Event: Elliptic’s ARC26: The Assembly for Responsible Crypto

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What does responsible growth in crypto actually look like? From May 19-21 in Cape Cod, ARC26: The Assembly for Responsible Crypto brings together leaders across digital assets, compliance, and risk innovation for a series of candid, off-the-record conversations on the future of the industry. Hosted by Elliptic, the invite-only gathering will explore how trust, transparency, and technology are beginning to converge across areas like AI-driven compliance, digital resilience, and tokenized financial infrastructure. Through working sessions and closed-door dialogue, ARC26 aims to move beyond headlines and into the practical realities shaping the next chapter of responsible digital asset adoption. GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Global Regulatory & Policy Director, will be participating in the event.
Because the future of crypto will not just be defined by innovation, but by how responsibly it scales.


Elliptic’s ARC26: The Assembly for Responsible Crypto

Event: Money 20/20 Europe

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From June 2-4, Money20/20 Europe brings together the leaders shaping the future of fintech, payments, and digital finance. Known as one of the industry’s most influential gatherings, the event convenes innovators, policymakers, and institutions driving real change across global financial systems.
GBBC’s Nilixa Devlukia, EMEA Policy Advisor, will be participating in the program, contributing to conversations at the intersection of technology, regulation, and financial innovation.

Money 20/20 Europe

Event: Momentum AI London 2026

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From June 29-30, Momentum AI London brings together the leaders moving past the hype and into execution. This invitation-only forum convenes 300 vetted CIOs, CTOs, and AI decision-makers for two days of candid, closed-door discussions on what is actually working, and what is not.
Through roundtables, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, the program is designed around a clear path to enterprise AI mastery, from aligning leadership and governance to scaling adoption and delivering measurable ROI. GBBC is proud to serve as a community partner with Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer, speaking at the event, contributing to conversations shaping the next phase of enterprise AI.

Momentum AI London 2026

Event: GFTN’s Point Zero Forum

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If the global financial system were redesigned today, what would it look like? GFTN’s Point Zero Forum brings that question to the table, convening central bankers, regulators, technologists, and industry leaders at a moment when finance, technology, and security are rapidly converging. The Forum explores a system in transition, where trust is rebuilt through code, compliance is embedded into architecture, and protocols begin to redefine how markets operate. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be speaking at the event, with GBBC returning as a Community Partner in shaping the dialogue around this next phase of global finance.

GFTN’s Point Zero Forum

Event: Global Digital Asset Forum Vienna 2026

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From May 18-22, Global Digital Asset Forum Vienna will bring together policymakers, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and innovators for five days of conversations shaping the future of digital finance.
Embedded within ViennaUP, the largest startup festival in Central and Eastern Europe, the forum positions the city at the center of the global dialogue on digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenization, with a clear ambition to connect traditional finance, the real economy, and the crypto ecosystem in one integrated platform.
On May 21, GBBC’s Adrian Matak, Senior Policy Manager, will deliver a keynote during International Blockchain Day, contributing to discussions driving the next phase of adoption. GBBC is proud to serve as a community partner as well, with complimentary registration available for our members.

Global Digital Asset Forum Vienna 2026

Event: VI3NNA Congress 2026

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On May 19-20, VI3NNA Congress 2026 will convene policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators in Vienna for an invite-only gathering focused on the next phase of digital asset adoption in Europe.
GBBC’s Adrian Matak, Senior Policy Manager, will participate in the program, contributing to a strategic debate on European digital asset innovation zones and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping adoption across the region. GBBC is proud to serve as a community partner for the event, which aims to advance practical dialogue around the future of Web3 and digital finance.

