When:
August 20
Time:
11 AM ET / 5 PM CET
Duration:
≈1 hour
As the fall auction season approaches, the art market is at a pivotal moment. From shifting collector behaviors to the rise of digital platforms and Web3 startups, the landscape is evolving fast.
Join leading voices in art, economics, and technology for an in-depth conversation exploring the latest trends—including insights from the Fuelarts Art+Tech Startups Report 2025, which analyzes the sector’s 2024 performance and early 2025 developments.
Expect a candid discussion on how traditional and digital markets intersect, where the investment opportunities lie, and what innovations are set to define the next chapter of the art world.
Confirmed Speakers
Andrew Goldstein
Art Media & Emergent Tech Consultant | Podcast Host | Former Editor-in-Chief, Artnet News
An editorial leader and creative strategist at the forefront of art and technology, Andrew advises startups, organizes symposiums, and consults for museums on multimedia strategy and digital transformation. As EIC of Artnet News, he transformed it into the world’s most-read art publication, and previously held senior roles at Phaidon and Artspace, earning a Webby Award.
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Denis Belkevich
General Partner, Fuelarts
A leading art economist, Denis combines experience as an art fund manager, startup mentor, and educator. At Fuelarts, a Creative Tech investment platform, he delivers market insights through the annual Art+Tech Startups Report. He lectures on Creative Entrepreneurship at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Parsons, and Zurich University of the Arts, and is a frequent speaker at international conferences.
Elena Zavelev
Strategic Consultant for Art & Web3
Elena is a recognized leader in digital art and blockchain, heading the HUG.art community and specializing in connecting cultural innovation with technology. She founded the Crypto and Digital Art Fair (CADAF), led global partnerships at LiveArt, and has taught at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Christie’s Education. With deep expertise in Web3, immersive experiences, and community engagement, she plays a key role in driving HUG’s expansion and empowering creators worldwide.
Tim Schneider
Founder, The Gray Market | Art Market Analyst & Consultant
Tim Schneider is the founder of The Gray Market, a newsletter dissecting the business of art and culture, and a consultant for artists and cultural enterprises. His work—exploring the art trade through economics, technology, data, law, and related markets—has appeared in The New York Times, Financial Times, and Business of Fashion. After nearly a decade in the commercial gallery sector, Tim served as columnist and art market editor for The Art Newspaper and Artnet News, and in 2017 published The Great Reframing.
MODERATOR
Anastasia Sukhanov
Anastasia is an art content producer with a focus on storytelling across formats, from webinars to print editions. She began her career at MacDougall’s auction house in London before working in diplomacy and media, contributing as a journalist to publications spanning art, fashion, travel, and lifestyle.
Why Attend?
01.
Get exclusive insights from the Fuelarts Art+Tech Startups Report 2025
02.
Understand how collector behaviors are evolving ahead of the fall auction season
03.
Learn where traditional and digital markets are converging—and where they’re diverging
04.
Hear from experts shaping the future of the art economy
Join the Conversation!
Register below to attend our upcoming webinar and be part of an inspiring exchange with artists, creators, and innovators from around the world.
Who's Going to Love This Event?
Independent Artists
Looking for a platform to showcase and potentially sell your artwork? This is your stage!
Art Collectors and Enthusiasts
Discover new talents and possibly your next great acquisition.
Creative Minds
Anyone with a love for art and culture will find something inspiring here.
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