Join us Thursday, November 17th
5:30pm Registration and Welcome Drinks
6:00pm Panel Begins
WRST Collabs | 1021 E 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78702
The blockchain. Everybody keeps saying it's the next big thing, but what is it and how does it impact the future of marketing?
Join AMA Austin for an expert panel discussion on Thursday, November 17 at 5:30PM for “Marketing On The Blockchain: Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse - Oh My!” to network with peers and experts, navigate the flying monkeys, and discover the yellow brick road to the future of marketing trends.
Topics discussed:
- How are Web3, NFTs, and the metaverse, defined and interrelated?
- What does Web3, NFTs, and the metaverse mean for marketers?
- How can marketers today adopt emerging trends and technologies?
We hope you join us for our event on November 17th!
OUR PANELISTS
Nicole Pletka (Moderator)
Director of Operations and Project Management, Zeitcode
Nicole is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience. Starting her career in anthropology, she found her passion for tech by using GIS to answer archaeological hypotheses in her Master’s research. Nicole has found success in industries including software, hardware, consulting, and the public sector. She believes in strengths-based leadership, self-organizing teams, and the power of a great handshake. Outside of work, Nicole finds joy spending time with her children, playing with her dogs, serving on the Austin Women in Technology Board, and dancing salsa.
Brittany Bond
Co-Founder and CDO, SwivelMeta
Brittany Bond is a Co-Founder and the Chief Design Officer at SwivelMeta, a web3 marketing platform for creators and brands. She has worked with top NFT projects and Fortune500 companies, including CULT&RAIN, a web3 phygital fashion brand, with work featured in Forbes, Vogue Business and Hypebeast. Ultimately, her company is committed to making marketing in web3 accessible to all creators and brands by helping marketing leaders navigate new marketing tools and tactics in one platform. Formerly from the commercial real estate development industry, Brittany spent over a decade in New York, where she held roles at CBRE and Morgan Stanley.
Karen Bookatz
Sr. Manager, Marketing & Comms, Accenture
Karen Bookatz has 16+ years of experience strategizing and executing on influential communications & PR, marketing and creative campaigns across the US, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. She currently serves as Marketing Lead for Austin and Bentonville, Marketing and Communications at Accenture, while previously working for innovative pioneers and industry leaders spanning technology (IT, computer software, SaaS & B2B cloud computing), design, finance, real estate and fine art. She is consistently trusted as a brand ambassador, guardian and spokesperson within the tech Industry, with a particular focus on web3, metaverse and emerging blockchain technologies.
Alex Wykoff
Director of Product, Web3, WRST Collabs
Alex Wykoff is the Director of Product at WRST Collabs. He has a depth and rigor built from a career in engineering, design, and research. Having worked at companies like Brave and stakefish, as well as contributing to NFT projects like RarePizzas, Alex has explored many aspects of the web3 user experience.
OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Classic Forms and Products has been in the printing industry since 1979. We offer a full spectrum of printing services, providing a wide variety of custom printing and promotional products. Maintaining memberships with industry organizations allows us to service virtually any market.

WRST Collabs provide end-end guidance to launch web3 projects including strategy, creative, and technical execution. The WRST NFT Gallery is a unique collaboration space for community, learning, and celebrating featuring digital and physical art.
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