On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, Matteo Mauro will join a panel of leading voices in the crypto and digital art scene at Metaforum 2025, held at Hotel De La Paix in Lugano. This exclusive event explores the evolving landscape of blockchain, Web3, and digital creativity.
Matteo Mauro will speak during the panel titled “NFT: quale futuro?” (“NFT: What Future?“), scheduled from 17:00 to 17:40, alongside Amelia Tomasicchio, co-founder of The Cryptonomist, artist Andrea Crespi, and Carlo Borloni from Ninfa Labs. Together, they will discuss the current state and future directions of NFTs, offering perspectives from both the artistic and technological sides of the market.
This panel represents an important moment for Matteo Mauro, whose digital and generative art practice has long explored the boundary between tradition and innovation. Mauro has been active in the NFT space since its early emergence, using blockchain technology as both a creative medium and a new platform for artistic dissemination. Renowned for merging classical techniques with cutting-edge tools, Matteo Mauro has long explored digital art and generative aesthetics through series such as Micromegalic Inscriptions and Raw Inscriptions. His ongoing engagement with blockchain technologies makes him a pivotal voice in this conversation.
Metaforum celebrates its third edition in Lugano, dedicating a full day to the most relevant topics in the crypto and blockchain world, including the evolution of the crypto market, asset tokenisation, privacy vs. transparency in KYC/AML, and the synergies between AI and blockchain. Through a rich programme of panels, keynotes, workshops, and an exhibition area, the event brings together speakers, offering in-depth analysis, high-level networking, and one-to-one meetings with entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and thought leaders. It’s a key platform for exploring the future of digital innovation against the backdrop of current geopolitical and financial scenarios.
Metaforum is one of Switzerland’s leading events for digital transformation, bringing together creators, technologists, investors, and visionaries in the Web3 space. Mauro’s presence highlights his continued commitment to digital experimentation and his role as a thought leader in the field of crypto art. For those attending or following the Lugano event, this is an opportunity to hear directly from one of Italy’s most innovative contemporary artists as he discusses the challenges and opportunities in the NFT market.