Driving Inclusive Digital Transformation Through Blockchain & Tokenization

Sonia Arenaza is a Strategy Executive focused on Digital Transformation Solutions. She is a senior financial sector specialist with deep expertise in tokenization, blockchain, digital assets, stablecoin frameworks, and AI-powered innovations that advance inclusive digital finance.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning Meta, Bank of New York Mellon, Accion International, the Inter-American Development Bank, and UN agencies including the Better Than Cash Alliance and the International Telecommunication Union, Sonia has worked closely with regulators, policymakers, and financial institutions worldwide. She supports the design of responsible frameworks for digital assets and digital payments, mentors women-led ventures, and leads Inclusive Innovations, a boutique advisory firm. At UN Blockchain Week she brings practical strategy insights on how blockchain and tokenization can deliver real-world digital transformation that expands access and builds trust.