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17-20 June 2026

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Melissa Bell

Senior International Correspondent

CNN

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About Me

Melissa Bell is senior international correspondent for CNN based in the network's Paris bureau, covering European and global news. Most recently her work has focused on the war in Ukraine, reporting, over much of the last year, from inside the country and from Moscow. Bell joined CNN in October 2016 from France 24, where she was a political editor before being promoted to international affairs editor and correspondent. She has extensive knowledge of Africa and the Arab world and has covered most major news story for the network's French and English-speaking channels, from the Haitian earthquake to Egyptian revolution and the war in Mali. Bell has a degree in politics from Warwick University and speaks French and English fluently.

Hear My Insights

The Sovereign Self: Crypto, Blockchain, and Your Digital Persona

In an increasingly interconnected world, where our digital footprints are constantly expanding, the concept of identity is undergoing a radical transformation. With concerns around data breaches, privacy, and control over personal information reaching an all-time high, blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies are emerging as powerful tools to redefine how we prove who we are online. From the rise of self-sovereign identity to decentralized authentication and the challenge of balancing innovation with regulation, this session explores the cutting-edge intersection of these technologies. How can blockchain and crypto empower individuals with greater control over their digital selves? What are the key hurdles and opportunities in building a more secure and user-centric digital identity ecosystem?

Paris Region: Europe’s #1 Launchpad For Deeptech