RWA DAY @ PERMISSIONLESS III

Real World
Adoption

BY RWA BUILDERS & RWA WORLD

Meet Us IN The Mountains

We already know that real world adoption requires real world connections. The mountainous backdrop of Salt Lake City, Utah and cool October weather set the stage for tokenization talks and round table transformations taking place the day before Permissionless III at the Hilton City Center.

About RWA DAY

What is it?

Two leading RWA voices and community leaders, Travis John, founder of RWA Builders, and Tyler Sherwin, founder of RWA World, have teamed up to create RWA Day in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8, 2024, the perfect precursor event to Permissionless III by Blockworks.

Who's going?

This one-day event brings together a diverse group building the future of finance, including founders, fund managers, institutions, investors, regulators, and industry experts, to discuss institutionally relevant topics in digital assets and RWA tokenization. 

Join representatives from Anduro by Mara, XDC, Plume Network, Propy, Chainlink, Polygon, Euler Labs, Midas, Ava Labs, Kraken, Immunefi, Zoniqx, Maple Finance, North Capital, Algorand, Zivoe, Vertalo, Crypto.com, Archax, Mastercard, Anchorage Digital, VanEck, Reserve Protocol, JP Morgan, Provenance Blockchain, Accenture, Zero Hash, Blocksquare, T-Rowe Price, RSM US, Truebit, Certik, Plug and Play, Raze Finance, Mantra, Utila, Block Time Financial, Franklin Templeton, Fabrica, FORDEFI, Brale, Kadena, as well as asset managers, allocators, and more.

Why should you attend?

Our featured talks and roundtable sessions foster meaningful dialogue, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.

Panels have their place, but our approach prioritizes relationship building and curated conversations to maximize the value of in-person interactions. We believe that traveling across the country or the world to meet someone, build friendships, and gain trust is far more valuable than sitting through a panel discussion or a podcast.

Join us for a day of dynamic talks and tight-knit networking, where everyone’s a VIP and has the opportunity to share their insights. It’s a timely way to transform your tokenization to-do list with invaluable connections and collaborative discussions.

Whether you’re seeking new partners, funding, go-to-market momentum, or the next breakthrough, your RWA Day network will elevate your net worth. This is your chance to be at the heart of the action and selfishly benefit while shaping the future of tokenized assets and driving real-world adoption together.

Limited spots     OCTOBER 8, 2024    LIMITED Spots    SalT Lake City, UTAH    LIMITED Spots

EVENT Details

Hilton City Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

VIP (Complimentary)

Are you at the forefront of finance? Apply to join fellow industry leaders, investors, and innovators driving the adoption of tokenized assets, where everyone's a VIP! Limited spots available, ensuring an exclusive and high-value networking experience for all attendees.

Limited SPOTS
($500 Value)

Sponsor

Sponsors are the foundation of RWA Day. Download the PDF deck and schedule a call to discuss the sponsorship and speaking packages.

Limited SPOTS

RWA DAY  Agenda

Join us for a day of exclusive networking opportunities.

Group hike

Kick off RWA Day with a morning hike to Ensign Peak, a short 10-minute shuttle from downtown. This easy-to-moderate 1 mile hike offers stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. It’s a perfect way to network, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and experience a bit of Salt Lake City’s natural beauty before diving into the day’s events. All fitness levels are welcome, so meet us at Ensign Peak at 8:30am.

8:30am - 10:00am

registration

Check in at the Alpine Foyer

11:00am - Noon

BUFFET Lunch

Mexican street foods, deserts, and refreshments.

Noon - 1:30pm

WELCOME: THE STATE OF ADOPTION ADDRESS

Presented by:
Travis John, Founder of RWA Builders
Tyler Sherwin, Co-Founder of RWA World
Jody Flournoy, Co-Founder of Block Fuel

12:30pm - 12:40pm

REAL WORLD Showcase TALKS

Presented by:
1. A Case for Tokenized Collectibles by Kyle Dacruz, Director, Digital Assets Product at VanEck.

