Khayyam Wakil is a virtual reality expert, blockchain enthusiast, and tech entrepreneur. With a degree in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and a Ph.D. from the School of Hard Knocks, Wakil has spent his career building and consulting on various platforms, launches, and startups. He is deeply involved in the blockchain and NFT world, consulting on go-to-market strategies, narrative design, and gamification of assets. Wakil is a member of several decentralized autonomous organizations, including Friends With Benefits, SquiggleDAO, and Wonderseed DAO, where he contributes his expertise and passion for social impact.

Wakil's journey started with his motorcycle trip through India, Pakistan, and Nepal in 2006 after losing his father. His purpose ever since has been to make people smile, which he has since aligned himself with organizations that allow him to champion that purpose. He co-founded The Artofficial Company, where he served as Chief Executive Officer and created the only live-streaming & live-stitching stereoscopic VR camera, Live Planet, which he later transformed into a full-stack end-to-end immersive system. Wakil has also served in advisory, leadership, and innovation roles at various companies and organizations, including the United Nations, SXSW, and Wall.