Sponsor & Exhibit

2025 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
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WHEN?

MAY 13
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

WHERE?

DESIGN EXCHANGE
234 BAY STREET, TORONTO, CANADA

08:00 AM

REGISTRATION

🕒 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM

REGISTRATION OPEN

08:00 AM

BREAKFAST

🕒 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST

09:00 AM

Main Stage

🕒 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Opening & Welcoming Remarks

We warmly welcome all attendees as we officially open the event with gratitude, acknowledgments, and an inspiring message to set the tone.

SPEAKER

Mahyar Akhbari

DURATION

5 MINS

09:00 AM

Main Stage

🕒 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM

Presentation by Justin Sun from TRON

We warmly welcome all attendees as we officially open the event with gratitude, acknowledgments, and an inspiring message to set the tone.

SPEAKER

Justin Sun

DURATION

10 MINS

09:10 AM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 9:10 AM - 9:35 AM

The Future of Global Regulation

We warmly welcome all attendees as we officially open the event with gratitude, acknowledgments, and an inspiring message to set the tone.

SPEAKER

Itai Elizur (MarketAcross),

Roger Huang (Bitcoin Magazine Books),

Anson Law (Hong Kong Monetary Authority),

Cody Carbone (The Digital Chamber),

Koleya Karringten (Canadian Blockchain Consortium)

DURATION

25 MINS

09:35 AM

Main Stage

🕒 9:35 AM - 9:45 AM

Jstz and JavaScript in Web3 Development with Tezos

Justice for All! Diving into Jstz, a Native JavaScript Environment for Web3 Development. Presented by Tezos

SPEAKER

Arthur Breitman

DURATION

10 MINS

09:45 AM

Main Stage

🕒 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Presentation by Charlie Aikenhead from WonderFi

Join Charlie Aikenhead of WonderFi as he shares insights on digital assets, innovation, and the future of decentralized finance.

SPEAKER

Charlie Aikenhead

DURATION

10 MINS

10:00 AM

Main stage

🕒 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Anthony Di Iorio KEYNOTE @10am

OPENING KEYNOTE by Anthony Di Iorio, Founder of Ethereum, Andiami, and Decentral

SPEAKER

Anthony Di Iorio

DURATION

25 MINS

10:25 AM

Main stage

🕒 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Snappli

10:40 AM

Main Stage

🕒 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

The Future of Canadian Regulation

A timely discussion on evolving Canadian policies shaping crypto, blockchain, and Web3—featuring legal experts and industry leaders.

SPEAKER

Stephen Sargeant (mod), Mo Yang, Tanim Rasul, Suzanne Lazrado

DURATION

20 MINS

11:00 AM

Main Stage

🕒 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Striking the Balance: UX vs Security in Crypto Exchanges. Presented by Bitget

Presented by Bitget, this session explores how crypto platforms can deliver seamless user experiences without compromising on security.

SPEAKER

Vugar Usi Zade

DURATION

20 MINS

11:20 AM

Main Stage

🕒 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Fireside Chat: ZDKL with Sam Bourgi

Fireside Chat with ZDKL

SPEAKER

Sam Bourgi

DURATION

15 MINS

11:40 AM

Main Stage

🕒 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Fireside Chat: Lucas Matheson

Fireside Chat with Lucas Matheson from Coinbase Canada

SPEAKER

Lucas Matheson

DURATION

20 MINS

12:00 PM

Main Stage

🕒 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Tokenization: Unlocking Liquidity & Transforming Capital Markets. Presented by Polymath

Presented by Polymath, this session dives into how tokenization is revolutionizing capital markets by enhancing liquidity and modernizing asset management.

SPEAKER

Vincent Kadar

DURATION

15 MINS

12:15 PM

Main Stage

🕒 12:15 PM - 12:40 PM

The Future of Capital Markets

POLYMATH PANEL: Why Tokenize? Unlocking the Future of Asset Ownership

SPEAKER

Natalie Hirsch (mod), Hunter Milborne, Bilal Hammoud, Kirill Soloviev

DURATION

25 MINS

12:40 PM

Main Stage

🕒 12:40 PM - 12:55 PM

Inflation Isn’t a Number—It’s Alpha. Stream It.

Explore how real-time inflation data offers a strategic edge, reshaping the way markets understand and respond to economic trends.

