Global AI & Web3
in Healthcare Symposium 2025

Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed is a strategist, healthcare entrepreneur, motivational speaker, coach, mentor and a visionary physician leader who specializes in fostering collaborations to create socially beneficial & innovative solutions in Healthcare utilizing information technology with a Patient Centric Focus.

Dr. Mustafa H. Qurban is a distinguished Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Director at King Fahd Military Medical Complex (KFMMC) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Dr. Qurban has established himself as a visionary in digital transformation and healthcare innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brunel University, UK, and has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives that have redefined healthcare delivery and patient safety.

Brian brings over 25 years of multifaceted expertise across law, capital markets, and investments. A seasoned healthcare investment banker, he previously held roles at Rodman & Renshaw and Ladenburg Thalmann, where he specialized in strategic financial advisory. As a serial entrepreneur and strategic leader, he has served as a current or former founding shareholder, director, and advisor to 50+ private and public companies, driving growth and innovation. His investment acumen spans managing multiple funds and family offices, with a focus on micro-cap equities, blockchain, and Web3 ventures. Brian is currently a Co-Founder of QualifiedCap.com and an Advisor to M37 Capital, a firm leveraging AI-driven strategies in investment management. He holds a Certification in AI for Drug Discovery from MIT, complementing his academic foundation with a B.S. from the University of Scranton and a J.D. from New York Law School.

Dr. Youssef is the founder of Ai-Powered.Healthcare, a marketplace that gives AI-driven healthtech startups visibility, helping hospitals and decision-makers discover, evaluate, and adopt them.He also advises healthcare leaders and VC firms on the latest AI healthcare trends, market opportunities, and AI adoption into clinical workflows.As a digital health consultant, he has helped AI healthtech startups with GTM and sales strategy. He is a medical doctor who previously worked at IQVIA, Pfizer, and the NHS, focusing on digital health innovation.A recognised speaker, consultant, and thought leader, his mission is to connect healthcare with AI solutions.

Dr. Abrar Abdulnabi is a distinguished leader in the development of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions across a range of sectors in the UAE and MENA region, including Education, Healthcare, Finance, and Law Enforcement. She previously spearheaded Arabic AI initiatives at Alef Education, significantly advancing global Arabic language learning, and currently Directs AI streams at Saal.ai within the Abu Dhabi Capital Group.

Nandhakumar Raju is a renowned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare digital transformation, AI-driven automation, and enterprise modernization. His pioneering work in state-based health insurance exchanges, Medicaid systems, and AI-powered healthcare solutions has directly impacted millions of residents, ensuring efficient, secure, and accessible healthcare services.

Ardin Quazi is a Senior Member of IEEE and a distinguished expert in digital healthcare transformation, with over 19 years of experience in healthcare IT, automation, AI, and business transformation. He is an Associate Director at Cognizant, where he leads strategic healthcare IT initiatives, modernizes legacy systems, and implements BPaaS, AI, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

Daniel Uribe is a pioneering figure in Decentralized Science (DeSci) and the founder of GenoBank.io, where he leads the development of patent-protected BioNFTs™ technology for secure genomic data management. His innovations in biological intellectual property have earned two granted US patents (US-11984203-B1, US-11915808-B1) for blockchain-based biodata sovereignty solutions.

Alex Norta is currently a scientist entrepreneur focusing on his blockchain startup. He was an associate professor in the Department of Software Science of TalTech until March 1, 2022 and ear- lier a researcher at the Oulu University Secure- Programming Group (OUSPG ) after having been a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He received his MSc degree (2001) from Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria, and his Ph.D. degree (2007) from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands. Currently, Alex is also a scientist at Tallinn University working on an Estonian Web3 research project for the creative media domain. He is also a member of the Department of Informatics at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

A visionary leader with over a decade of experience specializing in developing and executing strategies to manage innovation and transformational initiatives that achieve business vision and organizational objectives. He has pioneered innovation and digital transformational products that disrupt industries, enhance consumer experiences, and create long-term value by aligning strategies with business goals to drive exceptional results by leading cross-functional teams. A thought leader with 20+ publications, mentors emerging talent, speaks at global conferences, and champions change to foster innovation and excellence. He has his MBA in Innovation and Strategy and Specialization in strategy from Harvard Business School. IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full membership, and Global Recognition Award winner.

Igor Bershadsky, Co-founder of Phron AI, is a web3 entrepreneur with a rich background in cybersecurity and blockchain, enhanced by 13 years of experience in traditional finance before transitioning into FinTech. His extensive background includes a significant role as Director of Business Development and Partnerships and Regional Advisor at Hacken, where he was involved in blockchain security challenges and solutions.