Next-Gen Entertainment & Gaming
Redefining Entertainment with Gaming and Digital Platforms
This session explores the intersection of entertainment and gaming, focusing on trends in digital content, immersive experiences, and new business models. Panels will discuss gaming as an entertainment leader in the digital age.
Panel 1: Gaming: Imaginary Reality, Real-World Consequences Panel
The gaming landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, propelled by advancements in AI and Web3 technologies. AI has democratized game development, enabling hyper-personalized gaming experiences, while Web3-related advancements are redefining gaming’s foundations by granting players true ownership of digital assets and creating new economic ecosystems.
The International Olympic Committee’s launch of the Olympic Esports Games underscores gaming’s growing influence in engaging younger audiences. Yet, this rapid evolution raises pressing questions: Will the rise of these technologies and the expansion of gaming foster creativity, ownership, and inclusion? Or will they exacerbate challenges like dependency, disconnection, and social isolation?
As young people increasingly immerse themselves in virtual worlds, the risks of cyberthreats, mental health struggles, and weakened social bonds demand urgent attention. This panel will examine how the convergence of AI, Web3, and gaming is reshaping entertainment, work, and community—and explore whether these innovations can be harnessed for positive change or lead us into uncharted territory for the next generation.
Moderator:
- Mike Butcher, Editor-At-Large, TechCrunch
Speakers:
- Alan Lau, Chief Business Officer at Animoca Brands
- Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox
- Mihaela Ulieru, Chief AI Alchemist at SingularityNET
- Ignat Bobrovich, CEO at Vavlur.GG | Esports.NGO
Intro by Alina Nilsson, Managing Partner at Gamegroove Capital
Panel 2: Web3 - Economy of the Future
Learn about the future of entertainment in the digital age. This panel will explore how technology is reshaping content creation, distribution, and consumption, with discussions on streaming, immersive experiences, and the convergence of traditional media with gaming and virtual platforms.
Moderator:
Mike Butcher
Panelists
• Agne Linge -WeFi
• Bill Laboon - Polkadot / Web3 Foundation
• Pierre Samaties - Dfinity Blockchain, ex Roland Berger (tbc)
• Yip ThyDiep Ta , J3D.AI Labs
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