At This Year’s YGG Play Summit, PH Reinforces Status as ‘Beating Heart’ of Web3 Gaming
The Philippines is solidifying its reputation as the “beating heart” of Web3 gaming with this year’s edition of YGG Play Summit scheduled from November 19 to November 23 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Presented by Yield Guild Games (YGG) Pilipinas, the summit is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and unite global game founders, developers, players, and innovators in an immersive week-long exploration of the future of Web3 gaming.
Mench Dizon, Country Head of YGG Pilipinas
In a press briefing, YGG Pilipinas Country Manager Mench Dizon said the Philippines plays an integral role in the global Web3 gaming ecosystem, being the center of its explosion. She explained that there was a “challenging period because the market shifted and there were a lot of things that we needed to sort out in a nascent industry.”
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“But we saw how our core community rallied on and we just kept playing together, despite the market. And now, because of that, the Philippines is known as the beating heart of Web3 games,” Dizon said.
She emphasized that the summit is a space where gaming and digital work intersect, preparing Filipinos for the evolving landscape of Web3 and AI.
The YGG Play Summit features a lineup of events, including the GAM3 Awards in the Philippines, an extensive expo, a series of esports tournaments, a Game Jam hackathon, and themed creator and community nights.
Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG)
Attendees will also gain insights into the confluence of Web3 and AI, and how these industries are redefining the future of both play and work. YGG's new “Future of Work” program, spearheaded by YGG co-founder Beryl Li, will help equip attendees with critical digital skills, including those relevant for emerging roles in decentralized infrastructure and AI data management.
The summit’s main conference, Industry Day, will include over 50 speakers from around the globe, with highlights from YGG co-founders Gabby Dizon and Li, Jesse Pollak of Base, and Paul Bettner, co-founder of Wildcard and creator of Words With Friends.
Panel discussions and roundtables with leaders from across the Web3 ecosystem will address trends shaping the future of gaming, with a focus on empowering the next generation of gamers and creators to succeed in the digital economy.
“We’re excited about how the future of play connects with the future of work because digital skills learned in web3 games are becoming relevant across industries. The convergence of web3 and AI is going to redefine the way we work and play together, and we’re seeing the early signs of this today,” Dizon said.
Phee Tejada, Business Development Lead of YGG Pilipinas
A recurring theme at the summit will be the evolution of classic games through blockchain technology.
“Early on, a lot of people were just in web3 gaming for the financial incentives. But today, you can see that the quality of games has improved dramatically and web3 games can be fun on their own, even without the tokens,” said Brian Chan, Head of Anichess.
“The idea of building onchain goes further than this; we want to empower our community to contribute to the game,” Chan added. “By using a decentralized governance model, players who are deeply invested in the game can contribute directly. This brings a new layer of engagement and ownership to the players, and that’s a big part of why we’re building on Web3.”
Tickets are available through the YGG Play Summit website, with early bird discounts until November 1, 2024.
