Pioneer Forum
As AI continues to dominate headlines and Web3 evolves beyond speculation, what does meaningful convergence between the two really look like? In this panel, we bring together technologists, founders, and ecosystem builders to explore the current and future state of AI x Web3. From incentivized intelligence and synthetic media to agents that reason and crypto-backed infrastructure, our speakers will examine what’s hype, what’s real, and what’s next.
Join us for a candid conversation about productization, risks, governance, and the philosophical implications of a future where artificial intelligence and decentralized systems increasingly intersect.
Event Details
Theme: Beyond the Buzz: Real-World AI x Web3 - Use Cases, Risks, and the Road Ahead
Format: Closed-door roundtable discussions & dialogues, followed by a private networking reception. Food and drinks will be provided.
Scale: Approximately 150 esteemed leaders
Date: August 14th, 2025, 7:00 PM - 11PM
Location: Midtown Manhattan (Will be disclosed in confirmation email)
Our Panelist
Tian Zeng
CEO/Co-CIO @ Third Eye Ltd
Amelia Hu
Senior Consultant @ Efficio
David Gan
Partner @ Inception
Lee Gaul
Founder @ Long Horizon AI
Panelist BIO
Tian Zeng is a seasoned financial professional and entrepreneur with deep expertise in credit derivatives, macro trading, and crypto asset investing. He is currently the CEO and Co-CIO of Third Eye Ltd, a crypto trading company, and also serves as the Founder/Trader at Nirvana and Founder/Investor at Phoenix Digital. His focus spans macro credit, volatility, and distressed opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, including FTX claims and Solana secondaries. With over a decade of experience in traditional finance, he previously led credit derivatives trading at Jefferies, Deutsche Bank, and Citadel Securities. His unique background bridges institutional trading and Web3 innovation, offering sharp insights into both legacy markets and emerging crypto opportunities.
Amelia Hu is a Senior Consultant at Efficio and Head of US at Klein Labs. At Efficio, she leads strategic sourcing and AI-driven transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and private equity portfolios. At Klein Labs—a regulation-first, alpha-driven strategic market maker—she drives sustainable value creation for crypto ecosystems beyond liquidity. Previously, she was COO at PredX.ai, an AI & Web3 startup pioneering agent-driven prediction markets. Her career spans both global enterprises and early-stage ventures, giving her a unique perspective on operational strategy and scaling innovation across industries.
David is the Founder and General Partner of Inception Capital, where he leads the firm’s early-stage Web3 funds, Inception Ventures and Inception Fund of Funds. Since 2016, David has invested in industry unicorns such as Arbitrum, Lido, and Circle during his time at Huobi, in addition to projects like Megaeth, Sonic, and Beam at Inception. He has also backed top-performing funds including Syncracy, Topology and Alliance DAO. Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree in 2019, David is dedicated to bridging the East and West by empowering founders and fund managers driving blockchain innovation.
Lee Gaul is the founder of Long Horizon AI, an AI focused consulting firm. He's an expert in AI technology and a recognized thought leader in this space, known for helping companies explore the real-world impact, challenges, and possibilities of this transformative field. Beyond his work in tech, he's a passionate reading and literacy advocate, featured in the hit podcast "Sold a Story" by American Public Media
