Lets Get Real About AI, XR & Monetization In Video Games #TechWeek
The evolution of video games is a fascinating one to say the least. Affecting more than 3 billion humans on the planet who identify as gamers, we will explore it's future at the intersection of burgeoning tech like AI, Web3, XR (Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality) and novel ways to monetize video games. With a panel of brilliant minds and developers of IP, network with other tech and creative minds, as well as entrepreneurs with successful exits and funders.
Admission is free.
Itinerary:
• Networking will begin at 5pm (there are 2 bars where food & drinks can be purchased)
• Panel begins at 6pm. Seating is limited but it will also be live streamed on other floors for visibility.
• Panelists Include:
Ahmed Abdullah, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Decoy Games, Award Winning Developer & Studio, Keynote Speaker in Global Development managing a team of more than 30 developers
John Wolff, CEO of Urban Electronics, developer of first Blockchain Game in Japan, Niantic’s AR Wonder Kid, Netflix DocuSeries feature on “The Future Of” Gaming
Andre Swanston, CEO of Swanston Labs, Founder of Tru Optik with a successful $150M exit, the first company to create a patented household graph, which encompasses over 80 million homes in the United States and is used by thousands of brands
• Moderator:
Yiyi Zhang, Community leader with a strong sense of duty to advocate for the development of diverse and supportive communities around games, Human Rights lawyer, Advisor on the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Digital Games Industry Council, Women in Games NYC, a professional networking meetup group for women / femme people in the industry.
• Host:
Letta J, is a Grammy Nominated Recording Artists, Published Songwriter, Video Game Music director and the Founder & CEO of Coexist Gaming. Coexist is a tech and subscription based company that builds and provides an array of services and tools, including gaming lounges, experiential activations, and development software, renowned for its community-centric approach and innovation.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.