DeFi Retreat US
August 29-30, 2023
The William Vale, Brooklyn, NY
The William Vale, Brooklyn, NY
The 3rd annual Chatham House gathering
for TradFi and DeFi leaders and professionals in the US, will take place at the William Vale in Brooklyn, NY.
DeFi Retreat Europe
June 10-11, 2024,
Paris, France
Paris, France
The 2nd annual Chatham House gathering for TradFi / DeFi leaders and professionals in Europe will take place in Paris, France.
Limited attendance
Up to 175 Managing Directors, VPs, CxOs from: fintechs, VCs, financial organizations, legal firms and Regulators.
Unique insights
[New] Do a deep dive into relevant topics by attending intimate Breakout Sessions.
Participate in off-the-record panel discussions. Hear honest conversations and opinions that aren't shared on a "mainstream" stage.
Participate in off-the-record panel discussions. Hear honest conversations and opinions that aren't shared on a "mainstream" stage.
Intimate networking
[New] 2 Day Networking Experience with a non-exhausting programme.
A rare opprtunity to get to know speakers and guests over breakfast, lunch and evening reception (featuring open bar and appetizers).
A rare opprtunity to get to know speakers and guests over breakfast, lunch and evening reception (featuring open bar and appetizers).
Informal location
Join us on the heights of The William Vale in Brooklyn, NY.
You will take part in the signature DeFi Retreat gathering format while experiencing breathtaking views of one of the most Iconic Cities in the World.
You will take part in the signature DeFi Retreat gathering format while experiencing breathtaking views of one of the most Iconic Cities in the World.
Retreat Host
to be announced soon
Speakers
more to be announced soon
Breakout Session Presenters
more to be announced soon
Location
The 3rd annual DeFi Retreat will gather 175 attendees at the William Vale in Brooklyn, NY.
You will take part in the signature DeFi Retreat gathering format while experiencing breathtaking views of one of the most Iconic Cities in the World.
The main portion of the 2023 gathering will take place on the 22nd floor with indoor/outdoor activities.
You will take part in the signature DeFi Retreat gathering format while experiencing breathtaking views of one of the most Iconic Cities in the World.
The main portion of the 2023 gathering will take place on the 22nd floor with indoor/outdoor activities.
Travel Information
Nearby Airports
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): 13.2 miles (45 min)
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 6.9 miles (25 min)
Transportation
We recommend using a rideshare service or the subway. Parking will be extremely limited.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): 13.2 miles (45 min)
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 6.9 miles (25 min)
Transportation
We recommend using a rideshare service or the subway. Parking will be extremely limited.
Attending organizations
Roles range from: Managing Directors and VPs to CxOs
to be announced soon
Hello Iconic
Zest.AI
SixThirty Ventures
FormFree
NCUA
Crypto Council for Innovation
Japanese Ministry of Finance
U.S. Department of Commerce
Cross River
Front
Ingo Money
TRM Labs
Elliptic
Ionia
The White House
Zest.AI
SixThirty Ventures
FormFree
NCUA
Crypto Council for Innovation
Japanese Ministry of Finance
U.S. Department of Commerce
Cross River
Front
Ingo Money
TRM Labs
Elliptic
Ionia
The White House
Au10tix
Kraken
TaxBit
Apex Fintech Solutions
Roofstock
Association for Women In Cryptocurrency
The Department of XYZ
Digital Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Department of Finance
Washington DISB
CipherTrace
Anchain.Ai
Gattaca Horizons
Sardine
Kraken
TaxBit
Apex Fintech Solutions
Roofstock
Association for Women In Cryptocurrency
The Department of XYZ
Digital Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Department of Finance
Washington DISB
CipherTrace
Anchain.Ai
Gattaca Horizons
Sardine
The Financial Club
Elementus
Visa
Capgemini
Ankura
Terranet Ventures
KEEP
NYDFS
Global DCA
Kaiko
Aleph Zero
CBOE
The Digital Dollar Project
YVA
Elementus
Visa
Capgemini
Ankura
Terranet Ventures
KEEP
NYDFS
Global DCA
Kaiko
Aleph Zero
CBOE
The Digital Dollar Project
YVA
August 28th, 2023
The Official DeFi Retreat Reception
6:00PM - 9:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
details to be announced soon
August 29th, 2023
09:00am - 10:00am
Registration. Breakfast
Stage
10:00am - 10:40am
Panel Discussion:
DeFi Trends
Moderator

Matthew Homer
Managing Member of The Department of XYZ
Panelist

Matthew Niemerg
Co-Founder, Aleph Zero
Panelist

TBA
Panelist

TBA
10:40am - 11:20am
Panel Discussion:
Financial Crimes
Moderator

Ari Redbord
Head of Legal and Government Affairs, TRM Labs
Panelist

Simone Maini
CEO, Elliptic
Panelist

Pending
Panelist

Pending
11:20am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussion:
Regulation
Moderator

Carole House
Executive in Residence, Terranet Ventures
Panelist

TBA
Panelist

TBA
Panelist

TBA
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lunch break. Networking
Breakout Rooms
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Breakout Session
Regulatory Roundtable: Shaping Global Leadership in the Digital Assets Space
Hosted by

Presenters

Cody Carbone
VP of Policy, Chamber of Digital Commerce
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Breakout Session
Topic TBA
Host TBA
Presenters

TBA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Breakout Session
Topic TBA
Hosted by

Presenters

TBA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Breakout Session
Topic TBA
Host TBA
Presenters

TBA
August 30th, 2023
09:00am - 10:00am
Registration. Breakfast
Stage
10:00am - 10:40am
Panel Discussion:
Institutional Digital Assets
Moderator

Jorge Garcia
CTO & Founding Partner, Hello Iconic
Panelist

Brent Chandler
Founder & CEO, FormFree
Panelist

Lindsey Argalas
CEO, TaxBit
Panelist

TBA
10:40am - 11:20am
Fireside Chat:
AI in DeFi
Moderator

TBA
Panelist

TBA
11:20am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussion:
Money 3.0
Moderator

Simon Taylor
Head of Strategy, Sardine
Co-Founder, 11:FS
Co-Founder, 11:FS
Panelist

Christopher Giancarlo
Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Digital Dollar Project,
13th Chairman, US CFTC
13th Chairman, US CFTC
Panelist

TBA
Panelist

TBA
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lunch break. Networking
Breakout Rooms
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Breakout Session
Topic TBA
Hosted by

Presenters

Amanda Tuminelli
Chief Legal Officer, DeFi Education Fund
Presenters

Jake Chervinsky
Chief Policy Officer, The Blockchain Association
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Breakout Session
Topic TBA
Host TBA
Presenters

TBA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Breakout Session
Empowering Private Sector actors towards Private Sector solutions
Hosted by

Presenters

Gabriella Kusz
CEO, Global DCA
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Breakout Session
The Future of Money: Security & Privacy at a Crossroads
Hosted by

Presenters

Jennifer Lassiter
Executive Director, Digital Dollar Project