I am going to NFT.NYC 2020 next week, here is why:

It will be hard to top 2019’s NFT.NYC, which took place at the Sony Playstation Theater. But it is going to happen. This year’s summit looks like the creative techie’s paradise, which almost sounds oxymoronic. But it’s not. And we mean that in the most blockchain(ish), nerdy, and endearing sort of way. 💙

What should you expect if you’re coming to NFT.NYC?

Are you coming? If you have to stay home you can follow the action on NFT.NYC’s very active Twitter account (@NFT_NYC).

In this guide you’ll discover:

🤓 Awesome speaker bios of Devin Finzer, Alex Mashinsky, Vanessa Grellet, and Jodee Rich.

of Devin Finzer, Alex Mashinsky, Vanessa Grellet, and Jodee Rich. 🕹️ Sneak peeks into panel discussions about games, art, and other unique digital assets that we’re absolutely PSYCHED to see like the one on Nike’s CryptoKicks.

that we’re absolutely PSYCHED to see like the one on Nike’s CryptoKicks. 🎒 A glimpse of what will be included in the second edition of the NFT swag bag (and BTW, YES, the swagbag is an NFT in itself [as is the event ticket] just because the event producers truly put their tech where their mouth is).

Part One (Speaker Preview):

Some of the most creative technologists in the world will be speaking at NFT.NYC 2020. Smart, pioneering artists that are at the forefront of the NFT industry will fill the rooms. These four are only some of the top entrepreneurs in the space who will be there. However, many, many more will be at the Edison Ballroom on February 20th, 2020 in person.

Devin Finzer:

Devin Finzer is a leading expert in the emerging field of NFT’s. He serves as the co-founder and CEO of OpenSea, the largest marketplace for digital collectibles (*think* a platform that facilitates the trade of Fortnite skins). He also wrote the NTF Bible, which is quickly being recognized as one of the foremost respected and comprehensive sources about the NFT industry. He’s young and he’s busy.

Devin at a glance:

🐕 Karmadog: Founded Claimdog, a company that was acquired by CreditKarma within 14 months of its founding (less than 500 days ).

Founded Claimdog, a company that was acquired by CreditKarma within 14 months of its founding (less than ). 📌 Pinteresting: Devin held software engineering positions at Pinterest, Google, and Flipboard before starting what has been a series of successful companies.

Devin held software engineering positions at Pinterest, Google, and Flipboard before starting what has been a series of successful companies. 🤓 Ivy-Leaguer: Graduated from Brown University in 2013 with a dual B.S. in computer science and mathematics. He won a Hackathon at Brown as a junior as featured in USA today.

Early Starter: Devin has been a pioneer in the tech industry for as long as he has legally been an adult. He also held an internship at the Wikimedia Foundation in addition to winning the LinkedIn Hackday in 2011.

Alex Mashinsky:

Alex was an early developer of the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). So Skype, Alexa, and Google Home, as well as other voice interactions with the internet can thank him.

Three quick facts:

🇺🇦 Birthplace: Born in the Ukraine and came to America with $100.00 in his pocket and a bag.

Born in the Ukraine and came to America with $100.00 in his pocket and a bag. ⚔️ Fighter: Served in the Israeli Army.

Served in the Israeli Army. 🚕 Car App: In 2005 created a car and limo reservation app.

Going Strong: In addition, Alex is the CEO of Celsius Netowork, a revolutionary crypto-lending platform that was a pioneer in blockchain borrowing. Alex Mashinsky is a pre-dotcom bubble tech entrepreneur.

Legend: Through over three decades of experience, he continues to reinvent the way that people experience the world around them. More information about Alex can be found on his Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Mashinsky.

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Vanessa Grellet:

With over 18 years of experience at the intersection of the financial services and tech industries, Vanessa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work in the blockchain field.

On the move:

🇫🇷 Parlez-vous Français: As a graduate of HEC Paris Business School, Vanessa speaks fluent French, as well as Italian and Spanish.

As a graduate of HEC Paris Business School, Vanessa speaks fluent French, as well as Italian and Spanish. 🌏 Internationally Known: Has worked on a variety of projects around the globe, including the UK and Qatar.

Has worked on a variety of projects around the globe, including the UK and Qatar. ❤️ Inspiration to All: Volunteers at a charity for homeless youth and even directs a company that helps moms transition to working moms.

Vanessa is leading the blockchain industry in many important ways.

