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DeFi Retreat
North America

April 30 - May 1, 2024
Washington, DC
The DeFi Retreats are a series of prominent international gatherings fostering critical collaboration between the Public and Private Sector in the Digital Assets Space.
Gain intimate and exclusive access to all Speakers and Guests under a unique All-Inclusive Experience.

About DeFi Retreat

DeFi Retreats redefine 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 a TET Product. Learn more about TET here.

Alex Pelin
Founder, TET

Unique format

  • Quality over Quantity

    Only 150 Managing Directors, VPs, CxOs from: fintechs, VCs, financial organizations, legal firms and Regulators from APAC, US and Europe.
  • Real Conversations

    Off-the-record panel discussions and breakout sessions. Hear real conversations and opinions that aren't shared on a "mainstream" stage.
  • One, All-Inclusive Pass

    Access includes:
    - Welcome Reception
    - Access to all Guests
    - Access to Speakers
    - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Drinks
    - Access to all off-the-record conversations

2024 Retreat Host

Miles Fuller,

As the Director of Government at TaxBit, Miles has a deep understanding of how the government and IRS operate. Over the course of fifteen years, Miles has represented the government before the United States Tax Court, handled tax-related bankruptcy cases, and led a team that specialized in digital asset tax issues and investigative techniques. His background in law, finance, and economics provides a specialized approach to tax litigation, tax procedure, and financial transaction-related taxation.

2024 Speakers

Less than 89 passes available

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Financial Club members attend for free

2024 Location

Join us at the Anderson House in Washington DC. The mansion was designed as the winter residence of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel, an author and philanthropist.

Completed in 1905, it has been called a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence”.
Since 1939, this National Historic Landmark has been open to the public as a historic house museum where the Society of the Cincinnati, has continued the traditions of collecting, entertaining, and patriotic service that the Andersons began one hundred years ago.

Nearby Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 17 min (5.6 mi)
- Dulles International Airport (IAD): 45 min (28.1 mi)

Transportation
We recommend using a rideshare service or Public Transportation. Parking will be extremely limited.

Attending Organizations

Government Agencies:
U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Department of Treasury
CFTC
FDIC
FBI
IRS:CI
IRS
NYDFS
DOJ
Idaho Department of Finance

Private Sector:
Panoptic
K2 Integrity
TRM Labs
Asymmetric
BPM LLP
Emc3 Advisors
Ankura
FTI Consulting
TaxBit
Gattaca Horizons
Eventus Systems
Novirian Capital
Capgemini
Fireblocks
Hogan Lovells
Baker McKenzie
William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
Coinbase
Portal Ventures
The Financial Club
AWS
Kraken
Deloitte
BitGo
Manatt & Phelps
Vectr Fintech
Hummingbird Regtech
K2 Integrity
Lukka
Terranet Ventures
WilmerHale
Hummingbird Regtech
Newline by Fifth Third
Holland & Hart
Andreessen Horowitz

Partners

DeFi Retreat Agenda

April 30, 2024

Official DeFi Retreat Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm

May 1, 2024

09:00am - 10:00am
Breakfast. All-Access Networking

10:00am - 10:40am
Panel Discussion: DeFi Trends

Moderator

Evan Fisher
Founding Partner @ Portal Ventures

Panelist

Bouchra Darwazah
General Partner, Asymmetric

10:40am - 11:20am
Panel Discussion: Financial Crimes

Moderator

Jessica Peck
Senior Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

Panelist

Elizabeth Severinovskaya
Global Co-Managing Partner and Chief Strategy Officer, K2 Integrity

Panelist

Patrick Wyman
Unit Chief, Virtual Assets Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Panelist

Ari Redbord
Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs, TRM Labs

11:20am - 11:40am
Break. All-Access Networking

11:40am - 12:20pm
Panel Discussion: Regulation

Moderator

Kate Dellolio
Compliance Officer, Crypto @ a16z crypto

12:20pm - 01:00pm
Panel Discussion: Money 3.0

Moderator

Michael B. Greenwald
Global Head for Digital Assets and Financial Innovation, AWS

12:40pm - 02:00pm
Lunch. All-Access Networking

02:00pm - 03:00pm
Breaktout Session: TBA

Hosted by

Miles Fuller
Sr. Director Government Solutions, TaxBit
Trish Turner
Senior Advisor, Digital Assets, IRS
Tamara Kotzker
Of Counsel, Holland & Hart, LLP
Bea Castaneda
Director, Tax Information Reporting, Coinbase

02:00pm - 03:00pm
Breaktout Session: Digital Identities and ZKP
Hosted by

Kay Turner
Chief Digital Identity Advisor, FinCEN

03:00pm - 04:00pm
Breaktout Session: DeFi Bootcamp
Access to approved regulators only

03:00pm - 04:00pm
Breaktout Session: TBA

04:00pm - 06:00pm
Drinks. All-Access Networking