A Strategic Alliance to Propel the Future of Gaming and Blockchain: OWN Valencia x BGA
BGA is delighted to announce its collaboration with OWN Valencia, the innovative phygital entertainment festival, to promote blockchain technology in the gaming industry at this year’s event on July 5 to 7, at Feria Valencia.
A Bit about OWN Valencia and its Founder Arturo Castelló
OWN Valencia, organized by Encom, is a pioneering festival that merges online entertainment with in-person experiences, connecting gaming and technology enthusiasts with their favorite content through immersive technology. OWN’s mission is to create an ecosystem that integrates digital and physical innovations to offer a unique experience for participants.
Arturo Castelló, founder and CEO of Encom, has extensive experience organizing esports and gaming events, having established Dreamhack Valencia as the largest esports and digital entertainment festival in Spain. With the launch of OWN, Castelló aims to transform how gaming enthusiasts interact with technology and brands.
What’s your vision for the future of gaming, and how do you see the integration of blockchain?
Arturo has a strong belief in the transformative potential of blockchain in the gaming industry. “The future of gaming is intrinsically linked to blockchain technology. This alliance with BGA is a crucial step in demonstrating how blockchain can revolutionize the way we play, enabling greater transparency, security, and real digital ownership for players,” says Castelló. “We are excited to work with BGA to educate and empower the gaming community about the limitless possibilities that blockchain can offer.”
“The future of gaming is intrinsically linked to blockchain technology. This alliance with BGA is a crucial step in demonstrating how blockchain can revolutionize the way we play, enabling greater transparency, security, and real digital ownership for players,” says Castelló. “We are excited to work with BGA to educate and empower the gaming community about the limitless possibilities that blockchain can offer.”
How do you see blockchain’s role in the gaming industry and its synergies with Esports?
Blockchain technology has the potential to transform gaming by creating decentralized game economies, allowing players to own, trade, and monetize digital assets securely and transparently. Additionally, blockchain can enhance security and reduce fraud, providing a safer environment for both developers and players.
What does this collaboration between BGA and OWN Valencia symbolize in terms of raising awareness of web3 for gaming?
The collaboration between BGA and OWN Valencia symbolizes a joint effort to raise awareness about web3 in the gaming sphere.
During the OWN Connect event, the B2B segment of OWN festival, BGA will lead key sessions, including roundtables and keynote speeches with blockchain and gaming experts. Additionally, BGA will have an interactive booth to engage directly with attendees, fostering greater understanding and adoption of blockchain technology in gaming.
Attendees can join BGA on the stage as we showcase a number of projects building web3 games. This section aims to raise awareness of how players can benefit from web3 gaming and will include topics such as understanding NFTs and digital asset ownership, what tokens and in-game rewards mean for gamers, and how they can access these, followed by an interactive panel discussion to further highlight the topic.
This collaboration between BGA and OWN Valencia not only raises awareness about web3 gaming but also expands the reach and diversity of the event, highlighting the growing importance of blockchain technology in the creative and technology industries globally.
To Summarize
OWN Valencia and BGA are committed to driving the adoption of blockchain in gaming, creating new opportunities, and fostering innovation in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing industries. You can register for the event here, and we are delighted to offer a unique discount to our community using code: BGA
Find out more about Own Valencia and read more articles like this in the latest BGA magazine!
