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OKX and McLaren Racing Host Exclusive Panel on the Impact of Technology in Sports and Film at Tribeca Festival

  • Panelists included OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique, McLaren Racing Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown, McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris and director, producer and screenwriter Stephen Kay

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From left to right: Director, producer, and screenwriter Stephen Kay; McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown; Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Webby Awards Founder Tiffany Shlain; OKX CMO Haider Rafique; and McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris discuss the power of technology in sports, film and crypto

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, today hosted a panel discussion with McLaren Racing at the Tribeca Festival titled, "Need for Speed: How Technology Powers Change in Sports, Movies, and Crypto," featuring OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique, McLaren Racing Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown, McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris, and director, producer and screenwriter Stephen Kay.

The panel, moderated by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Webby Awards Founder Tiffany Shlain, was held at the Tribeca Screening Room and focused on how technology has transformed various industries, including sports, entertainment, cryptocurrency and finance. During the discussion, the panelists emphasized the impact of innovation on speed, performance and efficiency across the different sectors.

OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique said: “We've achieved a lot together in just one year. The McLaren F1 team has a huge appetite to lean into Web3 and make its heritage more discoverable for younger generations, and we want to play a big role in making that a reality for them. There are incredible stories here that can motivate the next generation of drivers and fans to get involved with the sport and, in particular, celebrate McLaren's achievements on and off track. Our goal is to help McLaren transcend into this future and share what we are cooking together on our panel".

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said: “This panel was a great opportunity to share the stage with our Primary Partner OKX, and discuss how technology can power change in our respective industries. In Formula 1, we constantly look to innovate and leverage technology to maximize our fan engagement opportunities. Partners like OKX can support us in these commitments, exploring how they can guide our Web3 strategy and make our sport ever-more exciting and accessible for the fans.”

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OKX CMO Haider Rafique (left) and McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris (right)

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown (in orange, left) and McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris (in orange, right) with OKX CMO Haider Rafique

Tribeca Festival 2023 is OKX’s second consecutive year as the presenting sponsor. The company's multi-year partnership with Tribeca Festival aims to unlock new Web3 opportunities for creators, fans and talent. OKX also introduced the first-ever Tribeca Festival NFT pass for 2023 in January.

In May of last year, OKX and McLaren Racing announced a multi-year partnership that would make OKX a Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and McLaren Shadow esports team. Through this partnership, OKX supports the team’s global fan experience, providing exciting opportunities and product innovations that bring fans closer to the action. OKX branding is featured on the McLaren cars, the helmets of McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as the McLaren F1 and McLaren Shadow team kits.

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