Setting the tone for Finance 3.0, highlighting the UAE’s leadership in financial innovation, and presenting the goals of the forum.

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.

A visionary address on the integration of traditional finance and Web3, highlighting the role of banks, fintechs, and digital asset players in shaping the next era of finance.

A strategic discussion on whether banks should integrate digital assets or maintain a cautious approach, weighing risks against long-term opportunities.

A short break to refresh and connect with other attendees.

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.

A forward-looking discussion on how banks and financial institutions can lead the next wave of Finance 3.0 by pioneering custody services and tokenizing real-world assets (RWA).

Subtopics:

• The Institutional Case for Tokenization: Why traditional finance is embracing tokenization.
• Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization Use Cases:
• Oil Tokenization: Revolutionizing commodity trading through blockchain.
• Real Estate Tokenization: Transforming property investment and ownership.
• The UAE as a Tokenization Hub: How UAE-based companies are providing the infrastructure for global tokenization projects.
• Regulatory & Compliance Considerations: The challenges and solutions in navigating global tokenization frameworks.
• Unlocking Liquidity & Institutional Adoption: Overcoming barriers to mainstream financial integration.