2022 has been an epic year for the NFT scene. From people donating to Ukraine causes to small collections selling out within a few hours, we’ve come a long way. Now, the community is celebrating its achievements by holding global conferences worldwide.
There’s no doubt in saying a huge chunk of mass adoption this year is thanks to the NFT conferences. Despite the bear market, these events were proof that the world is ready to join the NFT bandwagon and the industry is actively participating in the development of blockchain technology.
During the span of the year, many conferences took place that made headlines or went viral on the internet. Here are the top 5 best NFT events of the year so far:
- NFT.NYC Con 2022
- VeeCon 2022
- BlockDown Festival Croatia
- MetaCon Dubai 2022
- NFTCON 2022
NFT.NYC Con 2022
Probably the biggest event of the year is NFT. NYC Conference 2022 held on June 20-23 in New York, USA. Hundreds and thousands of people attended this global event and many NFT projects showcased their works in real-life to gain attention.
Doodles had their own creative corner, Bored Ape Yacht Club held an ApeFest concert performed by Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg, goblintown.wtf did a costume party and many other shows that made this three-day event a global success.
The highlight of this event was the “God Hates NFTs” protest, a fake protest organized by streetwear brand The Hundreds as a marketing stunt to grab people’s attention.
The event went on until 23 June and wrapped up with some positive vibes in the NFT community.
VeeCon 2022
VeeCon 2022 was the event everyone wanted to attend but only the community and lucky ticket holders got a chance to experience it. A multi-day superconference featuring an exclusive line-up of content and activities just for VeeFriend holders.
VeeFriends is an NFT project by Gary Vaynerchuk, a Belarusian-American Web3 entrepreneur, and influencer. He has been actively participating in the NFT space and made a quiet name over the years. His NFT collection also ranks among the best ones in the market, sold out within minutes of the launch.
As part of the NFT benefits, holders got a chance to mint tickets to enjoy satellite events, artists & creator discussion panels, and an After-party for networking purposes with well-known personalities in the NFT industry. VeeCon might be returning next year too!
BlockDown Festival Croatia
Europe isn’t far behind with the Web3 adoption and BlockDown Festival Croatia in Šibenik, Croatia aka the world’s first NFT-enabled Web3 event just proved this. The NFT conference took place on 11-13 May 2022 inviting various brands and projects from all over Europe and World to showcase their works in real life.
This was the first physical event organized by BlockDown Festival, the previous ones took place virtually, so it was extra special for both the organizers and attendees surrounded by the beauty of the Mediterranean scenery.
MetaCon Dubai 2022
Dubai is on its way to becoming the hub of the metaverse industry. It has been actively participating in and organizing NFT events to gather investors, creators, developers, and entrepreneurs in one space. MetaCon was a successful NFT conference that celebrated Web3, NFTs, Esports, entertainment, and blockchain gaming.
Many brands, especially from Asia, attended the event. There were specially designed NFT tickets that people could buy and own forever in their wallets. The event featured interactive activities, discussions, networking spaces, and even an Esports contest.
Overall, it was a perfect place for startups and companies to attract a global audience and establish their business ground.
NFTCON 2022
An online conference focused on digital collectibles and blockchain technology, NFTCON 2022 took place on March 22th -24th, 2022 to celebrate the NFT revolution and its impact on art, music, and fashion.
The conference invited well-known artists and creators from international Web3 projects to discuss various aspects of NFTs and how different companies around the world are experimenting with this technology.
It was a highly informative event, more personalized than physical events because anyone from anywhere could attend the event to enjoy the interactive discussions between experts in different fields.
Upcoming NFT events 2022
With only two months left in 2022 to attend, there are still many events and conferences to be held. So, if you missed any of the above gatherings, you still have the chance to participate in the following upcoming NFT events:
NFT.London 2022
Date: 3 – 4 November 2022
Location: London, UK
After the successful wrap-up of NFT.NYC, the team is moving towards London for NFT.London. Get ready for yet another spectacular global NFT event of 2022 that will gather all leading NFT projects, startups, firms, and companies in one city to celebrate non-fungible tokens once again.
The event is quite similar to NFT.NYC, so if you missed that one, you can always attend this one. To know about ticketing, attendance speakers, and other activities visit the official website.
Metaverse Miami
Date: 28 – 30 November 2022
Location: Miami, USA
Taking place on the Eden Roc Miami Beach for the first time, Metaverse Miami is a must-attend event for anyone who is interested in NFTs and virtual worlds.
The two-day conference with its own ticketing system utilizing non-fungible token technology to distribute 3,600 Genesis Pass NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Only those who mint these will get a chance to experience the metaverse in Miami style. What’s more? You can also rent out your NFT ticket to others in case you can’t attend.
With over 52 Speakers and 3,600 Attendees, Metaverse Miami 2022 is a space where you can enjoy positive gatherings with like-minded people. For more information visit the website.
TOKEN2049 Europe
Date: 9-10 November 2022
Location: London, UK
If you live in Europe, TOKEN2049 is taking place at the Magazine London. Although it is a crypto event, blockchain companies and NFT projects will also be participating.
This conference is a major space for the NFT community to gather and celebrate the developments of token technology around Europe and the World. Some of the well-known names attending TOKEN2049 include Axie Infinity co-founder Aleksander Leonard Larsen, The Sandbox COO Sebastien Borget, Avantgarde CEO Mona El Isa, and many more.
See more details here. TOKEN2049 will also be hosting an event in Singapore in 2023.
DCentral Miami
Date: 28th-30th November 2022
Location: Miami
DCentral is a DeFi-focused conference for NFT enthusiasts to learn about the latest developments in protocols and DAOs. Since Decentralization is common in all NFT ecosystems, this event can be a good place to know more about it. You can also explore various GameFi or blockchain-based play-to-earn NFT games if they interest you.
For more information about the event visit: dcentralcon.com.
Global Metaverse Carnival – Tokyo
Date: 6 – 8 December 2022
Location: Virtual
Are you interested in knowing about Japan’s metaverse industry? Global Metaverse Carnival 2022 is the best event to experience the culture and tech in one space. The event is exclusively organized for the Chinese and English markets, gathering thousands of investors, global companies, brands, and attendees to discuss the developments within the metaverse.
This is one of the best options if you can’t afford it or don’t have time to attend physically. The conference will take place in a 3D snow house virtual event system giving a whole virtual experience to participants.
To know more about the event visit: metaverse-club.net.
Final words
NFT conferences 2022 were a great space for NFT fans to network and learn about the latest updates of their favorite collections. On many occasions, different NFT projects’ teams have also attended the events, which gave people a chance to meet and talk to them in person.
These global events are an important aspect of the Web3 industry. They not only show how large the community is but also give individuals a chance to celebrate their achievements with like-minded people.
So, if you’re new or looking for opportunities to enter the NFT space, attending the NFT event is the perfect place to start. Don’t miss out on the upcoming conferences this year!
