Kelly Vero

Kelly Vero is a futurist, game developer, and architect of the Metaverse with over 30 years in the gaming and technology industry. She is acknowledged worldwide as an expert on the Metaverse and the huge growth market areas that virtual platforms unveil. Having started as a broadcast journalist, Kelly's passion for gamification, storytelling, and virtual entertainment has led her to consult high-profile organisations. Her expertise and passion for storytelling and pop culture can be seen in her best-selling fiction books Summer Girl (2013) and Prince of Tokyo (2018). Kelly's grounded, simple, and educational approach to the Metaverse is one of the key reasons she's become one of the most sought-after digital leaders in the Metaverse. Her goal as a speaker is to show you the world of tomorrow, today, by highlighting the paradigms that arise in today's virtual landscape. Her conferences, which focus on the links between the physical and virtual realms, help business leaders navigate the world of Web 3.0 quickly, from digital fashion to AI commerce to everything in between. Kelly's digital leadership results from her passion for pushing technology to its edge through education, sustainability, and social impact, making her a must-have speaker for any event aimed at helping audiences create better through virtual spaces. With Kelly's career strongly guided by her passion for pop culture and future-gazing, she has crafted a career in development throughout some of the world's most famous franchises. Before creating and refining characters in the Transformers continuous universe, Kelly was already hooked on the possibilities of technology where humans meet everything from robots and autonomous vehicles to fashion and food. Currently, Kelly is an independent consultant, as well as Chief Metaverse Officer of Aequaland, an inclusive & fun platform for kids aimed at promoting self-discovery and fostering emotional intelligence.