Christos is the Founder & Managing Partner of Iliad Partners, a venture capital firm based in Abu Dhabi investing in early-stage technology startups in MENA and Europe. Prior to Iliad Partners, he was an entrepreneur, angel investor, tech executive and management consultant with overall 25+ years in technology investments and business development in the US, Europe and MENA. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Medea is a senior executive with 20+ years of experience in M&A, investments, strategy, innovation, and impact. She is a Senior Partner at Global Ventures and the founder of C3, now part of Global Ventures, supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs. An ICF's Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and engineering degrees from Politecnico di Torino and CentraleSupelec.

Belal Jassoma serves as the Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading free zone and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.

Since joining DMCC in 2011, Belal has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s ecosystems and commercial offerings. His contributions include the development of innovative products, services, and member engagement programs, which have significantly enhanced DMCC’s value proposition.

In his current role, Belal leads the development of strategic relationships, partnerships, and product functions. He oversees ecosystem growth across several key verticals, including crypto, gaming, AI, energy, and financial services, ensuring DMCC remains at the forefront of global business innovation.