CFC St. Moritz

The year kicks off with CFC St. Moritz, an exclusive gathering of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders discussing the future of digital assets and blockchain finance. This event is an opportunity to engage with top-tier financial minds and explore cutting-edge innovations in the crypto space.

Stacks participated for its second year, where Muneeb Ali, Kyle Ellicott and Brittany Laughlin engaged with leading investors and industry experts to discuss the future of Bitcoin layers and decentralized innovation.

→ Jan 15 - 17: CFC St. Moritz: https://cfc-stmoritz.com/

Stacks was excited to participate in Consensus Hong Kong 2025. Muneeb Ali, Co-founder of Stacks and CEO of Trust Machines, discussed the importance of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and shared insights on Stacks' strategic shift towards market expansion following significant technical upgrades in 2024.

Kyle, Executive Director of the Stacks Asia Foundation, talked BTC and stablecoins at the Bitcoin & Stablecoin Open House, an exclusive Bitcoin & stablecoin gathering.

→ Feb 18 - 20: Consensus HK: https://consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com/

Bitcoin Investor Week

Stacks was proud to participate in Bitcoin Investor Week NYC 2025. Kyle Ellicott (Stacks Asia Foundation) sat with Anthony Pompliano where he discussed Bitcoin & Institutional BTC adoption in Asia & UAE.

→ Feb 24 - 28: Bitcoin Investor Week: https://www.bitcoininvestorweek.com/

Stacks joined the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong, where global leaders explored the future of blockchain and digital assets. Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director of the Stacks Asia Foundation, participated in the panel “Scaling Bitcoin: Infrastructure for the Next Billion” and highlighted how Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) and sBTC create sustainable yield opportunities for institutions. The event underscored Stacks’ growing role in scaling Bitcoin’s economy for both retail and institutional adoption.

→ April 6 - 9: Web3 Festival: https://www.web3festival.org/hongkong2025/#/zh

BUIDL Asia

At BUIDL Asia, one of Korea’s leading Web3 gatherings, Kyle Ellicott spoke on how the era of Productive Bitcoin is beginning, with sBTC unlocking new opportunities in Bitcoin DeFi.

Alongside the main conference, Stacks hosted a community gathering in Seoul, “Building on Bitcoin,” bringing together developers, builders, and investors for an evening of discussion on Stacks, sBTC, and the future of Bitcoin layers.

→ Apr 15 - 16: BUIDL Seoul: https://www.buidl.asia/

TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit

Stacks Asia was proud to sponsor TEAMZ 2025 in Tokyo. With Web3 and AI convergence at the center of the agenda, Kyle Ellicott took the stage to share insights on the future of Bitcoin and how Stacks is unlocking BTC’s potential for global use cases. The summit brought together builders and institutions exploring how Asia can lead in blockchain adoption.

→ Apr 16 - 17: TEAMZ Summit: https://www.teamz.co.jp/en

Staking Summit

Stacks participated in the Staking Summit Dubai, bringing together the global staking and infrastructure community. Muneeb Ali, Co-founder of Stacks and CEO of Trust Machines, presented a bold thesis: Bitcoin dominance will rise not despite innovation, but because of it. .

→ Apr 28 - 29: Staking Summit Dubai: https://consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com/

Abu Dhabi Digital Assets Forum

At the Abu Dhabi Digital Assets Forum, Kyle Ellicott took the stage to highlight how sBTC transforms Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an active yield-bearing asset, creating opportunities for everyone from retail users to institutions.

During the event, Stacks Asia Foundation was officially recognized by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first Bitcoin-based foundation to receive this recognition. This milestone marks a major step forward for Bitcoin Layer 2 adoption in the Middle East.

→ Apr 28 - 29: Abu Dhabi Digital Assets Forum: https://eblockchainconvention.com/digital-assets-forum/

Token 2049 Dubai

• Keynote: Muneeb Ali shared why solving Bitcoin’s programmability is one of crypto’s “holy grail” problems and how sBTC is pioneering a trustless, self-custodial path forward.
• Main Stage Panel: In the session “Bitcoin’s Next Chapter,” Muneeb emphasized the importance of experimentation on L2s to expand Bitcoin’s use cases while keeping the base layer secure.
• Side Events: Stacks sponsored Staking Summit Dubai and Multichain Day, hosted a private investor gathering, and co-hosted the GM GM GM Breakfast with EVG. Kyle Ellicott spoke on panels including “Scaling Bitcoin: The Future of L2 Ecosystems” and Bitcoin Fusion, outlining how Bitcoin capital is becoming fully productive through BTCFi.
• At Multichain Day, Rena Shah shared how sBTC uniquely strengthens Bitcoin’s base layer by aligning pegged transactions with miner incentives.

• Main Stage Panel: Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director of the Stacks Asia Foundation, joined the panel “Bitcoin Unleashed” alongside Seamus Rocca and Clayton Menzel, moderated by James Van Straten, to discuss how Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystems are expanding BTC’s role in global finance.
• Multichain Infrastructure Panel: Kyle also participated in “Multichain Infra” with leaders from Aptos, Near, and Polkadot, highlighting how cross-chain systems can enhance Bitcoin’s reach.
• Innovator Awards: Stacks was nominated for Top Institutional GTM Strategy at The Tie’s Innovator Awards, recognizing projects advancing adoption at scale.
• Booth Activation: Stacks sponsored a booth, serving as a hub for networking and institutional engagement throughout the event.
• Proof of Plunge: The Bitcoin Reset: The Stacks Foundation hosted a unique wellness reset for founders, builders, and investors. This curated experience combined sauna, ice bath, and guided breathwork, offering a restorative counterbalance to the week’s packed schedule.