VI3NNA Congress 2026

Event: 2026 Future of Finance Conference

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The future of finance is not being predicted, it is currently being built. On June 16, the Future of Finance Conference, hosted by GBBC in partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright, will convene leaders across financial services, regulation, and the digital asset ecosystem for a day of forward-looking dialogue and practical insight.
As innovation accelerates and the lines between traditional finance and emerging technologies continue to blur, the conference will explore the shifts reshaping global markets, from stablecoins and tokenization to the growing role of artificial intelligence in financial crime prevention and AML frameworks.
Beginning with a networking lunch and followed by in-depth sessions, the program is designed to move beyond theory and into real-world implementation, bringing together policymakers, institutions, and innovators defining the next phase of global finance.

2026 Future of Finance Conference

Event: City Week

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City Week will return to London for its 16th annual edition, convening more than 1,000 senior decision-makers from across the global financial services industry. Organized in partnership with the UK Government, the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK, and UK Finance, the conference brings together leaders from finance, policy, and regulation to examine the forces reshaping international markets.
GBBC’s Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer, will be participating in the program. Across two days of curated sessions, City Week will explore how geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, such as blockchain and digital assets, are transforming financial institutions and global capital markets. With more than 100 speakers and a global audience, the event continues to serve as a premier forum for dialogue on innovation, regulation, and the future of international finance.

City Week

Event: GBBC London Reception at the UK Parliament

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Some conversations don’t happen on stage, they happen behind closed doors, where policy, markets, and strategy quietly take shape. GBBC and Paul Hastings will host an invitation-only reception at the UK Parliament, bringing together parliamentarians and industry leaders for an evening of candid dialogue on the future of digital markets and money.
Held under the patronage of Lord Kulveer Ranger and Lauren Edwards, MP, the reception reflects GBBC’s role as the official partner to the APPG on Digital Markets and Digital Money, a forum at the center of conversations shaping the UK’s approach to digital finance. From stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDCs and the broader payments landscape, the evening offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with those defining the next phase of financial policy.

GBBC London Reception at the UK Parliament

Event: GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (Miami, FL)

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Hosted by GBBC alongside Oliver Wyman, this closed-door roundtable will bring together regulators, core RMF observers, and Risk Assessment Partners (RAPs) for a focused discussion on the next phase of the RMF. The session will explore L1 and L2 risks, alignment with evolving regulatory standards, and practical considerations for implementation as institutions move toward broader adoption of blockchain infrastructure in capital markets.

GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (Miami, FL)

Event: Bermuda Digital Finance Forum 2026

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Some ideas are discussed, others are tested in the real world. From May 11–14, the Bermuda Digital Finance Forum returns, a gathering designed not just to explore the future of digital finance, but to actively shape it.
Set against one of the most forward-looking regulatory environments in the world, the Forum brings together asset allocators, innovators, and policymakers for hands-on activations, focused roundtables, and high-impact conversations across digital asset management, payments, tokenization, and emerging infrastructure. Hosted by SALT and Penrose Partners, in partnership with Coinbase and Circle, the event continues to push the boundaries of what implementation looks like in practice.
GBBC’s Michelle O’Connor, Global Marketing & Communications Strategist, will be participating in the program, joining a global community driving the next phase of adoption.

Event: GBBC USA's Blockchain Central on Compliance. Risk. Security.

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In a landscape where threats evolve faster than the systems designed to stop them, the question is no longer if digital infrastructure will be tested, but how it will respond. This June in Washington, DC, GBBC USA will convene Blockchain Central on Compliance. Risk. Security., a gathering focused on moving from vulnerability to resilience.
Designed for leaders operating at the intersection of finance, policy, and technology, the program will explore how compliance, risk, and security are being redefined in real time, while spanning topics such as RegTech, AML/KYC, capital markets risk frameworks, cybersecurity, and quantum-era considerations.
This is where implementation takes center stage, and where the next phase of secure, scalable digital infrastructure begins to take shape.
Dates are currently being finalized, with the event expected to take place between June 9-11, 2026.

GBBC USA's Blockchain Central on Compliance. Risk. Security.

