Following the inaugural Bitcoin Treasuries conference UK in May 2026, the same team returns in May 2027 for another focused gathering dedicated to the evolving world of Bitcoin treasury strategy.
The event delivers focused Bitcoin treasury content, featuring perspectives from those actively shaping the Bitcoin treasury landscape. An event that brings together insight, conversation, and connection around the evolving role of Bitcoin as digital capital.
The event will once again be held in Bristol. The UK’s leading Bitcoin treasury event, brought to you in partnership by The Smarter Web Company and the Bitcoin Treasuries Media team.
Alexandre Laizet is Board Member and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Capital B, Europe’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company (ALCPB), with operations in Paris, Luxembourg, and Abu Dhabi. Prior to this role, Alexandre was Digital Assets Lead at Accenture, where he advised more than 30 financial institutions on institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Freddie New is the CEO and a co-founder of BHODL plc, a Bitcoin Treasury and Lightning services and infrastructure company listed on the Aquis exchange in the UK. He began his career at Freshfields as a lawyer before the global financial crisis and acted for banks and financial institutions throughout, advising on deals worth in excess of seven billion pounds.
He then transitioned to advising start-up companies, in engineering, fintech and Bitcoin, before moving away from advisory roles and into start-up businesses themselves.
In 2023, he co-founded Bitcoin Policy UK, where as Chief Policy Officer he has provided paytech and Bitcoin industry expertise in submissions to HM Treasury, the FCA, HMRC and to Parliamentary committees, in addition to speaking at conferences worldwide on these and similar topics.
Joe focusses entirely on educating people about, and building businesses on, Bitcoin - nothing else, outside of family, is a higher priority. Previously, Joe studied physics at the University of Oxford, spent a decade as a derivatives trader at Goldman Sachs and others, and has spent the past ten years building technology businesses.
Kwasi Kwarteng is a British statesman, economist, and author of works including War and Gold, who has held senior roles at the heart of UK government, notably as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Business Secretary. A PhD graduate in Economic History from Trinity College, Cambridge, he has combined academic insight with practical leadership in shaping financial and industrial policy, and now serves as Executive Chairman of Stack BTC Plc.
Lance Vitanza is an equity analyst focused on the TMT sector. He was previously a managing director and partner at CRT Capital.
Phong Le is the President and CEO of Strategy, the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company and a global leader in AI and business intelligence software.
He became CEO in 2022 after joining the company in 2015, where he previously served in roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Strategy, Phong held leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting, Nextel International, and XO Communications. He earned a dual Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Tim Kotzman is the Creator and Host of The Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast and Digital Conference, a prominent platform at the intersection of corporate finance and digital assets. Through in-depth interviews and curated content, the podcast has become a trusted resource for executives, institutional investors, and policymakers seeking to understand the evolving role of Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets.
Alan joined Tennyson Head of Technology & Media Research in 2013.
He was previously Head of Media & Internet Research at Canaccord Genuity.
Focus on high-growth disruptive technologies in areas such as crypto, cybersecurity, esports & cannabinoids.
Alan holds a M.Phil. in Finance and an M.A. in Economics from Queens’ College, Cambridge and has been a CFA Charter holder since 2005.
Alex is Head of Investments at Silver 8 Capital, a digital assets investment manager with an 11-year track record and a risk-managed, directional strategy. He has been with Silver 8 since 2020 and has been active in digital asset markets since 2016.
Alex Ithier is Head of Client Coverage Group, EMEA at Xapo Bank, responsible for developing and managing relationships with institutional investors and high-net-worth clients across the region. With over 25 years in capital markets, he has worked across both traditional finance and digital assets, focusing on Bitcoin's evolution as an institutional asset class. Alex brings particular expertise in market structure, digital asset banking, and the convergence of traditional financial services with Bitcoin-native infrastructure.
Andrew Robinson leads as a Co-Head of Coinbase’s institutional business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific. The institutional business comprises Coinbase Markets, Coinbase Prime and Crypto-as-a-Service offerings. Andrew is based out of Coinbase’s London office.
