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Hosted by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), this event brings together corporate leaders, financial executives, and technology innovators to explore Bitcoin’s role in business. Gain expert insights from industry pioneers on integrating Bitcoin into your corporate strategy.
Tuesday, May 6
Keynote: The Case for Corporate Adoption of Bitcoin
Join Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), as he discusses Bitcoin's transformative impact on corporate treasuries. Under his leadership, Strategy has amassed over 500K BTC, becoming the largest corporate holder of bitcoin globally. Saylor will share insights into how companies can incorporate Bitcoin in their balance sheets to address economic challenges and enhance shareholder value.
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Corporate Bitcoin Success Stories (Session 1)
In these three case study sessions, corporate leaders share why they adopted a Bitcoin strategy, how it aligned with their operating models, the challenges they faced, and the impact since making the switch. Get firsthand insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping treasury, risk management, and long-term corporate value across diverse industries.
Semler Scientific
Eric Semler, chairman of Semler Scientific, a company specializing in innovative diagnostic tools for chronic diseases, will discuss their journey of strategic adoption of Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset.
Metaplanet
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet Inc., Japan's first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, will share the company's strategy to adopt Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. This bold move positioned Metaplanet as the top-performing equity in the world in 2024.
MARA
Salman Khan, CFO of MARA Holdings, will discuss their strategic shift to a full Bitcoin HODL approach to become the second largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world.
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Bitcoin is Supercharing the Tradfi Convertible Debt Market
Jason Wood, CEO of J. Wood Advisors—a leading structuring advisory firm—will discuss their role in pioneering Bitcoin integration into traditional convertible debt market, including advising Strategy's on 9 convertible debt financings to raise over $11 billion in support of the Company’s bitcoin treasury strategy.
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Corporate Bitcoin Success Stories (Session 2)
In these three case study sessions, corporate leaders share why they adopted a Bitcoin strategy, how it aligned with their operating models, the challenges they faced, and the impact since making the switch. Get firsthand insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping treasury, risk management, and long-term corporate value across diverse industries.
KULR
Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group, a leading supplier of cooling technologies to the space industry, will discuss their bold Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, allocating up to 90% of surplus cash into Bitcoin.
Jetking
Siddharth Bharwani, CFO of Jetking Infotrain, a leading Indian IT training institute—will discuss their pioneering move as India's first public company to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury, inspiring other Indian businesses to explore Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
The Blockchain Group
Alexandre Laizet, CEO of The Blockchain Group—a Paris-based Bitcoin Treasury Company specializing in Data Intelligence, AI, and decentralized technology development—will share their journey as Europe's first Bitcoin Treasury Company, detailing their strategic acquisition of BTC and adoption of key performance indicators like 'BTC Yield' to enhance shareholder value.
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World Party powered by Cantor
The Ultimate Bitcoin and AI Celebration Under the Stars
Get ready for an electrifying evening as the sun sets over Orlando! Strategy World attendees are invited to the island terrace at the Signia Hilton, surrounded by Florida’s natural beauty. Enjoy great music, delicious food, and vibrant conversations about the future of technology with Bitcoin, AI, and BI at the forefront. Connect with thought leaders and innovators in a celebration of achievements in bitcoin, artificial, and business intelligence, and the new Strategy brand.
Wednesday, May 7
The Case for Bitcoin
Hear about the dramatic shift in Bitcoin adoption in the last year across individuals, institutions, corporations, and nation states. Presented by 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.
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A New Financial Standard: KPIs for Bitcoin
Strategy is redefining corporate finance and traditional capital markets with its innovative approach to managing bitcoin treasury. Learn how companies on Bitcoin Standard measure success using key performance indicators (KPIs) like Bitcoin Yield and Bitcoin Gain. Understand how these metrics assess shareholder value and performance of treasury operations.
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Embracing the Future: Financial Institutions and the Bitcoin Adoption
Explore how evolving regulatory environment enables major banks worldwide to offer Bitcoin and related digital asset services. Hear first-hand how traditional banks interpret Bitcoin, the role it will play in financial markets, and how financial institutions are adjusting to it.
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Embracing the Future: Financial Institutions and the Bitcoin Adoption
Explore how evolving regulatory environment enables major banks worldwide to offer Bitcoin and related digital asset services. Hear first-hand how traditional banks interpret Bitcoin, the role it will play in financial markets, and how financial institutions are adjusting to it.
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Going All-In: CEOs and CFOs Share Their Journey Adopting the Bitcoin Standard
Discover how leading CEOs and CFOs use Bitcoin Standard Finance to manage their corporate treasury and capital markets. Learn the key metrics, tools, and frameworks they employ to drive decisions on Bitcoin custody, purchases, accounting, investor relations, and board governance. Gain practical insights on operational KPIs, risk management, and strategic communication from businesses thriving under a Bitcoin Standard.
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Fortifying the Future: Institutional Strategies for Secure Bitcoin Custody
Explore how leading custodians safeguard Bitcoin using advanced security measures like multi-signature wallets, multi-party computation, and cold storage. Understand the importance of regulatory compliance, audits, and insurance coverage in protecting digital assets. This session offers essential insights for institutions navigating Bitcoin custody complexities.
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Fortifying the Future: Institutional Strategies for Secure Bitcoin Custody
Explore how leading custodians safeguard Bitcoin using advanced security measures like multi-signature wallets, multi-party computation, and cold storage. Understand the importance of regulatory compliance, audits, and insurance coverage in protecting digital assets. This session offers essential insights for institutions navigating Bitcoin custody complexities.
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Turning Volatility into Value: Bitcoin Strategies for Corporate Treasuries
Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, Head of Asset Management and Chief Commercial Officer at XBTO —a quantitative crypto investment firm — will share how corporate treasuries can benefit from Bitcoin volatility as an effective tool to accumulate BTC and simultaneously produce income. Drawing from his extensive experience in quantitative investing at Goldman Sachs and Barclays Global Investors, Rodriguez-Alarcon will elaborate on the uses of derivative strategies in the context of Bitcoin.
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Accelerating Corporate Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin adoption is gaining speed across the corporate landscape. George Mekhail, Managing Director of Bitcoin for Corporations, reveals how industry leaders are driving adoption, what’s fueling the momentum, and how your company can gain first-mover advantage in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Regulatory Roundtable: Shaping Digital Assets
Regulatory and legal frameworks are essential for any emerging asset class. Digital assets landscape is constantly evolving from regulatory, legal, and accounting standards. Stay at the top of emerging bitcoin legislation, and acceptance from governments and regulatory authorities.
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The Strategy Bitcoin Hub: Vision, Objectives, and Progress
This session provides an inside look at the Strategy Bitcoin Hub—our new initiative to support education, engagement, and innovation around Bitcoin within the corporate and broader financial ecosystem. We’ll share the Hub’s vision, core objectives, early progress, and how it serves as a platform for building partnerships, supporting builders, and advancing Strategy’s commitment to Bitcoin.
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Michael Saylor & Phong Le Fireside with True North
Join Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, and Phong Le, CEO, in a fireside chat with the True North community to discuss the pivotal role of retail investors in public Bitcoin treasury companies. Explore how True North's success exemplifies grassroots support, driving corporate Bitcoin adoption and influencing market dynamics. This session offers insights into aligning corporate strategies with retail investor interests in the evolving digital assest landscape.
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Bitcoin for Corporations Reception
Sponsored by USI Insurance Services
Join us for an exclusive cocktail gathering at Bitcoin for Corporations.
Engage with top-tier leaders and innovators, in a sophisticated environment designed for pioneering discussions on Bitcoin's corporate integration.