What’s Happening at NFT.NYC? Here’s nft now’s Event Roundup
It’s become apparent over the past few weeks that this year’s NFT.NYC is going to be quite an event. With 500-plus speakers including celebrities such as Timbaland and Busta Rhymes, to NFT stars including Noah Davis and Metakovan, the annual conference will undoubtedly be one to remember.
Yet, among all the fanfare, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to navigate the lists of speakers, events and activations. So to help NFT enthusiasts and maximalists of all types get through this year’s wealth of festivities, we’ve created a quick hitter list of NFT.NYC’s most exciting and influential happenings.
Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required for all events.
Nov. 1: Pre-Parties
Proof of Party
Where: VR World – 10 E. 34th St, New York
When: 8 p.m. – 3 a.m.
OneOf hosts their pre NFT.NYC afterparty featuring art and live music from Blond:ish, ThankYouX, Troyboi, FVCKRENDER, Haywyre, Slime Sunday and more. Note: RSVP required to attend.
FWB Presents: NFT.NYC
Where: Good Room – 98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn
When: 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Friends With Benefits will host their pre NFT.NYC afterparty featuring DJ sets from Caroline Polachek, Pussy Riot, Channel Tres and more. Note: RSVP (including ownership of 5 $FWB tokens) required to attend.
Nov. 2: Day One
NFTs at Auction
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Noah Davis, Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art specialist (and self-proclaimed NFT Guy), speaks on guiding the legacy auction house into the realm of NFTs.
Gary Vee & Jordee Rich Fireside Chat
Where: The Town Hall – 123 W. 43rd St, New York
When: 9:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
As part of the NFT.NYC opening ceremony, Gary Vee and Jordee Rich sit down for a fireside chat at one of the conference’s three venues.
Pepe Is Art
Where: 72 Warren St, New York
When: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Scarce City’s open house gallery of vintage Rare Pepes displayed and auctioned in physical form with their digital counterparts.
3D NFTs – Sculptures, Holograms and Toilets!
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 11:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Chad Knight, Jacob Marko, Jules Urbach, Nicole Ruggiero, Rebecca Rose and Sam Clover speak on a panel about all things 3D art and NFTs.
All NFTs Are Not Made Equal
Where: The Town Hall – 123 W. 43rd St, New York
When: 3:30p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Influential crypto and NFT investor Metakovan (who bought Beeple’s NFT for $69 million) speaks on the greater NFT marketplace.
NFTs: A Critical Analysis in Sociology, Feminism, and Media Studies
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Karsen Woods, crypto artist, NFT influencer and Chief Experience Officer at 888 The New World, explains her analytical and sociological approach to the NFT ecosystem.
Shōyu: Creative Commerce Reimagined
Where: The Town Hall – 123 W. 43rd St, New York
When: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Amanda Joki, BD and Marketing Lead at SushiSwap gives an in-depth look into the DeFi powerhouse’s new NFT platform, Shōyu.
Rare Pizzas NFT Party
Where: Latitude Bar & Grill – 783 8th Ave, New York
When: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Rare Pizzas and PizzaDAO are throwing a pizza and NFT reveal party with free food and live music.
Monegraph Music NFT Launch Event
Where: Lightbox NYC – 248 W. 37 St, NY
When: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Several musicians will be showcasing their upcoming Music NFT collections, including Timbaland, Wu-Tang Clan’s Mathematics, and more. Request an invite on Monegraph’s website.
Universal Poetry
Where: Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W. 34th St, New York
When: 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Universe.XYZ and Monstercat come together for their day one afterparty. Note: Must own an NFT from Polymorphs, Lobby Lobsters or Lost Poets to attend.
Nov. 3: Day Two
What’s Next for OpenSea
Where: The Town Hall – 123 W. 43rd St, New York
When: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
OpenSea co-founder Alex Atallah discusses what’s in the works for the world’s largest NFT marketplace
Brands With Gary Vee
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Gary Vaynerchuk, Richard Oppy and Todd Kaplan discuss how brands can become involved in the NFT ecosystem.
