*Times are listed in EDT. The agenda and order of the sessions are subject to change. 

9.00am | Opening Remarks

 

9.10am | Finding alpha in digital assets

With volatility comes opportunity. How are active managers trading current markets and what are some of the most exciting themes in the short and medium term? 

David Fauchier

Portfolio Manager, Digital Factors Fund, Nickel Digital Asset Management

Ryan Taylor

Partner, Global Head of Compliance and Co-COO, Brevan Howard Asset Management

 

10.00am | Writing the rules for digital assets: a look at the evolving regulation

According to recent AIMA research, regulatory uncertainty remains a key obstacle to further hedge fund investment in digital assets. Investors globally are looking to the SEC and The Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) coordinates the agency’s oversight and response regarding emerging technologies in financial, regulatory, and supervisory systems.  

Valerie Szczepanik

Director of the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) Office, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

 

10.40am | Allocators debate: “Institutional portfolios should build a meaningful exposure to digital assets in the next five years”

How are pension funds and other institutional investors weighing the pros and cons of adding digital assets to their portfolio? Panelists will discuss the investment case as well as operational and governance considerations

Adam Levine

Senior Portfolio Manager, Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

 

11.30am | Fireside chat

Pantera Capital is a pioneer in active digital asset management. Hear from founder Dan Morehead about his journey from Tiger Management to digital assets. 

Dan Morehead

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Pantera Capital