Dr. Ulli Spankowski is Chief Digital & Product Officer at Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the leading regulated infrastructure provider for crypto and digital assets in Europe. Dr. Spankowski is also Co-Founder and CEO of the retail trading platform BISON. Serving as Chief Digital Officer of Boerse Stuttgart Group, he spearheads the group's digitalization strategy and actively leads initiatives on blockchain-related topics. As a crypto enthusiast and fintech expert, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional finance and the tokenized world. He was among the early advocates for integrating cryptocurrencies into the institutional and traditional financial sectors, aiming to pave the way for their mainstream adoption. Dr. Spankowski holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Banking & Finance and is part of the Digital Council of the German Government.