Event: GBBC x VerifyVASP: Regulatory Roundtable (Singapore)

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GBBC and VerifyVASP will convene a closed-door roundtable in Singapore, bringing together regulators and industry participants for a focused discussion on compliance, security, and implementation. The session will explore key themes shaping global regulatory approaches, including insights tied to the Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework and the evolving path toward practical, secure adoption.

GBBC x VerifyVASP: Regulatory Roundtable (Singapore)

GBBC x VerifyVASP: APAC Compliance and Capital Markets RMF Roundtable (Singapore)

Event: PROTECT Initiative Roundtable

PROTECT Initiative Roundtable

As digital finance expands, so do the risks that come with it. On April 14, a select group of leaders will come together for the PROTECT Initiative Roundtable, an invite-only discussion focused on tackling fraud and scams through a financial inclusion lens.
Co-hosted by IDB Lab, the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI), and Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), the roundtable will bring together voices from across policy, industry, and research to examine where gaps remain, and how coordinated action can better protect vulnerable consumers. GBBC’s Diana Oreto (Barrero Zalles), Head of GSMI and Research, will be participating in the discussion, contributing to dialogue spanning data, private sector practices, and regulatory responses.

Event: YPO Social Impact Network Roundtable

YPO Social Impact Network Roundtable

Building on momentum from the inaugural convening at the United Nations in October 2025, the YPO Social Impact Network Roundtable returns to New York this May to move from vision to execution. What began as a high-level blueprint for sovereign, sustainable development, centered on digital identity, data sovereignty, and financial inclusion, now enters its next phase of implementation. This upcoming session is designed as a hands-on, action-oriented forum where leaders from across business, government, and civil society will collaborate to pressure-test real initiatives, identify barriers, and shape tangible, investable next steps. As conversations shift toward measurable impact, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join the dialogue, contributing to discussions at the intersection of digital infrastructure and economic empowerment.

Event: GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (New York, NY)

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Hosted by GBBC alongside the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), this closed-door roundtable will bring together regulators, core RMF observers, and Risk Assessment Partners (RAPs) for a focused discussion on the next phase of the RMF. The session will explore L1 and L2 risks, alignment with evolving regulatory standards, and practical considerations for implementation as institutions move toward broader adoption of blockchain infrastructure in capital markets.

GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (New York, NY)

Event: GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (Washington, DC)

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GBBC will convene core RMF observers and Risk Assessment Partners (RAPs) for a closed-door roundtable with regulators to explore the next phase of the RMF. The discussion will focus on L1 and L2 risks, practical mitigation approaches, and the growing need for shared standards and global alignment to support secure, scalable adoption of blockchain infrastructure in capital markets.

GBBC Roundtable: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (Washington, DC)

Event: Fireside Chat with Global Blockchain Business Council and FIS

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On April 15 in Singapore, FIS and ASIFMA will host a fireside chat with GBBC CEO Sandra Ro, bringing together industry leaders for an evening of conversation on the evolving role of blockchain in global capital markets. Joined by Jon Hodges, Head of Capital Markets APAC at FIS, the discussion will explore adoption trends across Asia and beyond, followed by networking drinks and continued dialogue.

Fireside Chat with Global Blockchain Business Council and FIS

Event: DeCenter Workshop: New Applications for Blockchain in Energy and Environment

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What if the same technologies reshaping finance could help rewire how we produce, distribute, and manage energy? On April 29, Princeton University will host a DeCenter Workshop exploring how blockchain is emerging as a new coordination layer for some of the world’s most complex systems, from power grids to climate infrastructure.
This convening will unite researchers, technologists, and industry practitioners, the workshop will examine everything from decentralized energy markets and renewable infrastructure to data centers, environmental sensing, and peer-to-peer resilience models. GBBC’s Diana Oreto (Barrero Zalles), Head of GSMI and Research, will be participating in the discussions, contributing to conversations at the intersection of blockchain, sustainability, and real-world implementation.
The future of energy may not just be cleaner, it may be coordinated differently.

