Join Bitcoin District on Tuesday, March 17 at PubKey DC for a special session exploring how the Bitcoin Mining industry has changed, and where it is headed!
Bitcoin mining today looks very different from what it was a decade ago. What began largely as a hardware race has evolved into a complex global industry shaped by energy markets, infrastructure development, and new demands on data centers. Companies that adapt to this new reality don’t just survive. They position themselves to lead the next phase of the industry.
In this panel, executives from publicly traded mining companies will discuss how their strategies reflect this new frontier. From hardware innovation and home mining to heat reuse, large-scale energy infrastructure, and the growing intersection with AI and high-performance computing. The conversation will explore how the industry has changed, where it is headed, and why these companies remain committed to building in Bitcoin.
Guest Speakers
James Cheng (CFO, Canaan Inc.): A seasoned finance leader with over 20 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, James oversees the financial strategy for a major NASDAQ-listed hardware pioneer, focusing on investor relations and debt/equity financing.
Darcy Daubaras (CFO, HIVE Digital Technologies): A strategic financial expert and Corporate Director, Darcy leads global growth for HIVE, specializing in public company regulatory reporting and the intersection of crypto mining with high-performance computing.
🍀 As we are gathering on St. Patrick’s Day, we invite all attendees to join the spirit of the day by wearing some green (and orange).
Getting There:
🔵🟠⚪ Federal Triangle + 10 min walk
🟢🟡 Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter + 2 min walk
🔴 Judiciary Square or Metro Center + 8 min walk
There is street parking and several nearby paid garage
🗓 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🕔 Time: 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT
📍 Pubkey DC
410 7th St NW · Washington, DC
✨ The Bitcoin District Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build a grassroots Bitcoin circular economy in Washington, DC through education, business onboarding, and community outreach programs. If you’d like to get involved or support the Initiative, visit https://bitcoindistrictinitiative.org.