Prior to joining Coinbase, Andrew was a senior strategy consultant in A.T. Kearney’s Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practice advising clients across industries on value creation, exit strategies and the due diligence process. Before A.T. Kearney, Andrew worked at several investment banks including Lehman Brothers, Jefferies and HSBC in interest rates swaps trading as well as institutional equity sales.
Andrew received his MBA from Columbia Business School and his Bachelor’s of Science in Finance from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Cabrol joined TOBAM in June 2016 from Butler Investment Advisory where he co-managed the WB Opportunities Fund, a long-short credit fund invested in European corporate High Yield bonds.
Prior to that, he spent 2 years at Barep AM, managing the Barep Global Credit Fund in the same 4 portfolio managers team. From 2003 to 2005, he traded European Government bonds at Caisse des Depots (CDC) and from 2005 IG bonds for one year.
Mr. Cabrol graduated in 1999 from ENSAE (leading French Engineering School) in Statistics, Economics and Finance and has a post-graduate degree in Statistics (with high distinction) from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI.
Danny has enjoyed a successful international career to date as a banker, senior diplomat, scale
up CEO and NED. Since 2019 Danny has been the CEO of industry-leading cyber security firm Glasswall, and he
is also a non-executive director at Aquis Stock Exchange. Danny was the COO at Blippar, a UK-based augmented reality (AR) pioneer, between 2016 and 2018.
Between 2011 and 2016 Danny was the British Consul General to New York. As the senior British diplomat to New York, he was responsible for promoting the UK's economic profile, foreign policy and national security priorities. Before this diplomatic posting, Danny was appointed by the Mayor of London as the inaugural CEO of London & Partners, the UK capital’s official promotional agency. Previously, Danny was a Managing Director for marketing and communications at the UK government’s trade and investment agency, UKTI.
The first ten years of Danny’s career were at Barclays Bank, where he held senior international roles in corporate banking in London, New York, Miami, and Mumbai. Danny speaks regularly on platforms across the world on trends in cyber security, AI, and geopolitics. In the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List, Danny was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to trade promotion and the City of London.
Ed Juline is President of Bitcoin Treasuries Media, a platform dedicated to helping executives and investors understand Bitcoin’s role in corporate treasuries. With over a decade in the Bitcoin industry, Ed brings practical experience across mining, infrastructure, and go-to-market strategy for Bitcoin-focused companies.
Henry Herbert is Sales Director at Hobbs House Bakery, a multi-generation artisan bakery based in the Cotswolds. He is also known as one half of The Fabulous Baker Brothers on Channel 4, where he appeared as one of the presenting brothers. Alongside this, Henry heads up Feast with Henry Herbert, a series of intimate supper clubs that bring people together around food, conversation, and ideas. He is particularly interested in how Bitcoin and sound-money principles can support resilient, values-led businesses.
James graduated from Bristol University with a B.Sc in Economics & Finance and joined Strand Hanson in July 2011.
He is an AIM Qualified Executive and has over a decade of experience advising domestic and international clients on both equity capital markets and M&A transactions, predominantly in the technology, natural resources and healthcare sectors.
A partner in the Corporate Commercial team, specialising in investment funds, financial services regulation, crypto and digital assets.
James advises clients on every stage of the business life cycle, from formation and structuring through to compliance and growth. With a background as a Chief Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Officer for FCA-regulated firms, he brings first-hand insight into regulatory challenges and how to navigate them effectively.
He works with entrepreneurs, fund managers, and investment businesses to turn bold ideas into viable, regulated operations.
Bio - Peter has 17 years experience working in wealth and asset management. For most of his career he has advised high net worth individuals and SMEs on their financial & investment planning needs. Peter co-founded Jacobi Asset Management in 2021 with a goal to create a Bitcoin ETF to bring access from the traditional world of investment planning to Bitcoin.
Roy is the Co-founder and CEO of Falconedge PLC. He began his career as a Fund Manager at Marble Bar Asset Management, joining a small start-up hedge fund team and helping scale the business from £15 million to over £4billion in a few years. He went on to hold senior investment roles at leading hedge funds, asset managers including Brevan Howard and Henderson Global Investors.
