Brandon Karpeles

Behind every boardroom breakthrough is someone who took the first step. This session is for the courageous individuals bringing Bitcoin into traditional industries—often as the lone voice in the room. We’ll hear stories of professionals who made the leap, navigated internal resistance, and became trusted in-house resources. Whether you're just starting your Bitcoin journey or already driving change inside your company, this session will give you the knowledge—and confidence—to lead from within.

As Bitcoin rises, so does the pressure to tame it.

From sweeping regulation like Europe’s MiCA to the looming rollout of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the battle for financial freedom is moving into the legal and institutional arena. But not everyone is playing defense.

In this panel, we bring together insiders and industry leaders navigating the regulatory battlefield.

Together, they’ll discuss how Bitcoin companies can stay sovereign, the real risks of CBDCs, and what it takes to push back against bureaucracy without getting buried by it.

If you care about the future of permissionless money, this is where the next moves are being made.