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: 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

Summit on Human Agency

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: Navigating the Future Digital Finance Landscape 2026

Agenda - Feb. 26 CC GBBC - As of Feb. 9.pdf

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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: 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: 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: 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

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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

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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: 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: [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.


City & Financial Tokenization: The London Tokenization Summit

Event: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025

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GBBC willto take part in Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, taking place December 9– 13 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with policymakers, innovators, and global finance leaders. GBBC CRO Emma Joyce will take stage as a moderator during Finance and Tech Day on December 10, where she will be leading critical conversations surrounding the intersection of technology, innovation, and finance. 

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025

Event: Blockchain for Europe Summit 2025

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The Blockchain for Europe Summit returns to Brussels for its 7th edition, bringing together stakeholders from the digital and financial sectors, EU and global policymakers, regulators, supervisors, and academia for two days of policy-focused discussions on blockchain, digital assets, tokenization, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
GBBC’s Ambassador for Ireland, Michael Carr, will moderate the session “DORA & Blockchain – Inevitable Clash or Smooth Convergence?” with speakers Boris Petru Augustinov (DG FISMA) and Nicole Dyskant (Fireblocks).

Blockchain for Europe Summit 2025

Event: Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum 2025

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On December 2, 2025, the Boston Blockchain Association and TABB Group will host the 4th Annual Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, a leading event convening institutional participants and crypto experts to examine the accelerating adoption of digital assets across global finance. 
GBBC’s Renée Berman, Financial Services Advisor, will speak on the panel “Digital Asset Market Structure: Evolution of Exchanges, Custodians, and Clearing,” contributing insights on the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain-based infrastructure. This year’s forum will explore U.S. regulatory developments, evolving market structure, stablecoin integration, and real-world use cases shaping institutional strategy in a rapidly maturing digital asset ecosystem.

Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum 2025

Event: IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum 2025

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The IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum (UADLTF) 2025 is organized by the IEEE Ukraine Section, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, LF Decentralized Trust, and Web3 Institute. GBBC Board Director, Dimitrios Psarrakis, will be speaking.

The IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum 2025 will convene leading voices from government, industry, and academia to explore how distributed ledger technologies and Web3 infrastructure can drive societal and industrial rebuilding, as well as technological advancement. Under the theme “reBUIDL” this year’s Forum will spotlight the role of collaborative innovation in shaping the digital foundations of resilient economies.

The IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum (UADLTF) 2025 is organized by the IEEE Ukraine Section, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, LF Decentralized Trust, and Web3 Institute. GBBC Board Director, Dimitrios Psarrakis, will be speaking.

The IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum 2025 will convene leading voices from government, industry, and academia to explore how distributed ledger technologies and Web3 infrastructure can drive societal and industrial rebuilding, as well as technological advancement. Under the theme “reBUIDL” this year’s Forum will spotlight the role of collaborative innovation in shaping the digital foundations of resilient economies.

IEEE Ukrainian DLT Forum 2025

Event: Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

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The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, the Singapore FinTech Festival is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations.

On November 13, GBBC's APAC Policy Advisor, Steve Vallas, will moderate the session "Blockchain-AI Convergence: Emerging Applications, Frontier Efforts, and New Business Models" on the Frontier Stage, Hall 6. The session will explore how blockchain can address AI's "black box" problem and the deployment of AI agents on-chain. 

This year, GBBC is organizing a closed-door roundtable during SFF. Interested GBBC members can contact GBBC's Philip Gant, Executive Director, APAC Policy and Partnerships, for more information (subject to availability).

Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF)

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Event: City & Financial Global’s UK’s New Cryptoasset and Stablecoin Regulatory Regime Summit

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On November 26, GBBC’s Emma Joyce will be chairing the afternoon of the upcoming City & Financial Global’s UK’s New Cryptoasset and Stablecoin Regulatory Regime Summit. This conference brings together policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners for an in-depth analysis of the UK’s new regulatory regime for cryptoassets and stablecoins. The summit will provide a timely opportunity to learn about the practical implications for firms, investors, and the broader financial sector.

City & Financial Global’s UK’s New Cryptoasset and Stablecoin Regulatory Regime Summit

Event: Digital Assets Forum

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On February 5 - 6, 2026, the European Blockchain Convention will host the Digital Assets Forum (DAF) in London - an exclusive gathering designed to unite the most influential players shaping today’s digital-asset landscape. This event convenes asset managers, allocators, banks, policymakers, and innovators for two days of strategic dialogue and curated networking. 
GBBC’s Nilixa Devlukia, EMEA Policy Advisor, will serve as a moderator at this year’s Forum, guiding conversations across an agenda that spans tokenization, market structure, custody, compliance, AI in finance, stablecoins, and the regulatory frameworks driving institutional adoption.

