Nika joined Genvid in 2021 to manage relationships with game developers, publishers, platforms and IP holders, focused on producing and publishing massive interactive live events (MILEs). Nika spent more than a decade building coalitions and programs for leading internet and video game companies. As the former Executive Director for the International Game Developers Association Foundation, her efforts developed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for underrepresented game developers. Previously the Head of Public Affairs for the Entertainment Software Association, she took a leading role in messaging, consumer outreach, and corporate social responsibility, which included leveraging relationships with key policy leaders and government officials. In addition to her role at the ESA, she also served as the chief strategy officer for Liminal Esports, director of communications and creative strategies for the Internet Association, and new media specialist for the U.S. House of Representatives. She is also an Informatics P.h.D student at the University of California, Irvine studying deepfakes, false memories, and the video game workforce talent gap.

Tim Buysse is a gaming and esports enthusiast with an impressive 27-year journey in the industry. Starting from the early days of Atari and Nintendo, he quickly became immersed in the gaming world. Tim's passion for gaming led him to local LAN parties, where he lugged his desktop computer around, turning it into a true gym workout experience. As his skills developed, Tim transitioned from being a professional gamer, competing in events worldwide, to becoming a dedicated coach. Today, he proudly runs his own esports team, leveraging his expertise to guide and mentor talented players. In addition to his involvement in esports, Tim maintains a web presence where he shares his insights on web3 gaming. He delves into the advantages of web3 games over their web2 counterparts, providing honest feedback and reviews of new projects. Tim personally tests these games to ensure his assessments are accurate and valuable to his readers. Follow Tim Buysse's journey as he continues to make a mark in the gaming and esports world, advocating for web3 gaming and sharing his experiences as both a former professional gamer and a knowledgeable coach.

Michael Pelczynski is a strategist, economist and music rights expert that has been a pioneering force in evolving the streaming business. As Vice President of Strategy at SoundCloud, Michael had architected, licensed and launched an award winning new economic model and fan-powered business. Continually working on improving the economics of music, Michael had delivered multiyear first-to-market licensing deals with major record labels while conceiving and developing artist-to-fan product tools that enhance the commercial value proposition. Focused on the future state of the industry, Michael has led cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate new strategic business opportunities, including new initiatives, partnerships and operational improvements. Through his industry newsletter and consulting agency Forms + Shapes, Michael advises on political and regulatory risk policy, content and technology licensing, corporate and commercial transactions as well as artist development services. Prior to joining SoundCloud, Michael directed rights administration at Warner Music Group, overseeing royalties and reporting across six label divisions. In addition to formal economics background, career in music began as a songwriter, composing for BMG Rights Management and several film productions, notably garnering 2014 A2IM Libera Awards semi-finalist nominations for Album of the Year and Up & Comer.