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Dominique Rose Van-Winther
CEO and Chief AI Evangelist of Final Upgrade AIAmong her many executive & advisory roles, Dominique’s AI business is consolidated within Final Upgrade, a thought leadership, training & AI-powered consultancy. Final Upgrade also provides marketing & communications solutions, matching needs of businesses & agencies alike to optimize while using AI to simultaneously deliver quality & quantity results.
She is a seasoned marketing & communications consultant with a strong tech foundation, bringing over two decades of experience leading operations & teams at global premier consulting firms, including within IPG, McCann WorldGroup & WPP, as well as having run D-Central, her own AI, high-end bespoke consultancy, & previously also led Asia-Pacific for The Hoffman Agency, the renowned global tech-focused integrated marketing communications agency globally headquartered out of Silicon Valley.
Dominique is a public speaker on AI, having trained & spoken in front of thousands in the past year alone. She has focused on helping companies to build their AI strategy & upskill executives, with certifications in AI Strategy & Governance (UPenn) & IBM’s AI Program.
Dominique also serves as a Non-Executive Director for Synthar, a subsidiary of Trispectra AI, & an investor in numerous deep tech, AI, blockchain & other tech ventures.
Dominique's commitment to cutting-edge technology is evident in her early advocacy & investment in the crypto & blockchain space since 2013. Her strategic insights & advisory roles have benefitted a range of emerging deep tech startups, including DayAway (Web3 experiences), CantorSpace (content creators blockchain platform), GarageXYZ (Web3 car club), & Meta1 Network (cloud gaming infrastructure), among others. In addition, she serves as the Co-Founder & COO of the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Association of Singapore (BCAS), reflecting her ongoing commitment to the blockchain & cryptocurrency sectors.
An expert in building teams & the operations to drive strategic work – with a skin-in-the-game approach for established large entities to small, nimble startups. Dominique is a strategist & geek at heart, driven by her passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, & nurturing exceptional talent. A Danish-American, she has lived & worked in France, Russia, Hong Kong, Thailand & Singapore.
Samer Hakawati
Co-Founder of Spiral Tax ConsultancySamer Hakawati is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance, tax consultancy, and space technology. Currently, he serves as the Co-Managing Partner at Aliens Research and Development in Space Technology, based in Abu Dhabi, where he leads innovative initiatives in the space sector. With over five years as a Tax Consultant at Spirals Tax Consultancy, Samer has a deep understanding of tax legislation, financial reporting, and dispute resolution. His previous roles include Executive Director at Zohoor and Financial Planning Manager, where he excelled in strategic business planning and financial management. Samer holds a Master's degree in Space Entrepreneurship Management from the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability and a VAT Compliance Diploma from PwC's Academy. His diverse expertise makes him a valuable speaker on topics ranging from space industry trends to financial strategy.