DeCenter Workshop: New Applications for Blockchain in Energy and Environment

Event: CSIS: The Next Generation of Global Infrastructure Partnerships

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Infrastructure is not just about what gets built, it is about who builds it, how it is financed, and what it enables. On April 13, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will convene a roundtable exploring how the U.S. and its allies can better mobilize capital, coordinate strategy, and shape the future of global infrastructure.
From ports, railways, subsea cables, and digital systems, the conversation will span the physical and digital foundations of the global economy, and the role of public-private collaboration in securing them. GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Global Regulatory & Policy Director, will be participating in the discussion, contributing to dialogue at the intersection of policy, investment, and emerging technologies.
The infrastructure of tomorrow is not just engineered, it is negotiated, financed, and aligned.

CSIS: The Next Generation of Global Infrastructure Partnerships

Event: ISO/TC 307 Plenary: Saint-Denis (France)

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On June 15–16, 2026, the ISO Technical Committee 307 (ISO/TC 307) Plenary will convene in Saint-Denis, France, bringing together global experts to advance the standardization of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. GBBC will be participating in the sessions, contributing to discussions on international standards and their role in enabling secure, interoperable, and scalable digital infrastructure.

ISO/TC 307 Plenary: Saint-Denis (France)

Event: NIST: Workshop on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

NIST Workshop on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

What does it actually take to make blockchain systems secure, interoperable, and ready for real-world deployment? On April 16, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will bring that question to the forefront through convening technical experts, policymakers, and industry practitioners for a deep dive into the architecture of digital infrastructure.
This is not a high-level conversation, it is where implementation meets reality. From cybersecurity risks, interoperability gaps, to the role of standards in shaping next-generation systems, this workshop will focus on the technical challenges emerging across live DLT deployments. GBBC’s Diana Oreto (Barrero Zalles), Head of GSMI and Research, will be participating in the discussions, contributing to ongoing dialogue at the intersection of standards, security, and innovation.
As blockchain continues to move from concept to infrastructure, the conversations happening here will help define how it is built, as well as how it scales.

NIST: Workshop on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Event: HederaCon

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On May 4, HederaCon will take place in Miami Beach at the Faena Forum, convening enterprises, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the Hedera ecosystem for a day of collaboration and connection. Positioned between the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Consensus 2026, the event offers a unique setting for cross-sector engagement.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be participating, discussions will explore trust infrastructure and real-world innovation across topics including tokenization, interoperability, AI and Web3 convergence, stablecoins and compliance, and evolving frameworks.

Event: Wealth Management Summit Asia

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On April 15-16, 2026, the Wealth Management Summit Asia will take place in Singapore, convened by FT Live and Professional Wealth Management (PWM). Now in its fourth year, the Summit unites private banks, family offices, and wealth managers from across the region for two days of high-level dialogue. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will take part in the program, which features panel discussions and interactive masterclasses examining investment strategies amid geopolitical realignment and product development approaches during a period of unprecedented wealth creation in Asia.

Wealth Management Summit Asia

Event: Digital Accord Paris 2026

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Digital Accord Paris will convene executive leaders for a gathering focused on the execution of global digital asset reporting frameworks and the practical realities of implementation in 2026 and beyond. Presented by Taxbit, the event will explore how regulatory developments are moving from insight to execution across jurisdictions.
GBBC will be participating in Digital Accord Paris 2026, contributing to discussions on global implementation, operational readiness, cross-border coordination, and the strategic role of regulation in scaling digital asset markets with credibility and resilience.

Digital Accord Paris 2026

Taxbit's Digital Accord Paris 2026

Event: Tech Pulse 2030 (No. 55)

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What does the next decade of technology actually look like, not in theory, but in practice? On April 7, Tech Pulse 2030 lands in San Francisco, bringing together builders, investors, and innovators working at the edge of artificial intelligence.
Hosted by AI 2030 and delivered in partnership with AngelList, Founders Cafe, and 1871, the event is part of a growing global movement spanning 50+ convenings and tens of thousands of participants. It is less about prediction and more about execution, spotlighting the people actively shaping how AI is built, deployed, and governed across industries.
GBBC’s Michelle O’Connor, Global Marketing & Communications Strategist, will be participating in the conversation, joining leaders advancing responsible innovation in real time. The future of AI is not something we wait for, it is being built, debated, and decided right now.

