Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 17, 2024, Chainwire
- More than 700 attendees from around the world attended the edutainment forum jointly organized by Edge of Co., Animoca Brands, The Garage and other prominent Saudi business entities.
The keynote speech, delivered by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar Bin Sultan, President of the Saudi Esports Federation, was a praise for gamers, creatives and technology enthusiasts around the world.
SAR spoke of the transformation that gaming has undergone in recent years, stating: “We recognize gaming not only as entertainment but as a powerful platform for social cohesion, innovation and empowerment. Through strategic initiatives and investments, we are laying the foundation for Saudi Arabia to become a global hub for gaming and esports. Let's not underestimate the transformative power of games to bring about positive change. Let us harness its potential to inspire creativity, foster collaboration and build bridges across borders.”
Joshua Kriger, co-founder of Edge of Company and Outer Edge, and co-host of the Edge of NFT podcast, said at the opening ceremony: “The soul of innovation lives in the DNA of the Kingdom's population and those of you in the room. . This is not a conference, this is not a summit, this is a forum. A forum is a meeting where ideas and points of view are exchanged.
Minh Do, COO of Animoca Brands, added: “It is clear to me that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly among the most ambitious countries in the world right now, and I am looking forward to working with our local partners. . to promote Web3 and human development in the region.”
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Outer Edge – Riyadh, being one of the first gatherings in the Kingdom to showcase the promise of Web3 and the opportunities that exist within it, offers insight into decentralization, blockchain and digital economies.
Some of the forum's notable guests included representatives from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, featured speakers included Paul Pacifico, CEO of The Saudi Music Commission, Malak Alqhtani, CEO and Founder of Valar Club, Michael Figge, Creative Director of Yuga Labs, Krista Kim, Artist and CEO of Krista Kim Studio and 0Studio.ai. , Pierina Merino, Founder and CEO of Flickplay, Yat Siu, Co-Founder and CEO of Animoca Brands, Calvin Zhou, Co-Founder of Shrapnel, Salwa Radwi, Founder of Nuqtah, Erick Pulier, Founder and CEO of Vatom, Amanda Cassat, Founder and CEO of Serotonin, Yasser N Al Obaidan, President of Jawraa, Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox. The full list of speakers can be found here.
Key partners participating in the conference included myco, a Web3 video streaming, financing, production and distribution platform, READYgg, which operates the world's leading blockchain gaming ecosystem, Orbit Startups, a global venture capital firm focused in new innovative technology companies. Takadao, offering community-owned savings and Shariah-compliant community-owned life insurance solutions, Tharawat Technology, a Riyadh-based cybersecurity services company, Nuqtah, NFT marketplace and startup based in Saudi Arabia . WNDR, a platform that transforms any device into a portal to an exceptional console, Motorverse, bringing the vehicle ownership experience to the digital destination, Flickplay, to unlock your favorite digital characters. Hadera, delivering performance, security and compliance for tokenized economies, GOQii, cutting-edge technology and expertise in fitness and wellness, Detecon, a leader in technology consulting, ApeChain, driving web culture and innovation3; Slingshot Dao, the epitome of community-governed innovation, droppTV, a pioneer in Web3 solutions and global VC accelerator for Web3 Foundership startups. The full list of partners can be found here.
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About Edge of Company
The Edge Of Company is a pioneering emerging technology advisory, events and media company dedicated to pushing technological boundaries and redefining human potential. With a focus on Web3, technology and culture, Edge Of Company aims to bridge the gap between these domains, encouraging innovation, collaboration and exploration. Projects include its event series, Outer Edge, as well as top podcasts Edge of NFT and Edge of AI.
With over 120,000 subscribers combined, both podcasts can be found on YouTube, Spotify (NYSE:), Apple (NASDAQ:) Podcasts, Google (NASDAQ:) Podcasts, as well as major streaming channels through Defiance Media and more .
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