Digital Assets Forum

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Title: Executive Forum in Gold Reserves Management (Closed-Door)

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The Executive Forum in Gold Reserves Management is the World Gold Council’s flagship summit for senior officials from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and other official institutions. This year’s event will be co-hosted by the Bank for International Settlements, and GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining as a speaker. 
In 2024, central banks added 1,045 tonnes of gold – the third year in a row that central banks bought over 1,000 tonnes. An increasingly complex geopolitical and financial environment is making gold reserves management more relevant than ever. Topics will include: how to value gold; demand and supply fundamentals; custody options and trends, and the impact of geopolitics on central bank reserve management. Learn more about the World Gold Council below. 

Executive Forum in Gold Reserves Management (Closed-Door)

Event: SAHIC [20th Edition]: Connecting Capital with Opportunities in Latin America & The Caribbean

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From March 22 - 24, global leaders in hospitality, tourism, and real estate will gather at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana for the 20th edition of SAHIC - Latin America and the Caribbean’s leading investment conference. 
GBBC CEO Sandro Ro will speak at SAHIC this year, where conversations will focus on capital flows, ESG strategies, branded residences, regional economic outlooks, and the role of technology and AI in shaping the future of hospitality and real estate. SAHIC continues to serve as a premier platform for connecting investors and innovators driving growth across the region.

SAHIC [20th Edition]: Connecting Capital with Opportunities in Latin America & The Caribbean

Event: Global Stratalogues Digital Assets Roundtable

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GBBC is proud to partner with Global Stratalogues for the upcoming Digital Assets Roundtable in Singapore. Building on an international series hosted in London, Davos, Venice, Paris, and Doha, this exclusive event convenes leading policymakers, technologists, and investors shaping the future of tokenization.
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join as a featured speaker during the Fireside Chats & Networking Reception, sharing insights on “Tokenization, Trust, and the New Global Financial Architecture.”
Agenda Highlights:
13:30 | Registration & Networking
14:00 | Roundtable I – From Fragmentation to Fungibility
16:00 | Roundtable II – DAOs, AI Integration & Compliance
18:00 – 20:00 | Networking Drinks Reception & Fireside Chats.

Global Stratalogues Digital Assets Roundtable

Event: GFTN's Insights Forum

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The Insights Forum is the culmination of the GFTN Insights series, a year-round platform connecting public and private sector leaders on key financial and tech issues.

Built from months of closed-door dialogues across multiple GFTN Forums across the world, bringing together regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders for two days of high-impact discussions designed to drive outcomes and shape the year ahead. This year, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be leading the roundtable discussions on "Advancing Cross-Border DLT Infrastructure through Shared Roadmaps and Interoperability" and "Public Blockchains in Banking: Technology Risks and Token Design for Safety & Resilience."

GFTN's Insights Forum

Event: Closed-Door Roundtable: The Dialogue

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On November 13, GBBC and Blockchain APAC will convene The Dialogue, an invitation-only roundtable hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright and sponsored by Taxbit alongside Singapore FinTech Festival 2025.

This closed-door session will bring together senior regulators and institutional leaders for a focused exchange on the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and innovation shaping the future of payments, stablecoins, tokenization, and tokenized deposits.

Confirmed participants include:
Dr. Alexandra Hachmeister, Director General, Digital Euro, Deutsche Bundesbank
Alan Lim, Director and Head, FinTech Infrastructure Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Claire McKay, Assistant Secretary, Payments, Scams, Commonwealth Treasury (Australia)
Dr. Rhys Bollen, Senior Executive Leader, Fintech, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Elisabeth Wallace, Head of Innovation and Conduct Policy, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Gaurav Johri, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Herman Schueller, Director, Innovation and Technology Risk, Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Tom Mutton, Director, Fintech and CBDC, Bank of England

The Dialogue continues GBBC’s commitment to fostering global regulatory engagement and advancing trusted frameworks for digital finance.


Closed-Door Roundtable: The Dialogue

Event: 9th Annual Blockchain Central Davos

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GBBC returns to Davos, Switzerland in 2026!

