DeFi Retreat
North America
by the Financial Club
February 3-4, 2025
Golden Gate Club, San Francisco
DeFi Retreat is a curated, intimate Digital Assets gathering designed to facilitate meaningful, high-value connections and business opportunities among tech providers, financial institutions, and government entities
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
Passes
Ticket prices are tiered based on the Financial Club membership. You can review Financial Club memberships here.
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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.
Attending Organizations
Government Agencies (or similar):
Federal Reserve
Private Sector:
The Financial Club
Federal Reserve
Private Sector:
The Financial Club
Visa
Stifel Bank
Tools for Humanity
Ripple
Circle
Stifel Bank
Tools for Humanity
Ripple
Circle
TaxBit
Keep
UDHC
Tassat
Keep
UDHC
Tassat
DeFi Retreat Agenda
February 3, 2025
Official DeFi Retreat Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
February 4, 2025
09:00am - 10:00am
Breakfast*
*Reserved for:
Financial Club Premier Members
Speakers
Special Guests
10:00am - 11:00am
General Admission Registration: Refreshments and snacks
11:00am - 11:40am
Panel Discussion: DeFi Trends
Moderator
TBA
Panelist
Monica Long
President, Ripple
Panelist
TBA
Panelist
TBA
11:40am - 12:20pm
Panel Discussion: Stablecoins
Moderator
TBA
Panelist
TBA
Panelist
TBA
Panelist
TBA
12:20pm - 1:00pm
Fireside Chat: Pending
Moderator
TBA
Guest
TBA
1:00pm - 02:00pm
Lunch. Curated Networking
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Interactive Session: Digital Identity
Adrian Ludwig
Chief Information Security Officer, Tools for Humanity