The Digital Assets Forum (DAF), a leading European conference focused on institutional adoption of digital assets, will return to London in February 2026 with a significantly extended format. Following two fully booked one-day editions, the forum will now take place over two days, from 5 to 6 February, at Convene, 122 Houndsditch, in London’s financial district.
This expansion underscores the accelerating integration of digital-asset infrastructure within the traditional financial system and reinforces London’s strategic position as a central hub for European capital markets.
A redesigned event responding to institutional momentum
DAF3 will bring together representatives from asset-management firms, private-wealth structures, banks, hedge funds and digital-asset companies. Collectively, attendees will represent nearly €3 trillion in assets under management, illustrating the growing interest among established institutions in tokenization and blockchain-based financial products.
The expanded edition includes an AI-powered networking tool, structured 1:1 meeting sessions and private collaboration areas. These features are designed to encourage focused discussions and facilitate the formation of long-term partnerships between investors, innovators and infrastructure providers.
According to Victoria Gago, Co-Founder of the European Blockchain Convention (EBC), the shift to a two-day format was a natural progression driven by industry demand. With previous editions reaching full capacity, the need for more space and time became evident. The new structure aims to support deeper insights and create an environment conducive to meaningful deal-making.
Tokenization as a catalyst for financial transformation
The 2026 edition comes at a time when tokenization is rapidly gaining traction across global finance. Analysts predict that more than $16 trillion worth of assets could be tokenized by 2030, driven by the emergence of digital products tied to treasuries, credit markets or real-estate portfolios.
For EBC Co-Founder Daniel Salmerón, DAF3 represents a crucial meeting point where traditional finance and digital-native companies can shape the foundations of a more transparent and efficient financial infrastructure.
A program covering all dimensions of modern markets
While tokenization will play a central role, the event’s agenda will also address a wide range of topics essential to institutional markets, including:
- evolving market structure and trading systems,
- institutional custody and asset-protection mechanisms,
- the integration of artificial intelligence into fund management,
- the development of stablecoins for institutional payments,
- European and UK regulatory evolution,
- innovation in banking and settlement infrastructure.
London, with its combination of regulatory momentum and financial expertise, is positioning itself as an ideal location for these conversations.
A speaker lineup reflecting the diversity of modern finance
Confirmed 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).
Together, they represent a wide spectrum of financial expertise, from institutional asset managers to crypto-native innovators.
A must-attend event for institutional decision-makers
Since its launch in 2024, the Digital Assets Forum has become a central venue for leaders navigating the integration of digital assets into traditional markets. Previous editions have welcomed senior executives from prominent global institutions, strengthening DAF’s reputation as an essential platform for strategic dialogue.
More information on tickets, speakers and the program is available through the event organizer’s official website.