Dinis Guarda

Founder and CEO of the Ztudium Group, Ranked Among the Top 10 Global Thought Leaders in AI, Blockchain & Fintech

  • Was named one of the Top 50 AI Creators You Need to Know by Edelman
  • Became a top 10 global thought leader in AI, blockchain, and fintech by Thinkers360
  • Built a YouTube podcast reaching over 21 million views and interviewed 350+ global leaders
  • Founded ztudium and created platforms including businessabc.net and citiesabc.com
  • Published the book “4IR – AI, Blockchain, Fintech, & IoT”
  • Advised central banks and launched a bank connecting Africa and Asia

Discover Dinis Guarda’s biography of published work below.

4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT - Reinventing a Nation Book Cover
4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT – Reinventing a Nation

When Dinis Guarda is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Future of Cyber Security in the Age of AI & Blockchain
Digital Transformation & the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Building Smart Cities: Innovation, Data & Sustainability
Financial Inclusion Through Fintech & Decentralised Technologies

Dinis Guarda is a globally respected cyber security and technology speaker whose expertise spans the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), including AI, blockchain, fintech, and smart cities. With over two decades of experience in international business and digital transformation, Dinis has become a leading voice in the global tech space, frequently featured in major media outlets such as the BBC, Forbes, Business Insider, and Cointelegraph. As Founder and CEO of the Ztudium Group—responsible for platforms like businessabc.net and citiesabc.com—he is at the forefront of developing AI and blockchain solutions that empower individuals, organisations, and entire nations.

Recognised as one of the Top 50 AI Creators You Need to Know by Edelman in 2025, and ranked among the top 10 global thought leaders in AI, blockchain, and fintech by Thinkers360, Dinis has cemented his status as an innovation powerhouse. His work includes advising central banks, launching a bank connecting Africa and Asia, and contributing to projects with the UN, UNESCO, and governments worldwide. His influence extends beyond tech: as a published author and editor of key industry books, including “4IR – AI, Blockchain, Fintech, & IoT” and “Blueprint for Smart Cities”, he continues to shape the discourse on humanity’s digital future.

Dinis’s thought leadership is amplified through his successful YouTube podcast, which has amassed over 21 million views and profiled more than 350 global leaders, including ministers, CEOs, and academics. His social media community reaches over 2.2 million followers, offering insights on the intersections of technology, society, and global development. His work in building decentralised platforms—such as lifesdna and fashionabc—demonstrates his commitment to using technology for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable progress.

Whether speaking at universities like Cambridge and MIT WPU, or delivering keynotes at global summits, Dinis captivates audiences with his deep knowledge, visionary thinking, and practical insights into the future of cyber security and technology. Hire Dinis Guarda via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency to bring bold ideas and expert analysis to your next event.

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