Alex Bornyakov is the Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, responsible for driving the country’s digital innovation agenda. He has spearheaded initiatives to modernize public services, expand e-government capabilities, and integrate blockchain and emerging technologies into governance. Bornyakov has been instrumental in developing Diia, Ukraine’s flagship digital platform, which centralizes government services for citizens and businesses. Since the Russian invasion, he has coordinated efforts to maintain and expand Ukraine’s digital resilience, including crowdfunding for defense and humanitarian needs via cryptocurrency. With a background in IT entrepreneurship and venture capital, Bornyakov advocates for Ukraine’s role as a global tech hub. His work is shaping Ukraine’s post-war digital future.