Speaker's Profile

Nicolas leads the Blockchain Initiative within the Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab, where he previously managed several researches around games world building, system design or augmented reality. With a 10-year experience as a philosophy teacher prior to joining Ubisoft, his background led him to become one of the company's brains tasked with the mission to explore how new technologies could reshape the landscape of entertainment, analyzing their potential impact in various areas including governance, economy or even ethics. He co-founded the Ubisoft Startup Program at Station F, where he helps driving Ubisoft's open innovation spirit, partnering with startups. With 9 gaming companies, he also co-founded the Blockchain Gaming Alliance gathering more than 150 companies building this new ecosystem.