TV Personality & Crypto Enthusiast

Svein Østvik is one of Norway’s most well-known and charismatic media personalities. Over the course of several decades, he has established himself as a recognizable public figure, renowned for his unique blend of humor, enthusiasm, curiosity, and ability to bring energy to any audience.

With a background spanning business, media, and entrepreneurship, Svein has developed a rare talent for making complex topics accessible and engaging for the general public. He is known for asking the very questions the audience wants answered while creating a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere.

As the Master of Ceremonies for XRP Family Live 2026, Svein will guide attendees through a day of insights, innovation, and forward-looking discussions on tokenization, the digital economy, and the financial systems of tomorrow.

His energy, warmth, and genuine interest in people make him the ideal bridge between technology, finance, and the audience.

“When discussing the future of finance, it’s not enough to have experts on stage—we also need a host who can engage, challenge, and inspire. That’s exactly why we’re proud to have Svein Østvik with us.”

Fintech Visionary

Dr. Kamilah Stevenson is a published author, experienced leader, and recognized on-chain analyst specializing in the XRP ecosystem and the future of financial infrastructure. As the host of one of the fastest-growing educational platforms focused on wealth building, she has distinguished herself through her analysis of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and institutional capital flows on the XRPL. Dr. Stevenson combines strategic market analysis with a deep understanding of human behavior and discipline, making her one of the most nuanced and insightful speakers in the crypto space today.

Why hear her speak:

Clear perspective: Known for explaining XRP’s role in modernizing global finance. Strategic mindset: Focuses on long-term investing, discipline, and risk management. Holistic approach: Emphasizes mindset and personal responsibility for financial success.

Expect an inspiring session with valuable insights and practical takeaways.

Director of Partnerships, Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)

Christian Omvik is Director of Partnerships at Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX), a digital asset exchange regulated by Finanstilsynet and listed on Euronext Growth Oslo. NBX operates under the MiCA framework, holds an EMI license, and is pursuing a banking license, building toward a regulated digital asset bank that connects traditional finance with on-chain settlement.

Before NBX, Christian spent more than 20 years in marketing, communication, and product leadership, including as CEO of The Flip App, a phone-number-based payments app with over 500,000 downloads that NBX now part-owns. His work centres on turning regulated stablecoin infrastructure into products people actually use, from cross-border payroll to everyday consumer payments with a Visa card and cash withdrawal at over 500 K outlets globally.

At NBX he leads partnerships across the company's stablecoin stack. That includes USDM, the first MiCA-compliant stablecoin on Cardano, co-issued with Moneta Digital, and two upcoming launches: EURn, a euro-pegged stablecoin, and PLT, a fully regulated, 1:1 fiat-backed Polish zloty stablecoin. At XRP Family Live he will give NBX's perspective on what it actually takes to bridge traditional finance and DeFi, and the case for a regulated digital asset bank as the layer that holds the two together.

Communicator of Digital Finance and the Financial Systems of the Future | XRP Family Group Expert

Clemens is a passionate communicator within cryptocurrency, XRP, and the future of digital financial systems. Through social media and community engagement, he has focused on making complex topics related to blockchain, the XRPL, and decentralized technology more understandable and accessible to everyday people.

His main interest lies in how decentralized payment systems and blockchain technology can contribute to greater financial freedom and a more open global network for the exchange of value.

Clemens is especially interested in how the “Internet of Value” and the “Finternet” can create new opportunities for people around the world — not only through technology, but also through community, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge. He believes in a more accessible financial system where more people can participate, learn, and take part in shaping the future digital economy.

Through his content, he aims to inspire people to understand the opportunities blockchain technology can provide, while also highlighting innovation, long-term thinking, and how technology can help create a more connected world.

Cyber Security Architect & Advisor at Devoteam Norway

Asad is an experienced Cyber Security Architect and Advisor at DevoTeam Norway, with more than 13 years of experience across cybersecurity, security architecture, risk management, compliance and cloud security.

He also worked as a Security Engineer in the product development team at Telenor Linx, contributing to secure and fast software delivery. Holding certifications such as CISSP, he combines strategic perspective with hands-on operational experience. His strength lies in connecting technology, regulation and business needs to design security solutions that are practical, measurable and aligned with organizational priorities.

In this session, Asad will explain what real estate tokenization means, why it matters, and how it can change the way property ownership, investment and liquidity are managed. The talk will explore how real estate assets can be represented digitally through blockchain-based tokens, enabling fractional ownership, more efficient settlement, improved transparency and new investment models. The session will also address the key technical, regulatory, governance and compliance challenges that must be solved before tokenized real estate can scale in a trusted and secure way.

The Voice Behind Digital Perspectives & Founder of XRP Las Vegas

Pathologist, laboratory medicine manager, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and XRPL builder from Dearborn, Michigan.

Founder & Admin of XRP Family 

Jørn Hartmann is the event host and one of the most dedicated community builders in the Nordics' XRP ecosystem. His interest in crypto began as early as 2016, and since 2021 he has been deeply involved in the XRP/Ripple space. As the founder and admin of XRP Family & Ripple Community — the largest XRP community in the Nordics — he is passionate about bringing the ecosystem together and helping the community stay connected and informed about the future of XRP and blockchain innovation.

Jørn is also the creator of the XRP Scream NFT collection and the song “Internet Of Value,” combining creativity, culture, and technology to strengthen the XRP movement. After conversations with Ripple leadership in both Las Vegas and New York, the event host  brings unique insight, high energy, and genuine passion for the community to XRP Family Live. Built for the future.