From LA to Riyadh: Outer Edge Web3 Innovation Summit debuts in Saudi Arabia

Connecting experts and leaders from entertainment, tech and Web3 across the region

18 March 2024, Riyadh – Outer Edge, one of the pioneer events in the world of Web3, tech, culture, and entertainment, announces its recent Middle East project, right in the heart of Saudi Arabia – Outer Edge Riyadh. The event comes at a pivotal moment as the Kingdom undergoes a major technological renaissance and builds solid foundations for the creative and tech industries. Outer Edge is known for its unforgettable events across the West Coast of the US, always bringing in big crowds, as the crème de la crème of society and various industries interconnect under one space.

Outer Edge – Riyadh is bringing together industry leaders, experts, creatives and more to Riyadh’s innovation district, The Garage, a technology hub for local and international startups. Taking place on April 23, 2024, weaving together education, entertainment, art, and impactful conversations – the gathering will uncover unknown territories, foster lasting partnerships, and push the frontiers of the era of technological innovation.

“When we started Outer Edge, the intent was always to catalyze innovation globally.

We are thrilled to take the concept of co-creation, connection, and community abroad to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and unite regional and global leaders in web3, AI, and gaming. Our unique format cultivates long-term collaboration opportunities at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and technology,” said Joshua Kriger, Outer Edge Co-Founder and Co-Host of Edge of NFT and Edge of AI podcasts.

Notable speakers include Yat Siu co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca brands, Calvin Zhou, co-founder of Shrapnel a venture backed UGC; Salwa Radwi, founder of ‘Nuqtah’, the first Saudi NFT Marketplace; Vatom founder and CEO Eric Pulier; Amanda Cassat, founder and CEO of Serotonin; Cole Damond, CEO of AG Esports Global; Yasser N Al Obaidan, chairman of Jawraa; and Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox with more to be announced at a later date.