Hedgeweek European Digital Assets Summit 2024

Welcome to the future of finance at the European Digital Assets 2024 Summit, brought to you by Hedgeweek. This pivotal summit is your gateway to the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape, designed for the visionaries, innovators, and leaders in the institutional investment community. Set against the backdrop of London's iconic County Hall on June 27th, we're bringing together over 200 of Europe's top institutional hedge funds, asset managers, and allocators to forge the path forward in digital asset investment and infrastructure.

This year’s summit is all about making impactful connections, sparking inspiring discussions, and uncovering transformative opportunities. With expertly crafted content and speakers at the forefront of the industry, our intimate gathering is poised to foster breakthrough conversations and partnerships. We’re navigating the future of digital assets together, setting the stage for their integral role in our financial ecosystem. Join us for a day of exploration and innovation, where your contribution is key to shaping the digital assets domain.

How can new and established firms navigate the crypto industry and capitalise on a rebounding opportunity set in 2024?
This breakfast debate will explore key questions for an institutionalising industry – how do you trade without keeping assets on an exchange?
What about security around DeFi – how do you engage in the functionality without taking the risk?
The SEC approved the first spot bitcoin ETFs. Is this a turning point?
How does the regulatory outlook compare in Europe and other regions?What is the crypto outlook for the rest of 2024 and beyond?

Bitcoin rallies, landmark SEC ETF approval, and the April halving- How have these events reshaped strategies for fund managers for the remainder of the year?
Fund positioning for growth- Assessing the crypto market outlook, performance trends, and the hedge fund strategies best placed to succeed in H2 and beyond.
Digital asset innovation and the introduction of new coins- How are the top funds planning to leverage these opportunities to maximize returns and stay ahead in the race?
Navigating Uncertainty- What strategies can you leverage to best manage risk, safeguard assets and capitalise on market fluctuations such as geopolitical volatility and the US election for optimal performance.

Managing digital asset investment risk- When could the market cycle turn?
Crypto correlations- How can you anticipate the performance of digital assets in rate cut environments and election tailwinds?
What are the macro narratives that will dominate the digital asset investment landscape over the next 12 months?
The bitcoin thesis vs macro- Interest rate expectations, liquidity and money supply and the impact on investing
Digital asset volumes- Where should you position yourself on the crypto curve cycle to mitigate downward risk and ensure you have a flexible investment approach?
Where is the opportunity for alpha over the next 18 months and how can you position yourself to capture this?

Qualified Custody Explained- Demonstrating the intricacies of qualified custody rules and identifying custodians who meet stringent regulatory and security standards.
Technology, regulatory and security- What are the critical boxes that need to be ticked for a qualifies, safe custodian?
Evaluating the pros and cons of different custody solutions- From omnibus structures to regulated entities to navigate challenges such as counterparty risk and connectivity to exchanges.
Partnering for protection- How to collaborate with custodians to ensure the safety and security of your digital asset holdings.® Will the FTX scandal ultimately act as a positive to safeguard the future of digital assets?

Modern practices for asset utilization and risk management- How are funds overcoming historical challenges in market making and accessing exchange liquidity?
Maximising asset productivity- What steps can be taken to reduce stagnant assets, leverage stablecoins for yield, and achieve instant liquidity?
Enhancing operational and yield efficiency- How does the evolving crypto landscape differ from TradFi in terms of quicker settlement times and enhanced asset mobility?
Future innovations and market evolution- Reviewing the transition from Bitcoin-centric collateral to stablecoins and yield-bearing assets and envisioning the future of on-chain real-world assets.

ROUNDTABLE A

Digital asset safeguarding - Essential risk management and control measures

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ROUNDTABLE B

Capital raising and institutionalisation strategies - Mastering success in the crypto market

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ROUNDTABLE C

Crypto Data Optimisation - The critical building blocks for a robust data foundation for institutional grade digital asset investing and trading

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11:00 – 11:40: ROUNDTABLE D

Exploring the growth of crypto derivatives - Key developments and opportunities driving volume expansion

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ROUNDTABLE E

Enhancing LP appeal: Utilising institutional strategies for strategic fund management, increased distribution power and LP Attraction

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ROUNDTABLE A

Digital asset safeguarding - Essential risk management and control measures

Roundtable Hosted by:

ROUNDTABLE B

Capital raising and institutionalisation strategies - Mastering success in the crypto market

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ROUNDTABLE C
Crypto Data Optimisation- The critical building blocks for a robust data foundation for institutional grade digital asset investing and trading

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ROUNDTABLE D

Exploring the growth of crypto derivatives - Key developments and opportunities driving volume expansion

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ROUNDTABLE E

Enhancing LP appeal: Utilising institutional strategies for strategic fund management, increased distribution power and LP Attraction

