Growth Officer - Chainstack : strategic initiatives to scale Web3 infrastructure and foster enterprise adoption.
An alumna of Oxford Saïd Business School and INSEAD executive programs, Alex is a recognized thought leader in tokenization and ecosystem growth. She actively advocates for diversity in STEM, and a IMDA's SG100 Women in Tech' honoree recognised among the most influential women in Crypto by BeInCrypto.
ALBERT OPITZ
Marketing Head of European Division
XRP Ocean
Albert Opitz is a visionary marketing strategist and blockchain enthusiast, currently leading XRP Ocean’s expansion across European nations. With over a decade of experience in digital finance and emerging technologies, Albert brings a unique fusion of creative insight and analytical precision to the rapidly evolving world of decentralized liquidity.
A graduate of the University of Munich with a dual specialization in Behavioral Economics and Digital Media Strategy, Albert began his career consulting for fintech startups in Berlin, helping early-stage platforms scale across borders. He later led European brand campaigns for two leading DeFi platforms, where he gained a reputation for turning complex protocols into engaging narratives that attract global communities.
At XRP Ocean, Albert is the architect behind the affiliate-driven marketing model that is transforming how passive income is communicated and adopted in Web3. His approach combines data-driven messaging with a human-centric mission: to make DeFi accessible, transparent, and rewarding for all.
ZACH BURKS
Founder, Mintable
Zach Burks is a prominent blockchain developer with over a decade of hands-on experience,
mainly focusing on the Ethereum ecosystem and the rapidly evolving world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Zach has been instrumental in shaping the NFT landscape, collaborating with the Ethereum Foundation on improving ERC-721, the cornerstone standard for all NFTs. He is also the author of ERC-2981, the industry-defining on-chain royalties standard.
A seasoned entrepreneur, Zach launched Mintable in 2018—an NFT marketplace with over 1 million users and secured backing from 29 renowned global investors. He extended his reach in 2021 with Mintology, Mintable’s NFT-as-a-service arm for enterprises whose high-profile clientele includes Mastercard and AWS, among other publicly listed companies on NASDAQ and SGX.
Acknowledged as an expert voice in blockchain and NFTs, Zach has spoken at prestigious conferences like NFT.NYC, BEYOND Expo, and ETH Denver. MIT has offered him a lecturing position, and he is looking at pursuing an active part-time lecturer position at Cambridge College of Law.
Zach’s scholarly contributions include an IEEE-published paper on NFTs in supply chain management, and he is deeply involved in implementing FATF regulatory guidelines globally. His innovative contributions include Gasless Minting and the strategic use of NFTs in court systems, setting the stage for governments and financial institutions to embrace NFT technologies.
Join us in shaping the future of decentralized liquidity and affiliate finance.
🎫 Open to all ATxSG badge holders and any Web3 enthusiast
Limited spots available – secure your invitation today.
(Walk-ins will not be accepted.)
Asia Blockchain Association's Community :
(i) Social Media : www.linkedin.com/company/asiablockchainassociation
(ii) Website : www.asiablockchainassiciation.org