TDC Convergence Forum NYC

​In the capital of global finance, TDC Convergence Forum NYC brings together the leaders driving the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. Set against the energy of Wall Street and the momentum behind institutional crypto adoption, the Forum convenes executives, policymakers, allocators, and builders for candid conversations focused on the future of markets, infrastructure, and financial innovation.

​Expect high-signal discussions, meaningful introductions, and an afternoon designed for the decision-makers actively shaping the next era of finance.

​Event Agenda

​10:00AM: Doors Open

​10:30AM: Welcome to The Convergence

• ​Cody Carbone, CEO, The Digital Chamber

​10:35AM: The Institutional On-Ramp

• ​Josh Reizman, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer, GSR

• ​Will Su, Head of Digital Assets Research, BlackRock

• ​Moderator: Connor Murray, Head of Stewardship & Standards BSV Association

​11:00AM: The Washington Outlook

• ​Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

• ​Moderator: Ben Sherwin, General Counsel, Chainlink Labs

​11:20AM: The ETF Effect

• ​Teddy Fusaro, President, Bitwise Asset Management

• ​Matt Horne, Head of Digital Asset Strategies, Fidelity

• ​Moderator: Frank Chapparo, Head of Content, GSR

​11:45AM: The Infrastructure Layer

• ​Stephen Gardner, Co-President, zerohash

• ​Edward Nasti, Vice President, Head of Legal, Alpaca

• ​Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business, FalconX

• ​Moderator: Adrian Wall, Managing Director, Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA)

​12:10PM: Chairman to Challenger: A Fireside Chat with Caroline D. Pham

• ​Caroline D. Pham, CEO, Head of MoonPay Institutional

• ​Moderator: Linda Lacewell, Global Chief Legal Officer, OKX

​12:30PM: Digital Capital, Equity, and Credit

• ​Phong Le, President & CEO, Strategy

​12:55PM: What Is A Bank in 2026? Deposits, Trust, and the New Rails

• ​Omar Azhar, VP, Business Development, Matter Labs | ZKsync

• ​Phoebe Kunitomi, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Cari Network

• ​Moderator: Jill Shah, US Trading and Crypto Correspondent, Financial Times

​1:20PM: Lunch/Networking Break

​2:05PM: A Fireside Chat with Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow

• ​Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow, NYDFS

• ​Moderator: Dean Sovolos, Chief Legal Officer, B2C2

​2:25PM: Banking on Crypto

• ​Igor Istratov, Head of Digital Assets, Fifth Third Bank

• ​David Fragale, Senior Managing Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Western Alliance Bank

• ​Anthony Vassallo, Director of Crypto, SVB

• ​Moderator: Zunera Mazhar, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, The Digital Chamber

​2:55PM: Tokenizing the Real Economy

• ​Pat Lavecchia, CEO, Oasis Pro, Inc. an Ondo Finance Company

• ​Salman Banaei, General Counsel, Plume

• ​Eli Cohen, Chief Legal Officer, Centrifuge

• ​Moderator: Ryan Louvar, Chief Legal Officer, & Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Digital Assets, WisdomTree

​3:20PM: A View Inside the SEC Crypto Task Force

• ​Taylor Lindman, Chief Counsel of the Crypto Task Force, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

• ​Lilya Tessler, Partner, Head of FinTech and Blockchain Group, Sidley Austin, LLP

​3:40PM: What's Next?

• ​Cody Carbone, CEO, The Digital Chamber

​3:45PM-5:00PM: Networking Happy Hour

​Please note: Tickets are non-transferable.

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​This event adheres to the standards set by Congress and federal agencies. All aspects comply with gift rules, ethics regulations, and the policies outlined by the House and Senate Ethics Committees, as well as the Office of Government Ethics, ensuring appropriate participation by public officials and staff.

​Sponsorship Opportunities

​TDC Forum sponsorships provide direct access to an influential audience of institutional leaders, policymakers, investors, and executives shaping the future of digital assets and financial innovation.

​Sponsors receive premium brand visibility, curated networking access, and opportunities to engage meaningfully with senior decision-makers throughout the event experience.

​To explore sponsorship opportunities or partnership packages, please contact sponsorship@digitalchamber.org. Limited sponsorship placements are available to maintain an intentionally curated experience.

​Press and media interested in covering TDC Forum are invited to contact press@digitalchamber.org for credentialing and event information.