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Forge the Future: The WAGMI NYC Agenda
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
When?
22 May 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
When?
22 May 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
When?
22 May 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where?
St. Regis Hotel Rooftop Ballroom, New York City
Where?
St. Regis Hotel Rooftop Ballroom, New York City
Where?
St. Regis Hotel Rooftop Ballroom, New York City
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
Registration
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM
Kickoff & Coffee Connect
Check-in and start your day with a morning coffee while connecting with fellow attendees. Meet new faces and get ready for an exciting day ahead.
Speaker
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Duration
45 min
Industry
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Registration
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM
Kickoff & Coffee Connect
Check-in and start your day with a morning coffee while connecting with fellow attendees. Meet new faces and get ready for an exciting day ahead.
Speaker
–
Duration
45 min
Industry
–
09:45 AM
09:45 AM
Opening Keynote
09:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Navigating the Regulatory Horizon
Dive into the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This session will explore compliance challenges, emerging legal frameworks, and strategies to influence policies that balance innovation with consumer protection. Attendees will discuss upcoming regulations, such as the U.S.’s shifting stance under potential pro-crypto leadership and Europe’s MiCA framework, and their global implications.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
75 min
Industry
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Opening Keynote
09:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Navigating the Regulatory Horizon
Dive into the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This session will explore compliance challenges, emerging legal frameworks, and strategies to influence policies that balance innovation with consumer protection. Attendees will discuss upcoming regulations, such as the U.S.’s shifting stance under potential pro-crypto leadership and Europe’s MiCA framework, and their global implications.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
75 min
Industry
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11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Panel Discussion
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Institutional Adoption: The Next Wave
Examine the surge of institutional interest in crypto, from giants like BlackRock to corporate treasuries adopting Bitcoin. This topic will cover market trends, investment vehicles like ETFs and stablecoins, and the broader impact of mainstream adoption on the industry. Leaders will debate how institutional involvement could reshape financial systems and drive long-term growth.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
80 min
Industry
Institutional Adoption
Panel Discussion
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Institutional Adoption: The Next Wave
Examine the surge of institutional interest in crypto, from giants like BlackRock to corporate treasuries adopting Bitcoin. This topic will cover market trends, investment vehicles like ETFs and stablecoins, and the broader impact of mainstream adoption on the industry. Leaders will debate how institutional involvement could reshape financial systems and drive long-term growth.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
80 min
Industry
Institutional Adoption
Breakout Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The DAO Revolution: Governance, Power, and the Future of Organizations
Dive into the rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and their potential to redefine governance, decision-making, and power dynamics in the blockchain ecosystem. This session will explore how DAOs are transforming venture funding, corporate management, and community-driven projects by offering a decentralized alternative to traditional structures.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
80 min
Industry
Layer 2
Breakout Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The DAO Revolution: Governance, Power, and the Future of Organizations
Dive into the rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and their potential to redefine governance, decision-making, and power dynamics in the blockchain ecosystem. This session will explore how DAOs are transforming venture funding, corporate management, and community-driven projects by offering a decentralized alternative to traditional structures.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
80 min
Industry
Layer 2
Breakout Session
11:00 PM – 12:00 PM
DeFi 2.0: Reinventing Finance
Delve into the next phase of decentralized finance (DeFi), spotlighting cutting-edge developments like decentralized AI (deAI) and cross-chain liquidity protocols. Attendees will discuss how DeFi can scale securely, manage risks, and remain decentralized while challenging traditional financial systems on a global stage.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
60 min
Industry
DeFi
Breakout Session
11:00 PM – 12:00 PM
DeFi 2.0: Reinventing Finance
Delve into the next phase of decentralized finance (DeFi), spotlighting cutting-edge developments like decentralized AI (deAI) and cross-chain liquidity protocols. Attendees will discuss how DeFi can scale securely, manage risks, and remain decentralized while challenging traditional financial systems on a global stage.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
60 min
Industry
DeFi
12:20 PM
12:20 PM
Lunch & Networking
12:20 PM – 01:20 PM
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch While Networking
Enjoy a lunch. This is your chance to make valuable connections, exchange ideas, and enhance your professional network in a relaxed, informal setting.
Speaker
–
Duration
60 min
Industry
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Lunch & Networking
12:20 PM – 01:20 PM
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch While Networking
Enjoy a lunch. This is your chance to make valuable connections, exchange ideas, and enhance your professional network in a relaxed, informal setting.
