Dinis Guarda

Dinis Guarda is the Founder and CEO of ztudium, a company dedicated to placing intelligent data at the centre of global progress. With a career built on developing solutions that transform societies, Dinis is a leading authority on digital transformation, blockchain, fintech and artificial intelligence. Recognised by Thinkers360, Forbes and Cryptoweekly, he has become a trusted voice for organisations seeking to embrace the potential of emerging technologies. A natural communicator and strategist, he is widely hired to advise businesses, governments and academic institutions on how to navigate the complexities of a fast-changing digital landscape.

Dinis began his career in the arts as a founding member of Número Arte e Cultura, before shifting towards the technology sector. His early collaborations with Alcatel and the Portuguese Government’s Department of Technology and Development opened the door to influential projects in communications and digital strategy. He went on to serve the Portuguese Presidency of the Republic as a Curator and Project Manager, laying the foundations for his expertise in managing large-scale initiatives. His international outlook took shape at Greenlight Digital, where he worked across consultancy, project management and analytics, followed by key roles at Saxo Bank. There, he became Global Head of SEO and Social Media Strategy, as well as the Founder of tradingfloor.com, one of the first social trading platforms in the world.

Building on this experience, Dinis launched ztudium in 2011, beginning a highly successful entrepreneurial journey. He has since founded or led ventures including Humaniq, Lifesdna, LynKey, fashionabc and techabc, alongside thought leadership roles with the OpenBusinessCouncil and Smartcitiesabc. His expertise has also been valued in advisory and board positions for organisations such as Covesting, Glance Technologies and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. Beyond business, he has contributed to academia as a guest lecturer at Copenhagen Business School and INSEEC London, bridging theory and practice in digital responsibility, innovation and transformation.

Today, Dinis is in demand as a keynote speaker for his visionary insights into artificial intelligence and the future of technology. He has advised major institutions such as Mastercard, UNESCO, Barclays, the European Space Agency and Philips, bringing clarity to the opportunities and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Author of bestselling titles including ‘4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT Reinventing a Nation’ and ‘Blockchain, AI and Crypto Economics The Next Tsunami?’, he is consistently listed among the top global figures in AI, blockchain, fintech, smart cities and the Metaverse. Named in Rise Global’s Artificial Intelligence Power 100, Dinis brings unrivalled depth of knowledge and foresight, making him the ideal speaker to inspire and educate audiences on the future of digital business and society.