Global Leaders

Speakers

SmartCon brings together the world’s leading voices in finance, Web3, and government to share firsthand insights on how blockchain and onchain technologies are transforming industries, institutions, and the global economy—sparking critical conversations that chart the course of an onchain future.

Sean Chung
Blockchain Partnerships, APAC Lead, Chainlink Labs
Shaz Jaleel
Head of MENA - BD, Chainlink Labs
Zachary Fallon
Global Co-Chair of the Digital Assets & Web3 Practice, Latham & Watkins

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NOV 4-5, 2025  |  THE METROPOLITAN PAVILION

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Matthew Felice Pace
CEO, Simply Staking
Matthew Felice Pace is the Chief Executive Officer of Simply Staking, a leading blockchain infrastructure company providing secure, reliable, and high-performance services that underpin the Web3 ecosystem.

Since co-founding Simply Staking, Matthew has guided the company from the early days of Proof of Stake to becoming one of the world’s most trusted validator operators. Under his leadership, the team has been a core Chainlink node operator since 2019 and now secures over $1 billion in delegated stake across multiple networks.

With a professional background that spans both academia and the field of data and system architecture, Matthew brings a unique, research-driven approach to blockchain infrastructure. His passion lies in building the robust, scalable products and services that form the backbone of decentralized applications, enabling the next generation of internet innovation.

An active voice in the blockchain community, Matthew regularly shares his expertise on network security, decentralization, and the future of Proof of Stake, inspiring both developers and industry leaders to push the boundaries of what Web3 can achieve.