Stadia's Web 3.0 Innovation Summit // Summer 2022

This season’s innovation summit will take you on a deep dive into the impact of Web 3.0 and the metaverse on the sports industry.

Our innovation summit is broken into four parts:

1. We kick-off the event with a look at the current state of the metaverse and Web3 industry.

2. Then, you’ll hear from a panel of Stadia portfolio founders about their journeys and contributions to the future of the industry.

3. Followed by a panel discussion on how Web3 and the metaverse will empower sports fans to become owners in sport, bringing them closer to the sport, athletes and teams they love.

4. Concluding the event, will be our panel discussion on how NFTs and the blockchain are being leveraged in all facets of sport to drive fan engagement.

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// STATE OF THE WEB 3.0 INDUSTRY//

Alex Chalmers, Managing Partner at Stadia Ventures, and Doug Scott, Co-Founder of Subnation, kick-off our event with a brief “state of the industry” - a true introduction to Web 3.0.

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// PANEL #1: STARTUPS EMBRACING THE METAVERSE //

Hear from some Stadia founders embracing the metaverse & one of our new friends as they share their journey, contributions and outlook for the future.

Panelists Include:

• Adam Whyte, CEO & Founder of Edge
• Ashley Crowder, CEO & Co-founder of VNTANA
• Kahlil Ashanti, CEO & Founder of Mantis XR

Panel will be moderated by Brandon Janosky, Managing Partner at Stadia Ventures.

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// PANEL #2: WEB 3.0 & THE ROAD TO THE METAVERSE IN SPORT //

Web3 is influencing new ownership models and redefining the relationships between leagues, owners, players and fans. Driven by blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, Avatars and DAOs, this new player/fan-oriented model is transforming the sports industry as it enters the Metaverse. Join us to discuss how Web3 will empower fans to become owners, bringing them closer to the sports, athletes and teams they love.

Panelists Include:

• Peter Hutton, Director of Media Partnerships at Meta
• Doug Scott, Co-Founder of Subnation
• Tim Clark, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer at NASCAR

Panel will be moderated by Andrew Klungness, Partner at Fenwick.

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// PANEL #3: NFT (R)Evolution: From Collectibles and Gamification to Fan Relationship Management (FRM) //

How are NFTs and digital collectibles enabling the sports industry to drive commercial and marketing appeal, leverage their IP and utilize fandom as a bridge to capitalize on their brands and expand their communities and product offerings? Learn how data and design is being stored on a blockchain and applied to all types of sports assets from trading cards and tickets to limited edition collectibles and play-to-earn fantasy games.

Panelists Include:

• Henry Lowenfels, Chief Product Officer at OneTeam Partners
• Jasmine Maietta, CEO at Round21
• Michael Thomas, Business Director Sport at Animoca Brands

Panel will be moderated by Loron Orris, Founding Partner at Asia Sports Tech.

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// LOGISTICS // 

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// MEET OUR PARTNER - FENWICK //

Fenwick provides comprehensive legal services to ground-breaking technology companies at every stage of their lifecycle — and the investors that partner with them. The firm’s clients include leading innovators in the consumer technology, media, digital health and wellness, games, and esports industries.

For more than four decades, Fenwick has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become and remain market leaders.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email Dana at dbiffar@stadiaventures.com or visit www.stadiaventures.com

Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited.

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