Innovate is an event series presented by The Tie at crypto’s major conferences, where investors and builders come together to engage in discussions that strengthen the industry’s momentum and increase interest in digital assets. The event series features three key pillars: networking with top-tier industry professionals, expert-led panels, and opportunities for 1:1 meetings with blockchain innovators.
Following the success of our inaugural Innovate event, InnovateAustin is the second of these invitation-only events at Consensus 2024. Hosted at Easy Tiger South in Austin, TX, drinks will be available throughout the day with 30+ beers on tap.
Speakers
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![Omar Azhar]()
Omar Azhar
MATTER LABS
Head of Business Development -
![Matt Ballensweig]()
Matt Ballensweig
BITGO
Managing Director -
![Hanson Birringer]()
Hanson Birringer
FLOWDESK
Head of OTC Sales -
![Caroline Butler]()
Caroline Butler
BNY MELLON
Global Head of Digital Assets -
![Jon Cambras]()
Jon Cambras
VANGUARD
Head of Emerging Technology Research -
![Colin Cunningham]()
Colin Cunningham
CHAINLINK LABS
Head of Tokenization & Alliances -
![Kevin de Patoul]()
Kevin de Patoul
KEYROCK
Co-Founder and CEO -
![Kyle Ellicott]()
Kyle Ellicott
STACKS / BITCOIN FRONTIER FUND
Investor Relations / Advising Partner -
![Austin Federa]()
Austin Federa
SOLANA FOUNDATION
Head of Strategy -
![Leeor Groen]()
Leeor Groen
THE SPARTAN GROUP
Managing Director -
![Rob Hadick]()
Rob Hadick
DRAGONFLY
General Partner -
![Chrissy Hill]()
Chrissy Hill
PARITY TECHNOLOGIES
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) & Chief Legal Officer -
![Bill Hughes]()
Bill Hughes
CONSENSYS SOFTWARE INC.
Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters -
![Cosmo Jiang]()
Cosmo Jiang
PANTERA CAPITAL
Portfolio Manager -
![Ayesha Kiani]()
Ayesha Kiani
MNNC GROUP
Chief Operating Officer -
![Chris King]()
Chris King
FLOW TRADERS
BD & Ventures Lead -
![David Kroger]()
David Kroger
STONEX DIGITAL
Senior Vice President -
![Lei Lei]()
Lei Lei
NEAR FOUNDATION
Head of Institutional -
![Simon Letort]()
Simon Letort
DIGITAL ASSET
Director of Strategic Initiatives -
![Fernando Martinez]()
Fernando Martinez
NONCO
CEO -
![David Micley]()
David Micley
WINTERMUTE
Managing Director of Business Development -
![David Nage]()
David Nage
ARCA
Portfolio Manager, Venture -
![Christian Ogden Davies]()
Christian Ogden Davies
RELM INSURANCE
Global Head of Distribution and Innovation -
![Stuti Pandey]()
Stuti Pandey
KRAKEN VENTURES
Partner -
![Christopher Perkins]()
Christopher Perkins
COINFUND
President & Member of CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee -
![Craig Salm]()
Craig Salm
GRAYSCALE
Chief Legal Officer -
![Chris Schneider]()
Chris Schneider
KEMET TRADING
Chief Product Officer -
![Lee A. Schneider]()
Lee A. Schneider
AVA LABS, INC.
General Counsel -
![Siddharth Singhal]()
Siddharth Singhal
TRILITECH
Head of BD -
![Kristin Smith]()
Kristin Smith
BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION
CEO -
![Thomas Sullivan]()
Thomas Sullivan
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE
Managing Director – Head of Digital Asset Business Development -
![Bhavin Vaid]()
Bhavin Vaid
[STEALTH]
Co-Founder -
![Nick van Eck]()
Nick van Eck
AGORA
CEO and Co-Founder -
![Rob Viglione]()
Rob Viglione
HORIZEN LABS / HORIZEN
CEO / Co-Founder -
![Marc Weinstein]()
Marc Weinstein
MECHANISM CAPITAL
Partner -
![Chris Zuehlke]()
Chris Zuehlke
CUMBERLAND DRW
Global Head / Partner
Blockchain Partners
AGENDA TOPICS
Panels at InnovateAustin will cover some of the following topics. More details and schedule to come.
Hear from key stakeholders at both leading institutions and top blockchain projects.
Thought Leadership Talks
Executives from across the spectrum of institutional crypto will unpack the pressing narratives and themes for institutions.
Navigating Crypto Regulation Amidst US Election Uncertainty
How to Venture Invest in a Bull Market
What's Needed for Institutions to Get Comfortable Operating On-Chain
Yield Farming, Airdrop Hunting, and On-Chain Sleuthing. How Scalable is Investing On-Chain
How Institutions Evaluate and Value Pre-Launch Tokens and SAFT Deals
What Does the Future of Bitcoin Look Like from TAM and Dominance, to L2s and Inscriptions
With Bitcoin ETFs Here, What Comes Next for Institutions?
The L1/L2 Race Heats Up With Dozens of New Entrants: Who are The Winners and Why?
Going Global: How Protocols are Expanding Their International Footprint
Crypto + AI: Substance or Hype?
The Rise of Crypto Derivatives
*subject to change.
Venue
Easy Tiger South
Join us for a day of dynamic conversations and insightful panel discussions at this vibrant brewery with a selection of 30+ beers. As the day winds down, the networking momentum will transition into an unforgettable happy hour, ensuring a day filled with both professional connections and exceptional craft beers.
Location
3508 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
Sponsors
Highlights from InnovateDenver
Request to Attend
Attendance at InnovateAustin is by approval only.
Disclaimer: The Tie will approve your ticket request within 7 days. Your payment will be held during this period and tickets will be sent to your email upon approval.