Connecting Institutions with Innovators

May 15th, 2025 - Toronto, Canada

On May 15th, 2025, The Tie hosted InnovateToronto, the fourth edition of its Innovate event series. Held alongside Consensus, this exclusive, invitation-only event brought together leading investors and blockchain builders to spark meaningful dialogue and dive deeper into the world of digital assets.

Centered around three key pillars — networking with top-tier professionals, expert-led panels, and 1:1 meetings with blockchain innovators — the event took place at the Storys Building in Toronto, Canada. Attendees enjoyed a dynamic environment with food and drinks available throughout the day.

InnovateToronto Recap

Speakers

  • Tim Chen

    Tim Chen

    MANTLE
    Global Head of Strategy

  • David Micley

    David Micley

    WINTERMUTE
    Managing Director of Business Development

  • Leeor Groen

    Leeor Groen

    THE SPARTAN GROUP
    Managing Director

  • Jacqueline Kwok

    Jacqueline Kwok

    DIGITAL CURRENCY GROUP (DCG)
    Head of Platform

  • Quynh Ho

    Quynh Ho

    GSR
    Head of Venture Investments

  • John D'Agostino

    John D'Agostino

    COINBASE
    Head of Strategy: Institutional

VIEW FULL SPEAKER LIST

AGENDA

Hear from key stakeholders at both leading institutions and top blockchain projects.

Thought Leadership Talks
Executives from across the spectrum of institutional crypto will unpack the pressing narratives and themes for institutions.

9:00 am
Doors Open and Breakfast

9:25-9:30 am
Welcome to InnovateToronto presented by The Tie

9:30-10:00 am
Stablecoins as an Enabler for Global Crypto Proliferation

10:00-10:30 am
Deploying Capital in Crypto: What Investors are Looking for in 2025

10:30-11:00 am
Driving Sustainable Crypto Adoption Through Consumer Applications

11:00-11:30 am
Privacy as an Enabler for Enterprise Digital Asset Adoption

11:30-12:00 pm
Passive vs. Active Strategies: The Best Way to Build Exposure to Crypto

12:00-12:30 pm
The Future is Multichain - Or Is It? Consolidation vs. Specialization

12:30-1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00-1:30 pm
As TradFi Enters, How Can Crypto Native Funds Maintain Their Edge?

1:30-2:00 pm
What Narratives Will Drive Crypto’s Next Bull Market

2:00-2:30 pm
From Hype to Utility – Where Crypto and AI Actually Make Sense

2:30-3:00 pm
The Hunt for Yield: Funds vs. Protocols on the Future of On-Chain Returns

3:00-3:30 pm

Broken Tokeneconomics and Down Only Launches - How to Fix TGEs

3:30-4:00 pm
Real Assets, Real Yield – Why Institutions Are Embracing RWAs

4:00-4:30 pm
Do You Really Need a Token for That?

Blockchain Partners

Sponsors

Venue

Storys Building

We gathered for a day of dynamic conversations and insightful panel discussions at this historic event space. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, Storys Building combined a sophisticated charm with modern amenities to deliver a professional and memorable InnovateToronto experience.

Location

11 Duncan St
Toronto, ON M5V 3M2, Canada