16 May 2026 · 3 min read
Speaker of the day: Laurent Leloup — Economy and Finance
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Laurent Leloup, Economy and Finance — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Ras Al Khaimah, Dammam and across the GCC.
Who is Laurent Leloup?
Laurent Leloup specializes in corporate finance and blockchain. He is currently an independent strategic advisor for investment banks and companies keen to master the phenomenon of blockchain, crypto-finance, and electronic currencies.
After a career of approximately 25 years in corporate finance, Laurent Leloup founded Finyear in 2006. It is a media and events company focused on finance, and then Blockchain Daily News in 2015. The following year he launched Chaineum, a company specializing in ICO consulting and services, or blockchain strategy. This creation was accompanied by the launch of Blockness SAS (blockchain consulting) and France Blocktech (blockchain ecosystem association) which he presides over.
Laurent Leloup specializes in all digital finance issues, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum…
He is also a mentor/advisor for blocktechs (blockchain startups), a speaker (blockchain techno & ecosystems). He participates in various blockchain working groups (AFNOR, FNTC, EU DLT Task Force, France Stratégie, etc…) and is an honorary member of the Cercle Turgot.
Today, he gives conferences on this still little-known topic to businesses.
Language spoken by the speaker
- French
Laurent Leloup speaks in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud…) and in French-speaking countries. With UnoMe, you can benefit from the expertise of this financier specializing in digital issues.
He offers conferences on the following topics:
- Finance and digital
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin…)
- Crypto assets, crypto finance, digital currencies
In 2017, he wrote "Blockchain, la révolution de la confiance" (Blockchain, the revolution of trust) (Eyrolles, February 2017) and a new book dedicated to Blockchain which will be released by Eyrolles in February 2018.
Topics on stage
- Economy and Finance
- Future and Digital
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Laurent Leloup fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Laurent Leloup's availability for your date.