Building on the success of its first year, Gary Vaynerchuk’s VeeCon will return in 2023 as the second annual NFT ticket super conference. This unique event, designed exclusively for the VeeFriends community, will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 18-20.
Those who are not VeeFriends holders can still participate by purchasing tickets through Opensea. At the time of writing, the floor is currently quoted at 0.08 ETH ($145.46).
VeeCon 2023 features a distinctive lineup of 190 speakers from a wide range of industries. In particular, this year’s conference will feature thought-provoking speeches from thought leaders in the NFT and Web3 world, veteran entrepreneurs who have launched successful startups, and influential social media personalities.
Speakers you must see
Over three days, VeeCon 2023 will take place at two different locations in Indianapolis.
The first day of the conference (Thursday) kicks off at White River State Park and promises a mix of community-focused activities, including field day activities and a community stage. Musical guests gracing the stage for evening entertainment include Richie Evans, Tia Corine and the legendary Busta Rhymes. Evening entertainment at the stadium throughout the week includes Esther Povitsky, Andrew Schulz and singer Jordin Sparks headlining the final night.
The venue will move to Lucas Oil Stadium for the next two days. Here are some speakers and talks you don’t want to miss:
Friday (May 19)
10am – “Welcome to VeeCon!” with Gary Vaynerchuk (Viper Stage)
12:15pm – Panel “The Marketing of Content” with Jacqueline Parkes, Nicole Parlapiano, Keith Grossman and Amy Campbell, moderated by Ramon Ray (Tubi Stage)
1:15 PM – “Building a Brand: A Family Affair” panel with Bobbi Brown and Cody Plofker, moderated by Wendee Lee Curtis (Tubi Stage)
3:45pm – Panel “From Creative Vision to Business Reality” with Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong, moderated by Shira Lazar (Viper Stage)
4:15pm – “The Human Energy Revolution: Redefining Success in the Age of AI” with Arianna Huffington, moderated by Jon Youshaei (Viper Stage)
4:45pm – “The Culture of Curiosity” with Neil Patrick Harris, moderated by Mary Kate McGrath (Viper Stage)
Saturday (May 20th)
10:00am – “Creating a Life of Meaning” with Tim Tebow (Viper Stage)
10:30am – Panel “How Energy, Philosophy, and Actions Build Confidence and Leadership” with Cesar Millan, moderated by Randi Zuckerberg (Viper Stage)
11:00 – “How He Build That” with Guy Raz, moderated by Ramon Ray (Viper Stage)
11:30am – “The Awakened Life” with Deepak Chopra, moderated by Alexys Feaster (Viper Stage)
12:15 PM – Panel “Building Stronger Web3 Communities” with Luca Netz, Frank DeGods, Andy Krainak and Terry Tomonaga, moderated by Daniel Donayre (Tubi Stage)
12:45pm – Panel “Big Companies, Big Ideas” with Sandeep Seth, Angelic Vendette and Olga Osminkina-Jones, moderated by Avery Akkineni (Tubi Stage)
2:30pm – Panel “Behind the Music” with Harry Hudson, Timbaland and Bux, moderated by Jon Youshaei (Rainbow Planet Stage)
3:45pm – “Playing with Blocks” with Snowfro, moderated by Carly Reilly (Viper Stage)
5:00 PM – “Building a Purpose-Driven Business” with Jessica Alba, moderated by Jon Youshaei (Viper Stage)
5:30pm – “Eliminate Fear” with Gary Vaynerchuk (Viper Stage)
Events and activations
In addition to the many speakers and entertainers, VeeCon also features a number of unique attractions. These include a VeeFriends Museum, GaryVee’s trademarked Garage Sale featuring coveted collectibles, a display of 13 groundbreaking projects from the NFT industry, and an art gallery featuring 25 artists from the burgeoning Web3 community.
When asked what his biggest regret of VeeCon 2022 was, Vaynerchuk now told nft that people had to wait too long in line to take a selfie with him. That’s why he implemented a Selfie Station this year, where visitors can reserve a slot via the VeeCon app to book time with him.
At its core, VeeCon is designed to foster connection through immersive, participatory experiences. The organization is honored to announce its key partners for this year’s event, including such well-known names as Anheuser-Busch, Bose, Gala Music, Lids, Meta Quest, Tubi and Visa.
Don’t forget to register your VeeCon 2023 ticket before you leave for the conference. This process is mandatory for all participants. You can view the full speaker and event schedule on the Veecon website.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by an nft now contributor in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4.