GeckoCon is a premier cryptocurrency conference by CoinGecko. We all know CoinGecko as a leading crypto data aggregator. The GeckoCon conferences focus on the Web3 ecosystem.
This year’s edition will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. It’s a hybrid conference, meaning you can attend in person or online. The focus for this year’s edition is on Web3 gaming. So, let’s take a closer look at the 2024 GeckoCon edition in Bangkok.
The focus for the 2024 GeckoCon is on Web3 gaming. So, it should come as no surprise that the speakers for this year’s event have a gaming background. The first wave of speakers is now available. Let’s take a closer. Among others, you can expect:
Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead for the TON Foundation Beryl Li, Co-founder of Yield Guild Games Chris Sirise, Co-founder of Pixelmon Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-founder of TONX Frank Cheng, Co-founder and Lorekeeper of Apeiron John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games Jarindr Thitadilaka, Co-founder of Zentry Joseph Lloyd, Head of Gaming Research at Delphi Digital Mark Rydon, CSO and Co-founder of Aethir
This is only a sample of the speakers for this year’s edition. More speakers will join the stages and the discussions. These are all prominent Web3 and blockchain gaming ecosystems and project leaders.
The blockchain gaming world is developing and growing at a rapid pace. So, if you’re into Web3 gaming, you will have a blast watching the panels. There’s also ample time to visit the various booths. Topics covered during the panels include, for example:
Emerging trends like tap-to-earn. Web3 game development fundamentals. For instance, fundraising, blockchain selection, designing tokenomics, in-game economies, or managing distribution.
GeckoCon Agenda
During this GeckoCon version, you can witness how the future of Web3 gaming is shaping up. Bobby Ong, Co-founder and COO of CoinGecko, said.
“This sector will only continue to evolve. We believe it will play a pivotal role in onboarding the next wave of crypto users.”
Tanawat Sutuntivorakoon, the CEO of Bitazza Thailand, is also a speaker. Bitazza Thailand is also one of the partners for this year’s event. He had the following to say,
“Our partnership with CoinGecko helps to bridge the gap between digital and real-world experiences. At GeckoCon 2024, attendees get to see how blockchain is transforming the gaming industry.”
To sum up, here’s a glance at the current agenda. Bitazza, SphereX, and STEPN all support this year’s edition. So, see you in Bangkok.
Schedule *may be subject to change
Time (GMT+7)
Registration 10:00am – 10:30am
Opening Address by the CoinGecko Founders 10:30am – 10:40am
Keynote: The State of Web3 Games 10:40am – 11:00am
AAA or Casual: Two Divergent Paths to a Million DAUs 11:00am – 11:45am
It Takes a Village: Gamers, Guilds, KOLs and Community 11:50am – 12:35pm
Lunch Break 12:35pm – 2:00pm
Does Choosing a Chain Make or Break a Game? 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Going From Web2 to Web3: A Leap into the Great Unknown 2:50pm – 3:35pm
Investing in Web3 Games: What’s the Thesis, Common Misconceptions, and What Investors Look Out For 3:40pm – 4:25pm
Break 4:30pm – 5:00pm
A Curious Left Turn? Web3 Projects Branching into Games 5:05pm – 5:50pm
A Distribution Problem – Gotta Catch Them All 5:55pm – 6:40pm
Building in SEA: A Hotbed for Crypto Ready to Go Global 6:45pm – 7:30pm
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By 
Nermeen Nabil Khear