Web3 is influencing new ownership models and redefining the relationships between leagues, owners, players and fans. Driven by blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, Avatars and DAOs, this new player/fan-oriented model is transforming the sports industry as it enters the Metaverse. Join us to discuss how Web3 will empower fans to become owners, bringing them closer to the sports, athletes and teams they love.

Doug Scott, Co-Founder of Subnation

Peter Hutton, Director of Media Partnerships at Meta

Moderator: Andrew Klungness

The virtual two-day event will take place on April 19 and April 21. The first day will feature a presentation and a panel titled “Influencers are Today’s TV Networks and Publishers.” Panelists will include Dustin Goot, TikTok’s head of creator monetization; Tim Sovay, chief business development, partnership, and operations officer at CreatorIQ; Latraviette Smith-Wilson, chief marketing and equity officer at Horizon Media; among others.

Rarible Street, roused by the metropolitan energies of New York, will be populated with spring up shops including brands like The Fabricant, Placebo Digital Fashion House, Artcade @ Fred Segal with selective drops by Atari Hotels and Subnation…

Rarible Street will host a temporary space, the Rarible Fresh Drip Zone, inspired by the streets of New York, with concrete and urban vibes. The area will be populated with pop-up shops including the following brands: Placebo Digital Fashion House, The Fabricant, Artcade @ Fred Segal with exclusive drops by Atari Hotels and Subnation, Perry Ellis America, Artisant in collaboration with PUMA, Miss J Collection by Crypto Couture, Macr0matic (NFT artist), Fabeeo Breen, Girls Gang Label, The Immersive Kind, the exclusive collection of digital VAULT.swiss watches, and Fresh Couture.

MVFW will also be Fred Segal’s first show with Web3 elements. The brand worked with Subnation, a media tech holding company that does metaverse activations, to produce two collections for the show. In total, there will be eight virtual goods, including jackets, pants, shoes, a helmet, sweater and a fanny pack. Each item can be purchased as an NFT or as a physical garment.

For example, in December 2021, Fred Segal partnered with media tech holding company Subnation to develop Artcade, an experience launched at the retailer’s Los Angeles location on the Sunset Strip and within the metaverse. Artcade’s NFT gallery, including digital skins and virtual goods, were alluring components of this launch. The experience also featured digital asset jewelry tokenized by physical 18-karat goods from Metagolden. A collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore included tangible goods and NFTs featuring iconic women.