The Digital Assets Forum (DAF), one of Europe’s most respected institutional events dedicated to digital-asset innovation, is preparing for an expanded 2026 edition in London. After two consecutive fully booked one-day editions, the conference will transition to a two-day format, taking place on 5–6 February at Convene, 122 Houndsditch, in the City of London.
This new configuration highlights both the growing momentum behind institutional digital-asset strategies and London’s pivotal role as a financial-market hub.
A reimagined platform for institutional engagement
The 2026 edition will host a wide array of institutional players, including asset-management firms, family offices, global banks, hedge funds and companies operating in the crypto-asset sector. Combined, these participants oversee nearly €3 trillion in managed assets, reflecting the sustained interest in blockchain-based financial products and tokenized instruments.
DAF3 introduces several new features designed to improve interaction quality, including an AI-driven networking platform, tailored one-to-one meeting sessions and designated private discussion zones. These additions aim to support strategic dialogue between investors and technology-driven financial innovators.
According to Victoria Gago, Co-Founder of the European Blockchain Convention (EBC), the shift to a two-day event is a natural response to industry demand. The success of previous editions showed that participants required more time and space to explore the rapidly evolving digital-asset landscape.
Tokenization accelerates as a dominant market trend
The upcoming edition takes place as tokenization continues to gain ground in global financial markets. Forecasts suggest that tokenized assets could surpass $16 trillion by 2030, driven by the expansion of blockchain-based products tied to government bonds, corporate credit and real-estate structures.
Daniel Salmerón, Co-Founder of EBC, notes that DAF3 will serve as a central forum where traditional financial institutions and digital-native players can collectively shape the next generation of market infrastructure.
A comprehensive agenda targeting emerging challenges
The forum’s 2026 program will address multiple aspects of market modernization, including:
- trading-infrastructure upgrades and market-structure evolution,
- institutional-grade custody and asset-protection mechanisms,
- applications of artificial intelligence in portfolio management,
- stablecoins and their use in institutional financial flows,
- regulatory developments across the UK and EU,
- innovation in banking and digital-settlement systems.
London’s regulatory alignment and concentration of financial institutions make it an ideal venue for these high-level discussions.
A speaker roster that reflects financial-sector diversity
Key speakers include 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 profiles illustrate the breadth of expertise shaping the evolution of modern finance.
A reference event for global institutional players
Since its inception in 2024, the Digital Assets Forum has positioned itself as a central platform for decision-makers exploring the integration of digital assets into traditional portfolios. Past editions have welcomed executives from global institutions such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Standard Chartered and Coinbase Institutional.
The 2026 edition aims to build on this momentum by offering a highly curated space for industry dialogue, strategic announcements and long-term partnerships.
Further information regarding tickets, program details and speakers is available via the organizer’s official website.
