Dr. Tatiana Zalan

Dr. Tatiana Zalan is a global expert in innovation, strategy, and emerging technologies, with over 30 years of experience spanning academia and entrepreneurship across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Currently an Associate Professor at the American University in Dubai, she specializes in digital disruption, strategic foresight, and the business implications of technologies such as AI, blockchain, and the metaverse. Tatiana has co-founded multiple startups, including Vernissage, a digital art and licensing platform, and previously led an MBA program at a startup university in Australia. A trusted advisor to early-stage ventures and a LinkedIn Top Voice in technology, she regularly speaks at international conferences and delivers executive workshops on the digital economy and innovation. Her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur Middle East, Gulf Business, and The Australian Financial Review, making her a recognized thought leader at the intersection of business, technology, and the future of work.