Institutional DeFi: Drivers, Trends, and Adoption

Join us for Institutional DeFi: Drivers, Trends, and Adoption, an exclusive panel hosted in collaboration between the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) and the Boston Blockchain Association (BBA).

This event serves as a hub for institutional guests to explore how decentralized finance is moving beyond its current state and driving institutional adoption. Whether you are interested in the regulatory landscape, asset management, or emerging technologies, this panel provides the real-world insights and networking opportunities needed to lead in the digital asset era.

• Expert Panel: Real-world insights from leaders at Fidelity Digital Asset Management, White & Case, Ava Labs, and Howden.
• Networking: Connect with industry experts and peers during our Networking Reception featuring a wine and beer bar, alongside light food and charcuterie.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Check-in & Registration (Lobby)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Panel Session (The Classroom)| Institutional DeFi: Drivers, Trends, and Adoption

• Moderator: Karen Knox, SVP, Emerging Technology & Infrastructure at Howden.
• Speaker: Cynthia Lo Bessette, Head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management.
• Speaker: Ladan Stewart, Partner at White & Case.
• Speaker: Olivia Vande Woude, Business Development, Tokenization at Ava Labs

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking Reception (The Cafeteria)

Please be sure to bring your government issued ID in order to pass through security.

Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the event. By attending this event you hereby consent to having your photo/likeness posted publicly and on social media.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, United States

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