Professor Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE

UK National Honour · Blockchain

A first for blockchain

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. A BBA post dated 10 September 2018 provides a documented public use of the term and the hashtag #EvidenceBasedBlockchain. View the original September 2018 post →
• 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.

Speaking & keynotes

Speaking topics and invitations

Explore Professor Naqvi’s speaking themes, selected recordings and speaker pack on the dedicated speaking page.

Public engagements

On stage, in Parliament and in public debate

Keynotes, conference chairing, parliamentary roundtables and media contributions.

Past keynote · 6 December 2023 · ExCeL London

FinTech Connect: the convergence of AI and blockchain

Professor Naseem Naqvi delivered a main-stage keynote at FinTech Connect in London on 6 December 2023. His presentation, The Convergence of AI and Blockchain: Hype or a Game Changer?, explored the relationship between these technologies and questions of transparency and trust.

In reflections shared on 20 December 2024, he revisited the talk and argued that blockchain could provide a layer of trust, transparency and governance for AI applications.

Past event · 4 October 2023 · Dublin, Ireland

AI Needs Blockchain: This is where Intelligence meets Truth

Professor Naseem Naqvi joined Dr Alessandra Sala for a debate hosted by BlockW and KPMG at KPMG Platform X in Dublin. Dr Irina Tal of Dublin City University moderated the discussion.

The panel explored how blockchain could support AI and how AI could support blockchain, bringing research and industry perspectives to the relationship between intelligence, verifiable records and trust.

Watch & listen

Keynotes, speeches and interviews

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

Thought leadership

Thought Leadership Content

Professor Naqvi’s social posts, reflections and longer essays on technology, evidence, society and human possibility—collected beyond the feed.

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Publications, essays and articles

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