Niki Kovbas

Web3 IRL Events Manager | Lido DAO | ETHCC, DevConnect, Token2049, Stakers Guild | Sponsorships, Offsites, Hackathons

Poland

About

IRL Event Manager with Web3-native execution experience from Lido DAO. Led protocol-driven activations at ETHCC and DevConnect as part of the Lido events team, while independently owning the end-to-end execution of the Stakers Guild series (Brussels, Cannes) and team offsites including Lido DAO LifeGuard Sessions in Italy and Amsterdam. I specialize in developer-facing IRL experiences — from validator dinners to ecosystem gatherings — with a focus on logistical precision, vendor coordination, and culture-aligned execution. Comfortable operating across multi-chain environments (ETH, SSV, Cosmos), managing budgets, and working hands-on with tooling like Safe, Luma, and Eventbrite across Europe.

Experience

  • Web3 Event Manager (IRL) at Lido Finance
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    - End-to-end lead for Stakers Guild Brussels and Cannes — owned venue sourcing, vendor management, program flow, and budget control - Planned and executed Web3 IRL events for Lido DAO, including conference activations, private dinners, hackathon sponsorships, and offsites across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. - Led sponsorship negotiations for ETHCC Brussels, including full coordination with conference organizers, legal review, and payments - Delivered LifeGuard sessions in Amsterdam and Italy; scoped venues, travel, A/V setup, catering - Managed logistics for internal team offsites, including flights, accommodation, and tailored schedules - Coordinated with vendors on merch, design specs, and production timelines - Familiar with tools like Luma, Eventbrite, and custom RSVP/token flow for gated events

  • Founder & Event Producer at Art Party Thessaloniki
    2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

    - Launched and independently ran a recurring art event series in Thessaloniki, hosted at Blockchain Factory, a local tech and blockchain hub. - Owned the full end-to-end production: event concept, community engagement, venue coordination, and on-site execution. - Built and activated the event’s digital presence, attracting consistent offline attendance and developing a loyal creative audience. - Handled all communications, budget, and logistics independently.