Ilman Shazhaev is the founder and CEO of Dizzaract — one of the largest gaming studios in the Middle East. Ilman is an entrepreneur with a strong scientific background in AI, gaming, and web3. He has developed healthtech and gametech solutions that are used by businesses and governments worldwide. A recognized expert by the United Nations, Ilman has authored 46 scientific papers and holds 10 invention patents.

His journey in web3 began in 2017 with the founding of Oneboost, and his passion for gaming led to the creation of Farcana, a game with a Bitcoin-backed prize pool. His work is reshaping the gaming landscape by integrating web3 elements into mainstream gaming.

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AIBC World: Keynote speech