Navigating the Decentralized World of Web3 & Metaverse
When & Where
Friday - May 5, 2023
10:00am - 12:30pm PST
Hall A2 - SCCC, Santa Clara, CA
Embracing the Decentralized Future with Web3 & Metaverse
Web3 & Metaverse is the next evolution of the internet, enabling users to interact with decentralized applications and systems that are more secure, transparent, and efficient than traditional centralized systems. At TiEcon 2023, we are bringing together thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to demystify the Web3 & Metaverse phenomenon and explore its real-world applications. Our Web3 & Metaverse track will feature insights from leading blockchain and Web3 & Metaverse companies, industry experts, and venture capitalists. You will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and practical applications of Web3 & Metaverse, including decentralized finance, Web3 & Metaverse gaming, and digital identity. Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the future of the internet, our Web3 & Metaverse track is the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the curve and discover the limitless possibilities of this transformative technology.
Track Agenda
- 05/05/2023 | 10:00 am – 10:30 am PDT
- 30 mins Hall A3Speakers
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- 05/05/2023 | 10:30 am – 10:55 am PDT
- 25 mins Hall A3Speakers
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- 05/05/2023 | 10:55 am – 11:20 am PDT
- 25 mins Hall A3Speakers
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- 05/05/2023 | 11:20 am – 11:40 am PDT
- 20 mins Hall A3Speakers
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- 05/05/2023 | 11:40 am – 12:05 pm PDT
- 25 mins Hall A3Speakers
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- 05/05/2023 | 12:05 pm – 12:30 pm PDT
- 25 mins Hall A3SpeakersGreg Kahn is a catalytic force in the technology, media and entertainment industries, renowned for connecting innovators with investors, growing brands and driving billions of dollars in transactional deals. Greg is a 2020 recipient of CEO World’s Business Role Model of the Year. He’s also a former award-winning executive at the Meredith Corporation and Publicis Groupe who received his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Greg’s powerful network of high-level business relationships and public sector leaders stretches from coast to coast and beyond. Earning the trust and respect of some of the biggest companies in the world, including Verizon, Comcast, T-Mobile, Mastercard, Disney, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, ADT Security, LG Electronics, Cox, Whirlpool, Bank of America and SwissRe to name a few, he has an unparalleled reputation for making the impossible possible. Passionate about creating a world of ethical connections, both human and through technology, Greg is a founding member of the Gun Safety Alliance and the Internet of Things Consortium, as well as a member of the Emma Bowen Foundation, the Guggenheim Technology and Innovation Council and an executive committee member of the UJA Federation of New York’s Entertainment, Media and Communications Division. Named a principal influencer driving IoT forward by Inc. and others, Greg is a regular keynote speaker and moderator at numerous industry events, including the Consumer Electronics Show.
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Track Chairs
Benjamin Yu
CTO
Curious Addys
Curious Addys
Ben is CTO of Curious Addys, a Web3 startup building HeyMint, a suite of all the tools NFT creators need to create, launch, and manage their projects affordably and without any technical expertise required.
Ben is known for creating the best selling course on NFTs with Nas Daily (https://nas.io/BenYuNFT), as well as writing the most read long form articles on NFTs and Crypto on Medium, NFTs 101 (https://medium.com/coinmonks/nfts-101-why-nfts-are-a-generational-innovation-4626ae803e3b) and Crypto 101 (https://medium.com/@intenex/cryptocurrency-101-7197684775fd).
Previously, Ben dropped out of Harvard University to accept an inaugural Thiel Fellowship, after which he created several startups, including a Web3 startup Stream, which raised $20 million in 2017 to better reward content creators.
Ben is known for creating the best selling course on NFTs with Nas Daily (https://nas.io/BenYuNFT), as well as writing the most read long form articles on NFTs and Crypto on Medium, NFTs 101 (https://medium.com/coinmonks/nfts-101-why-nfts-are-a-generational-innovation-4626ae803e3b) and Crypto 101 (https://medium.com/@intenex/cryptocurrency-101-7197684775fd).
Previously, Ben dropped out of Harvard University to accept an inaugural Thiel Fellowship, after which he created several startups, including a Web3 startup Stream, which raised $20 million in 2017 to better reward content creators.