Tech Pulse 2030 (No. 55)

AI 2030's Tech Pulse 2030 (No. 55)

Event: CNBC CONVERGE LIVE

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CNBC CONVERGE LIVE will take place in Singapore, bringing together global leaders, investors, and innovators to explore how strategy, capital, and technology are reshaping industries in real time. Anchored by CNBC’s international network of reporters and correspondents, the program will examine critical themes across investment, leadership, technological innovation, and sustainability.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining a closed-door roundtable, contributing to high-level dialogue at a time when trade, technology, and financial systems are undergoing significant transformation. CONVERGE LIVE offers dynamic roundtables, curated networking, and global media reach across CNBC’s platforms.

CNBC CONVERGE LIVE

Event: Paris Blockchain Week 2026

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On April 15-16, Paris Blockchain Week will unite global leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem in Paris to explore technologies, frameworks, and market developments shaping the industry’s next phase of growth.
GBBC’s Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer, will be speaking at the event, contributing to discussions on institutional adoption, market infrastructure, and the evolving global blockchain landscape.

Paris Blockchain Week 2026

Event: Chainalysis: LINKS

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In a city where markets never pause, the conversation around digital assets is only getting louder and more complex. LINKS, a conference presented by Chainalysis, brings that conversation into focus, convening leaders from government, finance, and the crypto ecosystem in the heart of Times Square.
This is where policy meets practice, and where case studies, live demos, and real-world insights collide with the realities of enforcement, innovation, and market evolution. GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Global Regulatory & Policy Director, will take the stage for “Global Rulebook: The Future of Digital Asset Regulation,” unpacking how frameworks across the U.S., EU, UK, and beyond are beginning to align, as well as diverge, and what that means for the next phase of this industry.

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Chainalysis: LINKS

Event: American University: Digital Assets Conference

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American University will host its Digital Assets Conference in Washington, D.C., convening policymakers and industry leaders to examine evolving regulatory and compliance frameworks in digital finance.
GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Global Regulatory & Policy Director, will speak on a panel with Lee Schneider (Ava Labs), David Brill (FTI Consulting), and Alex Yastremski (Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP), focusing on compliance programs and regulatory strategy in an evolving digital asset landscape.

American University: Digital Assets Conference

Event: High Stakes

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New York moves fast and so do the conversations that shape what’s next. On March 25, High Stakes brings together a curated group of founders, investors, and infrastructure leaders for an intimate, after-hours gathering during Digital Assets Week.
Presented by 1inch in collaboration with Decibel, ETHGlobal, and GBBC, this is not another side event, it is a room built for people who think several moves ahead. Poker sets the tone, where strategy, timing, and instinct mirror the realities of building in digital assets, while a hands-on cocktail experience adds a layer of craft to the conversation.
No panels. No presentations. Just sharp minds, real dialogue, and the kind of connections that only happen in New York.

High Stakes

Event: [not crypto] Art Night

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Amid a week packed with panels, pitches, and protocol debates, something different takes shape in Cannes. On April 1, [not crypto] ART Night invites attendees to step away from the noise of ETHCC and into a curated exhibition exploring the intersection of art, human perception, and artificial intelligence.
Presented by 1inch and supported by P2P.org and Resolv Labs, the exhibition PERCEPTION LOOPS brings together works by aurèce vettier and Patrick Tresset, where robotic systems sketch human portraits, AI-generated imagery evolves into physical form, and organic and algorithmic worlds blur. GBBC will be participating in the evening, joining a cross-disciplinary community engaging with the creative dimensions of emerging technologies. More than a side event, the experience offers a rare pause, an opportunity to reflect, connect, and engage beyond the conference circuit.

