Princess Sophia Wolkonsky brings royalty, global business leaders and esports figures together in Vienna for Castillia 2026
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Heritage, tech, and esports in the same room is a reminder that capital, culture, and influence are converging into fewer, more hybrid networks. If you’re building in gaming or consumer tech, these soft-power convenings are where distribution and sponsorship deals will quietly get set.
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