Metagate is a key player at the Sanremo Festival 2025, joining Casa Sanremo events from February 10 to 12 to showcase its innovative projects and mission of supporting the adoption of emerging technologies. During the event, it gives the "Mixed Reality Award" at a contest for Politecnico di Milano students focused on developing music and entertainment apps, turning the best project into a mixed reality experience on Meta Quest. Guests can also interact with Bored Ape #911 (by Burstlink), an advanced AI avatar with Sanremo Festival knowledge and speech-to-speech technology for a fun, immersive experience. Metagate collaborates with Vincenzo Rana from Knobs and the artists of Co-Meta, including Giampaolo Motta, who enriches the event with performances blending art and technology. Excited to showcase the power of Mixed Reality, Metagate brings innovation and creativity to an iconic cultural setting. After Sanremo, the avatar will also travel to NFT Paris, bridging the Italian event with the Web3 scene and stopping at The Sandbox: Artverse.

R.I.C.H. - Rich Human Connection On February 13, 2025, the official NFT Paris side-event will transform into a jungle for Bored Apes! Thanks to 3ddie.eth and his "Non-bullshit Innovation" brand, Italian Apes (and beyond) will experience a blend of culture, technology, and BAYC swag. The event takes place at ArtVerse, founded by The Sandbox’s Sébastien Borget & Arthur Madrid. Metagate showcases an exclusive Meta Quest app that brings your NFTs to life in Mixed Reality for the first time ever and saving the position in place! You also find in Mixed Reality a fully animated Bored Ape (#911) by Burstlink, AI-powered and interactive! Artists at the event: Eka, winner of the Salon d'Automne, Paris, with Staying on Planet A—a tribute to sustainability and collective action. Emanuele Dascanio, showcasing his Limited Edition Ordinals Collection - Project L.I.B.E.R.T.A.S., currently exhibited at National Gallery Singapore. Pauser is a street art artist, designer, and digital creator focused on luxury and based in the Czech Republic. Special guests include crypto influencer Amelia Tomasicchio, presenting her book on NFTs. British-style catering from Bored British (MBA#495) and Mutants Beer will add to the party vibe! Giovanni Rizzo will provide a 3D Vesuvian earring that includes NFC! Over the Reality bringing AR smartphone experiences, this is the ultimate event for anyone who wants to be at the heart of Web3.

Another year, another ApeFest in the books.