Florian has over 25 years of experience in traditional finance and investment management. He started his career with Bank Pictet in Geneva and then London where he became head of their investment management team. In 2005, he founded an investment management company focused on classic asset management as well as private equity, which led Florian to actively participate on the Boards and with management teams of numerous companies internationally.

In 2018, Florian founded Geneva based and FINMA regulated Criptonite Asset Management, an award-winning digital asset investment manager, offering traditional and crypto-native investors access to digital asset investments.  

Florian Rais brings a unique perspective to the crypto space, having successfully navigated the intersection of traditional finance and the rapidly evolving world of digital assets. His experience and insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the convergence of these two realms makes him an invaluable speaker for providing attendees with a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

His expertise covers a wide range of topics, including crypto and digital assets, tokenization, investment management, private equity, regulatory governance, risk management and the impact of digital assets on business and the broader global financial markets.