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2022-05-10 15:52:46

Global Esports Federation convenes knowledge leaders to shape the Metaverse Council

Global Esports Federation convenes knowledge leaders to shape the Metaverse Council

Singapore, May 10, 2022 – The Board of the Global Esports Federation has established the GEF  Metaverse Council, aimed at convening thought leaders and creators around the Web3 space. In  addition, the Metaverse Council will focus on shaping tangible metaverse development initiatives for  our global community, blockchain technologies, NFTs and more. 

Metaverse Project – Jambo Mambo. Credit: Melty Tanti 

“We’ve established the GEF Metaverse Council to cultivate ideas, voice, and shape to our metaverse reality; and to access the limitless opportunities for our entire #worldconnected community, said Paul  J. Foster, CEO of the GEF.  

The Metaverse Council will be Chaired by Hugo Philion, CEO and Founder of Flare – GEF’s Global  Partner for Blockchain Ecosystems. Melvin Kuek, Senior Advisor of the GEF, has been appointed Vice Chair. 

“Esports presents boundless potential and a world of opportunities for blockchain applications. I look  forward to collaborating with the team, empowering individuals and communities to take better control  of their collective futures and experiences, and interact with each other in ways not previously possible,”  said Hugo Philion, Chair of the GEF Metaverse Council.  

The GEF Metaverse Council is powered by a collective hive mind comprising global subject specialists  including crypto and NFT project developers, creative directors, domain experts, and social influencers  within the space. 

Some of the members of the newly established council are Oxskellymode, NFT influencer and co founder of Enigma Ventures; Sabertooth, director of Tiger Vision Global Pty Ltd and founder of NFT  project Attack Tigers!; Melty Tanti, founder and creative director of Play & Earn (P&E) metaverse project  Jambo Mambo; and MingWeiRocks, one of Asia’s top TikTok creators with over 22 million followers. 


“Three words come to mind whenever metaverse is mentioned; Play, Community and Inclusion. These  words are equally relevant to esports. I’m looking forward to working with these movers and shakers in  the Web3, esports, and social media space to shape greater connectivity and opportunities for a better,  bigger, infinitely playable #worldconnected”, said Melvin Kuek, Vice-Chair of the GEF Metaverse  Council

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About the Global Esports Federation 

The Global Esports Federation promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports. We convene  athletes, players, the world’s publishers, developers, industry partners and sporting organizations on  one inclusive platform. We encourage and support the connection between esports, sport and  technology. Our mission calls for the development of visible initiatives that are in service to the world’s  esports community. We are grateful for a collective of strategic partnerships that bring to life this mission. www.globalesports.org 

For Media Inquiries: 

[email protected] 

Gabriel Q. Chan | Director of Communications | Global Esports Federation  

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