Held in-person over two days in London from 18-19 May, as well as being live-streamed around the world, this year’s edition will take place at a time when the financial services are undergoing profound change. Geopolitics are reshaping trade and investment flows. This year’s theme is Navigating Growth, Innovation and Resilience in a Multi-Polar World. Technology, especially AI, is transforming business models. Regulatory regimes are having to pivot to a pro-growth stance in the face of a widespread cost of living crisis. The role of the financial services industry in combating climate change is under challenge. Crypto, digital assets and blockchain have finally achieved acceptance in mainstream finance. No financial institution can afford to stand still in the face of such change.

Organised in partnership with the UK Government, the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK and UK Finance, this year’s edition will include four half day summits, as per below.

1 Day 1 AM: The London Global Financial Centre Summit
1 Day 1 PM: The Future of Capital Markets Summit
2 Day 2 AM: The Future of Digital Assets Summit
2 Day 2 PM: The AI in Financial Services Summit

We are happy to announce that on 19 May, Lawrence Wintermeyer, Chairman of Global Digital Finance, will deliver the Opening Remarks, setting the stage for a day focused on the evolving role of digital assets within the broader financial ecosystem.

Use the code ‘CITY17GDF’ for a discount on your ticket here.

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This senior-level event focuses on the practical realities of institutional products including funds, bonds, precious metals and other real-world assets. The agenda examines where tokenisation is already delivering measurable improvements in market access, settlement efficiency and asset control, and where important questions around liquidity, ownership structures, legal frameworks and interoperability still need to be resolved.

GDF is a supporting partner and use the code GLOBALDIGITAL for a discount buying your ticket here.

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The sessions are purposefully curated to drive thought leadership in these subject areas, and should the need arise, serve as a catalyst to mobilise participants to form a working group to drive actionable outcomes, such as a whitepaper or report on specific verticals (e.g. debt/equity, digital bonds, etc).

In this first fixture we will discuss:
– U.S. TMMF Working Group Updates
– GDF, FIX, Deloitte dFMI Convergence Whitepaper

The GDF Tokenization Forum will take place at:
3pm BST / 4pm CEST / 10am EDT / 7am PDT

Register here to attend.

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The sessions are purposefully curated to drive thought leadership in these subject areas, and should the need arise, serve as a catalyst to mobilise participants to form a working group to drive actionable outcomes, such as a whitepaper or report on specific verticals (e.g. debt/equity, digital bonds, etc).

Register to attend: https://luma.com/xoxwrhao

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As part of AIR’s Stablecoins and the African Financial System program, this webinar will share early insights from the African companion paper to the Global Stablecoin Regulatory Playbook. The paper translates global principles into real-world regulatory considerations across African markets.

The webinar will explore:
• Opportunities and risks for stablecoins across diverse markets
• How regulators are balancing innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection
• Key global policy debates, including cross-border coordination

More on the event and how to register here. 

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Topics to be covered include:

• Institutional Use Cases
• Geopolitical impact
• What’s driving adoption and what’s still holding it back?
• The need for non-USD stablecoins
• Policy, legal and regulatory developments

Use the code ‘GDF20’ for a discount on your ticket here.

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Into its fifth edition this year, 22 – 24 June in Zurich, the Point Zero Forum has become more than simply a conference, it has transformed into a working platform for impact.

Each year, it convenes a highly curated community of decision-makers, including central bankers, regulators, policymakers, financial leaders and technology innovators, to engage in candid, outcome-oriented discussions. In 2025 alone, the Forum brought together more than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries, with about one-third representing public sector institutions. This unique composition enables meaningful dialogue on critical regulatory developments such as Europe’s MiCA framework, AI governance and cross-border financial innovation.

GDF’s Executive in Residence and Board Member Jannah Patchay will be joining the speaker line up.
Use the GDF discount code ‘PZF26-IND-PTNR-30DISC-GDF’ for a 30% discount on your tickets here.

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GDF are back as a proud partner and use the code GLOBAL_DF15 for a discount on the tickets using the link here.

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Organised in partnership with the UK Government, the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK and UK Finance, this year’s edition will include four half day summits, as per below.

1 Day 1 AM: The London Global Financial Centre Summit

1 Day 1 PM: The Future of Capital Markets Summit

2 Day 2 AM: The Future of Digital Assets Summit

2 Day 2 PM: The AI in Financial Services Summit

Learn more about the agendas and speakers: www.cityweekuk.com
Use code CITY17GDF for a discount on your tickets.

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