Join Us for PQBD 2025 in PUHKET, THAILAND
19 Nov 2025

PQBD 2025 isn’t about noise — it’s about what’s next. As quantum threats move from theory to reality, the need for resilient, privacy-preserving blockchain ecosystems has never been clearer. This is where the future of secure infrastructure is shaped — by those building beyond the hype.

Quantum Breakthroughs by the Beach

Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2025 will take place on 19th November at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, an iconic beachfront destination on Mai Khao Beach, offering the perfect blend of premium hospitality and tropical ease.

Located just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the venue is easily accessible by taxi or private transfer. Simply follow Route 402 north from the airport and turn left into the Mai Khao area—resort signage is clearly marked. With its lush surroundings, spacious event halls, and direct beach access, JW Marriott sets the ideal stage for PQBD 2025 - where visionary minds meet in a chill, inspiring setting.

Welcome

Event Agenda

Wed
09:00
19 Nov
OPENING

Registration Open

Wed
09:30
19 Nov
KEYNOTE

Opening Speech

Wed
09:45
19 Nov
KEYNOTE

The QDay Paradigm: Abelian’s Vision for the Quantum-Secure Blockchain Economy

Showcasing Abelian’s quantum-secure Layer-2, designed to empower DeFi, smart contracts, and digital assets in the quantum era.
Wed
10:00
19 Nov
PANEL

Fortifying the Future: Post-Quantum Cryptography and Global Digital Infrastructure

Exploring the progression of post-quantum cryptography from theory to deployment, addressing standards, implementation challenges, and its implications.
Wed
10:50
19 Nov
KEYNOTE

Bitcoin as the Foundational Layer of Crypto-Economic Value

Exploring Bitcoin’s enduring role as the foundation of trust, liquidity, and innovation across the digital asset ecosystem.
Wed
11:05
19 Nov
PANEL

Bitcoin in the Quantum Era: Security, Value, and Systemic Implications

Examining how quantum computing may challenge Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations, and how its role as the benchmark of crypto-economic value could evolve in a post-quantum landscape.
Wed
12:00
19 Nov
BREAK

Luncheon

Wed
13:00
19 Nov
PANEL

Decentralised Physical Infrastructure (DePIN): Building the Next Generation of Public and Enterprise Systems

How DePIN unlocks efficiency, resilience, and cost savings in enterprises and public institutions, and beyond.
Wed
13:50
19 Nov
PANEL

AI Meets Web3: Trust, Privacy, and Accountability in a Converging Digital World

From data sovereignty to algorithmic integrity — bridging AI with decentralised networks.
Wed
14:40
19 Nov
KEYNOTE

Stablecoins at Scale: The Cornerstone of Digital Finance in a Borderless Economy

Mapping stablecoin growth, regulation, and systemic impact on payments and capital markets.
Wed
14:55
19 Nov
PANEL

Cross-Border Finance Reinvented: Stablecoins, Payments, and Real-World Assets

Examining stablecoin innovation, CBDCs, and tokenised RWAs as drivers of global financial inclusion and liquidity.
Wed
15:45
19 Nov
BREAK

Afternoon Break

Wed
16:00
19 Nov
PANEL

Governance and Compliance in the Quantum Era: Regulation for a Decentralised Future

How emerging frameworks balance innovation with accountability across jurisdictions in the age of quantum resilience.
Wed
16:45
19 Nov
PANEL

The Next Wave: Everyday Impact of Quantum-Secure Blockchain

A forward-looking discussion on how post-quantum security and decentralised systems will touch daily life, from finance and identity to community and culture.
Wed
18:00
19 Nov
AFTER PARTY

After-party

Exclusive to VIPs, Sponsors, Speakers and Partners.
Innovate

Our Speakers

Meet the visionaries shaping the future of blockchain.

Dr. Duncan Wong
Founder | Abelian

Dr. Duncan Wong holds a PhD in Cryptography and brings decades of expertise in privacy-preserving technologies and has authored over 200 academic papers in cryptography and secure computing.

Musheer Ahmed
Founder | FinStep Asia

Musheer has nearly 20 years in Capital Markets, Fintech, and Virtual Assets, including a decade as a Global Markets trader. Since 2016, he has helped develop Asia's Fintech ecosystem, co-founding the Fintech Association of Hong Kong and recently serving as a regulator with Dubai’s VARA.