We are thrilled to announce that our 9th Annual Blockchain Central Davos will be taking place from January 19-21, 2026. Bringing together leaders across blockchain, digital assets, technology, and government, GBBC’s Blockchain Central Davos offers curated programming to foster collaboration and advance dialogue on the most pressing topics and challenges facing our industry. 

To register interest to attend the event, please contact our team. Note: You must have a hotel badge or White Badge to access our event.


Save the Date: 9th Annual Blockchain Central Davos

GBBC's 9th Annual Blockchain Central Davos

Event: ACI's 4th Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight

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During American Conference Institute (ACI)'s 4th Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight, government officials, crypto companies, exchanges and blockchains, along with legal and regulatory experts, will address the current regulatory landscape and key compliance challenges the industry is facing.

GBBC's Regulatory Advisor, Amina Turgulova, will be speaking on the panel, "New Risk Strategies: Actionable Insights to Strengthen Your Security Posture and Reduce Compliance Risks" on November 19. 


ACI's 4th Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight

Event: SALT London 2025: The Future of Financial Technology and Alternative Investments

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On November 5-6, SALT London will convene 300 leading alternative asset managers, institutional allocators, bankers, and fintech executives at The Chancery Rosewood in London, UK, to explore the latest developments across venture capital, macro investing, and financial technology. 
GBBC’s Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer, will moderate the main stage session “Always On(Chain) Finance: Driving Adoption and Utility,” featuring industry leaders, such as Bart Smith (Avalanche), Matt Zhang (Hivemind), Morgan Krupetsky (Ava Labs), and Bob Diamond (Atlas Merchant Capital). 

SALT London 2025: The Future of Financial Technology and Alternative Investments

Event: Discover How Tokenization is Transforming Capital Market by Boston Blockchain Association

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On November 12, the Boston Blockchain Association will host an exclusive, in-person Executive Forum at Winthrop Center, convening institutional leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the tokenization of securities and the future of institutional adoption. 
GBBC Regulatory Advisor Amina Turgulova will join the panel “Tokenizing Securities: Use Cases and Market Opportunities” alongside leaders from Galaxy and XDC to discuss how tokenization is reshaping capital markets. This invite-only workshop, held at Deloitte’s offices, will provide actionable insights from institutions navigating this transformation.

Discover How Tokenization is Transforming Capital Market by Boston Blockchain Association

Title: GBBC London Member Roundtable: From Consultation to Implementation: What’s Next for the UK Cryptoasset Regime?

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On 18 November, GBBC and Clifford Chance will convene a member roundtable to take stock of the UK’s cryptoasset roadmap in the immediate wake of FCA CP25/25 submissions and ahead of expected HMT/BoE milestones. We will focus concrete implementation questions from member firms and identify near-term asks for UK policymakers. We will also discuss transitional pathways to authorisation, custody and stablecoin frameworks, and the practicalities associated with the upcoming regulatory regime changes in 2026. 
The UK stands at a critical juncture where regulatory maturation intersects with competitive positioning. The convergence of consultation deadlines, international coordination mechanisms, and market consolidation pressures creates a unique strategic moment that will determine whether the UK emerges as a leading digital assets hub or becomes a cautious follower.
The discussion will test priority issues for firms—regime coherence, territorial scope, operational resilience—and explore where international alignment (including UK–US coordination) could simplify cross-border business models.

GBBC London Member Roundtable: From Consultation to Implementation: What’s Next for the UK Cryptoasset Regime?

Title: Centrale Bank 3rd Annual FinTech Conference

Centrale Bank 3rd Annual Fintech Conference

On December 4 - 5 in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) will host its 3rd Annual Fintech Conference, uniting regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of fintech, tokenization, and digital assets. 
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will participate across both days of the program, including leading a regulatory roundtable on “Tokenization & Fractionalization” and speaking in the public conference on “Global Perspectives: The Rise of FinTech in Europe, the Middle East & Asia” and “Payments Innovation, Digitized Assets, and Legal Implications.” Learn more about the Centrale Bank below. 

Centrale Bank 3rd Annual FinTech Conference

Title: OECD Asia Roundtable on Digital Finance

OECD Asia Finance Roundtable

On December 1 - 2 in Bali, Indonesia, the OECD and the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) will co-host the OECD Asia Roundtable on Digital Finance 2025. The Roundtable will convene senior officials from finance ministries, central banks, regulators, and private sector leaders to examine market developments and policy frameworks shaping the future of digital technologies in finance - including AI, digital assets, tokenization, and open finance. 
GBBC CEO Sandra Ro has been invited to speak in Session 6: “Tokenization in Asia and beyond: central bank reserves, tokenized deposits, tokenized assets, and DLT-based finance.”