2. Blockchain, Not Crypto: How RWAs Are the Bull Case for DeFi by Thor Abbasi, Co-Founder of ZIVOE

3. How Reserve Helps DeFi Meet Users Where They’re At by Thomas Mattimore, CEO of ABC Labs.

4. Where Trust Meets Tokenization: Secure Solutions for Financial Institutions by Ubair Javaid, CEO and Ivan Johnston, VP of Revenue of Nomyx

5. Crossing the Chasm from DePIN to RWAs by Ryan Levy, Head of BD of Moonbeam Foundation and Hans Rempel, CEO and Co-Founder of Diode Chain.

12:40pm - 1:30pm

Open Source Networking

Stretch your legs and mingle.

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Keynote & ADOPTION PANELS

Presented by:
1. Accelerating Real-World Asset Adoption by Billy Sebell, Executive Director and Matthew Weisenthal, Director of XDC Foundation and Spencer Swanson Ventures Associate of Plug and Play Tech Center.

2. Reshaping Access to the Trillion Dollar Reinsurance Industry by Sanjeev Birari, Co-Founder and CBO of Zoniqx, with Jay Madhu, CEO of NASDAQ listed OxbridgeRe / SurancePlus.

1:45pm - 2:45pm

Coffee Break

Gourmet coffee, select teas, water, and fresh baked cookies.

2:45pm - 3:00pm

Roundtable Networking

Round Table Topic:
Mass Adoption: The Journey to a Quadrillion Dollars in RWAs On-Chain

3:00pm - 3:45pm

ADOPTION DEMO: RWA's on bitcoin

Presented by:
Anduro A multi-sidechain platform on Bitcoin, incubated by Marathon Holdings, the top NASDAQ-listed Bitcoin miner, demonstrates their new RWA tokenization platform live with their client.

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Open Source Networking

Stretch your legs and mingle.

4:15pm - 4:30pm

REAL WORLD SHOWCASE Talks

Presented by:
1. The Machine Economy Meets the Tokenized Economy: Bridging Infrastructure with Assets with Scott Foo, Web3 and DePin Growth Lead of peaq.network and Aaron Goldblum, Product Manager at Marathon Holdings and contributor to Anduro.io.
 
2. Transforming Assets to Frictionless Capital in the Age by Tim Stoddart, Business Development Strategist, RAZE Fintech

3. The Rise of Non-Bank Lenders: Paving the Way for End-to-End Adoption by Travis John

4. Put the Spotlight on You: Hosting High-Impact Syde Events, by Tyler Sherwin.

4:30pm - 5:15pm

ROUNDTABLE NETWORKING

Round Table Topics:
Turning Vision into Reality—Unlocking Liquidity for On-Chain Assets

5:15pm - 6:00pm

Closing Remarks

6:00pm - 6:05pm

AFTERPARTY & Networking

Presented by: Plume Network and PlugandPlay
Drinks and burger bar at Squatters Pub Brewery
147 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (one block away)

6:30pm - 9:00pm 

ROUND IS GREATER THAN ROWS

By design, RWA Day prioritizes networking with Roundtable sessions between punchy and actionable keynote and showcase talks. The roundtable format fosters: real conversations, better engagement, and stronger connections. Perfect for discussing Real World Adoption!

SESSION 1 - Mass Adoption: The Journey to a Quadrillion Dollars in RWAs On-Chain

Overview:
Explore the path to large-scale adoption of Real-World Assets (RWAs) on the blockchain, focusing on asset classes, regulatory challenges, and the role of financial institutions.

Potential Discussion Points:

Current State of RWAs On-Chain: Progress in tokenizing various asset classes like real estate, treasuries, commodities, and collectibles with a focus on tangible use cases.
Regulatory Frameworks: Evolving policies across jurisdictions impacting asset tokenization.
Role of Financial Institutions: How market makers and institutions facilitate adoption.
Overcoming Barriers to Adoption: Addressing challenges related to technology, education, and infrastructure.
Stablecoins in RWA Transactions: Bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
Key Drivers and Roadblocks: Technologies, trends, and challenges in achieving large-scale adoption.
Role of Derivatives: How complex financial instruments contribute to reaching the quadrillion-dollar mark.
Redefining Ownership: How tokenization is transforming ownership structures, broadening access to previously illiquid markets and enhancing compatibility options across platforms and ecosystems.

