February 10-12, 2027 · Duke University, Durham, NC
The premier annual conference on the evolving landscape of digital assets
Digital Assets at Duke (DA@D) brings together leading regulators, policymakers, investors, technologists, and academics for open, evidence-based dialogue on the future of digital finance.
Early bird registration now open, from $50. See pricing
"'No-hype and Lamborghini-free' conference in the world of crypto, finance, underlining the event's focus on substance over spectacle."
— Bloomberg, February 2024
What Makes It Different
The Conference
Our agenda cuts through the noise to tackle real world issues, regulation, tokenization, stablecoins, DeFi risks, central bank digital currencies, and more. DA@D blends academic rigor with industry insight, making it one of the most substantive forums in digital assets today. Join executives from major financial institutions, regulators and policy makers, technologists, academics, and legal experts, all engaged in shaping the next generation of digital finance
Agentic Payments
Regulatory Frameworks & Enforcement
Digital Asset Infrastructure & Innovation
Stablecoins & Payments Innovation
Tokenization of Assets
Quantum Computing
Agentic Payments
Regulatory Frameworks & Enforcement
Digital Asset Infrastructure & Innovation
Stablecoins & Payments Innovation
Tokenization of Assets
Quantum Computing
Agentic Payments
Regulatory Frameworks & Enforcement
Digital Asset Infrastructure & Innovation
Stablecoins & Payments Innovation
Tokenization of Assets
Quantum Computing
Registration
Pricing for DA@D 2027
Early bird pricing is available now for a limited time. Register early to lock in the lower rate.
Early bird pricing available now
Government & Academic
Government employees, faculty, and academic staff
$150Early bird
$250 regular price
Register
Most popular
Full Registration
Industry, legal, financial, and general attendees
$200Early bird
$300 regular price
RegisterOptional add-on
DA@D Golf Tournament
Same price before and after early bird. Add it during registration.
$75Bring your own clubs
$150Includes club rentals
Need a quote or invoice for internal approval? Contact us.
Notable Past Speakers
The Speakers
Hester Peirce
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Mark Uyeda
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Christy Goldsmith Romero
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Anthony Scaramucci
SkyBridge Capital
Patrick McHenry
Former U.S. House
Jesse Pollak
Coinbase
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Keep the conversation going
Coffee & Crypto
Continue the conversation with Coffee & Crypto, the weekly podcast
hosted by DA@D co-founders Lee Reiners and Jimmie Lenz.
FAQ
DA@D is an annual conference at Duke University that brings together leading regulators, policymakers, investors, technologists, and academics for evidence-based dialogue on digital finance.
February 10–12, 2027 (Wednesday through Friday).
Early bird pricing is $200 for full registration, $150 for government and academic attendees, and $50 for students. Regular pricing is $300, $250, and $75. The optional golf tournament is $75, or $150 with club rentals. See all pricing.
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Read more about the venues.
The detailed agenda will be posted at https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/schedule/ as sessions are confirmed.
Executives from financial institutions, regulators, policymakers, technologists, academics, and legal experts.
2027 is DA@D’s fifth year.
