The Future of the Arts & Venture Capital (By Invitation Only)

Description

​This high-level gathering convenes cultural leaders, investors, founders, and emerging fund managers to explore two forces reshaping global markets: the future of the arts and the evolution of venture capital.

​Hosted by co-organizers recognized as authorities in blockchain and Web3, this event sits at the intersection of culture, technology, and capital—where new asset classes, funding models, and global opportunities are being defined.

​The Future of the Arts

​A forward-looking conversation on how the arts are transforming through digital infrastructure, blockchain, AI, and decentralized systems. The discussion will explore new models of creation, ownership, provenance, patronage, and how artists, collectors, and institutions are adapting to a rapidly evolving cultural economy.

​Amy Rockefeller, Investor & Family Office Advisor

​Edward Cheng, Billionaire Investor & Founder NextG Capital

​Scott Spiegel, CEO at BitBasel

​Bruce Ha, Founder of NanoFiche

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​Interlude Presentations by :

​Maria Milendorf, GTM Executive at Carta Venture Capital.

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​Venture Capital & Emerging Fund Managers

​An in-depth dialogue on the transformation of venture capital, featuring insights on emerging fund managers, new fund structures, alternative capital formation, and how long-term value is being shaped by technology, culture, and community-driven investment strategies.

​Ella Molony Cook, Founder and Investor at Upper Echelon

​Scott Page, Legacy Artist & Investor. Former Pink Floyd

​Amir Sultan PHD, Investor NextG capital

​Issa Kildani VC & Manager at VNTR Network NYC

​FINAL SESSSION AND FIRESIDE CHAT

​Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Cofounder of Venmo

​Jorge Cortes, Cofounder of BitBasel