About DeFi Retreat
DeFi Retreat redefines the essence of intimate gatherings, curating an exquisite experience for a limited audience of only 150 participants.
Top Regulators and Executives, including Managing Directors, VPs, CxOs from fintechs, venture capitalists, representatives from financial organizations, and legal luminaries spanning APAC, US, and Europe, 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 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 over breakfast, engage in meaningful discussions during lunch, and foster connections at the evening reception.
The 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
Top Regulators and Executives, including Managing Directors, VPs, CxOs from fintechs, venture capitalists, representatives from financial organizations, and legal luminaries spanning APAC, US, and Europe, 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 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 over breakfast, engage in meaningful discussions during lunch, and foster connections at the evening reception.
The 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 300 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
2025 Speakers
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.
Built in 1949, it features views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Official DeFi Retreat Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Exclusive Book Signing: Tracers in the Dark
with Tigran Gambaryan
and Andy Greenberg
11:00am - 11:40am
Panel Discussion: DeFi Trends
Moderator
Adam J. Berg
Panelist
Anthony Georgiades
Panelist
Sheila Warren
Panelist
Candace Kelly
11:40am - 12:20pm
Panel Discussion: Stablecoins
Moderator
Bam Azizi
Panelist
Nick Robnett
Panelist
Panelist
12:20pm - 1:00pm
Main Stage Fireside Chat
(Fintech Retreat and DeFi Retreat access)
Moderator
Andy Greenberg
Guest
Tigran Gambaryan
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Interactive Session: Digital Identity
Moderator
Joshua Rivera
Panelist
Adrian Ludwig
Panelist
Claudia Quiroz
Panelist
Koh
03:00pm - 04:00pm
Interactive Session: Real World Asset Tokenization
Glendy Kam
Jerald David