Mai Akiyoshi
CEO
Curious Addys
Curious Addys
Mai is CEO of Curious Addys, a Web3 startup building HeyMint, a platform for NFT creators to launch/manage NFT collections used by 250K+ collectors.
Previously, Mai was a senior software engineer at Gusto and VP of marketing at Logbar, a Japanese startup where she co-created the world's first handheld offline translation device, ili.
Mai has spoken at major Web3 conferences such as ETH Denver and NFT NYC, and she is passionate about bringing more women into the Web3 space.
Previously, Mai was a senior software engineer at Gusto and VP of marketing at Logbar, a Japanese startup where she co-created the world's first handheld offline translation device, ili.
Mai has spoken at major Web3 conferences such as ETH Denver and NFT NYC, and she is passionate about bringing more women into the Web3 space.
Soniya Ahuja
Founder
Orbis86
Orbis86
Soniya Ahuja is the Founder of Orbis86, possessing around two decades of rich experience working with Fortune 500 companies across a wide spectrum of roles, from development to senior management. During her career, Soniya has led the product development for many multi-million-dollar product launches, for a number of organizations, delivering efficient and intuitive technologically sound solutions. She has worked with Deloitte, Edifecs, Broadcom Inc, and more, and is a strong advocate for women empowerment, workplace diversity, and inclusion.
Soniya believes that the key ingredients for a high-performing team are vision, empathy, hard work, innovation, and collaboration, which can together bring about accelerated value delivery. She is also a campaigner for the increasing need to leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to automate the mundane, enhance predictability, find patterns, and complement human intelligence, today, in line with the ongoing technological evolution of every sector of the world industry. Soniya is also a frequent panel speaker at several renowned global tech conferences and forums, recently including the likes of Scaled Agile Conference, NFT Connect, Miami NFT Week, NFT.NYC, NFT.London and others.
With Orbis86, Soniya aims to offer a unique and utilitarian collection of highly-detailed 3D humanoid NFTs in the Web 3.0 world that will be a nod to the diverse cultures and races around the world. The collection will honor minorities and celebrate our differences as well as imperfections. Orbis86 will further evolve to become a key player in the web3.0 ecosystem, further branching into tokenomics, enterprise metaverse applications, and animation studios while delivering value back to the community.
Soniya believes that the key ingredients for a high-performing team are vision, empathy, hard work, innovation, and collaboration, which can together bring about accelerated value delivery. She is also a campaigner for the increasing need to leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to automate the mundane, enhance predictability, find patterns, and complement human intelligence, today, in line with the ongoing technological evolution of every sector of the world industry. Soniya is also a frequent panel speaker at several renowned global tech conferences and forums, recently including the likes of Scaled Agile Conference, NFT Connect, Miami NFT Week, NFT.NYC, NFT.London and others.
With Orbis86, Soniya aims to offer a unique and utilitarian collection of highly-detailed 3D humanoid NFTs in the Web 3.0 world that will be a nod to the diverse cultures and races around the world. The collection will honor minorities and celebrate our differences as well as imperfections. Orbis86 will further evolve to become a key player in the web3.0 ecosystem, further branching into tokenomics, enterprise metaverse applications, and animation studios while delivering value back to the community.
TiEcon 2023 Tracks
Tracks
- AI/ML
- Cloud/Edge
- Cybersecurity
- Healthcare
Healthcare Disruption: Redefining the Future
A New Era of Innovation and Patient Care
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Transforming the supply chain to be smart & sustainable for the digital age volatility & complexity
- Web3 & Metaverse
Web3 & Metaverse
Where Web3 & Metaverse technology meets the future of business and innovation.
- Global Connect
GLOBAL CONNECT
Expanding entrepreneurial and technological networks across the globe
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AI/ML
AI/ML: Latest Advances in Artificial Intelligence
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Cloud/Edge
Creating the AI future on Cloud & Edge
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Cybersecurity and Compliance
Defending Our Digital Lives
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Healthcare Disruption: Redefining the Future
A New Era of Innovation and Patient Care
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Next-Gen Manufacturing
Riding the Waves of Disruption
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Supply Chain
Transforming the supply chain to be smart & sustainable for the digital age volatility & complexity
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Web3 & Metaverse
Where Web3 & Metaverse technology meets the future of business and innovation.
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GLOBAL CONNECT
Expanding entrepreneurial and technological networks across the globe