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The New Zealand International Students’ Association is an umbrella body that brings together international student leaders nationwide. NZISA represents the collective voice among international students studying in New Zealand. The goal of NZISA is to address issues and concerns face by international students in New Zealand. NZISA is the bridge between students, education providers and policy-makers. NZISA conducts research into international education and best practice within the sector to help strengthen existing policies to better accommodate international students in New Zealand. NZISA works closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Auckland Agency Group (AAG), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC). NZISA is routinely engaged in the policy discussions for the International Student Wellbeing Strategy and Change Proposal for Post-Study Work Rights. Past engagements and consultations include the proposed International Education Strategy 2018 – 2030 and the Education Summit 2018. NZISA is an active advocate for international students’ welfare. NZISA has organised a Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in September. The Conference aims to inform and empower international student representatives so that they can return to their student communities as advocates, change makers, and vessels of quality information. At the same time, NZISA is running a nationwide research and campaign against labour exploitation in New Zealand. The data gathered will give the general public a better view of the realities of working in New Zealand. Despite being a young student body, NZISA has achieved tremendous milestones, in particular, gaining the support from student bodies and government bodies. NZISA hopes to continue the good relationship with its partners, to bring better a quality of life for international students.

MakerDAO is the decentralized autonomous organization that enabled and currently sustains the Maker Protocol, the largest decentralized finance protocol by total value locked that generates and maintains Dai, the first decentralized stablecoin. The Maker Protocol is an open-source smart contract system publicly deployed on Ethereum that anyone can use to generate liquidity by minting the Dai stablecoin. The tokens that sustain the Maker Protocol are MKR for governance, and DAI as the stablecoin * MKR is the governance token used by its holders to vote and decide on proposals that aim to improve or change the system. * DAI is the decentralized stablecoin hard pegged to the US dollar and backed by crypto and legacy finance assets. The Maker Protocol enables this liquidity via three main products: * Maker Vaults: A tool where anyone can deposit crypto assets as collateral and generate Dai as a loan against it. * Peg-Stability Module (PSM): A tool where any user can swap other stablecoins for Dai and vice versa. They can deposit stablecoins and receive Dai at a 1-to-1 rate, or deposit Dai and receive stablecoins held by the PSM at a 1-to-1 rate. * Direct Deposit Module (D3M): A wholesale credit line that provides immediate liquidity in Dai to lending markets in the decentralized finance space such as Aave. All the components that make the Maker Protocol work are supported and sustained by the decentralized, open community known as MakerDAO through a decentralized system of Governance powered by MKR token holders and Delegates. For media inquiry please contact media@makergrowth.com For business and partnership inquiry please contact partners@makergrowth.com

Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care. Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 199+ jurisdictions. With $8+ billion in AUM and $403+ billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity. Posts are not intended for U.S. or U.K. users. U.S. users, please refer to Nexo USAs LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexo-usa/ U.K. users, please refer to Nexo UKs LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexouk

Synthetix is a derivatives liquidity protocol providing the backbone for derivatives trading in DeFi.

IDEX is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, revolutionizing the trading landscape by uniting the best of centralized and decentralized platforms. Through its unique hybrid architecture, IDEX delivers lightning-fast execution, unparalleled security, ironclad custody solutions, and low fees for forward-thinking traders. The platform harnesses the power of an off-chain trading engine for high-octane performance while preserving on-chain security, custody, and settlement for an unrivaled user experience. It is currently estimated to launch in Summer 2023.

Brave is building a user-first Web. The Brave browser is used by over 112 million people worldwide. It blocks third-party ads and trackers by default for fast, private browsing. It also offers a wealth of helpful features including a VPN and an AI browsing assistant. Brave is one of just three Web search indexes at scale in the West, and it’s the only one commercially available in a reliable, independent Search API. It provides users with accurate, AI-enhanced answers without profiling them. Brave Search is available as the default search engine in Brave, or via any other browser at search.brave.com. The Brave Search API helps organizations supply their AI LLMs with real-time data, power agentic search, train foundation models, and create search-enabled software. The Brave Search API helps anyone—from hobbyists to large enterprises—build applications that benefit from having access to the Web, going beyond the static knowledge of AI models. Our API uses our own search index so we can guarantee the highest privacy and security standards. Brave is also reinventing digital advertising. Users can opt into our privacy-first digital ads platform to earn crypto rewards for their attention. Advertisers get access to engaged, otherwise unreachable audiences. Creators can unlock new revenue streams. Brave Software is an independent company founded in 2015 by Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript and co-founder of Mozilla (Firefox), and Brian Bondy, formerly of Khan Academy and Mozilla.

