TDC Chicago Signal Forum
About the event
Built in the city that pioneered modern derivatives trading, TDC Chicago Signal Forum convenes the operators, institutions, and infrastructure leaders driving the evolution of financial systems. From Prediction Markets to AI to policy and emerging technology, the Forum creates space for practical, high-impact dialogue among the industry's most respected voices.
This gathering is designed for executives who value substance, insight, and relationships that extend beyond the conference floor.
Agenda
11:00AM: Doors Open + Brunch
12:00PM: Welcome Remarks
Cody Carbone, CEO, The Digital Chamber
12:05-12:25PM: Washington on Prediction Markets, Crypto, and AI
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Moderator: Zunera Mazhar, VP, Policy & GR, The Digital Chamber
12:25-12:50PM: Markets, Not Wagers
Sudhir Jain, CCO and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Kalshi
Josh Beardsley, Chief Compliance Officer, Crypto Derivatives North America, Crypto.com
Moderator: Chen Arad, Solidus Labs
12:50-1:05PM: States of Play: Crypto Policy's First Movers
Anthony Apollo, Executive Director, Wyoming Stable Token Commission
Moderator: Anastasia Dellaccio, Executive Director, State and Regional Affairs, The Digital Chamber
1:05-1:30PM: Open Source, Onchain: AI Meets Web3
Abhishek Vaidyanathan, Chief Legal Officer, NEAR Foundation
Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, Head of Legal, Chainlink
Michael Piracci, Head of US Market Strategy, OKX
Moderator: Jon Sabol, Associate General Counsel, Aptos Labs
1:30-1:55PM: Making Markets in a Post-Clarity World
Josh Riezman, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer, GSR
Gerald Gallagher, General Counsel, Sei Labs
Meaghan Dugan, Head of Derivatives, Cboe
Moderator: Eileen Flaherty, CMT Digital
1:55-2:20PM: Stablecoins & Settlement: The New Payment Rails
Stephen Gardner, Co-President, zerohash
Adam Zuckerman, Co-Founder, Better Money
Francesco Castella, Senior Manager, Global Policy & Government Affairs, Circle
2:20-3:00PM: Networking Break
3:00-3:15PM: Illinois Lawsuit
Olta Andoni, Illinois Blockchain Association; Partner, Bellementis
Moderator: Jonathan Schmalfeld, Policy Director, The Digital Chamber
3:15-3:25PM: Derivatives Meets Digital Assets
Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director, Global Head, Equities, DX, and Alternative Products, CME Group
3:25-3:45PM: Where Oversight Meets Self-Regulation, CFTC and NFA on What's Next
David Miller, Director of Enforcement, CFTC
Renato Mariotti, Partner, Paul Hastings
3:45-4:10PM: Who Regulates the Future? Prediction Markets, Self-Regulation, and the CFTC
Tarek Mansour, Co-founder, Kalshi
Tom Sexton, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Futures Association
Moderator: Rob Schwartz, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
4:10-4:15PM: Closing Remarks
Cody Carbone, CEO, The Digital Chamber
4:15-5:15PM: Networking Happy Hour
Please note: Tickets are non-transferable.
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This event adheres to the standards set by Congress and federal agencies. All aspects comply with gift rules, ethics regulations, and the policies outlined by the House and Senate Ethics Committees, as well as the Office of Government Ethics, ensuring appropriate participation by public officials and staff.
Sponsorship Opportunities
TDC Forum sponsorships provide direct access to an influential audience of institutional leaders, policymakers, investors, and executives shaping the future of digital assets and financial innovation.
Sponsors receive premium brand visibility, curated networking access, and opportunities to engage meaningfully with senior decision-makers throughout the event experience.
To explore sponsorship opportunities or partnership packages, please contact sponsorship@digitalchamber.org. Limited sponsorship placements are available to maintain an intentionally curated experience.
Press and media interested in covering TDC Forum are invited to contact press@digitalchamber.org for credentialing and event information.