Bitcoin & Lightning for Corporations

 

Wednesday, May 3

Bitcoin for Corporations

Thursday, May 4

Lightning for Corporations

Opening Keynote

Bitcoin & Lightning Keynote

There isn’t a more disruptive technology in the world today than the bitcoin blockchain and it’s a growing network. Get a macroeconomic perspective on where it can take us in the coming year—and how institutions and corporations can directly plug into and benefit from the world’s hardest asset.  

Speaker:

Michael Rihani

– Bitcoin Product Lead, Block/Cash App

Introduction to Lightning

Lightning 101. Curious to learn how it works? Explore Lightning, the decentralized payment channel network that’s built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. It’s fast and scalable. Hear directly from Alex Leishman, CEO & CTO of River, a client-first financial institution dedicated to providing financial products and services to harness the transformative possibilities of Bitcoin. 

Speaker:

Alex Leishman

– CEO & Founder, River

Lightning Keynote

Bitcoin does its job—but it can’t do every job. Enter Lightning: the decentralized payment channel network that’s built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. It’s fast. Cheap. Private. And scalable. (No surprise adoption is skyrocketing.) Hear how corporations can embrace innovative Lightning applications to solve conventional business challenges. 

Speaker:

Elizabeth Stark 

– CEO & Founder, Lightning Labs

Moderator:

Michael J. Saylor

– Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy

Panel Discussion

Wall Street & Bitcoin Panel

Bitcoin never sleeps—but has the institutional herd finally caught on? Get the latest from the street on how analysts, bankers, and asset managers are considering the asset class. Hear views straight from established Wall Street firms and market-watchers. And identify key milestones and trends to look for in this evolving relationship.

Speakers:

Lyn Alden

– Founder, Lyn Alden Investment Strategy

Andrew Moss

– Vice President, Global Crypto & Digital Assets Strategy, BofA Global Research

Mark Palmer

– FinTech Research Analyst, Berenberg Capital Markets

Moderator:

Shirish Jajodia

– VP, Treasury and Investor Relations, MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Lightning

Will the Lightning Network remedy challenges associated with interactions via social media and the internet? From effectively rewarding user engagement, to radically reducing spam and malicious bots, see how one team of enthusiastic developers at MicroStrategy is building a solution that makes a difference—one Satoshi at a time. 

Speakers: 

Cezary Raczko

– Executive Vice President, Engineering, MicroStrategy

Panel Discussion

Accounting & Tax Panel

Don’t expect accounting standards and tax treatments to remain stagnant. Stay ahead and know what to expect, including key market signals to be on the lookout for in the year ahead. Hear the latest insights from our expert panel on digital asset accounting, reporting, and tax considerations—such as FASB’s recent movement on fair value treatment of assets. 

Speakers:

Amy Park

– Partner, US Audit & Assurance Blockchain, Digital Assets, Deloitte

Rob Massey

– Partner, Global Tax Leader, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Deloitte

Noah Herman

– Chief Revenue Officer, Fortris

Moderator:

Andrew Kang

– Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, MicroStrategy

Lightning Infrastructure Panel

Don’t miss this unique opportunity for corporate leaders, financial executives, and technology innovators to learn about Lightning infrastructure in the corporate world. Hear expert perspectives on how to get started and where it can take you in the coming years—directly from the market’s most experienced practitioners. Discover how to build Lightning infrastructure for the future and reimagine your business.

Speakers:

Nick Slaney

– C Equals Lead at TBD

Roy Sheinfeld

– CEO & Co-Founder, Breez

Graham Kriek

– CEO & Founder, Voltage

Moderator:

Ryan Gentry

– Director of Business Development, Lightning Labs

Lunch Break

Panel/Company Presentations

Corporate Bitcoin Solutions Keynote

Reimagining your corporate treasury strategy for the 21st century sounds daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Hear directly from the institutional-grade exchanges and trusted custodians on how to get started on acquiring bitcoin for corporations. Plus, get key insights and recommendations on securing your treasury via cold storage. 

Featuring:

Fidelity Investments

Speakers:

Tom Jessop

– President, Fidelity Digital Assets

Dave Gray

– Head of Workplace Retirement Products and Platforms

Moderator:

Phong Le

– President and CEO, MicroStrategy

Lightning Solutions for Enterprises

Who’s who in Lightning? Get a front-row seat to see innovative applications running on the Lightning Network. Hear directly from entrepreneurs who are rapidly creating products and services by leveraging this breakthrough technology. Lightning is analogous to MoIP: Money over Internet Protocol. Its ability to deliver secure transactions with scale and speed is a seismic shift in what’s possible. 

Get a complete sense of this expanding ecosystem—and how it can revolutionize your business. 

Speakers:

Nicolas Burtey

 – CEO & Founder, Galoy

Andre Neves

– CTO & Co-Founder, Zebedee

Obi Nwosu

– CEO & Founder, Fedi

Austin Mitchell

– CEO & Co-Founder, Synota

Panel Discussion

Legal & Regulatory Panel 

What does an emerging patchwork of legislation mean for bitcoin as an asset class? Better understand the myriad of scenarios likely to occur as governments around the world look to bring greater clarity to the market with a clear framework for digital assets. Our panel of legal experts break it down for you with key considerations and crucial trends to watch.

Speakers:

Dax Hansen

– Partner, Fintech Industry Group, Perkins Coie

Neel Mitra

– Partner, Fintech and Financial Services, Wilson Sonsini

Chalyse Robinson

– Partner, WilmerHale

Moderator:

W. Ming Shao

– Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel, MicroStrategy

Lightning Future Vision Panel

Don’t blink—you might miss it. The future is here. Explore the vision for Lighting and how transactions that once took days can now settle in less than two seconds. What’s next?
Discover how Lightning can be easily integrated into your business today and how you can scale it in the future. 

Speakers:

Lyn Alden

– Founder, Lyn Alden Investment Strategy

Jeff Booth

– Author & Entrepreneur, Ego Death Capital

Preston Pysh

– Bitcoin Podcaster

Moderator:

Yan Pritzker

– Co-Founder and CTO, Swan Bitcoin

Closing Keynote

The Future of Bitcoin for Corporations: A Fireside Chat 

Crypto is noise—Bitcoin is the signal. Corporations need the knowledge, tools, and network to stay focused on adoption and benefit from this technology. Learn how will this conference continue to serve the needs of its audience. 

Speaker:

Michael J. Saylor

– Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy

Moderator:

Natalie Brunell

– Bitcoin Podcaster & Finance, Media Commentator

A Bright Orange Future: A Keynote

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman hosts a Bitcoin and Lightning luminary to share their unique vantagepoint on the market. Hear their thoughts on upcoming milestones to watch for, what disruptions they foresee in the market, and how corporations can act today to ensure relevance in an ever-evolving business landscape. 

Speaker:

Jack Mallers

– CEO & Founder, Strike