Speaker Guidelines | CryptoMondays Wall Street

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Who We're Looking For

CryptoMondays Wall Street attracts a sophisticated audience of institutional investors, asset managers, founders, and regulators. We seek speakers who can engage this audience with depth, precision, and authority.

Ideal Speaker Profiles

check_circle C-suite executives and partners from leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and family offices
check_circle Founders and technical leads of protocols, infrastructure companies, and DeFi platforms
check_circle Regulatory experts, legal counsel, and compliance officers active in digital assets
check_circle Quantitative researchers and on-chain data analysts with original insights
check_circle Venture capital investors with a specific thesis or portfolio perspective to share
check_circle Traditional finance professionals navigating the bridge to digital assets

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Talk Formats

Featured Keynote

20–25 minutes · Flagship insights on market structure, macro trends, or institutional adoption. Reserved for senior practitioners with demonstrable market impact.

Panel Discussion

45–60 minutes · Moderated debate with 3–5 experts on a focused topic. Dynamic, audience-driven format. High engagement potential.

Lightning Brief

8–12 minutes · Sharp, data-driven presentation on a single thesis. Ideal for founders showcasing protocol metrics or researchers presenting findings.

Fireside Chat

20–30 minutes · Intimate one-on-one interview format with our host. Conversational tone, deep-dive narrative. Best for visionaries and founders.

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Priority Topic Areas

Our programming committee selects talks that are timely, original, and actionable. We prioritize submissions that address the following areas:

check_circle Institutional Bitcoin and Ethereum allocation strategies
check_circle Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) — equities, credit, real estate
check_circle Digital asset regulation: SEC, CFTC, MiCA, and global frameworks
check_circle Custody, compliance, and operational infrastructure for institutions
check_circle DeFi liquidity mechanics and protocol risk for institutional participants
check_circle On-chain data analytics, market microstructure, and MEV
check_circle Cross-border payments, stablecoins, and CBDCs
check_circle AI intersection with quantitative crypto trading

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Application Process

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Submit Your Application

Email speak@cryptomondaysws.com with your name, title, company, proposed topic (2–3 sentences), preferred format, and a link to a previous talk or bio.

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Programming Committee Review

Our team reviews all submissions within 5–7 business days. We assess relevance, speaker credentials, and novelty of perspective. All applicants receive a response.

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Content Alignment Call

Accepted speakers join a 20-minute call to align on framing, key messages, and audience expectations. We help refine the narrative for maximum impact.

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Slide Submission

Final slide deck (if applicable) submitted 72 hours before the event. Format: 16:9 PDF or PPTX. Template provided upon acceptance.

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Speak & Network

Arrive 30 minutes before doors open. Speakers receive complimentary access, event recording, and an introduction to our institutional network.

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Speaker Benefits

check_circle Complimentary event access and VIP networking reception
check_circle Professional video recording of your talk, delivered post-event
check_circle Feature placement on the CryptoMondays Wall Street website and social channels
check_circle Introduction to relevant investors, founders, and partners in the network
check_circle Co-branded promotional assets for LinkedIn and institutional distribution
check_circle Invitation to the speaker dinner (flagship events only)

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Code of Conduct

CryptoMondays Wall Street maintains a rigorous standard of professional conduct. Speakers are expected to uphold these principles at all times:

warning No price predictions, investment advice, or financial recommendations from the stage
warning No misleading claims about protocol capabilities, partnerships, or metrics
warning Disclose any conflicts of interest relevant to your talk at the outset
warning Respect the Q&A moderator's time boundaries and judgment
warning Promotional content must be agreed upon in advance with our team
check_circle Violations may result in removal from the stage and disqualification from future events

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Technical Requirements

check_circle Slide format: 16:9 widescreen · PDF or PPTX · Dark background preferred
check_circle Minimum font size: 24pt · Ensure readability from back of room
check_circle Venue provides: HDMI / USB-C adapters, lavalier mic, clicker remote
check_circle Live internet access available on stage — test demos in advance
check_circle Bring your own laptop as backup; slides uploaded to event system 24h prior
check_circle Video clips must be embedded (not linked); test audio levels during sound check