Digital Assets Forum New York 2026 (DAF NY) is an international conference focused on the institutional digital asset market, bringing together representatives from banks, investment funds, asset management firms, the cryptocurrency industry, and financial regulators. Organized by the team behind the European Blockchain Convention, the event focuses on institutional investment, financial infrastructure, and the integration of digital assets into the traditional financial system.

The conference will focus on practical aspects of digital asset market development, institutional blockchain adoption, and financial industry regulation. Key topics include:

• Tokenization of financial and real-world assets

• Stablecoins and their applications in the financial system

• Institutional adoption of digital assets

• Digital asset custody solutions and infrastructure

• Digital asset market structure and regulation

• Capital raising and the development of investment instruments

The event program will feature more than 50 sessions across 2 stages, one-on-one business meetings, closed-door roundtables, and dedicated networking events. Attendees will be able to schedule meetings in advance through a dedicated app and connect with fund managers and institutional investors, including pension funds, funds of funds, and asset management firms. The event will also feature a technology exhibition area, a dedicated media space, and an exclusive VIP party for networking with speakers, sponsors, and media representatives.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck

• Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy

• Sandy Kaul, Global Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton

• Maxwell Stein, Director of Digital Assets at BlackRock

• Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets at Citi

• Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital

• Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream

• Matthew Dusek, Executive Director of Digital Assets at DTCC

• Athanasios Vamvakidis, Deputy Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund

• Michelle Neal, Group CEO of Fnality

• John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase

• Kaitlin Asrow, Acting Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), and many others

The event’s official website lists 3 ticket categories:

• General Pass: $1,495

• VIP Pass: $2,495

• President Pass: $5,995

All ticket categories include access to conference sessions, the exhibition area, lunch, drinks, and the networking app. The VIP Pass also includes admission to the VIP party and access to the speakers’ area. The President Pass additionally provides access to an attendee list without personal information and the opportunity to arrange 3 one-on-one meetings with selected participants.