Event Speakers

Ganesh Raju, the visionary founder and CEO of Akshaya NFT and Metaverse (www.akshaya.io) USA, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the hospitality industry through the implementation of emerging technologies such as Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse. With a deep understanding of the potential of blockchain, Ganesh aims to create a new economy for chefs, culinary schools, appliance makers, food products, restaurants, and hotels by leveraging these transformative technologies.

Ganesh is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and digital transformation leader, with a strong focus on open-source permission-less, decentralized networks and blockchain, as well as artificial intelligence. He has been recognized as an influential figure in the Web3/DeepTech space, playing an early adopter role in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, DeFi, NFTs, Digital Twin, and the Metaverse. Ganesh's expertise extends to advising and consulting for some of the world's largest tech companies in the fields of AI and ML.

As the incoming Vice Chairman for the IEEE Houston Chapter, Ganesh leads multiple initiatives in collaboration with local government bodies, aiming to establish Texas as a hub for industrial blockchain solutions. He frequently shares his knowledge and insights as a speaker at various technology conferences, where he discusses IoT, big data, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain/crypto technologies.

Akshaya's vision is to bring together brands, businesses, industries, and users in a digital-life-meets-real-world experience, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical realms to create the most immersive Web3 experience. At its core, Akshaya's mission is to revolutionize engagement in the hospitality industry, redefining how people interact with culinary delights, culinary education, kitchen appliances, food products, restaurants, and hotels