Prediction Markets: Policy & Regulation | D.C. Nov 10

​Hosted by 51 Alpha & Prediction Markets Report

​Join us in Washington, D.C. for an afternoon with the people shaping the policy, regulation and future of prediction markets!

​Prediction markets are growing fast, and so are the questions around how they should be regulated. We'll dig into the regulatory landscape, from market integrity and state vs. federal jurisdiction to the CFTC's evolving approach, and hear what's next from former regulators, policymakers and industry leaders.

​Expect sharp conversations, live audience Q&A, and plenty of opportunities to connect with exchanges, trading firms, market makers, investors, regulators, policymakers, legal professionals and other industry professionals.

​Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM ET

​Agenda

• ​4:00–4:30 PM | Check-in & Welcome Drinks

• ​4:30–5:10 PM | Panel: Policy & Regulation (with audience Q&A)

• ​5:15–6:00 PM | Fireside Chat (with audience Q&A)

• ​6:00–7:00 PM | Networking Reception

​Panel: Policy & Regulation

​A discussion of the regulatory landscape for prediction markets, including federal oversight, state challenges, market integrity and what policymakers should expect next.

​Carl Kennedy | Partner, Dechert LLP

​Carl Kennedy is a Partner at Dechert LLP and Head of its Commodities and Derivatives Team within the Financial Services Group.

​A former CFTC regulator, Carl helped develop rules implementing the Dodd-Frank Act and now advises financial institutions, hedge funds, and trading firms on derivatives regulation, compliance, enforcement, and regulatory policy.

​He also co-leads the CFTC Graduates Society and has been recognized by Chambers Global and The Legal 500.

Kevin Webb | Vice President of Policy, Solidus Labs

​Kevin Webb is Vice President of Policy at Solidus Labs, where he leads the company’s regulatory strategy and engagement with policymakers, regulators and industry groups in the U.S. and internationally.

​He brings two decades of market structure experience across the CFTC, Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice. As a CFTC detailee to the Senate Agriculture Committee, he advised Chairman John Boozman on digital asset market structure and derivatives, and was a principal drafter of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. He previously advised House Agriculture Committee Chairmen Glenn Thompson and Mike Conaway and was a principal drafter of FIT21.

Anne Termine | Founder & Principal, Goldeneye Strategies

Anne Termine is the Founder and Principal of Goldeneye Strategies, a Washington, D.C. advisory firm that guides clients through complex federal regulatory and congressional policy matters. Drawing on deep experience with the CFTC and SEC, she advises on regulatory strategy, government engagement and emerging policy issues in financial markets, digital assets, prediction markets and AI.

Moderated by Matt Vegh | Prediction Markets Report

Matt Vegh is the founder and host of Prediction Markets Report, a podcast covering prediction markets and related developments.

He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.

​Fireside Chat: From the CFTC to the Industry

​Hear from Brian Quintenz, former CFTC Commissioner now working on the industry side, as he discusses how prediction markets are regulated today and where policy goes from here. Moderated by Nora Flood, a former CFTC senior legal advisor now at Eversheds Sutherland.

Brian Quintenz | Board Member, Kalshi

Brian Quintenz is a member of the Board of Directors of Kalshi Exchange. He served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2017 to 2021, and most recently served as Global Head of Policy for a16z crypto. Brian is also Chairman of the Board of Next Level Derivatives and a Director of Sui Group Holdings (Nasdaq: SUIG).

​Moderated by Nora Flood | Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland

Nora Flood is Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland, where she advises clients on derivatives regulatory and compliance matters, including product and market structure issues relating to prediction markets. She previously served at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

​Our Sponsors & Partners

​Gold Sponsors | Dechert & Solidus Labs & Kalshi

Dechert is a global law firm with offices across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Known for its leading financial services and asset management practices, Dechert advises exchanges, trading firms, hedge funds and financial institutions on derivatives and commodities regulation, enforcement and emerging markets, including prediction markets. Its Commodities and Derivatives Team includes former CFTC regulators who bring firsthand regulatory insight to clients.

​Solidus Labs is a market integrity and compliance provider for digital asset, prediction market and traditional financial markets. Its HALO platform combines trade surveillance, transaction monitoring and AI-powered compliance workflows, helping exchanges, brokers, market makers and regulators detect manipulation and protect market integrity. Solidus partners with leading platforms including Kalshi, Crypto.com and Webull to bring institutional-grade surveillance to prediction markets.

​Founded in 2018, Kalshi is a next-generation financial exchange and a pioneer in establishing prediction markets as a regulated financial asset class. As the first CFTC-regulated exchange for event contracts, Kalshi enables millions of users and a growing number of institutions to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, providing real-time market-based insights into the future. Learn more: www.kalshi.com

​Supporting Sponsor | Goldeneye Strategies

​Goldeneye Strategies is a Washington, D.C. advisory firm that guides clients through complex federal regulatory and congressional policy matters. Drawing on deep experience with agencies such as the CFTC and SEC, the firm advises on regulatory strategy, government engagement and emerging policy issues in financial markets, digital assets, prediction markets and AI.

Dinner Sponsor | Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with offices across Europe, the U.S., Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its financial services and regulatory teams advise exchanges, trading firms, financial institutions and fintech companies on derivatives, commodities and emerging markets regulation.

​51 Alpha Series Sponsors

​Special thanks to Edge Markets and Connamara Technologies for their continued support of the 51 Alpha event series.

​About 51 Alpha

​51 Alpha brings together the people and organizations shaping the future of prediction markets through industry panels, fireside chats, educational programs, and networking experiences.

​Our events connect exchanges, market makers, trading firms, investors, regulators, legal professionals, and technology providers to encourage meaningful conversations and industry collaboration.

​Learn more: www.fiftyonealpha.com

​About Prediction Markets Report

​Prediction Markets Report covers the latest developments in prediction markets through in-depth conversations with the founders, traders, regulators and builders shaping the industry. From regulation and market structure to new products and trends, the podcast breaks down what’s happening and what’s next for prediction markets.

​Listen on Spotify: Prediction Markets Report

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​We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. on November 10!