Ismail Issa, a distinguished technology and digital transformation consultant with over 17 years of experience, currently serves as the Head of Web3 and Metaverse at Emirates Airlines, one of the first airlines to pilot the IATA Travel Pass.

With his visionary leadership in Blockchain, Web3, and the Metaverse, he is driving innovation within the organization while contributing to Dubai and the UAE’s ambitious Metaverse initiatives.

Issa’s extensive expertise encompasses defining Web3 product strategies, overseeing the development of Blockchain DApps, Metaverse projects, DAOs, NFTs, and tokenomics initiatives.

Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions in technology teams, startups, and entrepreneurial management. His impact extends beyond the aviation sector, as he has been instrumental in shaping digital transformation strategies in GovTech and BioTech domains across the Middle East.