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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. 

Speakers

Michael J. Saylor

Executive Chairman, Strategy

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.

Speakers

Simon Gerovich

CEO, Metaplanet

Salman Khan

CFO, MARA Holdings

Eric Semler

Chairman, Semler Scientific

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.

Speakers

Jason Wood

CEO, J. Wood Capital Advisors

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.

Speakers

Siddharth Bharwani

Joint Managing Director & CFO, Jetking

Michael Mo

CEO, KULR

Alexandre Laizet

CEO, The Blockchain Group

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.

Speakers

Alex Leishman

CEO & CTO, River Financial

The Investment Case for Bitcoin

Chris Kuiper, VP of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, will present "The Investment Case for Bitcoin," highlighting Bitcoin's role as a macro asset and its potential as a hedge against economic challenges. 

Speakers

Chris Kuiper

VP of Research, Fidelity Digital Assets

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.

Speakers

Phong Le

CEO, Strategy

Shirish Jajodia

Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations, Strategy

Andrew Kang

Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Strategy

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.

Speakers

Michael Cunningham

Head of Bitcoin Financing, Cantor

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.

Speakers

Davies Beller

Managing Director, TD Securities

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.

Speakers

Moderator

Shirish Jajodia

Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations, Strategy

Simon Gerovich

CEO, Metaplanet

Eric Semler

Chairman, Semler Scientific

Michael Mo

CEO, KULR

Andrew Kang

Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Strategy

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.

Speakers

Rick Schonberg

Head of Custody, Foundations, and Trading, Coinbase

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.

Speakers

Boaz Avital

Head of Product, Anchorage Digital

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.

Speakers

Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon

Head of Asset Management and Chief Commercial Officer, XBTO

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.

Speakers

George Mekhall

Managing Director of Bitcoin for Corporations, Bitcoin Magazine

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. 

Speakers

Moderator

W. Ming Shao

Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Strategy

Dax Hansen

Partner, Perkins Coie LLP

Conner Brown

Counsel, US Senator Cynthia Lummis

Brittany Ruiz

Corporate Partner, Latham & Watkins

Neel Maitra

Partner, Dechert LLP

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.

Speakers

Ed Juline

Bitcoin Advocacy Director, Strategy

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.

Speakers

Michael J. Saylor

Executive Chairman, Strategy

Phong Le

CEO, Strategy

Ben Werkman

True North

Tim Kotzman

True North

Jeff Walton

Founder, True North

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.

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Bitcoin Corporate Playbook

Open source resources for corporate bitcoin strategy.

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