Unlock Blockchain proudly presents UNLOCK Finance 3.0, an exclusive forum dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional banking and the innovations of digital finance. Set in the UAE, a global leader in financial innovation and regulatory advancements, this event will bring together banking executives, fintech leaders, crypto pioneers, and policymakers to explore the transformative role of stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, and more.
With the financial ecosystem rapidly evolving, UNLOCK Finance 3.0 provides a platform to engage in forward-looking discussions, discover collaborative opportunities, and gain actionable insights into the future of finance.
Why Attend Finance 3.0?
- Engage with Thought Leaders: Hear from global experts on topics like stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization.
- Learn from Regulatory Insights: Understand how compliance frameworks are enabling innovation in digital finance.
- Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with banking executives, fintech innovators, and blockchain pioneers.
- Discover Opportunities: Explore how banks, fintech firms, and investors are shaping Finance 3.0.
Who Should Attend Finance 3.0?
UNLOCK Finance 3.0 is ideal for:
- Banking Executives: Seeking to understand the impact of digital assets and stablecoins.
- Fintech Leaders and Crypto Innovators: Showcasing cutting-edge solutions for the finance ecosystem.
- Policymakers and Regulators: Discussing frameworks to balance innovation with risk.
- Institutional Investors and Asset Managers: Evaluating opportunities in tokenization and stablecoin adoption.
- Corporate Treasury Teams: Exploring new liquidity and payment solutions.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET
Ideal for professionals looking to engage and network. Full Access to Keynotes, Panels & Networking
GROUP TICKET
Perfect for teams from organizations seeking a comprehensive experience. Discounts Available for Groups of 3+ Full Event Access
MEDIA
Exclusive access for accredited journalists and media professionals.Full Event Coverage & Press Access
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Connect with peers and industry leaders over coffee and breakfast before the day's sessions.
Welcome Remarks
Setting the tone for Finance 3.0, highlighting the UAE’s leadership in financial innovation, and presenting the goals of the forum.
Panel 1: Stablecoins and Digital Assets - A New Paradigm for Banking
Exploring the transformative impact of stablecoins and digital assets on banking operations, payment systems, and client offerings.
Subtopics:
- How stablecoins enhance payment systems and liquidity management.
- Integrating stablecoins into traditional banking to attract and retain clients.
- Strategic implications for high-value transactions and private wealth management.
- Stablecoins as tools for financial inclusion and remittances.
Keynote: The Great Convergence – Bridging Banking and Digital Assets for Tomorrow
A visionary keynote on the UAE’s regulatory leadership, the collaboration between traditional finance and blockchain, and preparing for a future where digital assets are central to global markets.
Fireside Chat: The Risk-Reward Equation—Should Banks Embrace Digital Assets?
A candid discussion between a senior banking executive and a digital finance innovator, debating whether the risks of adopting digital assets outweigh the rewards—or vice versa.
Coffee Break & Networking
A short break to refresh and connect with other attendees.
Panel 2: Regulation as an Enabler - Creating a Safe Space for Digital Asset Adoption
This panel will focus on the role of regulatory frameworks in fostering trust, compliance, and innovation in the digital finance ecosystem.
Subtopics:
- The UAE’s Payment Token Services Regulation and its global significance.
- Navigating compliance: AML, CFT, and the challenges of cross-border operations.
- Building a framework that balances innovation with risk mitigation.
- How regulations are empowering traditional banks to explore digital assets.
Panel 3: Stablecoins Reimagined - Banks and Fintech as Future Issuers
This session will reimagine stablecoins as tools for banks and fintech firms, focusing on their potential to issue regulated and sustainable stablecoins.
Subtopics:
- Why banks are uniquely positioned to issue stablecoins as trusted institutions.
- Fintech firms as innovators: Designing user-centric stablecoin ecosystems.
- Revenue streams beyond reserve interest: Building sustainable business models.
- Collaborative opportunities between banks, fintech firms, and regulators.
Lunch Break & Networking
A longer break for attendees to enjoy lunch and network with peers and speakers.
Panel 4: DeFi and Compliance - Finding the Missing Recipe for Mutual Acceptance
This panel examines how DeFi’s innovative solutions can evolve to meet the compliance and security standards required by banks and regulators.
Subtopics:
- Addressing the current barriers preventing DeFi adoption in traditional finance.
- Governance and transparency innovations that could make DeFi more acceptable.
- Risk management strategies for DeFi platforms.
- Collaborative models between DeFi projects and traditional financial institutions.
Panel 5: Leading the Way - Custody, Tokenization, and the Future of Banking
A forward-looking discussion on how banks can lead the next wave of Finance 3.0 by pioneering custody services and tokenizing real-world assets (RWA).
Subtopics:
- The strategic role of banks in providing custody services for digital assets.
- Tokenization of RWA: Unlocking liquidity and investment opportunities.
- Building trust and security in tokenized ecosystems.
- Case studies of successful banking initiatives in custody and tokenization.
Closing Remarks
A summary of the day’s insights, highlighting actionable takeaways and the path forward for Finance 3.0.
