Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025 | Toronto, CA

Sponsor & Exhibit

Sponsor & Exhibit

Sponsor & Exhibit

Sponsor & Exhibit

2025 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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
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
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
7:50 PM
MAIN STAGE
🕒 7:50 PM - 8:05 PM
Acronym Foundation payments
Presentation by Acronym Foundation
8:05 PM
MAIN STAGE
🕒 8:05 PM - 8:30 PM
The Future of Web3
WEB3 PANEL: The Future of Web3
SPEAKER

Ty Smith (mod),  Simon, Emilio Canessa, OPEN, OPEN  (Chainlink, SUI)

DURATION
10 MINS
8:30 PM
CLOSING
🕒 8:30 PM - 8:35 PM
Closing Remarks
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