Professor Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE

About

Achievements and contributions

Professor Naqvi founded The British Blockchain Association in 2017. His work brings together scientific research, parliamentary engagement, international collaboration and the practical application of blockchain.

• Founder and President of The BBA, established in 2017.
• Head of Secretariat of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain Technologies.
• Lead author of the UK National Blockchain Roadmap, Vision 2030.
• Founding Editor-in-Chief of The JBBA, a peer-reviewed, open-access blockchain research journal available in print and online.
• Founding Chair of CEBB, the Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain, established in 2019.
• Introduced the term “Evidence-Based Blockchain”, applying principles of evidence-based practice to blockchain.
• Founding Chair of the Blockchain Associations Forum, connecting national and regional industry associations.
• Established and chaired eight International Scientific Conferences, the BBA’s annual ISC series.
• Delivered over 1,500 talks, including 500+ keynotes, on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, representing Britain at international events.
• Honorary Professor of Blockchain at Epoka University, appointed in January 2022.
• Recognised in a 2018 UK parliamentary APPG report as a blockchain influencer and think-tank contributor, and listed among EU blockchain experts in EU Horizon 2020 research.
• MSc in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, supported by the Genesis Block Scholarship for exceptional contributions to the field, alongside his work as an NHS doctor.

Public engagements

On stage, in Parliament and in public debate

Keynotes, conference chairing, parliamentary roundtables and media contributions.

Watch & listen

Keynotes, speeches and interviews

Explore recordings on evidence-based blockchain, Web3, AI, public policy and the metaverse.

Read

Publications, essays and articles

Selected writing, research and interviews, with direct access to the published work.