A Seat at the Table - OUSD

The evening will bring together 15 senior decision-makers from leading asset managers and financial institutions for a focused discussion on where OUSD can be deployed across institutional financial workflows and the infrastructure required to support broader adoption of digital dollars. Light Node Ventures is a New York-based Web3 growth and strategy firm working with leading organizations across digital assets, financial infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Featured Partner: Mastercard Mastercard is a global payments technology company connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses through its payments network and digital services. Across digital assets, Mastercard is developing infrastructure spanning stablecoin settlement, tokenized assets, crypto payments, and blockchain interoperability. The dinner will explore where OUSD can create utility for major financial institutions — from settlement and treasury applications to payments and tokenized financial products — and what is required to move from experimentation to adoption. A Seat at the Table creates an intimate forum for candid discussion between institutional decision-makers, digital asset leaders, and the infrastructure providers shaping the next generation of financial services. The evening will feature a seated multi-course dinner, perspectives from Mastercard and invited leaders, strategic introductions, and an environment designed to surface meaningful opportunities for collaboration. Agenda 7:00 PM — ARRIVAL & WELCOMEBeer and wine and opening conversations as guests arrive. 7:30 PM — FIRST COURSE & OPENING REMARKSWelcome toast, introductions, and the beginning of dinner service. 8:05 PM — ENTRÉE & FEATURED REMARKSPerspectives on the evolution of digital money and institutional financial infrastructure, followed by conversation over the main course. 9:15 PM — DESSERT & CONNECTIONSContinued conversation, strategic introductions, and relationship building as dessert is served. 10:00 PM — EVENING CONCLUDES RSVP is required to secure your seat. Attendance is limited to confirmed and approved guests. Due to venue security requirements, unregistered or unapproved guests will not be permitted entry.