OECD Asia Roundtable on Digital Finance

Event: ISO Technical Committee 307 Blockchain

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From November 3 - 7, GBBC will contribute to the ISO/TC 307 Plenary Sessions, the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Melbourne, Florida.
This week will open with the Opening Plenary on November 3, followed by an evening gathering for GBBC members and community partners to recognize the growing importance of international standards in advancing the blockchain and digital assets industry.
Throughout the week, GBBC's Diana Barrero Zalles, Head of GSMI and Research, and Jackson Ross, Director of Technical Programs and Head of InterWork Alliance (IWA), will participate in Working Group meetings covering key focus areas and share GBBC's latest initiatives, including the Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF), Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI), IWA's Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF), and BITA Standards Council (BITA).
The sessions will conclude with the Closing Plenary on Friday, November 7. GBBC members interested in attending can contact events@gbbc.io for more information.

ISO Technical Committee 307 Blockchain

Title: IDB FinnLAC Forum 2025

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From November 4-5, IDB Group (Inter-American Development Bank Group) is bringing together financial executives, fintech innovators, investors, and regulators to discuss the future of finance in Latin America and the Caribbean. On Tuesday, November 4 from 12:15pm-1:00pm ET, GBBC’s Regulatory Advisor, Amina Turgulova, will speak on the session “Tokenization in Motion” to share insights into global trends around tokenization and the benefits of leveraging blockchain.

IDB FinnLAC Forum 2025

Event: Digital Finance and Industrial Transformation for a Competitive Europe

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As the EU enters a new institutional cycle, the emphasis on simplification offers a strategic opportunity to enhance industrial competitiveness, reduce regulatory fragmentation, and unlock growth across Europe. Digital finance — enabled by blockchain, tokenization, and emerging infrastructure — can serve as a powerful driver for the EU’s energy transition, innovation capacity, and reindustrialization goals. This high-level dialogue will explore how simplification of rules, funding instruments, and digital tools can be used to scale Europe’s industrial strategy, with particular focus on energy resilience, web3 entrepreneurship, and sovereign digital infrastructure. The event is hosted under the patronage of MEP Borys Budka, Chair of the ITRE Committee.

Digital Finance and Industrial Transformation for a Competitive Europe

Event: Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

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Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartmeupHK Festival unite for a landmark 10th – anniversary edition – celebrating a decade of innovation and impact. This event will bring together more than 37,000 global executives, 800 speakers, and 700 exhibitors from over 100 economies to explore the future of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.  
As GBBC continues to advance responsible blockchain adoption worldwide, we look forward to connecting with industry leaders and innovators driving the next wave of digital transformation in Hong Kong and beyond. Register using the code [HKFTWXSMUGBBC10] for 10% off. 


Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

Event: GITEX Future Blockchain Summit

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This year, GBBC EMEA Advisor Nilixa Devlukia will speak on “Reclaiming Autonomy – CBDCs, Stablecoins and Regional Currencies in a Fragmenting World” during the GITEX Digital Assets Forum. 
The session will explore how nations and regions are leveraging digital currencies to reduce dependence on traditional monetary hegemonies while maintaining financial stability, covering CBDC design, stablecoin regulation, regional integration, and cross-border interoperability.


GITEX Digital Assets Forum

GITEX Future Blockchain Summit

Event: FT Live: Future of Asset Management North America

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GBBC CEO Sandra Ro joins FT Live Asset Management to speak on “Eliminating Risk and Enhancing Efficiency - How Blockchain is Streamlining Asset Management Operations.” This session unites leading voices to explore how blockchain is transforming the back office of asset management by minimizing risks in settlement, reconciliation, and fund administration. 
Discussions will highlight the role of smart contracts in automating compliance and reporting, the benefits of tokenization in improving liquidity and transparency, and the biggest barriers firms face in adopting blockchain solutions. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn how industry leaders are driving innovation and efficiency across global asset management.


FT Live Asset Management

FT Live: Future of Asset Management North America

Event: 1871's Emerging Tech Innovation Week

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GBBC is proud to partner with 1871's Emerging Tech Innovation Week, a three-day, curated experience designed to connect startup founders, investors, and experts in the AI and Web3 ecosystems. The week features a comprehensive lineup of Investor Reverse Pitches, Startup Pitch Showcases, fireside chats, roundtable discussions, and happy hours, that encourage connection and provide an intimate look into multiple facets of the AI and Web3 industries. 