[not crypto] Art Night

Event: Crypto Assets Conference (CAC26)

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Deutsche Börse Group and Frankfurt School will co-host the 12th Crypto Assets Conference (CAC26) in Frankfurt, convening Europe’s financial community to explore how digital assets are reshaping capital markets. The conference brings together leading voices from academia, business, and regulation to examine developments across tokenization, institutional crypto adoption, stablecoins, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
GBBC’s Adrian Matak, Senior Policy Manager, will be participating in CAC26, contributing to discussions at the intersection of digital assets and the real economy. With over 550 in-person and 3,000 online participants expected, CAC26 continues to serve as a leading forum for dialogue on the convergence of digital money, market infrastructure, and regulatory innovation.

Crypto Assets Conference (CAC26)

Event: Closed-Door Dinner with GBBC and Buen Crypto Consulting in Paris

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GBBC and Buen Crypto Consulting are hosting a closed-door dinner with our members to explore the current blockchain and digital finance landscape across France and Europe alongside Paris Blockchain Week (PBW). Discussions will center on policy developments and how public-private collaboration can propel the future of finance forward.

Closed-Door Dinner with GBBC in Paris

Closed-Door Dinner with GBBC and Buen Crypto Consulting in Paris

Event: Brown Rudnick's Global Blockchain Conference

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On Thursday, April 16, Brown Rudnick is hosting its 4th Annual Global Blockchain Conference, at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York City, supported by Global Blockchain Business Council and The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance.

This year’s conference will bring together senior industry executives and Brown Rudnick partners for a day of forward-looking dialogue on blockchain, AI, digital assets, and other emerging technologies. The program will explore key market and regulatory developments, strategic opportunities, and industry trends, while also offering dedicated opportunities for meaningful networking among leaders, founders, and investors across the ecosystem.


Brown Rudnick's 4th Annual Global Blockchain Conference

Event: MOODY’S Bridging the Gap: Global Trends, U.S. Policy, and Moody’s View on Stablecoin Risk

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On March 25, Moody’s will host “Bridging the Gap: Global Trends, U.S. Policy, and Moody’s View on Stablecoin Risk,” an invite-only roundtable that will convene digital asset firms, trade associations, and policy leaders to discuss the evolving stablecoin landscape.
GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Global Regulatory & Policy Director, will be participating in the discussion, which will explore global regulatory trends, U.S. market structure developments, and Moody’s forthcoming Stablecoin Rating Methodology. She will examine emerging risk considerations for issuers and intermediaries, as well as broader policy developments including the CLARITY Act and the implementation of the GENIUS Act.

MOODY’S Bridging the Gap: Global Trends, U.S. Policy, and Moody’s View on Stablecoin Risk

Event: Apex Labs - Americas Client Conference

Apex Labs - Americas Client Conference

On March 19, Apex Group will host the Americas Client Conference in New York City, bringing together industry leaders to discuss innovation and scalable growth across the alternatives landscape.
GBBC’s Renée Berman, Financial Services Advisor, will be participating in the event.

Event: ABAC-ILI-APFF-APIP Hybrid Finance Roundtable

ABAC-ILI-APFF-APIP Hybrid Finance Roundtable

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will participate in the ABAC-ILI-APFF Hybrid Finance Roundtable: “Legal and Regulatory Enablers of Digital Finance in the Asia-Pacific Region,” co-organized by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), International Law Institute (ILI), and Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF). This roundtable convenes policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to examine how emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, are transforming financial services and shaping regulatory priorities across the Asia-Pacific region.
Sandra will moderate the panel “Quantum Computing - Current State of Play, Regulatory Challenges and Future Directions,” exploring the evolving capabilities of quantum technologies, their implications for digital finance and cybersecurity, and the regulatory considerations needed to support innovation while managing emerging risks in the global financial system.

