The first-ever Jigsaw Puzzle International Convention (JPiC) will kick off three days of fun-filled all-ages events, including competitions, exhibitions, influencer meet-and-greets, a charity jigsaw puzzle exchange and a revolutionary attempt to set a Guinness World Book of Record for the world’s largest commercial jigsaw puzzle. It takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on July 8 and 9, and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. Also making its debut at the same time and sharing a conjoined but separate area at the convention space is the Metaverse Expo 2022 featuring exclusive NFT giveaways, keynote speakers, high-level tech networking, live entertainment and more.
Jigsaw Puzzle International Convention
Highlights include:
- Up to $60,000 in puzzle competition giveaways (for ages 5 and older)
- A charity jigsaw puzzle exchange fundraiser where guests can swap their current puzzle with another participating attendee’s with a donation benefitting local accredited non-profit school, New Horizons Academy, which provides K-12 education for youth with Autism, learning differences, and other special needs
- A chance to join the JPiC team seeking out to break a Guinness World Record for “Completion of the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle” (54,000 piece puzzle, current record is 51,300 pieces)
- Jigsaw puzzle art gallery
- Family workshops to create your own mini jigsaw puzzles hosted by famed puzzle illustrator, Rose Catherine Khan
- Create and add your own puzzle pieces to a collaborative mural
- Renowned industry speakers including Guinness World Record holders, puzzlegrammers, artists and authors
- Children’s play area, Warm-up and stretch sessions, and a “Chill & Relax” zone
Jigsaw convention attendees will not have complimentary access to the Metaverse Expo 2022.
Adding to the anticipating of the convention, Jigsaw Puzzle International founders, Karine Dery and Alexandre Ouaknine, recently appeared on Malta’s multi-Emmy-Award winning international hit TV show, “Shark Tank” (May, 2022) striking a massive $210,000 deal with investor, Alexander Fenech, for a 15% stake in the Jigsaw Puzzle Convention business.
Metaverse Expo 2022
Priced starting at just $99, per ticket, which includes complimentary entry to the Jigsaw Puzzle International Convention, the MetaVerse Expo aims to bring together innovative entrepreneurs interested in learning, connecting, and interacting with top industry leaders impacting the Metaverse, Gaming and NFT Space.
Highlights include:
- 50+ leading industry speakers including Alex Nase (Director of Business for TCG World,) Ken Shamrock (UFC/WWE Hall of Fame, Valor Coin President) and Jules Taubman (Founder of Women in Crypto)
- Speaking topics include:
- Introductions to Blockchain, the Metaverse, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
- Metaverse Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence
- Understanding the Power of the Metaverse
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