Speaker
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Duration
60 min
Industry
–
01:20 PM
01:20 PM
Keynote
01:20 PM – 03:20 PM
Tokenization: Unlocking the World’s Assets
Investigate the transformative potential of tokenizing real-world assets—think real estate, art, and securities. This session will cover the opportunities to bring trillions on-chain, alongside challenges like regulatory compliance and liquidity. Leaders will explore how tokenization could redefine ownership and investment access.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
120 min
Industry
Blockchain
Keynote
01:20 PM – 03:20 PM
Tokenization: Unlocking the World’s Assets
Investigate the transformative potential of tokenizing real-world assets—think real estate, art, and securities. This session will cover the opportunities to bring trillions on-chain, alongside challenges like regulatory compliance and liquidity. Leaders will explore how tokenization could redefine ownership and investment access.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
120 min
Industry
Blockchain
Workshop
01:20 PM – 03:45 PM
Interoperability: Uniting the Blockchain Universe
Focus on the push for seamless interaction between blockchains through bridges, shared protocols, and cross-chain solutions. This topic will address the technical and governance hurdles of building an interoperable ecosystem, unlocking the full potential of a connected blockchain landscape for users and developers alike.
Speaker
Duration
145 min
Industry
AI
Workshop
01:20 PM – 03:45 PM
Interoperability: Uniting the Blockchain Universe
Focus on the push for seamless interaction between blockchains through bridges, shared protocols, and cross-chain solutions. This topic will address the technical and governance hurdles of building an interoperable ecosystem, unlocking the full potential of a connected blockchain landscape for users and developers alike.
Speaker
Duration
145 min
Industry
AI
03:45 PM
03:45 PM
Workshop
03:45 PM – 04:45 PM
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Friend or Foe?
Analyze the rise of CBDCs and their complex relationship with decentralized cryptocurrencies. This topic will assess their implications for privacy, financial inclusion, and blockchain adoption, debating whether CBDCs will complement or compete with existing crypto ecosystems as governments worldwide roll them out.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
60 min
Industry
Blockchain
Workshop
03:45 PM – 04:45 PM
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Friend or Foe?
Analyze the rise of CBDCs and their complex relationship with decentralized cryptocurrencies. This topic will assess their implications for privacy, financial inclusion, and blockchain adoption, debating whether CBDCs will complement or compete with existing crypto ecosystems as governments worldwide roll them out.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
60 min
Industry
Blockchain
Panel Discussion
03:45 PM – 04:35 PM
Privacy and Security: The Next Frontier
Tackle the critical issues of privacy and security in blockchain’s growth. This session will explore decentralized identity (DID), zero-knowledge proofs, and defenses against quantum threats. Attendees will debate how to safeguard user data and maintain trust in an increasingly transparent yet vulnerable digital world.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
50 min
Industry
Privacy
Panel Discussion
03:45 PM – 04:35 PM
Privacy and Security: The Next Frontier
Tackle the critical issues of privacy and security in blockchain’s growth. This session will explore decentralized identity (DID), zero-knowledge proofs, and defenses against quantum threats. Attendees will debate how to safeguard user data and maintain trust in an increasingly transparent yet vulnerable digital world.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
50 min
Industry
Privacy
04:45 PM
04:45 PM
Closing Remarks
04:45 PM – 05:00 PM
Reflecting on Highlights and Looking Ahead
Join us as we recap the day’s key moments, celebrate the highlights, and share exciting plans for the future. It's the perfect conclusion to an inspiring event.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
15 min
Industry
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Closing Remarks
04:45 PM – 05:00 PM
Reflecting on Highlights and Looking Ahead
Join us as we recap the day’s key moments, celebrate the highlights, and share exciting plans for the future. It's the perfect conclusion to an inspiring event.
Speaker
TBD
Duration
15 min
Industry
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Questions Answered
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What can I expect to gain from attending WAGMI NYC?
Who will be attending WAGMI NYC?
Where and when is WAGMI NYC taking place?
How can I attend WAGMI NYC?
What measures are in place to ensure privacy and security at the event?
What makes WAGMI NYC different from other blockchain conferences?
What can I expect to gain from attending WAGMI NYC?
Who will be attending WAGMI NYC?
Where and when is WAGMI NYC taking place?
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