SEEBLOCKS.eu has established a Strategy Board (SB) to ensure alignment with the key organisations (EBP, EBSI, INATBA, StandICT.eu, and The Blockchain Observatory and Forum). The members of the Strategy Board offer strategic direction and policy guidance to the project together with support to research and the consolidation of the cross-sectoral network.

SB Members have been selected for their experience and expertise in the field of Blockchain Standardisation, through their skills and competence they offer feedback on the strategic operations of the project ensuring it meets all its technical goals.

Silona Bonewald

Leadingbit Solutions
Silona Bonewald is the Founder and President of Leadingbit Solutions, where she is driving the development of CitableAI, a platform empowering the open-source community with cost-effective solutions for project development and validation. Silona has extensive experience...
  • I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because...
    I have the possibility to learn and share professional development and keeping up with advancements in the EU
  • For me, open standards have an impact on...
    Open Source, open work, Governance, Better Policies, and greater understanding on the world wide stage

Trevor Clohessy

Atlantic Technological University
Dr. Trevor Clohessy is a seasoned lecturer and researcher with a rich background spanning over two decades. He has served in various academic and research capacities at prestigious institutions, including the University of Galway, the Atlantic Technological University, and private organizations like...
  • I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because...
    I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because it offers a unique platform for professional development, allowing me to learn and share knowledge about blockchain technology, which aligns with my personal and career interests in this rapidly evolving field.
  • What would you say to leaders in your field about emerging blockchain and DLT standards?
    Emerging blockchain/DLT standards must balance innovation with security, ensure interoperability, and align with global regulatory trends.

Ash Costello

EUBOF, Blockchain Ireland
Ash Costello is a legal expert licensed to advise on UK, Irish, and US law. She is specialised in fields such as Fintech, Blockchain, Technology, Web3, AI, Data Governance, Privacy/Encryption, and Digital Assets. In particular, in her fintech practice, Ash focused on...

Fiona Delaney

Origin Chain Networks
Fiona Delaney is Blockchain Strategic Lead at SEEBLOCKS.eu with stong industry experience as founder @ Origin Chain Networks where her research earned her the EU Innovation Award in 2020 for contributions in the field of agriculture and technology. As a software engineer...
  • Blockchain Standards are...
    For innovation; they promote interoperability, facilitate growth and empower cross-border digital trade and payments
  • Steps to better understand Blockchain...
    Don’t be shy! Get your hands a little dirty, get a wallet, buy some tokens, find some NFTs that you like (digital art, proof of attendance, loyalty or reputation tokens)

Sudha E Iyer

Citi
Sudha is an Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect at Citi. She plays a pivotal role in driving data protection security architecture. Sudha guarantees the protection of Citi's business assets and interests, providing well-informed alternatives. Her expertise lies in...
  • What would you say to leaders in your field about emerging blockchain and DLT standards?
    Build on top of good baseline and foundational security Architectural principles
  • When I glimpse the future, the most exciting things made possible by technology includes...
    The processing power, the way gestures can be used to record information and blockchain becomes the core platform of trust for all automated learning and artificial intelligence. Because the distributed and ledger by design has this scalability included.

Magnus Hakvåg

House of Knowledge
Magnus Hakvåg is CEO at House of Knowledge, providing strategic guidance and expertise on a global scale and developing innovative solutions such as Serious Games and on-demand bite-size e-learning modules covering IP, innovation, and standardisation. These resources are...

Ivana Mijalovic

University of Belgrade
Ivana Mijatovic holds the position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Belgrade. She is an active member of the UNECE’s STARTed team (Team of Specialists on Standardization and Regulatory Techniques – education on standardisation). Additionally...

Brian O'Regan

IERC, Tyndall National Institute
With a passion for technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, Brian O'Regan is dedicated to shaping the future of the industry through innovative solutions and strategic thinking. Brian is a technology professional with a focus on delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Navigating the intersection between industry issues and technological solutions requires...
  • One tip for someone working in emerging technology and technology transfer?
    Is to welcome the challenges of rapidly changing tech landscapes and focus on flexibility and scalability
  • When I glimpse the future, the most exciting things made possible by technology include…
    Peer-to-peer energy trading via DLT because it allows individuals to actively participate in and benefit from the renewable energy market

Irina Tal

Dublin City University
Irina is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computing, Dublin City University (DCU), and Academic Lead MSc in Blockchain – Distributed Ledger Technologies (a programme partly funded by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet). She is also a Lero...
  • I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because...
    I want to be connected to the standardisation efforts related to Blockchain technology and its use cases
  • What would you say to leaders in your field about emerging blockchain and DLT standards...
    In short, they are the key to a large-scale adoption of these technologies and unlock the their potential for addressing various societal challenges

Caroline Thomas

Innov8 9 10
Caroline Thomas is an innovator, founder, and board advisor renowned for her expertise in standardisation of emerging technologies and international standards development. Having served as the former Global Director of Innovation at Barclays Bank and...
  • One tip for someone working in emerging technology and technology transfer...
    Collaborate, network and tap into the global experts through special interest groups (technical, business, funding sources, accelerators)
  • I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because...
    SEEBLOCK enables learning and sharing my knowledge and experiences, to facilitate accessible and faster adoption of DLT/Blockchain by leaders in their field.

Milenko Tošić

Fondacija VizLore Labs in Serbia.
Milenko Tošić is a Solution Architect and Software Engineer with expertise in IoT systems, AI, and data management platforms. With extensive experience in R&D project management, he has led initiatives focused on application of 5G/6G, IoT, AI, and DLTs. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation at VizLore Labs Foundation, Milenko...
  • I’m interested in SEEBLOCKS.eu because...
    I want to learn and share knowledge
  • What would you say to leaders in your field about emerging blockchain and DLT standards?
    Proactively get familiar with the emerging standards and prepare plans to align and boost interoperability.