Injective Summit

Experience a full day event that brings together the most influential voices in traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Experience a full day event that brings together the most influential voices in traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Overview

The Injective Summit is where traditional finance and crypto come together to redefine the next chapter of global finance.

This year, we will bring together the pioneering blockchain leaders alongside the largest institutions to fuel innovation, unlock capital and accelerate real-world blockchain adoption.

At the Injective Summit, we'll redefine the financial paradigm and reshape the financial landscape of tomorrow.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Attended by the best. Huge thanks to our partners for their support and commitment to innovation.

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Agenda

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10:00 - 11:00

Registration & Welcome Breakfast

Start your summit experience with early check-in, a curated breakfast, and a vibrant welcome reception.

11:00 - 11:15

Opening Remarks

Kick off the Summit with Injective’s vision and a look ahead at what’s next in building the future of onchain finance.

Eric Chen, CEO, Injective Foundation

11:15 - 11:45

Fireside Chat with NYDFS

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with the NYDFS Deputy Superintendent exploring how regulatory frameworks evolve to shape the next phase of digital asset adoption.

Dan Spuller, Executive VP of Industry Affairs, Blockchain Association

John Melican, Deputy Superintendent, NYDFS

11:45 - 12:20

Building the Financial Backbone of Tomorrow

Explore the infrastructure driving tomorrow’s financial systems—from cross-chain interoperability to institutional-grade execution and settlement.

Armita Jalooli, Protocol Researcher, Messari

Chris Zhu, CEO, Sonic

Michael James, Head of Institutional BD, Douro Labs

Teddy Pornprinya, Chief Business Officer, Plume Network

12:20 - 12:50

Accelerating the Onchain Economy

A deep dive into the capital flows, investment strategies, and structural innovations fueling institutional participation and ecosystem expansion onchain.

Jarred Winn, Managing Partner, Winn.ventures

Matt Sheffield, Head of Spot Trading (US), FalconX

Jordi Alexander, Founder, Selini Capital

Omar Kanji, Partner, Dragonfly

Vanessa Grellet, Managing Partner, Arche Capital

12:50 - 13:30

Institutional Capital Enters Crypto: The Wall Street Revolution

Hearing from the largest players how traditional financial institutions are embracing digital assets—from product innovation to market integration.

Andy Baehr, Head of Product and Research, CoinDesk Indices

Kyle DaCruz, Director of Digital Assets Product, VanEck

Josh Olszewicz, Head of Trading, Canary Capital

Federico Brokate, Head of the US Business, 21 Shares

13:30 - 14:05

Fireside Chat with Blockchain Association

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat to learn how industry advocacy is shaping the next phase of U.S. crypto regulation. From engaging with lawmakers to informing policy development, the Blockchain Association plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of the crypto industry and fostering a regulatory environment that enables responsible innovation.

Noah Axler, General Counsel, Injective Labs

Summer Mersinger, CEO, Blockchain Association

14:05 - 14:30

Injective Alpha: The Next Chapter

Be the first to hear Injective's next chapter - featuring major releases and milestones powering the future of onchain innovation.

Mirza Uddin, Head of BD, Injective Labs

Billy Jacoby, Head of Mobile Development, Injective Labs

14:30 - 14:45

Fireside Chat with Mayor Adams

Join us for a special fireside conversation with New York City Mayor Adams. As one of the most prominent voices championing innovation in public leadership, Mayor Adams will reflect on New York’s role at the intersection of finance, technology, and economic opportunity. This conversation will highlight the city's ambitions for global leadership and the importance of fostering forward-thinking ecosystems that can power the next generation of growth.

Nina Bambysheva, Deputy Editor, Forbes

Eric Adams, Mayor, New York City

14:45 - 15:25

Tokenization and Programmable Real World Assets

From real-world assets to fully programmable financial instruments, learn how tokenization is unlocking new liquidity layers and reshaping institutional market access.

Remy Blaire, Lead Anchor, Fintech TV

Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization, Galaxy Digital

Manuel Andreani, Business Lead, Anchorage Digital

Paul Menchov, Co-founder, Republic

15:25 - 16:00

The Great Migration: Traditional Finance Moves Onchain

Unpack how the largest institutions are integrating blockchain into existing systems and what’s driving the shift toward onchain operations.

Michael Marcantonio, Head of DeFi, Galaxy Digital

Grace Chao, North America Lead, Markets Digital Assets, Citi

Dan Chen, CFO, Gemini

16:00 - 16:10

Fireside Chat with TJ Miller

Jarred Winn, Managing Partner, Winn.ventures

T.J. Miller, Comedian and Actor

16:00 - 19:00

Cocktail Reception

Unwind and connect at our evening cocktail reception featuring world-class bites, crafted drinks, and exceptional company. A perfect setting to meet speakers, projects, and fellow pioneers shaping the future of finance.

HIGHLIGHTS

Speakers

A dynamic lineup of institutional investors, hedge fund managers, market makers, and blockchain pioneers.

Speaker

Eric Chen

CEO

Injective Foundation

Speaker

Eric Adams

Mayor

City of New York

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T.J. Miller

Comedian and Actor

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Speaker

Grace Chao

North America Lead,Markets Digital Assets

Citi

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John Melican

Deputy Superintendent

NYDFS

Speaker

Summer Mersinger

CEO

Blockchain Association

Speaker

Dan Chen

CFO

Gemini

Speaker

Kyle DaCruz

Director of Digital Assets Product

VanEck US Crypto

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Speaker

Eric Chen

CEO

Injective Foundation

Speaker

Eric Adams

Mayor

City of New York

Speaker

T.J. Miller

Comedian and Actor

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Speaker

Grace Chao

North America Lead,Markets Digital Assets

Citi

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The Venue

Hall des Lumières

Experience innovation and collaboration in an unparalleled setting at the historic Hall des Lumières. Originally built in the 19th century as the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, this stunning landmark symbolizes the evolution of finance — from traditional banking heritage to the dynamic frontier of Web3.

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