Event: Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB)

Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB)

During the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), GBBC’s Adrian Matak, Senior Policy Manager, will participate in the 2nd edition of the Blockchain Intelligence Forum, one of five flagship conferences taking place as part of the broader summit. The event convenes policymakers, technology experts, and industry leaders to explore key developments across emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence, cyber diplomacy, and critical infrastructure protection. 
Adrian will join the session “MiCA in Action: Blockchain Intelligence, Supervision, and Enforcement in Europe,” examining how Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is shaping oversight, compliance, and the practical implementation of blockchain regulation across the region. The discussion will highlight the role of blockchain intelligence in strengthening supervision, supporting enforcement, and advancing responsible innovation within Europe’s evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Event: DC Local Parliament | Hosted by Ava Labs, The Fintech Foundation & Gibson Dunn

DC Local Parliament

Ava Labs, The Fintech Foundation, and Gibson Dunn will host DC Local Parliament, an invite-only gathering convening leaders at the intersection of policy, regulation, and financial innovation. The afternoon session will bring together Capitol Hill and regulatory officials, technology entrepreneurs, legal experts, and academics for focused discussion on the evolving landscape and future of stablecoins.

DC Local Parliament | Hosted by Ava Labs, The Fintech Foundation & Gibson Dunn

Event: Navigating the Future Digital Finance Landscape 2026

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On February 26, 2026, GBBC and Clifford Chance are partnering to convene the Future of Digital Finance Conference in London. More details to follow soon. Contact alfredo@gbbc.io to learn more.

Navigating the Future Digital Finance Landscape 2026

Event: BGIN Block 14

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BGIN Block 14 will take place in Shibuya, Tokyo, during Japan Fintech Week (JFW), convening global stakeholders to advance governance frameworks for permissionless blockchain ecosystems.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will participate in this multi-stakeholder gathering, which brings together developers, regulators, businesses, academics, and civil society to address key challenges across identity, privacy, key management, and blockchain governance. Through working group sessions and practitioner-led collaboration, Block Meetings contribute to standards development efforts that inform broader international frameworks, including ISO TC307.


Event: Human-Authorized: The Summit on Human Agency

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The Summit on Human Agency will convene leaders in Napa, California, for a gathering focused on advancing proof of human control within the emerging “agentic” AI economy. Held one day prior to The Linux Foundation Member Summit, this invite-only event brings together business and technical leaders to explore trust frameworks, governance models, and privacy-preserving technologies designed to securely express human intent and authority in AI-driven systems.
GBBC’s Michelle O’Connor will join to examine how verifiable personhood, relationship credentials, and accountable delegation models can enable AI agents to operate within provable and reversible bounds, ensuring adoption of automated systems across industries.

Human-Authorized: The Summit on Human Agency

Event: GFTN Insights – Roundtable: GL1 Dialogue

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On February 26 in Tokyo, GFTN Insights will convene a closed-door roundtable uniting senior stakeholders to examine how digital assets are moving from pilot phases into live market deployment. The session will focus on interoperability, infrastructure architecture, and regulatory alignment as core enablers of scalable adoption.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be participating in the GL1 Dialogue, contributing to discussions on how shared technical, operational, and policy frameworks can deliver interoperability across market infrastructures, embed compliance into system design, and support the secure integration of digital assets into global finance.

GFTN Insights – Roundtable: GL1 Dialogue

Event: Japan Fintech Week (JFW) 2026

From February 24 to March 6, Japan Fintech Week (JFW) will take place across various locations in Tokyo and other major cities, bringing together domestic and international stakeholders influencing the future of financial innovation. The program features keynote speeches, panel discussions, startup pitches, roundtables, networking sessions, and exhibitions highlighting Japan’s fintech ecosystem.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be participating, the conference is organized by Japan’s Financial Services Agency and Nikkei Inc., under the theme “FIN/SUM NEXT: The New Financial Ecosystem Shaped by AI and Blockchain,” exploring how finance is expected to advance over the next decade.

