Diogo Monica
Diogo is a General Partner at Haun Ventures.Diogo is the co-founder of Anchorage Digital, where he served as President prior to joining Haun Ventures and where he currently serves as Executive Chairman. Anchorage Digital is the first federally chartered crypto-native bank in the US. Prior to founding Anchorage Digital, Diogo served as Platform Security Lead at Square (now known as Block). At Square, Diogo worked on the infrastructure security platform (including identity, access management, and responses systems) that is now used to move over $200B in annualized gross payments volume. Diogo also served as Security Lead at Docker, where he and his team wrote code that helps secure one of the core underpinnings of modern computing infrastructure: containers. Diogo serves as the Chairman of the NEAR Foundation and an advisor to and board member of Jscrambler. He previously served as an advisor to Airtable and StackRox.Diogo has spoken worldwide on the topics of usable security, cryptography, and distributed systems. He served as a member of the technical oversight board of the Open Container Initiative, and volunteers for IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization. Diogo was previously the Chair of the IEEE Disruptive Innovations and Public Visibility committees, reporting directly to the IEEE board of directors. Diogo holds dozens of patents in the fields of cryptography, payments, and security. Diogo has been involved in developing several projects that now serve as industry standards for security, including the Notary project, accepted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.Diogo holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Computer Networks Engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in computer science with a focus on network security from the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon.
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- Full 2 Days Entry Pass
- Access to all Proof of Talk speaking sessions of both daysiThis feature grants you unrestricted access to all speaking sessions throughout the event. Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and influencers as they share insights, experiences, and forecasts on the future of Web3. Including access to break out sessions and start up pitches.
- Exquisite breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaksiEnjoy gourmet meals and refreshments throughout the day, specially curated to cater to discerning tastes. These breaks also offer additional networking opportunities in a casual setting.
- Attendee list accessiThis feature grants you access to the list of all attending organizations & media with additional info, descriptions and URLs (not any contact or personal data). Having this insider information allows you to plan, strategize, and initiate conversations with relevant parties during the event and reach out to them ahead of the event.
- Unique & effective networking opportunitiesiOur event is designed to facilitate quality interactions and connections. From structured networking events to informal discussions, there are plentiful opportunities to engage with industry leaders, investors, and innovators. All in an intimate setting with limited attendees.
- Welcome receptioniAccess to Official Welcome Reception
- Official Closing PartyiAccess to Official Closing Party
Investor
- Full 2 Days Entry Pass
- Access to all Proof of Talk speaking sessions of both daysiThis feature grants you unrestricted access to all speaking sessions throughout the event. Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and influencers as they share insights, experiences, and forecasts on the future of Web3. Including access to break out sessions and start up pitches.
- Exquisite breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaksiEnjoy gourmet meals and refreshments throughout the day, specially curated to cater to discerning tastes. These breaks also offer additional networking opportunities in a casual setting.
- Attendee list accessiThis feature grants you access to the list of all attending organizations & media with additional info, descriptions and URLs (not any contact or personal data). Having this insider information allows you to plan, strategize, and initiate conversations with relevant parties during the event and reach out to them ahead of the event.
- Unique & effective networking opportunitiesiOur event is designed to facilitate quality interactions and connections. From structured networking events to informal discussions, there are plentiful opportunities to engage with industry leaders, investors, and innovators. All in an intimate setting with limited attendees.
- Welcome receptioniAccess to Official Welcome Reception
- Official Closing PartyiAccess to Official Closing Party
- Dealflow AccessiThis feature provides you with the first look at promising projects that are participating at the Proof of Talk Summit. Prepared by X Ventures this overview provides you a professional overview about relevant KPIs that allows you to make efficient decisions on who you would like to meet. Shared 10 days before the event.
- Prescheduled Startup MeetingsiThis feature ensures you have dedicated time slots to meet with selected startups. These meetings are pre-scheduled and curated based on your interests and investment focus, optimizing your time and potential partnerships.
- Investor Breakfast or Dinner AccessiAn exclusive breakfast, lunch or dinner (tba) gathering for investor ticket holders. This event allows for casual networking and conversations with other investors, fostering community and collaboration in a relaxed setting.
VIP
- Full 2 Days Entry Pass
- Access to all Proof of Talk speaking sessions of both daysiThis feature grants you unrestricted access to all speaking sessions throughout the event. Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and influencers as they share insights, experiences, and forecasts on the future of Web3. Including access to break out sessions and start up pitches.
- Exquisite breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaksiEnjoy gourmet meals and refreshments throughout the day, specially curated to cater to discerning tastes. These breaks also offer additional networking opportunities in a casual setting.
- Attendee list accessiThis feature grants you access to the list of all attending organizations & media with additional info, descriptions and URLs (not any contact or personal data). Having this insider information allows you to plan, strategize, and initiate conversations with relevant parties during the event and reach out to them ahead of the event.
- Unique & effective networking opportunitiesiOur event is designed to facilitate quality interactions and connections. From structured networking events to informal discussions, there are plentiful opportunities to engage with industry leaders, investors, and innovators. All in an intimate setting with limited attendees.
- Welcome receptioniAccess to Official Welcome Reception
- Official Closing PartyiAccess to Official Closing Party
- Dealflow AccessiThis feature provides you with the first look at promising projects that are participating at the Proof of Talk Summit. Prepared by X Ventures this overview provides you a professional overview about relevant KPIs that allows you to make efficient decisions on who you would like to meet. Shared 10 days before the event.
- Prescheduled Startup MeetingsiThis feature ensures you have dedicated time slots to meet with selected startups. These meetings are pre-scheduled and curated based on your interests and investment focus, optimizing your time and potential partnerships.
- Personal Event ConciergeiYour very own concierge for the duration of the event, ready to assist you with any queries or requirements. From helping with schedule management to facilitating introductions, your concierge is there to ensure a smooth and efficient event experience.
- Speaker & VIP Lounge AccessiThis privilege grants you access to the exclusive Speaker Lounge, a dedicated space for our high-profile speakers and VIP attendees. It's a quiet, relaxed environment perfect for networking, pre-panel preparation, or a brief respite from the main conference areas.
- Speaker & VIP Dinner AccessiA unique opportunity to dine and converse with our event's notable speakers. It's an exclusive and intimate dinner experience where in-depth discussions and stronger connections can be made over a shared meal.
Proof of Talk 2025 Tickets
Earlybird limited, discounted tickets

€777
€580
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- + Full 2 Days Entry Pass
- + Access to all Proof of Talk speaking sessions of both days
- + Exquisite breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks
- + Attendee list access
- + Unique & effective networking opportunities
- + Welcome reception
- + Official Closing Party

€1999
€1499
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- Everything in Premium
- + Dealflow Access
- + Prescheduled Startup Meetings
- + Investor Breakfast or Dinner Access

€2777
€2080
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- Everything in Premium
- Everything in Investor
- + Personal Event Concierge
- + Speaker & VIP Lounge Access
- + Welcome reception
- + VIP Dinner Access

€777
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- + Full 2 Days Entry Pass
- + Access to all Proof of Talk speaking sessions of both days
- + Exquisite breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks
- + Attendee list access
- + Unique & effective networking opportunities
- + Welcome reception
- + Official Closing Party

€1999
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- Everything in Premium
- + Dealflow Access
- + Prescheduled Startup Meetings
- + Investor Breakfast or Dinner Access

€2777
The early bird campaign will run for a limited time, after which tickets will revert to full price
+VAT
- Everything in Premium
- Everything in Investor
- + Personal Event Concierge
- + Speaker & VIP Lounge Access
- + Welcome reception
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