Digital Assets Forum 2026

The Digital Assets Forum (DAF3), hosted by the European Blockchain Convention, is back with its biggest edition ever. For the first time, DAF3 will span two full days, bringing together over 1,500 attendees and 200 world-class speakers at a brand-new venue. This exclusive gathering will unite leading institutional players from across the digital assets ecosystem, including asset managers, banks, crypto funds, infrastructure providers, and policymakers.

Attendees can expect cutting-edge discussions across multiple stages, an expanded exhibition area, and dedicated spaces for one-on-one networking. With top-tier media capturing the highlights, DAF3 is set to establish itself as the institutional industry’s flagship event of the year.

The forum features an impressive lineup of speakers, including Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital; Diana Biggs, Partner at 1kx; Barbara Schlyter, Head of Xtrackers Digital Products and Partnerships at DWS Group; Matthew Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management; and Thomas Moser, Alternate Member of the Swiss National Bank, among many other influential voices from banks, asset managers, and crypto institutions. Speakers will share insights into investment strategies, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements shaping the digital assets ecosystem.

The agenda covers critical topics such as the tokenization of assets including funds, deposits, CBDCs, bonds, carbon credits, and real-world assets (RWAs), along with macro trends and industry outlooks focused on market liquidity, interest rates, and institutional adoption. The forum also offers a hands-on workshop on AI in crypto asset management, exploring performance lessons from the past and strategies for the future.

Attendees will include a diverse mix of professionals, ranging from hedge funds, crypto funds, and proprietary trading firms to family offices, wealth managers, banks, and financial regulators. Infrastructure providers such as market makers, exchanges, payment processors, and custodians will also participate, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for networking and knowledge sharing.

The forum offers extensive networking opportunities, including personalized one-on-one meetings with industry leaders, VIP networking nights, private roundtables on key digital asset topics, and dedicated press areas for media interactions. Participants can expect a highly interactive environment designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships within the digital assets space.