Japan Fintech Week (JFW) 2026

Event: LF Decentralized Trust: Member Summit

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From January 28–29, LF Decentralized Trust will convene its Member Summit in Jersey City, New Jersey, marking the 10th anniversary of the community’s work to progress decentralized trust. This summit is members-only, gathering stakeholders throughout the ecosystem to collaborate on technical and business topics. 
GBBC’s Diana Barrero Zalles, Head of GSMI and Research, will moderate the panel “Production Deployments: Building and Operating Real Systems,” guiding discussion on deploying and operating decentralized technologies at scale.


LF Decentralized Trust: Member Summit

Event: HLS-PIFS Roundtable on The Future of Digital Assets

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On January 13, the Program on International Financial Systems (PIFS) and Harvard Law will convene the 4th Annual Roundtable on the Future of Digital Assets at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C., a gathering of senior policymakers, regulators, and market leaders for a day of dialogue on the evolving digital asset landscape. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be participating in the roundtable, which will explore market structure, stablecoins, investor adoption, and the future of asset tokenization through keynote addresses, fireside chats, and expert panels featuring leaders from U.S. regulatory agencies, financial institutions, and the digital asset ecosystem.

HLS-PIFS Roundtable on The Future of Digital Assets

Event: ACI’s Inaugural Forum on Payment Stablecoins: Law, Licensing & Compliance

ACI Inaugural Event

On January 30, ACI will host its Inaugural Forum on Payment Stablecoins: Law, Licensing & Compliance, a virtual interactive program structured to guide industry participants with navigating compliance, licensing and cross-border risk in the rapidly evolving stablecoin landscape.
This forum will offer insights into the implications of the GENIUS Act and how new federal stablecoin frameworks are shaping regulatory expectations for reserves, AML, and cross-border compliance while uniting regulators, financial institutions, and legal experts to translate statute into practical playbooks for 2026 and beyond. 
GBBC’s Amina Turgulova, Regulatory Advisor, will speak during the Opening Briefing.

ACI’s Inaugural Forum on Payment Stablecoins: Law, Licensing & Compliance

Event: Australia Policy Week

AU Policy Week

From March 9 - 13, Australia Policy Week will convene senior decision-makers in Sydney for one of the most internationally diverse and strategically significant digital asset forums in the region. This invitation-only gathering brings together leaders shaping regulatory, institutional, and technological outcomes across global financial markets. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will speak during the week’s closed-door discussions, contributing to high-level dialogue on the evolving policy, regulatory, and commercial landscape for digital assets. Designed to foster candid exchange and strategic alignment, Australia Policy Week connects leaders across finance, policy, and technology in a trusted environment.

Australia Policy Week

Event: [Hashed] DeFi and Traditional Finance: Collaboration and Expansion Strategies — A Vision for the Hybrid Finance Era

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On December 16 in Seoul, Hashed will convene industry leaders for “DeFi and Traditional Finance: Collaboration and Expansion Strategies — A Vision for the Hybrid Finance Era.” The program will explore institutional adoption, risk management, and the emerging architecture of hybrid financial systems.
GBBC’s Philip Gant, Executive Director of APAC Policy and Partnerships, will speak in Session 2: Institutional Perspectives on the Use of DeFi and Risk Management, alongside leaders from Meritz Securities and Mirae Asset. Philip will also participate in a follow-on panel discussion with senior executives from Shinhan Investment & Securities, moderated by PARK Jong-baek of BKL.

[Hashed] DeFi and Traditional Finance: Collaboration and Expansion Strategies — A Vision for the Hybrid Finance Era

Event: City & Financial Tokenization: The London Tokenization Summit

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On January 29, 2026, City & Financial will host The London Tokenization Summit, this conference will unite leading policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, and innovators in digital finance to explore the next phase of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
GBBC’s Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer, will chair the morning sessions of the event, guiding discussions on the economic, regulatory, and technological evolution of tokenization. Featuring high-level speakers from around the world, this event serves as a premier institutional forum advancing cross-industry collaboration and mainstream adoption of tokenized markets.


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