Christie’s Art + Tech Summit 2024 Features Refik Anadol, Beeple, Sasha Stiles & More

Global auction house Christie’s is set to host its eighth Art+Tech Summit from July 17-18 at its Rockefeller Center flagship in Manhattan.

Announced speakers include artists Refik Anadol, Beeple, and Sasha Stiles, alongside industry leaders like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Pace Gallery CEO Marc Glimcher, and mmERCH founder Colby Mugrabi.

The two-day event will explore how contemporary technology trends intersect with the art and luxury sectors. Announced discussion topics include AI in Real Life, Art and its Market, Thoughtful Luxury, and New Paradigms in Technology. The full conference program runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and can be found here.

Devang Thakkar, Global Head of Christie’s Ventures, comments, “This year Christie’s is proud to host some of the pioneers behind technologies that have defined our generation paired with some of the most prolific leaders from the art world making this truly a milestone event where art meets science!”

This year’s event will be held in partnership with MoonPay and will feature an on-site activation by the crypto payments company.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with Christie’s for their Art+Tech Summit,” says Keith Grossman, President, Enterprise at MoonPay. “Our collaboration perfectly encapsulates our shared belief in the transformative power of technology within the art world, and we look forward to showcasing how MoonPay’s products can further bridge the gap between traditional art and the digital age.”

Launched in 2018, Christie’s Art + Tech Summit represents one of several initiatives by the 258-year-old institution to embrace web3 and digital innovation. In September 2022, the auction house launched its Christie’s 3.0 platform to offer on-chain digital art sales.

Tickets to this year’s Summit are available on Christie’s’ website.

Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4o.

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