Where is the Money At? From Web2 ➡️ Web3: Where Money, Technology & Global Trends Are Converging | Understanding the Next Wave of Crypto 💰
💰 Capital Never Moves Randomly
It follows policy, narratives, and global events, long before headlines catch up.
As the U.S. heads toward a pivotal political cycle and the 2026 World Cup becomes the next global liquidity catalyst, crypto is entering a high-volatility, high-opportunity window.
💸 Where is real money flowing next? Who captures it, and who gets left behind?
🎤 Speaker Line-Up
Art Malkov
(Former CMO at Polymarket, IoTeX, Zilliqa | Co-Founder Lever.io | Techstars Web3 Mentor | Forbes Contributor)
Art is a seasoned growth and marketing leader who has helped scale several of the most recognized Web3 ecosystems. He previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at Polymarket, IoTeX, and Zilliqa, leading global adoption and ecosystem expansion strategies.
He is also Co-Founder of Lever.io and a mentor with Techstars Web3, supporting early-stage founders building the next generation of blockchain innovation. Art is a regular contributor to Forbes, where he writes about Web3 adoption, market dynamics, and emerging technology trends.
Remi Gai
(Founder of Inco | Former Google, Microsoft, 8 Decimal Capital | South Park Commons Founder Fellow)
Remi is the founder of Inco, a programmable privacy layer enabling encrypted computation across public blockchains including Solana and Base.
Prior to founding Inco, Remi worked as a software engineer at Google and Microsoft, and as a venture investor at 8 Decimal Capital. He was also a Web3 Founder Fellow at South Park Commons, where he focused on building next-generation decentralized infrastructure.
Meina Zhou
(Co-founder & CEO, Sprout | 2x DeFi Founder | Crypto Wealth Management & Data Science | NYU Center for Data Science Alumni Council)
Meina is the Co-founder & CEO of Sprout, building the personalized yield system for crypto wealth management. A 2x DeFi founder with 8+ years in data science across fintech, wealth management, and retail banking, she also serves on the Alumni Council at NYU’s Center for Data Science.
🔍 What We’ll Explore Together
This is an education-focused, macro-aware discussion designed to explain how global forces shape Web3 innovation and capital flows.
Core Discussions Include:
🇺🇸 Politics x Crypto Capital
How elections and regulation influence crypto markets
Stablecoin legislation and evolving financial infrastructure
How institutions and exchanges prepare for regulatory change
⚽ World Cup 2026: Global Events & Digital Adoption
Why global events historically accelerate on-chain activity
Blockchain in fan engagement, digital assets, gaming, and prediction markets
Understanding which narratives drive real adoption vs hype
💵 Stablecoins, RWAs & Global Capital Movement
Why stablecoins are becoming critical financial infrastructure
Tokenization and Real World Assets (RWAs) explained simply
Cross-border capital flow, compliance trends, and emerging markets
🚀 Arievia Foundation × Solana Skyline
Arievia Foundation, in partnership with Solana, brings together founders, operators, investors, and curious professionals for thoughtful conversations about the next phase of blockchain adoption.
Arievia Foundation focuses on helping people transition from Web2 into Web3 through education-first insights, macro awareness, and practical understanding, not speculation or hype.
Solana Skyline is where infrastructure, capital, and culture converge.
Set in the heart of NYC’s crypto and institutional corridor, it’s an environment built for real dialogue — away from conference noise, aligned with teams actively building, scaling, and allocating.
🎯 Who Should Attend
You’ll feel at home if you are:
Web2 professionals curious about Web3 but unsure where to start
Founders and operators exploring blockchain-enabled products
Investors and builders seeking macro context, not speculation
Ecosystem and BD leaders engaging with new audiences and markets
👉 No prior crypto experience required.
This event prioritizes clarity, context, and accessibility.
📌 Event Structure
Educational keynote insights
Guided panel conversations
High-quality peer networking
🚀 If You Want To Understand:
Where capital is moving in the next crypto cycle
How macro trends influence blockchain adoption
How Web3 intersects with careers, business, and technology
How to enter the space with clarity and confidence
This room is for you.
🎟 Register early - seats are limited.
🤝 Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunities
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