Chezka Gonzales

Chezka Gonzales is an Airbus A320 pilot, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Philippine Blockchain Week, a flagship event for blockchain and Web3 innovation in Southeast Asia. She also serves as the Founding Vice President of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, a body that promotes blockchain adoption in the country. In 2024, she was named to the Forbes México 40 Under 40 list in the "Leaders in Tech" category, becoming the only Filipina on that list.

Gonzales is a frequent speaker at international conferences, including SiGMA Asia 2025, where she addressed regulatory developments in blockchain gaming. Her work bridges blockchain technology, iGaming, and aviation, making her a unique voice in the Web3 space. Beyond her professional roles, she is an active Philippine Air Force reservist and an advocate for women in technology and aviation.

Gonzales’s personal story is one of resilience. She became a teenage mother before building a successful career as a pilot and entrepreneur. Her journey from early motherhood to leading blockchain initiatives and flying commercial aircraft has been widely shared as an inspiration. She continues to champion diversity and inclusion in male-dominated industries, using her platform to encourage more women to pursue careers in tech and aviation.