SPEAKER

Stefan Rust

DURATION

15 MINS

12:55 PM

Main Stage

🕒 12:55 PM - 1:15 PM

Fireside Chat: Marta Belcher & Morva Rohani

Fireside Chat: Regulating Emerging Technologies with Marta Belcher, Hosted by Morva Rohani

SPEAKER

Marta Belcher, Morva Rohani

DURATION

15 MINS

1:15 PM

Main stage

🕒 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

OPEN

1:30 PM

Main stage

🕒 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

BREAK

2:00 PM

Main Stage

🕒 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution

This session dives into the evolving landscape of data privacy in the age of AI—exploring new risks, solutions, and ethical frameworks.

SPEAKER

WendyO, Michael Terpin (mod), Megan Nilsson (keynote), Sam Bourgi (mod) - Shaw (panel)

DURATION

120 MINS

4:00 PM

Main stage

🕒 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

BREAK

4:30 PM

Main Stage

🕒 4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Presentation by Kumutha Ramanathan from The Summit Group

This session dives into the evolving landscape of data privacy in the age of AI—exploring new risks, solutions, and ethical frameworks.

SPEAKER

Kumutha Ramanathan

DURATION

10 MINS

4:40 PM

AI PANEL

🕒 4:40 PM - 5:10 PM

The Future of Artificial Intelligence

A forward-looking discussion on how AI is reshaping industries, society, and innovation—exploring its potential, challenges, and ethical implications.

SPEAKER

Kumutha (mod), Trevor, JD, Michael Heinrich, Shaw (ElizaOS)

DURATION

10 MINS

5:10 PM

BOUNDLESS

🕒 5:10 PM - 5:20 PM

Boundless: The Missing Piece. Presented by Boundless by RISC Zero

Presented by Boundless by RISC Zero, this session unveils how zero-knowledge computing unlocks new possibilities for trustless, scalable Web3 applications.

SPEAKER

Jacob Everly

DURATION

10 MINS

5:20 PM

iHodlLife

🕒 5:20 PM - 5:30 PM

The Future Of Tokenization. Presented by IHodlLife

Presented by IHodlLife, this session explores how tokenization is transforming asset ownership, enhancing liquidity, and reshaping global financial systems.

SPEAKER

Tristan Schroeder

DURATION

10 MINS

5:30 PM

Closing Keynote

🕒 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM

Keynote Presentation by Brock Pierce

Visionary entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer Brock Pierce shares insights on the future of Web3, innovation, and global digital transformation.

SPEAKER

Brock Pierce

DURATION

15 MINS

5:50 PM

NEXA

🕒 5:50 PM - 6:00 PM

Presentation by Andrew Clifford from Nexa: Bitcoin Unlimited

Andrew Clifford of Nexa discusses Bitcoin Unlimited’s vision, scaling solutions, and the evolving role of decentralized infrastructure in blockchain’s future.

SPEAKER

Andrew Clifford

DURATION

10 MINS

6:00 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

TBD

SPEAKER

Silvina Moschini

DURATION

10 MINS

6:15 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 6:15 PM - 6:35 PM

Fireside Chat with Charles Hoskinson and Tamara Haasen from Input | Output

SPEAKER

Charles keynote

DURATION

10 MINS

6:35 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 6:35 PM - 6:50 PM

A new age of on-ramping. Presented by Onchain Labs

Fireside Chat with Charles Hoskinson and Tamara Haasen from Input | Output

SPEAKER

Jason Dominique

DURATION

15 MINS

6:50 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 6:50 PM - 7:20 PM

The Future of TradFi to DeFi

TRADFI PANEL: The Future of TradFi to DeFi

SPEAKER

Claire Brownell (mod), Chen Fang, Paul Brody, Mike Silagadze, Wes ( FP Block)

DURATION

25 MINS

7:20 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 7:20 PM - 7:35 PM

Fireside

7:35 PM

MAIN STAGE

🕒 7:35 PM - 7:50 PM

Presentation by Ethan Buchman from Informal Systems, Cycle

Ethan Buchman explores Cycle, a groundbreaking initiative from Informal Systems, focusing on coordination, governance, and the future of decentralized systems.

SPEAKER

Ethan Buchman

DURATION

10 MINS