SESSION 2 - Turning Vision into Reality—Unlocking Liquidity for On-Chain Assets

Overview:
In the first session, we explored the journey to bringing a quadrillion dollars’ worth of real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. Now, in this session, we’ll dive into the next critical step: How do we unlock the value of these assets once they’re tokenized? Liquidity is the key to turning tokenized assets into tradeable, usable assets in the digital economy. This session will cover the strategies and methods for transforming traditionally illiquid assets—such as private equity, real estate, and collectibles—into liquid assets, enabling them to flow through markets and become accessible to a broader range of investors.

Potential Discussion Points:
Making Tokenized Assets Work: How do we ensure that once assets are on-chain, they become usable through liquid markets? 
Creating Secondary Market Liquidity: What are the critical steps for creating liquidity for assets that have traditionally been difficult to trade, such as private credit and real estate?
Turning Assets into Cash Flow: How does tokenization open up opportunities for lending, collateralization, and the ability to trade previously illiquid assets?
Overcoming Traditional Barriers: Navigating legal, regulatory, and operational challenges.
Real-World Use Cases: Practical examples from platforms showcasing successful tokenization efforts and enhanced liquidity for private funds, real estate, and other asset classes.
Future Outlook: The evolving role of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), automated market makers (AMMs), and liquidity pools in reshaping the landscape of secondary markets.

open Networking

FAQs

What types of people and projects will be at RWA Day?

Investors

  • Traditional Investor: Venture Capital, Hedge Fund, etc. 
  • Allocator: Family Office, Endowment, Pension, etc.
  • Crypto Investor: Venture Capital, Hedge Fund, etc.
  • Angels

Financial Services

  • Advisor: Financial Advisor, RIA, etc.
  • Financial Institutions: Bank, Insurance, Payments, Custodians, etc.

Tokenizers

  • Real Estate, Equity & Stocks, Public Debt, Private Debt, Commodities, Consumer Goods, Insurance, Collectibles, Sustainability, Travel, Financial Services and Payments, Funds, Derivatives, etc.

    Technology & Fintech Services
  • L1, L2 and RWA-specific blockchain platforms, SaaS, DeFi, CeFi, etc.

Go-to-Market Services

  • Business Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Public Relations, Press, etc.

Regulatory & Policy Representatives

  • Government, Regulatory, Policy, etc.

What if I don't have a Permissionless ticket yet?

RWA Day is a separate event, the day before Permissionless III. Although it's not required to go to Permissionless, most of the attendees will be attending Permissionless as well. If you didn't get your ticket yet, we've arranged a 10% discount with the code RWA10

 

Why is it free to attend?

Our goal is to bring together the ‘best in the business’ in one room, which is why everyone’s a VIP.

While there’s a significant cost for each attendee, the event is free with an approved application. This is made possible through the support of RWA Day’s sponsors, who have a vested interest in making sure there's no friction for the most influential minds in finance and RWAs to get involved.

Is there a discount on hotel rooms?

RWA Day is at the Hilton City Center, Salt Lake City, across the street from the Permissionless III event. There's preferred pricing on a limited number of rooms at the Hilton City Center as well as the Hyatt Regency. This offers convenient and cost effective accommodations while being close to other attendees. Click here for the preferred rate at Hilton City Center

 

What are Round Table Sessions?

Round Tables bring together a small, diverse group, including founders, fund managers, institutions, investors, regulators, and industry experts, to discuss institutionally relevant topics in digital assets and RWA tokenization. These curated sessions foster meaningful dialogue, share insights, and bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.

After Party Networking

Just a block away from RWA Day, our exclusive after-party venue offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Join us to unwind, network, and continue the day’s discussions in a relaxed setting. Drinks and burger bar included.

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors, whose commitment to real world adoption makes RWA Day possible.

EVENT  Hosts

MEDIA  Partner

DEMO  Partner

AFTERPARTY  Sponsor

KEYNOTE  Sponsors

SHOWCASE  Sponsors

BACKER  Sponsors

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