→ May 14 - 16: Consensus: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/

Bitcoin 2025: Las Vegas

• Main Stage Panel: Muneeb Ali, Co-founder of Stacks, spoke on the session “Building the Bitcoin Economy: Expanding Utility With DeFi & Infrastructure” alongside leaders from Thesis, Xverse, Brotocol and Botanix Labs. Together they explored how Bitcoin L2s unlock yield, liquidity, and programmability.
• Booth Presence: Stacks hosted a branded booth, meeting with builders, institutions, and investors to discuss BTCFi opportunities.
• Stacks also hosted and sponsored a series of side events that brought the Bitcoin community together in unique ways. Highlights included The Bitcoin Speakeasy, an immersive Stacks-branded evening with secret rooms, games, and high-stakes networking; Trio Night at Mike Tyson’s Tiger Mansion, co-hosted with OrdinalsBot, Bitcoin Puppets, Arch Network, and StarkWare; and Accelerating BitcoinFi: Founders & Investors Mixer, which centered on unlocking institutional capital for BTCFi. Additional activations such as Bitcoin Beach Las Vegas, Inscribing Vegas, Granite Dinner, and BitGala further expanded Stacks’ visibility and strengthened engagement across the week.

→ May 27 - 29: Bitcoin 2025 LV: https://b.tc/conference/2025

• Conference Presence – Stacks sponsored Permissionless with a branded kiosk, speaking engagements, and sponsorship of the Yield Innovation Summit (Staking Circle), where Stacks leaders highlighted how Bitcoin smart contracts are enabling sustainable yield and new financial products.
• Main Stage – Muneeb Ali reminded the crowd: where others said “Bitcoin can’t do that,” Stacks has proven it can, with smart contracts and scalable Bitcoin-native applications.
• Stacks created space for both community and investor connections during Permissionless week through a series of side events, hosting a relaxed “Building on Bitcoin” gathering with Muneeb Ali, Kyle Ellicott, and the team, alongside curated private engagements such as the Grayscale Dinner, Web3 Happy Hour, and Ecosystem Dinner at K’Far. The week also kicked off with Running on BTC, a morning run along the Williamsburg waterfront that brought founders and community members together in a lighter, healthier setting.

→ Jun 24 - 26: Permissionless: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless

ETH CC

• Institutional Bitcoin Breakfast – Hosted by the Stacks Asia Foundation, this exclusive gathering connected family offices, fund managers, and VCs over a private breakfast. The conversation centered on Bitcoin yield, capital unlocking, and institutional entry points into BTCFi.
• Private Circle Whisky Tasting Dinner – In partnership with Circle Mode, Stacks co-hosted a whisky salon for founders, investors, and builders. The evening provided an intimate setting to exchange ideas, explore Bitcoin-native integrations, and build cross-chain relationships.
• Multichain Day – Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director of the Stacks Asia Foundation, joined the main stage to spotlight how Stacks blends speed, programmability, and Bitcoin’s security to enable on-chain innovation. He also participated in the panel “Multichain Infra: Purpose-Built Chains Driving Bitcoin, Mobile Applications, and RWAs.”
• Brand Presence – Stacks had a branded table at Multichain Day, further extending visibility with builders and institutions looking to connect Bitcoin to broader ecosystems.

→ Jun 30 - Jul 3: ETHC CC Cannes: https://ethcc.io/

At the RWA Summit in Cannes, Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director of the Stacks Asia Foundation, highlighted how Stacks delivers Solana-like speed and user experience while preserving Bitcoin’s unmatched finality and security. His remarks positioned Stacks as a critical infrastructure layer for Bitcoin-native real-world assets.

→ Jul 1: RWA Summit: https://www.rwasummit.io/cannes-2025

OutEast Summit NY

Stacks participated in the OutEast Summit, an invitation-only gathering hosted by The Tie that brought together 300 of the most influential executives in institutional digital assets. Set against the backdrop of a North Fork vineyard, the three-day summit featured fireside chats, panels, curated networking, and private discussions with leaders from top funds, banks, asset managers, exchanges, and regulators.

OutEast strengthened Stacks’ connections with the institutions shaping the future of Bitcoin and digital finance.

→ Jul 21 - 23: OutEast Summit NY: https://www.outeastsummit.com/

Stacks participated in Conviction Vietnam, where Kyle Ellicott delivered two talks and co-hosted a private investor gathering with EVG and Aspen. On the pitch stage, he shared why Bitcoin’s next chapter is about putting idle capital to work, from BTC treasuries to yield strategies, staking, and Bitcoin-native infrastructure.

Stacks also joined panels alongside Bedrock, Bitlayer, Optimex, and Brotocol to discuss Bitcoin dominance at record highs and the critical role of Bitcoin layers in unlocking productive capital. The weekend also highlighted Vietnam’s rapid rise as a new Web3 hub in Asia.

Conviction Vietnam showed both Bitcoin’s growing momentum and Vietnam’s emergence as a key market for BTCFi adoption.

→ Aug 9 - 10: Conviction Vietnam: https://www.conviction.vn/