A JOURNEY INTO THE METAVERSE- Understanding how Crypto, NFTs, and Insurance Collide
Past generations are slated to hand down roughly $61 trillion to their heirs of which are increasingly Millennials and Generation Xers, according to research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates. The NextGen is already investing and "Flexing" in new and groundbreaking ways. This dynamic panel of industry leading experts in Crypto, NFTs and Insurance will take you on an exciting journey through the metaverse. You'll get a better understanding of how the Metaverse is impacting the NextGen's investments decisions from Crypto Platforms to Nike's newest line of NFTS. You'll gain a radical and exciting new perspective of what the future has in store.
If you are an advisor, have clients working with or are simply interested in resources to help understand, acquire and protect digital assets, you can't miss this.
Here is a glimpse into the panel:
Diana Wierbicki, Partner & Global Head of Art Law at
Withers Bergman LLP a forward thinking practice leader in NFT law space. Her practice is focused on art law dealing with purchases, sales, loans, consignments, and charitable giving of works of art and advising high net worth individuals and their families on tax, trust, and estate planning matters, as well as commercial transactions associated with that planning.
Diana has been quoted in various news outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Bloomberg Business, BBC, and Barron's, and written articles in publications such as Trusts & Estates, Crain's, and Wealth Management.
Emily Poplawski, COO of
Metaplex, the leader in creating consumer-oriented metaverse NFTs and storefronts. Emily, is not only a pioneer in the Metaverse but a seasoned startup and award winning product executive who takes products from 0 to mass market. Most recently at companies like Modern Fertility and Houzz and holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from DUKE.
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of
Bitwise, one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers. Matt, is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He previously helped build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world’s largest ETF conference. Matt is co-author of two publications for the CFA Institute Research Foundation: “A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds” and “Cryptoassets: The Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies for Professional Investors.” He is a crypto columnist for Forbes, a three-time member of the Barron’s ETF Roundtable, a member of the ETFdb’s ETF Hall of Fame, and the eighth person to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from ETF.com for contributions to the ETF industry.
Matt sits on the board of directors for Equbot, creator of the first AI-driven ETFs (in partnership with IBM Watson), and is a strategic advisor to multiple crypto- and financial advisor-related startups, including Blockworks, Stratifi, Advisor Circle, and Exchange.
Sheri Jamme, Principal of Global Family Enterprise at
Newfront Insurance Brokers, a Forbes 50 Fintech company. For over fifteen years, she has been creating both personal and commercial insurance strategies for some of the world’s wealthiest families, inclusive of many listed on the Forbes 400. She is The Founding Chapter Chair of The Private Risk Management Association for the Pacific Southwest, sits on the Agent Advisory Council for Hagerty Insurance and is a regular presenter on risk management and insurance trends.
