Digital Government Transformation and Private Blockchain Networks

We are delighted to have Mr. Mirza, CEO of Avanza Innovations, who is a leading figure in innovation technologies and Blockchain space with more than 20 plus years’ experience in ICT. Where he will give us insight into some of the ongoing projects he is working on in this space and share with us his perspective of the Blockchain Adaptation stand point in the region.

Avanza Innovations empowers governments entities and regulators to transform their cities and countries through use of cutting-edge nascent technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and more. Avanza is involved in a dozen plus production grade blockchain implementations across the region with tier 1 government entities and regulators.

They hold a wealth of experience in working with different verticals alongside regulators and private corporates including Ports & Shipping, Real Estate, Health, Education, Law Enforcement, Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Customs & Logistics, Agriculture and many more.
Recently they have launched a blockchain based National EKYC Platform for The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”), as part of its initiatives for digital transformation in the banking sector. The eKYC solution utilizes Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain framework.

Moreover, they have been involved in dozens of projects around the region such as: The “Lost passport Solution” with Dubai Police, Digital Silk Road project with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industries and DP World, as well as a Paperless Property Rental Solution for Dubai Land Department and others.

Mr. Waqas Mirza is the CEO of Avanza Innovations. Part of Avanza Group of Companies which has almost two decades of experience in delivering solutions to over 300 customers across 45+ countries.
As the CEO of Avanza Innovations, Waqas has been passionately building the company as a technology powerhouse that has an impressive portfolio of services and on-ground implementations across areas like: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Smart City Enablement and Customer Engagement.
Waqas Mirza has also been serving on the board of directors for Avanza since November 2011 and is also a member of Avanza’s Global Leadership and Innovation Committees.
Waqas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences from FAST-NU and Master’s in Business Administration from London Business School.