The Digital Assets Forum (DAF), recognized as one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for institutional digital-asset adoption, will return to London in 2026 with a newly expanded format. After two fully sold-out one-day editions, the event will now run over two days, February 5–6, at Convene, 122 Houndsditch, situated in London’s financial hub.
The decision to scale up the forum reflects both the rapid growth of digital-asset activity in institutional finance and London’s strategic importance as a gateway to European markets.
A growing event tailored to institutional expectations
DAF3 will feature an extensive range of participants, including asset managers, private-wealth groups, banks, hedge funds and digital-asset companies. Combined, these organizations manage around €3 trillion in assets, highlighting the increasing institutional participation in tokenization and blockchain-driven investments.
Key additions to the 2026 edition include a structured meetings program, an AI-enhanced networking app and dedicated private meeting zones. These tools aim to support targeted interactions and foster meaningful collaboration between financial institutions and technology providers.
For Victoria Gago, Co-Founder of the European Blockchain Convention (EBC), the expansion was essential. The strong demand observed during previous editions demonstrated the need for a larger, more flexible format, allowing participants more opportunities to engage in substantive discussions and form strategic partnerships.
Tokenization takes center stage
The 2026 conference comes as tokenization emerges as one of the most transformative themes in global finance. Analysts estimate that by 2030, tokenized assets could exceed $16 trillion in value, driven by product innovation spanning government securities, credit instruments and real-estate structures deployed on blockchain networks.
EBC Co-Founder Daniel Salmerón highlights that DAF3 has become a bridge between traditional and digital finance, offering a venue for institutions to define how tokenization should be implemented securely, transparently and at scale.
A broad and forward-looking agenda
Beyond tokenization, the event will explore a wide range of topics relevant to institutional markets, including:
- trading-infrastructure modernization,
- institutional custody solutions,
- AI-driven decision-making in asset management,
- stablecoin adoption and its role in cross-border payments,
- regulatory developments across Europe and the UK,
- advancements in banking innovation and settlement technology.
These themes reflect the continued evolution of digital finance and the growing demand for robust, compliant market infrastructure.
A comprehensive list of high-profile speakers
Among this year’s confirmed speakers are Christopher Perkins (CoinFund), Emma Lovett (J.P. Morgan), Stani Kulechov (Aave Labs), Bilal Jafar (Dow Jones), Alexandre Laizet (Capital B) and Santiago Roel Santos (Inversion).
Their expertise spans banking, asset management, quantitative innovation and crypto-native investment.
A key event in the global institutional calendar
Since 2024, the Digital Assets Forum has steadily grown into a prominent platform for institutions seeking insights into digital-asset integration. Previous editions have hosted senior figures from notable organizations such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Standard Chartered and Coinbase Institutional.
The 2026 edition aims to continue this trajectory, offering a high-level environment where strategic decisions and industry-shaping announcements can take place.
More details about the program and registration are available on the event’s official website.