As executive director at Consensys, she oversees many sectors including financial services, luxury goods, retail, and art.

In addition, she is pioneering social impact initiatives in her role as president of the Blockchain Social Impact Coalition (BSIC), and she also sits on the board of the Accounting Blockchain Coalition.

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Jodee Rich:

Jodee Rich is the definition of a lifelong entrepreneur. He designed his first software program at age 12. He started a business by renting fish tanks while he was still in primary school.

Serial Entrepreneur:

🤳 Founded and IPO’d Two companies: One was a major player in telecom.

One was a major player in telecom. 🖥️ Apple II Developer: Created a commodity analysis system on 64K Apple II.

Created a commodity analysis system on 64K Apple II. 🇺🇸 Born in the USA: Despite having a vast career in international business, Rich was born in NYC, and has lived in Australia, New Guinea and Paris.

Jodee Rich, similar to Alex Mashinsky or Elon Musk, has taken a Renaissance-like approach to entrepreneurship. His career has spanned successful tenures as the top-level executive and founder across the absolute pinnacle of several industries.

🏃‍♂️ Today he runs PeopleBrowsr, and NFT.Kred — a platform for creating and sharing NFTs.. Rich serves as the Executive Producer at NFT.NYC.

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Part II (Discussion Preview):

It’s been a big year for NFTs and it’s only February. Spencer Dinwiddie is getting closer to putting a near $15-million dollar contract on an NFT. Philadelphia-based SplinterLands’s launched collectible trading cards on Open Sea and NFT.NYC is almost one week away. BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING.

🍿 This is a little sneak peek of some of the events we’ll be snacking on once we’re there! We also have 5 other AWESOME talks you do not want to miss!

#1: Just Patent It — Unpacking Nike’s NFT Patent with Jodee Rich and David Boag

Possibly one of the most exciting talks being presented, Just Patent It will center on Nike’s new NFT patent. The new patent creates a digital asset for footwear such as sneakers, utilizing a token to authenticate physical shoes and verify their transaction.

According to Nike’s patent, “When a consumer buys a genuine pair of shoes, a digital representation of a shoe may be generated, linked with the consumer, and assigned a cryptographic token, where the digital shoe and cryptographic token collectively represent a ‘CryptoKick.’”

Surely this is a step towards large-scale tokenizations of real-world collectibles. This is it!!

#2: Non-Fiction Tokens — Sharing Book Royalties with NFTs Nolan Bauerle

This extraordinary talk will be discussing the complex world of book royalties and how NTF’s may offer a unique solution.

Nolan is the Director of Research at CoinDesk. As a published author, he has a dynamic perspective on how NFT’s will become an integral part of how authors will be able to track and collect royalties for their work.

For anyone interested in the crossover between the literary world and blockchain, this talk cannot be missed.

#3: How to Claim Ownership of your Genome using NFTs with Daniel Uribe

An incredibly interesting talk, How to Claim Ownership of your Genome using NFTs focuses on the evolution of medical data ownership.

CEO and Co-Founder of Genobank.io Daniel Uribe will discuss the importance of secure medical data ownership. Genobank.io and it’s DNA Saliva Kit are leading the charge in this field.

By utilizing a decentralized digital wallet that is associated with each DNA Saliva Kit, users establish ownership and control of their Genomic data sets using Blockchain to preserve privacy.

🧬 This talk is a must-see, even for those of you outside of the medical and biotech fields.

Part III (SwagBag Preview):

The creators behind NFT.NYC put their swag where their tech is. Just ask Kenn Bosak. In a recent interview with Cameron Bale (NFT.NYC Executive Producer and Founder), he said that a lot of blockchain conferences miss out on using blockchain. So true.

Every attendee will be issued an NFT Swag Bag that contains actionable NFTs from Sponsors and Partners that can be traded on OpenSea. Some examples include tokens that:

Redeem for NFT.NYC Swag

Swag Download the NonFungible.com Annual NFT Report

Provide a discount on OpenSea

Select speakers and sponsors are offering followup meetings via an NFT that redeems for 10 minutes of their time

2. Every Speaker and Attendee will receive their own NFT Domain Token that will be discoverable via the event CRM — The domain can be linked to both a website AND your wallet. Speakers’ domains will link to their Speaker Profile, where attendees can ask them questions.

3. SkyWeaver and Infura will be hosting a live NFT gaming tournament

4. Selected artists and curators will be presenting in an NFT art installation.

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