Pracha Asawateera
VP of the Southern District Office | Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA)

Pracha Asawateera, a leader in digital transformation, spearheaded the Phuket Smart City initiative and hosted the ACM-ICPC World Finals. With academic roots in computer engineering and computer science, he also lectures at Prince of Songkla University on software engineering, service architecture, and entrepreneurship.

Hunter Beast
CEO | Surmount / Anduro

Hunter is the author of BIP360, which aims to mitigate quantum security risks to Bitcoin by introducing a Pay-to-Quantum-Resistant-Hash (P2QRH) address type that relies on post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) signature algorithms. He is also a senior protocol engineer at Anduro, a layer-2 platform incubated by MARA, and previously worked with RGB Tech developing Bitcoin smart-contract functionality for the RGB Wallet, BitMask.

Devere Bryan
Group General Manager & CBO | First Digital

Devere is an executive leader with over 20 years of experience in fintech, crypto, and SaaS. He excels in partnership strategy, platform innovation, and scaling teams to drive growth and customer-focused digital transformations.

Rob Eijgenraam
Founder and Director | TokenMinds

Rob Eijgenraam is the founder of TokenMinds, a Web3 & AI solutions firm. Based in Singapore, Rob blends deep startup experience with hands-on Web3 & AI execution. He’s also a mentor at Techstars, Startup Boost, and other top accelerators, empowering the next wave of blockchain and tech entrepreneurs.

Chonladet Khemarattana
President | Thai Fintech Association

Currently serving as Thailand CEO at Webull, Chonladet brings nearly two decades of experience in driving digital wealth innovation. He pioneered Thailand’s first robo-advisors, has worked extensively with regulators and the private sector, serves on the National Savings Fund board, and previously held executive roles at Robowealth, Apple Wealth Securities, and Kiatnakin Phatra Group.

Angelina Kwan
CEO | Stratford Finance Advisors

Angelina has held senior leadership positions at HKEX, the Securities and Futures Commission, BitMEX, HashKey, and Cantor Fitzgerald. With decades of regulatory and digital asset expertise, she advises financial institutions and serves on multiple boards, recognized as a leading voice in Asia’s fintech and blockchain development.

Jay Lee
Partner | K&L Gates

Jay specializes in corporate law, capital markets, FinTech, security tokens, digital assets, DeFi, and ESG transactions. He has a strong interest in the digitalization of capital markets and tokenization.

Danny Lung
CEO | PQA Labs

Danny has over 20 years of experience in finance, specializing in private equity, risk management, fintech, and real estate across Greater China and North America.

Prof. Khoa Nguyen
Professor | University of Wollongong

Prof. Khoa Nguyen holds a PhD in Cryptography and is a faculty member at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He is an expert in lattice-based cryptography and post-quantum security, with publication records in CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and IEEE Transactions.

Yunus Sevimli
CTO | Almond FinTech

Yunus combines engineering expertise with business acumen to drive innovation in cross-border fintech. Holding an MBA from MIT and engineering degrees from Johns Hopkins, he brings over a decade of experience in translational research, academia, and startups across multiple industries. At Almond FinTech, he leads the development of its proprietary ML-powered multi-blockchain optimization engine.

Thomas Cheung
Chairman | Chinagrowth Group Limited

Thomas leads a private investment firm specialising in real estate and technology. He also serves as Managing Partner of Spaceport, Digital Economy, and Digital Era Opportunities Funds, and as General Partner of the Hong Kong Shenzhen United Investment Foundation and Hong Kong Innovation Angel Investment Limited.

Christian Trumm
Managing Director | CT Advisory Ltd

Christian is a senior advisor with expertise in stablecoins, CBDC, and trade finance between Asia and Europe. With over 10 years in Fintech and Web3, he helps clients create innovative solutions and address real-world challenges.

Prof. Huaxiong Wang
Professor | Nanyang Technological University

Prof. Huaxiong Wang has dual PhDs in Cryptography and Mathematics and is a Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. With 30 years of experience, he has published over 250 papers on topics including secret sharing, digital signatures, and post-quantum cryptography.

Prof. Guomin Yang
Assoc. Professor | Singapore Management University

Prof. Guomin Yang (PhD, Cryptography) is a Lee Kong Chian Fellow at Singapore Management University (SMU) and former Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong. With 200+ publications, he is a leading expert in cryptographic key management, signature schemes, and post-quantum cryptography.

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