Founder & Executive Chairman of the Openbusinesscouncil, Founder & CEO of Ztudium, Founding Board Member of Número – Arte e Cultura & Bestselling Author ‘AI in Construction and Real Estate – Disrupting the $379 Trillion Industry’

Dinis Guarda is a globally recognised tech entrepreneur and thought leader in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. With over 20 years of international business experience, he is the Founder and CEO of ztudium and a pioneer behind several innovation-driven companies, including Smartcitiesabc, techabc, fashionabc and openbusinesscouncil. Dinis has worked with major organisations such as Mastercard, UNESCO and the European Space Agency, and has been ranked among the World’s Top Voices in Blockchain and AI by Rise Global, Forbes and Thinkers360. His strategic work continues to shape the future of technology, cities and digital economies worldwide.

Credentials and Impact

With a career spanning public sector innovation, finance, media and entrepreneurship, this leading figure in AI and tech has built a reputation for driving large-scale digital transformation. Starting in the cultural sphere as a founding board member of Número – Arte e Cultura, the journey progressed through key roles in the Portuguese Government’s Department of Technology & Development and the Presidency of the Republic. Senior digital positions followed at Greenlight Digital and Saxo Bank, where he became Global Head of SEO and Social Media Strategy.

In 2019, he founded OpenBusinessCouncil, a global platform dedicated to promoting digital transformation and smart city development. His strategic foresight also led to the creation of tech platforms such as Lifesdna, LynKey and FreedomX. Leadership roles have extended to major ventures like Humaniq, alongside advisory and board positions for future-facing companies, including Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and Glance Technologies. Academic contributions include guest lecturing at Copenhagen Business School and INSEEC’s London Campus, further amplifying his influence in shaping digital futures.

Publications and Media

Dinis has published several influential books on AI, blockchain and the fourth industrial revolution. His bestselling titles include ‘AI in Construction and Real Estate – Disrupting the $379 Trillion Industry’ and ‘Blockchain, AI and Crypto Economics – The Next Tsunami?’. He is also the creator and host of the Citiesabc and Openbusinesscouncil podcast series, where he regularly interviews global leaders and experts to explore the future of technology, society and innovation.

Why Hire Dinis Guarda?

Dinis is a highly sought-after AI and tech speaker known for translating complex digital concepts into accessible strategies for businesses and governments. His leadership across global ventures, such as Smartcitiesabc and Openbusinesscouncil, positions him as a key voice in digital transformation and smart city innovation. He has delivered talks at major industry forums and institutions, and frequently engages with audiences on emerging technologies, including decentralised finance, digital identity and the metaverse. His appearances are known for combining practical foresight with visionary thinking, offering audiences not only a clear understanding of current digital trends but also a compelling perspective on how technology will shape economies, governance and society in the years to come.

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