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Leveraging best practices for innovation- How can applying traditional finance (TradFi) best practices todecentralized finance (DeFi) can drive innovation, enhance security, and promote sustainable growth inthe crypto space?
DeFi vs TradFi systematic risk- Best practice approaches to effective risk management strategies that canprotect investments and ensure stability in a volatile market.
Transforming perceptions for market integration- Strategies for bridging knowledge gaps and fostering amore inclusive financial ecosystem that leverages the strengths of both worlds.
Specialised infrastructure and tools tailored for crypto and DeFi markets- Identifying opportunities forinnovation in trading platforms, risk assessment tools, and operational frameworks that cater to theunique demands of digital assets.
Expanding opportunities through DeFi adoption- How can traditional financial institutions and investorscan tap into DeFi to

Tips for allocators- what is the critical criteria and checklist you should have when assessing a crypto fund?
What are the essential evaluation strategies allocators should employ when assessing cryptocurrency funds?
What rigorous due diligence practices should allocators adopt to thoroughly vet cryptocurrency investments?
How does embracing a rigorous due diligence process benefit both allocators and fund managers in the cryptocurrency space?
Success stories- What lessons can be learned from allocators that successfully navigate fund engagement and due diligence in the cryptocurrency investment landscape?

Are current prime brokerage services sufficient enough to mitigate counterparty risk in crypto trading, protecting funds from the vulnerabilities associated with unregulated, offshore exchanges.
How can off-exchange settlement and credit intermediation through prime brokers offer alternative access to exchanges and OTC providers- Does this enhance trading efficiency and liquidity management?
The importance of FCA-regulated prime brokers- How to ensure that execution, liquidity, and settlement are handled with integrity and in compliance with financial regulations.
How can you establish effective prime brokerage solutions in the digital asset space, including the challenges of trade tracking and fund pooling across diverse trading platforms?
Reviewing the evolving landscape of prime brokerage in crypto markets post-FTX- Innovation, regulation, and development to build a safer, more accessible, and efficient trading environment for the digital age.

The long-term implications on digital assets - Does the introduction of ETFs signify a paradigm shift in supply and demand dynamics for institutional investors, or pose challenges to the asset class's long-term sustainability?
Navigating Price Dynamics and Liquidity - How has the introduction of ETFs impacted pricing and liquidity and what are the long-term implications amidst the proliferation of ETF products.
Ripple effects across the crypto sphere - How are Bitcoin ETFs influencing other coins and investment strategies, broader market dynamics and investment trends?
European market perspectives - Reviewing the ramifications of a spot Bitcoin ETF on the European landscape; what you need to know on regulatory considerations, market integration, and investor sentiment.
Anticipating Ethereum ETFs - Assessing the likelihood of Ethereum ETF approval and their potential ramifications for the digital asset space.

Is now the prime time to allocate to digital assets? Explore strategies demonstrating alpha potential in the digital asset space.
Risk vs. return profiling- What opportunities do different profiles offer investors?
Short vs. long-term outlook- What does the next 12 months hold for digital investment opportunities?
Today’s crypto bull run vs. historic cycles- Which key performance indicators should investors monitor?
Positioning in the current crypto cycle- How can investors manage downside risk in a volatile asset class?
Preparing for the market peak- What risk models and fund analysis are essential?

How might we go about classifying the strategies deployed by managers in the Digital Asset space?
What do trends in liquidity-, redemption-, and fee terms tell us about the past and future of the industry?
In what ways can leveraging data on digital asset correlations and recent price movements forecast trends and bolster returns?
Can we extract any useful “lessons learned” from a longitudinal look at how various Digital Asset strategies have performed?
How might insights into the Hedge Fund ecosystem's monthly net inflows and volumes guide your investment decisions?

How can funds and general effectively manage and foster relationships with allocators to build trust and transparency?
What steps should GPs be taking to communicate their fund’s value proposition and performance in a way that aligns with allocators' expectations and investment goals.
What are the best practices for ensuring investors fully understand the risks and counterparty exposures in cryptocurrency investments?
What are the challenges of maintaining timely and transparent communication with investors in a market that never sleeps, and strategies for rapid response in times of crisis?
What role does education play in re-engaging institutional investors post-2022's setbacks in the cryptocurrency industry?

How is the landscape of institutional investment in digital assets evolving, and what are the projections for institutional flows into these assets in the second half of2025 and beyond?
What specific safeguards are major allocators looking for in digital assets, and what initiatives are underway within the industry to improve infrastructure and reassure investors?
Considering the concerns over price volatility and the security of crypto infrastructure, what strategies can be employed to alleviate these fears and promote digital asset investment among institutional players?
What are the specific challenges associated with registering and distributing digital asset funds in various jurisdictions, and how can funds utilise SMAs and platforms to streamline these processes?
How can the strategic use of SMAs and platforms contribute to the effective distribution and management of funds in the digital asset space, particularly in regards to meeting the needs of institutional investors?

For more than a decade, Hedgeweek has been recognising excellence in the fields of fund performance and service provision. Applying this experience and expertise to cryptocurrency hedge funds, we have built one of the industry’s most influential digital asset awards programmes – our winners selected by a mixture of allocator board, peer surveys, editorial expertise, and data analysis. Each event is an opportunity for celebration, networking and, most importantly, recognition, attended by an exclusive list of 100+ C-suite leaders from the manager, allocator, and service provider communities. At a time of great change and challenge for digital asset market participants, it’s important to acknowledge the firms delivering value in this increasingly influential part of the industry.