Institutional Digital Asset Forum

Ethereum's institutional adoption is accelerating. Banks are exploring tokenized settlement. Asset managers are evaluating staking. Custodians are building validator infrastructure. But institutional participation at scale requires clarity—on protocol mechanics, operational best practices, risk management, and regulatory considerations.

Everstake and the Ethereum Foundation are hosting an Institutional Digital Asset Forum—a focused, education-driven event for institutional decision makers, operators, and strategists who are serious about Ethereum participation.

Expect expert panels on native staking, institutional DeFi, and the bridge between traditional finance and Ethereum infrastructure. The format prioritizes substantive conversation and peer-to-peer networking over pitching, creating space for builders and industry professionals to connect meaningfully.

Agenda

2:30 PM – 3:00 PMArrival & Registration

3:00 PM – 3:40 PM Panel 1: Ethereum Staking: Infrastructure, Yield, and Institutional Participation

3:40 PM – 4:15 PM Panel 2: DeFi in Institutional Markets: The Next Phase of On-Chain Finance

4:15 PM – 5:00 PMPanel 3: From TradFi to On-Chain Markets Across the Ethereum Ecosystem

5:00 PM – 7:00 PMNetworking Reception

Panel Topics & Speakers

Panel 1: Ethereum Staking: Infrastructure, Yield, and Institutional Participation

How ETH staking works at the protocol level, reward composition and variability drivers, operational best practices for institutional validators, slashing risk and mitigation strategies, and the role of client diversity in network health.Moderator: Garrett Grinnell, Senior BD US at Everstake

Panelists:

Sergii Vasylchuk: Founder at EverstakeDrew Hill: President at Canary CapitalGabe Selby, CFA: Head of Research at CF Benchmarks

Panel 2: DeFi in Institutional Markets: The Next Phase of On-Chain Finance

How institutional DeFi interacts with base-layer Ethereum, risk transparency in smart contract systems, stablecoins as settlement infrastructure, DeFi-active staking strategies, and the tradeoffs between capital efficiency and decentralization.

Moderator: Sven Moehle, EMEA BDM at Everstake

Panelists:

David Lawant: Head of Research, AnchorageDmitry Lazarichev: Co-Founder at WirexSpeaker 3: TBC

Panel 3: From TradFi to On-Chain Markets Across the Ethereum Ecosystem

Tokenized asset settlement on Ethereum, operational requirements for banks and custodians, L2 infrastructure and security inheritance, validator participation by financial institutions, and integration with existing compliance systems.Moderator: Kyle Rojas, US Lead at Ethereum Foundation

Panelists:

Paul Pincente: Founder at Purpose InvestmentsZach Pandl: Head of Research at GrayscaleSpeaker 3: TBC

Who Should Attend

Institutional asset managers exploring Ethereum participation and stakingCustodians and service providers building validator infrastructureBanks and traditional finance evaluating tokenized settlement and digital asset operationsProtocol teams and infrastructure builders engaging with institutional usersCompliance and risk professionals navigating institutional crypto participationResearchers and strategists focused on Ethereum ecosystem development

Why Attend

Expert Perspectives. Panels feature leading researchers, operators, and strategists from the Ethereum Foundation, institutional infrastructure providers, and financial institutions.

Peer Network. Connect with institutional peers who are navigating similar challenges in Ethereum participation, staking, and digital asset operations.

Clarity on Operations. Get concrete insights on validator best practices, risk management, compliance integration, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Strategic Context. Understand how Ethereum's protocol evolution, DeFi dynamics, and TradFi integration are reshaping institutional participation strategies.

Location

Miami Beach Botanical GardenAdjacent to Miami Beach Convention CenterJust steps from Consensus Miami

About the Ethereum Foundation

The Ethereum Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Ethereum ecosystem. We are part of a larger community of organizations and individuals that fund protocol development, grow the ecosystem, and advocate for Ethereum.

About Everstake

Everstake is the largest global non-custodial staking and yield infrastructure provider serving institutional and retail clients, trusted by over 1,600,000 users across 130+ Proof-of-Stake networks. Founded in 2018 by blockchain engineers, the company supports $7+ billion in staked assets, delivering institutional-grade infrastructure with 99.98% uptime.

Supporting asset managers, custodians, wallets, exchanges, and protocols, Everstake offers API-first, compliant infrastructure backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, and NIST CSF certifications, as well as GDPR and CCPA compliance, and regular smart contract audits. Its globally distributed team of 100+ professionals is committed to making staking accessible to everyone while strengthening the foundations of decentralized finance.