Ripple’s annual Swell conference is back! This year’s invite-only event takes place in New York City on November 4th and 5th, with a welcome reception on November 3rd. Get ready for two days packed with discussions on the future of finance.
Day 1: Building the Future of Finance
The conference kicks off with Monica Long, Ripple’s President, setting the stage. Then, a major highlight: a fireside chat with Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, discussing the potential of digital assets and blockchain.
The morning continues with sessions on:
- Tokenized Assets: BlackRock and Moody’s will explore how tokenized assets are changing capital markets.
- Cross-Border Payments: Experts will discuss how stablecoins and blockchain can revolutionize international payments, focusing on cost, speed, and accessibility.
- Crypto ETFs and On-Chain Funds: Discussions on how these are making digital assets more accessible to investors.
- Ripple’s Stablecoin Payments: A product demo showcasing Ripple’s vision for the future of stablecoin payments.
The afternoon focuses on the institutional side of things:
- Digital Asset Security: A session on building secure infrastructure for the digital asset economy, covering custody, legacy systems, and interoperability.
- International Regulations: Discussions on global regulatory perspectives on digital assets, featuring input from European and Argentinian regulators, as well as Ripple.
- Prime Brokerage and Clearing: Exploring how to modernize trade finance, remittances, and FX using Ripple’s technology.
- Tokenization and Custody in Banks: A look at how major banks are adopting tokenization and custody solutions.
The day wraps up with an evening celebration and the Innovation Awards.
Day 2: Adoption, Regulation, and Security
Day two starts with a keynote speaker (to be announced) and a panel on the maturity of digital asset adoption across institutions.
Key sessions include:
- US Crypto Regulation: A deep dive into US crypto regulations, comparing them to global standards and outlining priorities for 2025. This session will feature perspectives from the Blockchain Association and the Atlantic Council.
- The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA): Ripple’s CLO, Stuart Alderoty, will discuss the NCA’s mission to build trust and understanding around cryptocurrencies.
- Disaster Relief and Innovation:
A fireside chat with renowned chef José Andrés and Ripple’s Chris Larsen on using innovation for humanitarian efforts. - Combating Crypto Crime: Experts from Elliptic, Coinbase, and Duke University will discuss decentralized defense strategies against crypto crime.
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin: Discussions on integrating Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin and balancing global growth with user trust.
The conference concludes with a fireside chat with Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, sharing his insights on the future of Ripple and key crypto trends for 2026.