Crypto.com was founded in 2016 and is the preferred crypto trading platform for over 100 million users worldwide, as well as the trusted industry leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy. We’re committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through our vision: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™

The New Zealand International Students’ Association is an umbrella body that brings together international student leaders nationwide. NZISA represents the collective voice among international students studying in New Zealand. The goal of NZISA is to address issues and concerns face by international students in New Zealand. NZISA is the bridge between students, education providers and policy-makers. NZISA conducts research into international education and best practice within the sector to help strengthen existing policies to better accommodate international students in New Zealand. NZISA works closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Auckland Agency Group (AAG), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC). NZISA is routinely engaged in the policy discussions for the International Student Wellbeing Strategy and Change Proposal for Post-Study Work Rights. Past engagements and consultations include the proposed International Education Strategy 2018 – 2030 and the Education Summit 2018. NZISA is an active advocate for international students’ welfare. NZISA has organised a Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in September. The Conference aims to inform and empower international student representatives so that they can return to their student communities as advocates, change makers, and vessels of quality information. At the same time, NZISA is running a nationwide research and campaign against labour exploitation in New Zealand. The data gathered will give the general public a better view of the realities of working in New Zealand. Despite being a young student body, NZISA has achieved tremendous milestones, in particular, gaining the support from student bodies and government bodies. NZISA hopes to continue the good relationship with its partners, to bring better a quality of life for international students.

MakerDAO is the decentralized autonomous organization that enabled and currently sustains the Maker Protocol, the largest decentralized finance protocol by total value locked that generates and maintains Dai, the first decentralized stablecoin. The Maker Protocol is an open-source smart contract system publicly deployed on Ethereum that anyone can use to generate liquidity by minting the Dai stablecoin. The tokens that sustain the Maker Protocol are MKR for governance, and DAI as the stablecoin * MKR is the governance token used by its holders to vote and decide on proposals that aim to improve or change the system. * DAI is the decentralized stablecoin hard pegged to the US dollar and backed by crypto and legacy finance assets. The Maker Protocol enables this liquidity via three main products: * Maker Vaults: A tool where anyone can deposit crypto assets as collateral and generate Dai as a loan against it. * Peg-Stability Module (PSM): A tool where any user can swap other stablecoins for Dai and vice versa. They can deposit stablecoins and receive Dai at a 1-to-1 rate, or deposit Dai and receive stablecoins held by the PSM at a 1-to-1 rate. * Direct Deposit Module (D3M): A wholesale credit line that provides immediate liquidity in Dai to lending markets in the decentralized finance space such as Aave. All the components that make the Maker Protocol work are supported and sustained by the decentralized, open community known as MakerDAO through a decentralized system of Governance powered by MKR token holders and Delegates. For media inquiry please contact media@makergrowth.com For business and partnership inquiry please contact partners@makergrowth.com

Founded in 2018 by a seasoned blockchain advocate and builder, Plutos Capital has a track record of backing transformative projects from Layer 1 blockchains, decentralized financial platforms, and infrastructure enablers. Our regulatory, government, and lobbying experience provides founders with the necessary support to access any jurisdiction in the world. As we raise Fund 2, our mission remains clear: to champion the technologies that uphold individual freedoms and fuel the growth of decentralized infrastructure, empowering the builders of tomorrow.

Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care. Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 199+ jurisdictions. With $8+ billion in AUM and $403+ billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity. Posts are not intended for U.S. or U.K. users. U.S. users, please refer to Nexo USAs LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexo-usa/ U.K. users, please refer to Nexo UKs LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexouk

Synthetix is a derivatives liquidity protocol providing the backbone for derivatives trading in DeFi.