Singapore, July 12, 2022 – The World Blockchain Summit, set to take place on July 14-15, 2022, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center, will serve as a premier gathering for the global crypto and blockchain community.

Sedition, recognized as the world’s leading platform for digital art, will participate as the Presenting Sponsor of the summit. Founded in 2011, Sedition specializes in contemporary digital art, offering collections to private collectors and showcasing works in hotels, offices, airports, and various public spaces. At the summit, Sedition will announce its plans to integrate NFTs into its platform.

Rory Blain, Director of Sedition, highlighted the platform’s collaboration with some of the most celebrated contemporary artists, including Tracey Emin, Bill Viola, Yoko Ono, Bharti Kher, and Mat Collishaw. Sedition also features artworks from prominent digital and NFT artists like Refik Anadol, LIA, and Rafael Rozendaal.

Blain stated, “Starting in mid-2022, Sedition will implement blockchain technology on our platform, allowing our community to decentralize their artwork ownership by transforming them into NFTs. We are thrilled to join the World Blockchain Summit to make this exciting announcement to the global blockchain audience.”

During the summit, Blain will present insights on “The Democratization of Art,” discussing his art world background, the founding principles of Sedition aimed at democratizing access to fine art, and the transformative impact of blockchain technology on the art industry.

Mohammad Saleem, Founder of the World Blockchain Summit, commented, “Blockchain technology provides benefits beyond faster securities settlement; it has the potential to radically reshape market dynamics and the internet’s design. We are eager to have Sedition at the summit to promote art on digital platforms and introduce participants to new opportunities in art and digital assets.”

About World Blockchain Summit
The World Blockchain Summit is a global series of elite events held in over 16 locations worldwide, connecting blockchain experts and technology innovators with regional businesses, government bodies, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and blockchain developers.

About Trescon
Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that delivers diverse business services to a wide client base, including corporations and governments. They specialize in organizing focused B2B events that create opportunities for businesses through conferences, roadshows, expos, and consulting services.

About Sedition
Sedition is the foremost platform for collecting, sharing, trading, displaying, and enjoying digital art. The platform collaborates with leading contemporary artists and provides contemporary digital art for public and commercial spaces. It has garnered a strong reputation, working with renowned figures in the museum and gallery world, as well as influential digital and NFT artists.