NFT FYI
If blockchain has you bewildered and NFTs turn your language NSFW, a new technology conference can help.
The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Disrupt Art, Cintrifuse, Fifth Third Bank, and organizations across the country are launching MidwestCon. this weekend, Aug. 12 to 14. This immersive experience of art, culture, and technology, will be held at the AAC.
“Innovation doesn’t just live on the West Coast. It doesn’t just live on the east coast. It doesn’t just live in Miami,” said Rob Richardson, the founder of MidwestCon. It’s right here in Cincinnati. We can be the spark for innovation in the Midwest.”
The Metaverse and Web3 technology are reshaping the global economy. Today it’s a $100 billion market; tomorrow it will touch on every aspect of entertainment, finance, and culture.
Experts from the local community and around the country will discuss investing, NFTs, DeFi, cybersecurity, and the future of art, entertainment, and fashion in the metaverse.
Ready to jump into the metaverse IRL – Get tickets now!
Schedule
Friday, August 12
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
9 a.m. – Morning Meditation with Naama O. Pozniak
9:30 a.m. – Morning Intention Setting with Fari Jaan
10:10 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks from Rob Richardson
10:15 a.m. – Coffee Chat with Special Guest and
Rob Richardson • Kimbo Slice Jr • Jesse Foreman
10:40 a.m. – The Evolution of the Internet Presented by NFTCLT
11:12 a.m. – NFTS 101, Community Presented by LovableCurves with Lisa Kuntze "Lovable Curves"
11:33 a.m. – The Age of Teleportation Presented by the KryptoKhemist with Link Green “The KryptoKhemist”
11:55 a.m. – Disruptor’s Crash Course AMA with
Link Green "The KryptoKhemist" • Lisa Kuntze "Lovable Curves"
12:12 p.m. – Wallet Setup / Claim Your Unstoppable Domain Credits
12:24 p.m. – Disrupt Art NFT Gallery
1 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:05 p.m. – Afternoon Stretch and Reset with Marcel Powers
2:30 p.m. – The Web3 Renaissance – “How Art Catalyzed a Movement” with Rob Richardson • Myrina Renaissance • Jacob Voelzke • Link Green “The KryptoKhemist” • Flower Cheyeld
2:52 p.m. – Transforming Business and Banking in a Blockchain World with Diamond Doll • Edmond M. Allmond • Maxwell Posival • Barbara Bickham • Lee Mosbacker
3:14 p.m. – From the Block to the Blockchain – Empowering Underrepresented Creators and BUIDLers with Tony Bravado • Christoper Green “KNXTTI” • Tommy Trillfigger • Doug McCollough • Felicia Dunson
3:36 p.m. – Cinema on the Blockchain with David Bianchi
4 p.m. – A Guide to Transitioning Your Business from Web2 to Web3 with Rob Richardson • LaTosha Ward • Danielle Petty • Dani Kimble
4:22 p.m. – Utilizing Blockchain Applications to Generate Social Impact with Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Branden Hutton • Jamar Montgomery • Charles Mbata
4:44 p.m. – Harnessing Brand Power on the Decentralized Internet with Rob Richardson • Jon Thompson • Dessie Brown • Tal Navarro
5:06 p.m. – Breaking the Rules – The Changing Landscape of Music with Zanib Salih • Leo Pastel • Alexander Star • Charm Taylor
5:28 p.m. – Building Community in a Trustless Ecosystem – Why Safe Education and Onboarding Matters with Tony Bravado • Jamar Montgomery • Richard Zreik • Diamond Doll
6 p.m. – Fireside Chat – Astrology and Web3 with Fari Jaan • Rahme’el Bey
6 p.m. – Dinner Break
6:20 p.m. – Evening Sound Healing Meditation with Diamond Doll
7 p.m. – Disrupt the Flow with KLOU • Draagan the Artist • Turich Benjy • Caly Bevier • Brady Funke • Tony LeRoy • Leo Pastel • Zanib Salih • Alexander Star • Tommy Trillfigger • Monica Windom
9:30 p.m. – After Party
Saturday, Aug. 13
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
9 a.m. – Morning Meditation with Naama O. Pozniak
9:30 a.m. – Morning Intention Setting with Fari Jaan
10:14 a.m. – Coffee Chat with Special Guest
Rob Richardson • Mayor Aftab Pureval
10:40 a.m. – Web3 Cincinnati with Rob Richardson • Leo Pastel • Andrew VanSickle • Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Annie Burke
11:12 a.m. – CyberSecurity in the Digital Age with
Tony Bravado • Eku Williams • Jason Martin
11:33 a.m. – Protect Your Content! IP, Trademark, and Licensing of NFTs with Edmond M. Allmond • Alex Washington III • Gaea Kassatly • Rob Richardson
11:55 a.m. – Innovation Girl’s Demo withRichard Zreik
12:18 p.m. – Young Disruptors
12:40 p.m. – Prioritizing Wellness in Web3 with Fari Jaan • Naama O. Pozniak • Lisa Kuntze “Lovable Curves” • Shira Lazar
1 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:05 p.m. – Practices for Self-Care in Web3 with Seven Brown
2:30 p.m. – House of First Panel with Andrew VanSickle • Tony Bravado • Diamond Doll • Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink”
2:52 p.m. – Women Who Disrupt Web3 with Rob Richardson • Shira Lazar • Tal Navarro • Jessica Greenwalt
3:14 p.m. – Indepenent Films Meets NFTs with Richard E. Pelzer II • Marquette Williams • David Bianchi
3:36 p.m. – David Bianchi Spoken Word
3:58 p.m. – Ready Player One? A Guide to the Token Economy with Tony Bravado • David Lopez-Kurtz • Link Green “The KryptoKhemist” • Matthew Ball
4:20 p.m. – Future Applications of AR and VR with Rob Richardson • Jeni Barton • Maryana Ryumshin • Barbara Bickham
4:42 p.m. – Bots on the Blockchain with Shawn Pickett
5:14 p.m. – NFT Marketing and Mass Adoption – How to Generate a Growing and Active Ecosystem with Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Jon Thompson • Brian Thomas • Mariah Howard • Dessie Brown
5:34 p.m. – NFTs, But Make it Fashion with Annie Burke • Flower Cheyeld • Derius Carruth • Stacey Vest • Jessica Marquez
6 p.m. – Dinner Break
6:05 p.m. – Evening Sound Healing Meditation with Diamond Doll
8 p.m. – Non-Fungible Awards
8:30 p.m. – Mint the Runway Fashion Show