The London Blockchain Finance Summit is set to make a significant return in 2026, taking place on March 12 at Clifford Chance in Canary Wharf. Following the impactful inaugural summit in 2025, this event will continue the exploration of digital currencies and their implementation in today's financial landscape.
Transformational Shift in Finance
2025 marked a pivotal year for the financial sector, as leaders across banking, fintech, and regulatory realms acknowledged a fundamental transformation. It’s clear that blockchain technology is far beyond theoretical applications; digital assets such as stablecoins and tokenized money have started to become integral to operational processes. Organizations are moving from pilot projects to actual deployment, a point that will be further emphasized during the 2026 summit.
Insight from Industry Leaders
This year’s summit promises to attract CIOs, CFOs, CTOs, and regulators who will delve into the practical implementation of digital money. There will be a focus on concrete case studies, facilitating discussions around deploying tokenized payments at scale while aligning with evolving regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity requirements. Some of the key speakers include:
- - Victoria McLoughlin, Head of Digital Assets Payments at FCA
- - David Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Vodafone
- - Sabih Behzad, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies Transformation at Deutsche Bank
- - Francesco Roda, Services Digital Asset Risk Director at Citi Bank
- - Ryan Hayward, Global Head of Digital Assets and Strategic Investments at Barclays
- - Harold Bosse, VP Strategy and New Product Development and Innovation at Mastercard.
The summit format will feature a full day of engaging, expert-led discussions aimed at answering crucial questions about how regulatory frameworks are evolving alongside the live deployment of stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and tokenized currencies.
The Future of Digital Finance
As the conversation shifts from proof of concepts to real-world execution, Alex Stein, Conference Director for the London Blockchain, highlights the critical role of the summit in shaping the next phase of digital money in a city renowned for its financial prowess. "London stands at the intersection of finance, regulation, and innovation, and our summit represents where dialogues about the future of finance occur.
Networking Opportunities
Attendees will have valuable networking opportunities with leading innovators and decision-makers spearheading the integration of blockchain technology and digital assets into established financial systems. The collaborative nature of the summit will not only foster partnerships but also encourage exchanging ideas about best practices in the evolving landscape of digital transactions.
For more information about the event's agenda, featured speakers, and registration, the London Blockchain Conference website provides comprehensive details. Media passes are also available, providing further access to this pivotal event.
About the London Blockchain Conference
The London Blockchain Conference aims to unite enterprises, advancing knowledge and understanding of how blockchain technology can revolutionize industries. The conference serves as a platform to showcase innovations in the ecosystem and facilitate strong business relationships among stakeholders in this rapidly growing field. Through engaging events, blockchain gurus share insights on data management, scalable solutions, and new technology shifts, positioning attendees at the forefront of change in digital finance and beyond.