Supported by Arab Bank Switzerland and hosted by Roger Dickermann, this conference offers a focused look at the mechanisms shaping its current and future state as the digital art market continues to evolve with speed and complexity. From platforms and institutions to collectors and artists, the event brings together leading figures to examine how value, visibility, and innovation are being negotiated in a rapidly maturing ecosystem.

We begin with an overview of key market dynamics, followed by panels that address critical questions surrounding digital art collecting, the role of private and institutional actors, and the accelerating influence of AI-driven creativity on market behaviors. Whether you're an insider, observer, or emerging participant, this programme provides a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the forces shaping digital art’s economic and cultural life.

Join us for a concentrated day of insight, strategy, and exchange.

Schedule

09:30 - 10:00
Door Open with Coffee & Croissant

10:00 - 10:25
Welcome Remark
Introduction to the Digital Art Market by Roger Dickerman, Founder & CEO, 24 Hours of Art (United States)

10:30 - 11:15
Current State of the Digital Art Market
We review the first half of 2025. Case studies of collections, 1-of-1, and editioned art, and how it is being presented and collected offer a bigger picture of today's digital art market. Attendee Q&A is invited and encouraged.
Moderator: Roger Dickerman, Founder & CEO, 24 Hours of Art (United States)
Speakers:
- Sophie Neuendorf, Vice President, Artnet (United States)
- Aleksandra Artamonovskaja, Head of Arts, Trilitech, Tezos Ecosystem (United Kingdom)
- Dirk Boll, Deputy Chairman, 20th & 21st Century Art, Christie's (United Kingdom)
- Kenny Schachter, artist, writer, teacher, University of Zurich (United States)

11:20 - 11:50
Conversation
- Benjamin Gross, aka Benny Redbeard, Art patron (United States)
- Tyler Hobbs, Generative Artist (United States)

11:50 - 12:15
Coffee Break

12:15 - 13:00
Creating Value in Digital Art Collecting: Perspectives from Collectors, Curators & Community Builders
This panel brings together collectors, curators, and community leaders who are actively building ecosystems around digital art. This panel aims to explore how personal and institutional collecting practices shape value, the role of community in supporting cultural legitimacy, and innovative curatorial projects that redefine engagement and preservation. Drawing from diverse experiences—including gallery-building, foundation-backed collecting, decentralized curation, and event-driven community-building—this discussion will shed light on what truly drives meaningful and lasting value in digital art today.
Moderator: Kate Vass, Founder, Kate Vass Galerie (Switzerland)
Speakers:
- Sebastien Borget, co-founder, Sandbox (France)
- Maurine Sigg, Vice-President, Sigg Art Foundation (France)
- Viola Lukács, curator and time-based media art expert, 0xCollection (Switzerland)
- John Karp, CEO, NFC SUMMIT (Portugal)

13:05 - 13:50
The Rise of AI in the Digital Art Market
This conversation brings together creators, curators, and market experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital art world. As generative algorithms challenge traditional notions of authorship and ownership, new questions arise about value, curation, and community. This panel draws on firsthand experiences from building marketplaces, investing in generative art, and crafting new models for audience engagement.
Moderator: Seth Goldstein, Founder, BrightMoments (United States)
Speakers:
- Micol Ap, Gallery Director and Curator, Fellowship (United Kingdom)
- Jean-Michel Pailhon, Chief Investment Officer, Grail Capital (Luxembourg)
- Mario Klingemann, Guardian, Botto (Germany)
- Kelly LeValley Hunt, Founder, Mint Gold Dust (United States)

13:55 - 14:15
Fireside Chat
Rani Jabban, Managing Director, Arab Bank Switzerland (Switzerland)
Roger Dickerman, Founder & CEO, 24 Hours of Art (United States)

14:15 - 14:20
Closing Remark by Roger Dickerman, Founder & CEO, 24 Hours of Art (United States)

14:20 - 14:45
Networking

14:45
End

Location

Kino Camera

Rebgasse 1, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Presented by

The Digital Art Mile 2025

📍 Basel, Switzerland 🗓️ From 16 to 22 June 2025 🖼️🔗 🌐 Bringing digital art to the world

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