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Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit

A gathering of capital allocators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and developers.

September 17th & 18th
Hosted at Bitcoin Park Logo

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Purpose and Mission

The inaugural Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit is focused on advancing the infrastructure and best practices around holding, securing, and managing Bitcoin.

This intimate gathering provides a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge custody solutions, discuss frameworks, and build the networks necessary for widespread Bitcoin adoption.

Custody Providers

Infrastructure builders and custody solution providers

Legal & Policy

Security, legal, and policy professionals

Treasurers

Treasury professionals exploring Bitcoin allocation strategies

Entrepreneurs

Technical innovators and Bitcoin ecosystem builders

Themes and Topics

Cold vs Warm vs MPC Custody

Deep dive into the technical and operational differences between custody approaches, their security trade-offs, and implementation strategies for institutional environments.

Collaborative Custody

Explore emerging models of shared custody arrangements, multi-signature setups, and distributed trust mechanisms for institutional Bitcoin holdings.

BTC on Corporate Balance Sheets

Strategic considerations for corporate Bitcoin allocation, accounting treatment, regulatory compliance, and integration with existing treasury operations.

Estate Planning & Succession

Critical discussions on Bitcoin inheritance, key management, and ensuring long-term access to digital assets across generations and organizational changes.

Internal Controls & Governance

Best practices for establishing robust internal controls, audit procedures, and governance frameworks for institutional Bitcoin custody operations.

Regulatory Dialogue

Engage with regulators and policymakers on the evolving landscape of digital asset custody regulations and compliance requirements.

Featured Speakers

Leading voices in institutional Bitcoin custody and treasury management.

Parker Lewis
Parker Lewis
Author
Gradually Then Suddenly
Max Kei
Max Kei
CEO
Debifi
Adam Back
Adam Back
CEO
Blockstream
Preston Pysh
Preston Pysh
Co-Founder
The Investor Podcast
Joe Wood
Joe Wood
Founder
Satoshi Pacioli
Sean Bill
Sean Bill
Chief Investment Officer
Blockstream
Matt Odell
Matt Odell
Partner
Ten31
Steve Myers
Steve Myers
Board Member
Bitcoin Dev Kit
Rob Hamilton
Rob Hamilton
CEO and Co-Founder
Anchorwatch
Robert Warren
Robert Warren
Research and Education
Bitcoin Park
Stephan Livera
Stephan Livera
Podcaster
Stephan Livera Podcast
Matt McClintock
Matt McClintock
Founder
Bespoke Group
Drew D'Agostino
Drew D'Agostino
CEO and Founder
Crystal Knows
More Speakers TBA
More Speakers TBA
Coming Soon
Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit 2025

Agenda

Day 1

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:50 AM

Welcome & Announcements

Summit kickoff and context-setting for the day ahead.

10:00 AM

Custody in 2025: Navigating Risk and Responsibility

A data-driven review of modern custody frameworks and capital allocation strategy — from single-sig to hybrid architectures.

10:20 AM

Volatility Strategies for Bitcoin-Native Treasury Teams

Practical approaches to hedging, yield generation, and liquidity planning for CFOs and operators managing Bitcoin treasury risk.

11:00 AM

How Family Offices Embrace a Bitcoin Paradigm

Exploring governance, inheritance, and long-term wealth management through a Bitcoin-native lens.

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Midday break with opportunity for informal discussion and connection.

1:20 PM

Cold, Warm, or MPC? Choosing Enterprise Custody

Deep dive into custody architectures for institutional scale — balancing security, compliance, and operational needs.

2:00 PM

Risk Off: Bitcoin Custody Through the Eyes of Insurers

A behind-the-scenes look at how insurers evaluate custody frameworks and what policy design means for institutional trust.

2:40 PM

Allocator Due Diligence

An inside look at how allocators evaluate custody vendors — including architecture, operational security, and fiduciary standards.

3:20 PM

Inside Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries: Real-World Case Studies

Lessons from leading companies integrating Bitcoin into their balance sheets under live conditions and evolving regulations.

4:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

End Day 1 with drinks and networking among peers.

Day 2

Thursday, September 18, 2025
9:50 AM

Welcome Back & Announcements

Overview of the second day's themes and goals.

10:00 AM

Shared Keys, Shared Trust: Community Bitcoin Custody

Examining how multi-sig and collaborative custody models are enabling values-aligned, decentralized asset control.

10:20 AM

Custody as Resilience: Lessons from Geopolitical Instability

Real-world use cases where Bitcoin custody supports stability in regions with capital controls or systemic risk.

11:00 AM

Ensuring Bitcoin Continuity Across Generations

Planning for inheritance, legal clarity, and secure handoff of long-term Bitcoin holdings.

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Midday break with opportunity for informal discussion and connection.

1:20 PM

When Custody Fails: Hard Lessons from the Field

Post-mortem analysis of real custody failures — technical and human — and how institutions can mitigate future risk.

2:00 PM

Closing Keynote: Insider Risk Audits and Key Strategies

Final takeaways on governance, internal controls, and evolving best practices in secure Bitcoin custody.

Bitcoin Park

A community supported campus focused on grassroots freedom tech adoption

Nashville, TN

Bitcoin Park is a place for bitcoiners from around the world to come together, work, collaborate, and build.

Hosted in the spirit of Bitcoin Park's signature summits, this immersive two-day experience offers intentional programming, collaborative dialogue, and deep connections in a Bitcoin-native environment.

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