Skip to main content

DeFi Retreat
North America

by the Financial Club

January 25-26, 2026
Golden Gate Club, San Francisco
DeFi Retreat is a curated, intimate Digital Assets gathering designed to facilitate meaningful, high-value connections and business opportunities among tech providers, financial institutions, and government entities

About DeFi Retreat

DeFi Retreat redefines the essence of intimate gatherings, curating an exquisite experience for a limited audience of only 175 participants.

Top Regulators and Executives, including Managing Directors, VPs, CxOs from fintechs, venture capitalists, representatives from financial organizations, legal luminaries, and regulators are actively delving into business opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and dissecting solutions to the most complex Technology and Regulatory Challenges.

During the retreat, participants are immersed in off-the-record panel discussions offering a rare glimpse into the unfiltered opinions and perspectives of the industry leaders.

This is not just another conference, it's an all-encompassing, curated experience where the boundaries between the stage and the audience blur, creating an environment where relationships flourish. Participants gain exclusive access to heads of Regulatory Agencies and Private Sector leaders, engage in meaningful discussions, and foster connections during curated networking.

DeFi Retreat gatherings rethink the traditional conference setting. You will exit the confines of large conference halls and impersonal hotel rooms, and enter secluded, informal locations that offer an ambiance that encourages genuine connections to thrive.

DeFi Retreat is organized by the Financial Club. Learn more about The Financial Club here.

Alex Pelin
Founder, The Financial Club

Unique format

Quality over Quantity

Up to 175 participants:
  • Founders: Seed to Series A+
  • Fintechs: Series B+ (Roles: VPs to CxOs)
  • VC Firms: (Roles: Partners)
  • Banks: (Roles: MDs to VPs and CxOs)
  • Legal Professionals: (Roles: Partners)
  • Non-Bank Financial Institutions (FIs): (Roles: MDs, VPs and CxOs)
  • Government Agencies: Policy Makers, Regulators, Law Enforcement

Curated Experience

  • Interactive Content: Engaging panels and fireside chats, followed by in-depth breakout sessions
  • Premier and General Admission Areas: Maximizing impactful interactions with potential clients and partners
  • Curated Networking: Curated networking sessions over lunch, evening drinks, and appetizers in an intimate, in-person setting
  • Curated Dinners: leading industry organizations will be hosting curated dinners, all part of the Fintech Retreat program

Why Join

  • Intimate Networking Opportunities: Connect with regulators, digital assets andfinancial services leaders, along with VCs
  • Business and Investment Opportunities: Meet key decision-makers and potential clients
  • Brand Positioning: Establish your brand as a responsible innovator in fintech
  • Impactful Conversations: Participate in discussions with actionable outcomes to drive the industry forward

2026 Speakers to be announced soon

Passes

Ticket prices are tiered based on the Financial Club membership. You can review Financial Club memberships here.

  • General Admission (without a membership) - DeFi Retreat Tracks only: $1,299
  • Associate Members - DeFi Retreat Tracks only: $1,099
  • Plus Members - DeFi Retreat Tracks only: $779
  • Premier Members - DeFi Retreat and Fintech Retreat Tracks: $329

    Other options:
  • Add on: Access to Fintech Retreat Tracks: $250
  • Can't see passes? Try here.

    Sign up for updates

    Location

    Join 300 investors, founders, regulators and finance professionals at the Golden Gate Club in the Presidio forest in San Francisco.
    Built in 1949, it features views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

    2026 Attending Organizations to be announced soon

    DeFi Retreat Agenda

    January 25, 2026

    Official DeFi Retreat Reception
    6:00pm - 9:00pm

    January 26, 2026

    09:00am - 10:00am
    Breakfast*

    *Reserved for:
    Financial Club Premier Members
    Speakers
    Special Guests

    10:00am - 11:00am
    General Admission Registration: Refreshments and snacks

    11:00am - 12:00pm
    Open Mic: for all participants

    12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Hot Seat: with Industry Leaders

    1:00pm - 2:20pm
    Lunch. Roundtable Discussions. Curated Seating

    02:20pm - 03:00pm
    Interactive Session: Stablecoins

    03:00pm - 03:40pm
    Interactive Session: TBA

    03:40pm - 04:20pm
    Exclusive Fireside: TBA

    04:20pm - 06:00pm
    Drinks. All-Access Networking

    05:30pm
    Shuttles Arrive for Curated Dinners*

    *by invitation only

    06:00pm
    DeFi Retreat Ends