How Intellectual Property Owners Can Navigate the Wild and Wonderful World of NFTs
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
VaynerNFT president Avery Akkineni speaks on the good and bad of IP owners entering the NFT space.
Accessible, Open, Inclusive – Let’s Put an NFT Wallet in Every Pocket
Where: The Town Hall – 123 W. 43rd St, New York
When: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CEO of Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot) Roham Gharegozlou speaks on making NFTs accessible for the masses.
Are NFTs the Future of the Art Market?
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
ARTZ, BT, Conlan Rios and Fanny Lakoubay form a diverse panel to discuss the future of NFTs and art — all disciplines considered.
Generative Art: Unchained
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Generative artists and experts Erick Snowfro, Alex Supkay, Louell Sala, Sofia Garcia, Stephen McArdle and Ty Roberts have a panel discussion about the booming generative art marketplace.
The Future of NFT Investment
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Prominent NFT influencer JC of NFTSiblings speaks on the value of community and the future of NFTs.
3LAU Fireside Chat
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 3:35 p.m.
Influential produce, DJ and music NFT pioneer 3LAU will be sitting down with Matt Medved to talk about all things music and NFTs.
The HUSL and How It Will Impact the Music Industry
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Varun Bajaj and Busta Rhymes discuss the current state of the music industry, and how NFTs may reshape it.
Sup Ducks Rooftop Comedy Show
Where: The Tiny Cupboard – 10 Cooper St, Brooklyn
When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
It seems day two will host a great deal of PFP project parties, with this Sup Ducks event bringing a unique twist of comedy to the roster. Note: Must own a Sup Ducks NFT to attend.
BAYC Warehouse Party
Where: Brooklyn Steel – 319 Frost St, Brooklyn
When: 8 p.m. – TBA
The Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Warehouse Party will be the third installment in their Ape Fest NFT.NYC activation. Note: Must own either a Bored Ape or Mutant Ape to attend.
Nov. 4: Day Three
NFTs for the Fashion Industry
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Kadine James, Michelle McCormack, Natalie Johnson, Ravieshwar Singh and Sam Janssen form a panel to discuss the quickly growing sector of NFT fashion
NFT + Taxes, What Does It Mean to You
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
CPA Alexander Roytenberg provides an in-depth discussion about the intersection of NFTs and taxes.
NFT Photography
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Claudia Pawlak, J.N. Silva and Jonathan Knopf have a panel discussion about the current state and future of NFT photography.
How to Build an NFT DAO
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NFT business leaders Aaron Wright, Alejandro Navia, Isaac Patka, Jamis Johnson and Priyanka Desai form a panel to discuss the ins and outs of building a DAO.
Employment + NFTs = The Future of Work
Where: Edison Ballroom – 240 W. 47th St, New York
When: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
John Paller, employment and talent acquisition industry leader, speaks on the future of employment in the NFTs and blockchain industry.
NFTs, TV and Streaming Video
Where: Palladium Times Square – 1515 Broadway, New York
When: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
David Russek, Isla Perfito, Matt Medved and Scott Greenberg provide industry expertise on the future of consumer media in NFTs.
Dreamverse Gallery and Party
Where: Terminal 5 – 610 W. 56th St, New York
When: Gallery 12 p.m. – 4p.m. | Party 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Dreamverse is an NFT festival produced by Metapurse, the largest NFT fund in the world. The activation will feature NFTs from 150 artists, a unique experience of Beeple’s Everydays: First 5000 Days, DJ sets headlined by Alesso and more. Note: This is a ticketed event.
NFT Marketplace Events
Although still to be announced, OpenSea, Nifty Gateway and SuperRare will all be hosting their own unique events to close out NFT.NYC. Make sure to keep an eye on their websites and socials for details!
Photos courtesy of NFT.NYC.