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
NOV 4-5, 2025  |  THE METROPOLITAN PAVILION

Where Worlds Converge.

Ashley O'Brien
Customer Engagement Strategist, Banking and Capital Markets, Chainlink Labs
Ashley O’Brien is a dynamic communications and financial services professional known for her ability to bridge strategy, technology, and people to drive meaningful organizational impact. With a career spanning over two decades across capital markets, financial technology and B2B products for international organizations, Ashley has built a reputation for transforming complex subjects into clear, compelling stories and engaging stakeholders across all levels.

Prior to joining Chainlink she held positions at Vested Communications where she worked with numerous banks and financial technology firms, and at Citi where she managed marketing/commercialization for client segments and various products across the treasury and trade services group. Ashley also spent her early career at Swift as part of the communications team for North America as well as the Innotribe team.

She has a bachelor’s degree from New York University and is passionate about financial inclusion, impactful storytelling, creative problem solving, and civil rights. Ashley lives in New Jersey with her partner, their daughter, and dog and spends her free time gardening, cooking, painting, singing, and distance running.