Where Digital Assets, Tokenised Markets & the Future of Money Converge
DIGITAL ASSETS & TOKENISATION FORUM
BEYOND THE HYPE: THE NEW ERA OF DIGITAL FINANCE
25 FEBRUARY 2027
Hilton, St. Julians - Malta
JOIN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE EXPERTS
LET’S CONNECT
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it”
THE NEXT CHAPTER OF FINANCE IS ALREADY UNDERWAY
The future of finance is moving from concept to reality. Digital assets are entering institutional conversations, tokenisation is challenging established market processes, and new forms of money are creating opportunities to rethink how value moves, settles and is safeguarded.
Taking place in Malta, the Digital Assets & Tokenisation Forum brings together senior leaders from banking, asset management, payments, fintech, digital assets and regulation for a day of candid debate, practical insight and meaningful business connections.
Beyond the headlines, the Forum explores what it takes to move from pilots to production - and how organisations can capture the opportunity while managing the real challenges of regulation, liquidity, custody, security and trust.
Bold Thinking. Practical Applications. Meaningful Connections
WHY ATTEND?
-
Hear practical perspectives from financial institutions, digital asset innovators and regulatory specialists
-
Discover where tokenisation and digital money are delivering genuine business value
-
Explore partnerships across banking, custody, payments and market infrastructure
-
Connect with decision-makers through high-value networking and one-to-one conversations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Banking and financial institution executives • Asset managers and investment firms • Payment institutions and fintechs • Crypto-asset service providers • Custodians and market infrastructure providers • Treasury and capital markets professionals • Risk, legal, compliance and regulatory specialists • Blockchain and tokenisation technology leaders
WHAT'S COMING UP
DIGITAL ASSETS ENTER THE BOARDROOM
The question is no longer whether institutions should pay attention, but where they can create lasting value. Explore how banks, asset managers and regulated digital asset firms are turning institutional interest into credible products, partnerships and business models
TOKENISATION: FROM PROMISE TO REAL MARKETS
Tokenised funds, bonds and real-world assets are changing the conversation about ownership, distribution and settlement. What will it take to achieve real liquidity, interoperability and scale — beyond isolated pilots?
THE FUTURE OF MONEY: STABLECOINS, TOKENISED DEPOSITS & THE DIGITAL EURO
As new forms of digital money develop, their commercial roles are becoming clearer. Examine cross-border payments, treasury, settlement, redemption and the evolving relationship between private digital money and central bank initiatives
THE AGENDA
25 FEBRUARY | MALTA
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
Badge collection, informal introductions and one-to-one meeting check-in
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
QUBE Events welcome and introduction to the two-track programme
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:05-09:10
CO-CHAIRS OPENING ADDRESS
The 2027 priorities: payments innovation, trust and regulated growth
09:10-09:40
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Assets in 2027: From Authorisation to Institutional Adoption
-
Where banks, CASPs, asset managers and corporates see practical demand
-
Building viable services around payments, custody and tokenised investments
-
Malta's role in the European ecosystem and the barriers to scaling
09:40-10:10
FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A
MiCA in Practice: Supervisory Expectations and the Next Phase
-
CASP authorisation, cross-border activity and ongoing governance expectations
-
Stablecoin issuer obligations, client protection and regulatory boundaries
-
How MiCA interacts with payment services, AML and operational resilience
10:10-10:35
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Digital Money Explained: Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits and CBDCs
-
Who issues each form of money, what the holder can claim and how redemption works
-
Retail payment needs versus wholesale settlement requirements
-
The digital euro outlook and wholesale initiatives such as Pontes and Appia
10:35-11:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Tokenisation in Malta:
Financial Instruments, Funds and Real-World Assets
-
Asset ownership, enforceable rights and the role of administrators and registries
-
Distinguishing MiCA crypto-assets from tokenised financial instruments under securities rules
-
Malta's tokenisation policy developments and pathways from pilot to production
11:00-11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
-
Opportunity for attendees to network, connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
-
Pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
11:30-12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Stablecoin Payments:
Cross-Border Settlement and Real Business Use Cases
-
Corporate transfers, merchant settlement and payouts, including gaming applications
-
On/off-ramps, banking access and interoperability with existing payment systems
-
Comparing fees, speed, acceptance and risk with conventional payment rails
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Asset Treasury: Liquidity, FX and Redemption Risk
-
Managing fiat and stablecoin balances, reserves, redemption and banking-hour mismatches
-
EUR/USD exposure, conversion costs and counterparty concentration
-
Liquidity stress, de-pegging scenarios and reliable treasury controls
12:30-13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Tokenised Assets in Practice: Issuance, Settlement and Market Liquidity
-
Fund units, bonds and collateral: where tokenisation improves real workflows
-
Secondary trading, distribution and market-making: why a token does not guarantee liquidity
-
Delivery-versus-payment, settlement finality and suitable forms of settlement money
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
-
Refuel and expand your network at the Networking Lunch
-
Hosted tables and curated introductions
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Custody, Wallets and Digital Asset Operational Resilience
-
Institutional custody, key management, segregation and recovery arrangements
-
Wallet governance, smart-contract assurance and third-party dependencies
-
DORA requirements where applicable, cyber incidents and continuity planning
14:30-14:55
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Connecting Tokenised Finance:
Interoperability and Programmable Settlement
-
Connecting public and permissioned networks to banks and market infrastructure
-
Automating asset transfers with clear finality, privacy and legal accountability
-
Wholesale central bank settlement initiatives and practical integration challenges
14:55-15:25
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Financial Crime in Digital Assets:
Travel Rule, Sanctions and On-Chain Intelligence
-
Customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and source-of-funds assessment
-
Travel Rule workflows, self-hosted wallet risk and counterparty checks
-
Blockchain analytics, sanctions exposure and cross-border investigations
15:25-15:55
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
-
Opportunity for attendees to network, connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
-
Pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
15:55-16:25
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Banks and Digital Assets: Build, Partner or Integrate
-
Bank-CASP partnerships and regulated routes to customer adoption
-
The business case for custody, tokenised deposits and settlement services
-
AI-assisted operations: controls, customer protection and measurable results
16:25-16:30
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS
Summarising the key takeaways from the conference and addressing final questions from attendees
16:30-18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing networking reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers, featuring local drinks & snacks
PAST MEDIA PARTNERS
PAST EVENT VIDEO
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader
Generate Leads
It is the most cost-effective way to generate qualified leads of key B2B decision makers
Targeted AudienceMeet & engage with your target group
Global Reach
Hybrid events enable you to connect with your target audiences both locally and globally
New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the Digital Assets & Tokenisation Forum provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.
You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.
Packages can include:
-
20-30 minute keynote presentation or inclusion on an industry-expert panel discussion
-
Access to The Meeting Point which includes pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
-
An integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
-
International social media campaigns
-
Dedicated booths and promotional areas
-
Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with international media
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Join senior leaders from payments, banking, fintech and compliance at Malta's leading Payments & RegTech event. Explore AI, digital identity, PSD3, fraud prevention, open finance and regulatory innovation.
Position your organisation alongside the leaders shaping the future of payments and regulatory technology. Engage directly with senior decision-makers actively seeking innovative solutions, partnerships, and expertise.
Hosted in Malta, one of Europe's most dynamic financial services and fintech hubs, the Forum provides an ideal environment for collaboration, innovation, and strategic networking.
Join the conversations shaping the future of payments, compliance, and digital finance.
Register your place today and connect with the innovators, regulators, and leaders driving transformation across the financial services ecosystem.