1871's Emerging Tech Innovation Week

Event: Capital Pioneer Digital Assets Summit

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The Capital Pioneer Digital Assets Summit is a conference exploring how innovation and technology is reshaping capital markets. Forward-thinking fund managers and banks are reimagining distribution strategies, adopting blockchain partnerships, developing tokenized products and next-generation cybersecurity methods to offer diverse investment opportunities with lower costs, innovative products, and greater transparency.
This year, join GBBC CRO Emma Joyce on the Infrastructure + Payments Stage for "Stablecoins: Frameworks & Compliance" with John Hallahan (Fireblocks) and Agathe Laissus (BCB Group) from 14:00-14:30 BST.


Capital Pioneer Digital Assets Summit

Event:  Closed-Door Session: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) Roundtable

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Kicking off at 11:00am CEST on October 2, GBBC will convene financial institutions, regulators, and innovators to unpack GBBC’s Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) during a closed-door* roundtable alongside Sibos, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany. 

RMF is an industry-led effort aimed at regulated financial institutions to provide guidelines on how to analyze and control the non-financial risks that arise when they use public blockchain infrastructure. A cross-sector working group—comprising financial-market infrastructures, global systemically important banks, multilateral development banks, and leading Layer-1 protocol teams—has collaborated to provide a common reference rooted in their practical experience of managing risks in blockchain implementations and to provide an overview of how the new technology can be incorporated into established risk-management framework. 
*Note: Access is limited to only Sibos ticket holders.


Closed-Door Session: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) Roundtable

Event: AMCHAM Blockchain Seminar 2025

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With the theme "Bridging Worlds: Traditional Finance Meets the Digital Economy,” the AMCHAM Blockchain Seminar 2025 will explore how technologies such as stablecoins, tokenized assets, and next-generation payment systems are transforming capital flows, regulatory models, and cross-border investment.

From 10:25am-10:45am KST, Sandra Ro will deliver a presentation on "Scaling Institutional Digital Assets: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF)," followed by a panel from 11:00am-12:00pm KST to unpack "Building a Trusted Digital Finance Ecosystem" alongside Trish Turner (former U.S. Internal Revenue Service), Gene Fang (Moody's), Paul Bances (Paxos), and Harold Kim (Dunamu).

AMCHAM Blockchain Seminar 2025

Event: Sibos 2025

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Sibos brings together 10,000+ people from across the world to condense a year of conversations, insights, and introductions into just four unforgettable days. This year, Sibos takes place in Frankfurt, Germany to bring together industry leaders, renowned subject matter experts, and academics as they explore the most exciting opportunities and critical challenges for the financial industry. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be speaking.

Sibos 2025

Event: GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA

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GBBC members and Ambassadors are invited to attend GBBC’s 8th annual Blockchain Central UNGA alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City.

Blockchain Central UNGA will take place in-person to bring together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, technology, and industry to examine how we can leverage blockchain-powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA 2025

GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA

Event: Money20/20 Middle East

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GBBC will be joinin Money20/20 Middle East, taking place September 15 – 17, 2025, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be speaking in two sessions, alongside Nilixa Devlukia. This highlights GBBC’s growing leadership in the global fintech and regulatory space. This event brings together 450+ brands, 600+ investors, and key players shaping the future in the world of finance.  

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Event: Changing Market Models for Digital Asset Trading:​ Institutionalizing Crypto with Modernized Infrastructure​

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Nasdaq is hosting a three-part webinar series focused on institutionalizing digital asset markets. On October 7, GBBC CEO Sandra will join the episode, "Changing Market Models for Digital Asset Trading:​ Institutionalizing Crypto with Modernized Infrastructure​" with representatives from Nasdaq and RULEMATCH. Contact GBBC to learn more.

Changing Market Models for Digital Asset Trading:​ Institutionalizing Crypto with Modernized Infrastructure​

Event: GloCha UN HQ NY Conference & Exhibit 2025

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GloCha's UN HQ NY Conference & Exhibit 2025 focuses on engaging citizens/youth, promoting digital innovation, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in times of increasing climate crisis and growing uncertainties. With the focus of "Local Action for Global Challenges: Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies, Innovation & Youth for Our Common Future," the conference brings together various stakeholders to explore creative solutions and governance innovations for the global ecosystem. GBBC's Head of GSMI and Research, Diana Barrero Zalles, will be speaking. Deadline for registration closes September 16, 2025 at 12pm ET.

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