SINGAPORE, October 2, 2024 — CoinGecko, the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, today announced the first wave of speakers for GeckoCon: Web3 Games Unleashed, its highly anticipated hybrid conference focused on web3 gaming. The dynamic one-day conference will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and gaming enthusiasts from around the world, to spotlight the latest advancements and trends in decentralized gaming.
The speaker lineup features notable figures from prominent web3 and blockchain gaming ecosystems and projects:
Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead for the TON Foundation
Beryl Li, Co-founder of Yield Guild Games
Chris Sirise, Co-founder of Pixelmon
Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-founder of TONX
Frank Cheng, Co-founder and Lorekeeper of Apeiron
John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games
Jarindr Thitadilaka, Co-founder of Zentry
Joseph Lloyd, Head of Gaming Research at Delphi Digital
Mark Rydon, CSO and Co-founder of Aethir
Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder of Sweat Economy
Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph
Yeou Jie Goh, Head of Business Development at Chromia
Zane Nguyen, Co-founder of Ancient8
Juntaro Iwase, Senior Growth Manager at Sky Mavis
Luke Barwikowski, Founder and CEO at Pixels
Tanawat Sutuntivorakoon, CEO of Bitazza Thailand
Gabriel Yang, Deputy CEO of ARC
Web3 Games Unleashed: Trends, Development and Innovation
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the rapidly evolving world of web3 gaming through insightful panels and exhibitor booths. From emerging trends like tap-to-earn to web3 game development fundamentals—including fundraising, blockchain selection, designing tokenomics and in-game economies, managing distribution, and more—GeckoCon 2024 promises an immersive experience, offering a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of web3 gaming.
“The web3 gaming space has seen continuous building, innovation, and progress – we’ve made significant strides since the days of Axie Infinity and play-to-earn models in 2021,” noted Bobby Ong, Co-founder and COO of CoinGecko. “This sector will only continue to evolve, and we believe it will play a pivotal role in onboarding the next wave of crypto users.”
“Our partnership with CoinGecko helps to bridge the gap between digital and real-world experiences — at GeckoCon 2024, attendees get to see how blockchain is transforming the gaming industry,” commented Tanawat Sutuntivorakoon, CEO of Bitazza Thailand. “We’re witnessing Thailand’s rise as a top destination for technology incubation. As one of the leading digital asset trading platforms locally, we are excited to drive blockchain innovation and adoption, and contribute to this growth.”
GeckoCon 2024 is proudly supported by Bitazza, SphereX, and STEPN.
GeckoCon 2024 Agenda: Key Sessions & Highlights
An exciting lineup of panels and exhibitor showcases is set to unfold at GeckoCon 2024:
Schedule *may be subject to change | Time (GMT+7) |
Registration | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Opening Address by the CoinGecko Founders | 10:30 am - 10:40 am |
Keynote: The State of Web3 Games | 10:40 am - 11:00 am |
AAA or Casual: Two Divergent Paths to a Million DAUs | 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
It Takes a Village: Gamers, Guilds, KOLs and Community | 11:50 am - 12:35 pm |
Lunch Break | 12:35 pm - 2:00 pm |
Does Choosing a Chain Make or Break a Game? | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Going From Web2 to Web3: A Leap into the Great Unknown | 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm |
Investing in Web3 Games: What's the Thesis, Common Misconceptions, and What Investors Look Out For | 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm |
Break | 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
A Curious Left Turn? Web3 Projects Branching into Games | 5:05 pm - 5:50 pm |
A Distribution Problem – Gotta Catch Them All | 5:55 pm - 6:40 pm |
Building in SEA: A Hotbed for Crypto Ready to Go Global | 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm |
Unlock the Ultimate GeckoCon VIP Experience
Limited to only 600 registrants, VIP pass holders will enjoy the opportunity to network in style, at the VIP lounge. As part of the experience, VIP attendees are treated to complimentary food and beverages throughout the conference, as well as an exclusive dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River, complete with gourmet dining, a traditional Thai puppet show, and live DJ entertainment.
GeckoCon: Web3 Games Unleashed will be held at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand, and also streamed online on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Secure your ticket at conference.coingecko.com. All ticket holders will enjoy a welcome pack containing exclusive digital collectibles, and automatically qualify for entry into a lucky draw.
Access our full press kit: gcko.io/geckocon2024-pr
About GeckoCon GeckoCon is CoinGecko’s premier cryptocurrency conference, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts globally to share insights and discuss the latest advancements and trends across various sectors in the Web3 ecosystem.
About CoinGecko
Since 2014, CoinGecko has been a trusted source of information by millions of cryptocurrency investors. As the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, its mission is to empower the cryptocurrency community with an in-depth, 360-degree overview of the market. CoinGecko delivers comprehensive information from thousands of data points such as price, trading volume, market capitalization, developer strength, community statistics, and more. It currently tracks over 14,000 crypto assets from 1,200 exchanges worldwide. For more information about CoinGecko, visit www.coingecko.com.
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