The Leading Voices in Gaming

Sébastien Borget is the Co-founder of The Sandbox, a virtual platform where players can create, play, own, govern and monetize their experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform.

In addition to his role at The Sandbox, Sébastien serves as the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance in 2020, a non-profit organization comprising 600 key members within the industry. His contributions to the crypto and blockchain space have garnered significant recognition, including being ranked #4 on CoinTelegraph’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Crypto for 2022: https://cointelegraph.com/top-people-in-crypto-and-blockchain/sebastien-borget

The Sandbox extends beyond the gaming realm, earning recognition in TIME100’s prestigious list of Top 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022: https://time.com/collection/time100-companies-2022/6159401/the-sandbox/

Furthermore, Sébastien has been acknowledged by Forbes, where he was honored as one of the OC Top 100 Creators for 2024 in the Gaming category: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/05/15/forbes-open-campus-animoca-brands-celebrate-success-of-oc100–web3-education/?sh=34f296a23b9b

Dirk Lueth is a serial entrepreneur and an early adopter of blockchain and related technologies based in Silicon Valley. In addition to being the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Uplandme, Inc., Dirk co-founded and is chairman of the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3 (OMA3).

Johnson Yeh holds a PhD in Strategic Management from Peking University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He has significant experience in the gaming and circular economy sectors, having held senior positions at Riot Games and the World Economic Forum. Currently, Johnson leads Ambrus Studio, a Web3 game production company, and ROEHL, a Lifestyle as a Service brand focused on sustainability.

Mohammed Yaseen is the visionary founder of the eSports & Gaming Association of Dubai (UAE)—a pioneering initiative focused on cultivating the region’s esports ecosystem through education, consulting, and industry development. Drawing on his experience as a Twitch-partnered streamer, Yaseen brings both authenticity and insight to the world of competitive gaming.

He has been instrumental in supporting foundational projects such as gaming-focused workshops, influencer training programs, and grassroots events—helping to establish the infrastructure and talent pipeline needed for a thriving gaming economy.

In powerful industry conversations—including at ABC Conclave Dubai—Yaseen has articulated a compelling vision of gaming’s future in the UAE and MENA, noting explosive growth in gamer numbers (from 67.4 million in 2023 to an expected 88 million by 2026) and highlighting the transformative potential of Web3 in gaming.

He emphasized, “No doubt, in five to 10 years, Web3 will become a much more mainstream area of gaming.”
Beyond his advocacy, Yaseen is also recognized for his influential role with Stream Shreek, where he partners in shaping brand collaborations across the region.

Vikas Goel is the founder & CEO of XO, an OS powering next-gen of gamers, creators, and communities across emerging markets. With 14+ years in startups as a founder, investor, and speaker, he’s building AI-led tools for gamers, developers, startups, and telcos. A strong voice for youth-first innovation, Vikas works at the intersection of esports, game-tech, and the digital economy.