He later served as Head of Commodities at a boutique brokerage acquired by BGC Partners, where he built the market-leading commodities desk focused on sour-grade products and developed a reputation for exceptional execution and insight across the commodities complex.
Cartwright is a pioneering advisory firm helping pension trusts, companies, charities and funeral trusts to pragmatically integrate bitcoin to institutional standards. This can include treasury advice and implementation, as well as a wider Outsourced Chief Bitcoin Officer role to enable organisations to quickly prioritise and action where bitcoin can add most value to them and their stakeholders.
Cartwright advised the first UK pension trust on investing in bitcoin in October 2024, and advises Connecting Excellence Group plc on implementing their bitcoin treasury strategy. Sam was also appointed as non-executive Chairman to Connecting Excellence Group.
Scott Ellam is the Founder and CEO of XCE - Connecting Excellence Group Plc, the Bitcoin-powered international executive recruitment group.
Since 2014, he has led Spencer Riley, XCE’s flagship subsidiary, and has built a profitable and high-performing executive recruitment business. In 2021, he introduced a Bitcoin balance sheet strategy and at the end of 2025 XCE – Connecting Excellence completed a successful IPO.
Stafford Masie is a pioneering South African technologist, entrepreneur, and futurist with more than 30 years of experience in digital innovation and platform-led growth. As former Country Manager for Google South Africa, he led the rollout of landmark products including Google Maps in South Africa, Street View, and YouTube.co.za. He is also the founder of thumbzup and the inventor of the Payment Pebble®—a Visa-backed wearable payments solution launched in South Africa. Stafford is recognised for building and scaling high-impact technology ventures, and for translating emerging technologies into commercially viable products and market adoption.
Stefania Barbaglio is a British-Italian investor, entrepreneur, and board-level advisor with over 15 years’ experience in capital markets and more than a decade in Bitcoin and digital assets. Her work focuses on capital allocation, long-term value creation, and building resilient positions designed to endure across cycles. She is the founder of Cassiopeia and serves as a Non-Executive Director at Falconedge PLC. Her approach is grounded in sovereignty across capital, decision-making, and the body—maintaining control, thinking independently, and prioritising long-term resilience over short-term noise. Alongside her investment work, Stefania is a sovereignty and leadership coach, with a focus on health, longevity, and high-performance decision-making. She also hosts FinancialFox, a platform for executives and serious investors. Stefania is a frequent speaker at global conferences and a trusted voice across financial media.
Argentine bitcoin maximalist, economist, and entrepreneur based in Hong Kong.Expert in digital marketing, media, content strategy and creation, and data analytics.Host of the podcast "The Bitcoin Libertarian" and co-creator of Crox Road, a multi-platform bitcoin-only channel in English and Spanish that educates people on Bitcoin, Austrian economics, and bitcoin-related personal and corporate finance.
Zynx is a private investor with a background in Finance and Medicine who advocates for Bitcoin and Austrian Economics.
He likes to spend his time analysing Bitcoin and the Bitcoin Treasuries and also recently founded Sovereign 21 which is a global network of Sovereign Individuals, united around values of sound money, financial independence, and freedom.
The Bitcoin treasuries conference UK brings together senior executives, thought leaders, and long-term Bitcoin allocators for a focused, exchange of experience. Designed for those actively managing or considering Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets, and those interested in Bitcoin as digital capital the day prioritises quality content.
The day follows a carefully curated programme combining keynote speakers, moderated panels, and networking opportunities. Content aims to address the practical realities of a Bitcoin treasury strategy: governance, accounting, disclosure, custody, risk management, capital markets perception, investor communications and long-term capital options.
Attendance is limited and this is your opportunity join a select group discussing Bitcoin treasuries in a UK and global context. Expect rigorous conversation, practical insight, and connections that continue well beyond the day itself.
The VIP ticket offers the complete event experience for those seeking deeper access. In addition to full standard access, VIP guests are invited to an exclusive Friday night dinner alongside speakers, partners, and investors.
The standard ticket delivers exceptional value and full access to the core event experience. Experience high-quality Bitcoin treasury content, meaningful discussions, and networking with industry leaders. It’s the ideal way to immerse yourself in the UK’s leading Bitcoin treasury event.
