### Biography
Harpreet Singh Maan is a prominent blockchain pioneer, technology architect, and ecosystem builder specializing in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and institutional-grade digital infrastructure. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of **TEIZA**, where he spearheads the development of the TEIZA Omnilayer Protocol—a sovereign-grade multi-layer blockchain architecture designed to power decentralized AI, real-world asset tokenization, and secure digital economies for governments, financial institutions, and enterprises.
Throughout his career, Harpreet has been at the forefront of driving large-scale Web 3.0 adoption, digital transformation, and standard-setting across Southeast Asia. He is the mastermind behind the **Malaysia Blockchain Consortium**, a landmark national initiative uniting 19 strategic partners across the tech, government, and finance verticals. An advocate for collaborative and agile regulatory innovation, Harpreet regularly advises enterprises, financial bodies, and governments on cross-border DLT strategy and policy implementation.
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### Notable Roles & Affiliations
* **Co-Founder & CEO**, TEIZA
* **President**, ACCESS Blockchain Association Malaysia
* **Founding Member**, Malaysia Digital Consortium
* **National Committee Member**, ISO Committee for "Blockchain & Electronic Distributed Ledger Technologies"
* **Industry Mentor & Member**, MDEC Digital Expert Panel
* **Ambassador**, Hedera Hashgraph and Hyperledger
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### Areas of Expertise
* **Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure:** Designing scalable, interoperable systems that allow institutions to maintain sovereignty and regulatory compliance while accessing global networks.
* **Real-World Applications:** Leading high-impact initiatives in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, decentralized digital identity, fintech, and Shariah-compliant digital finance solutions.
* **Policy & Talent Development:** Driving standardisations aligned with national policies and expanding the global blockchain talent pool through robust technical education and training initiatives.
