Digital Assets Conference
September 23, 2026 | New York, NY
Digital assets are entering a new phase.
As the market and regulatory climate evolves, the focus is shifting from experimentation and pilots to broad institutional adoption and integration of digital assets across the capital markets.
On September 23, SIFMA’s inaugural Digital Assets Conference will bring together leaders from across the financial services industry to examine the market structure, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, and business models shaping the future of digital asset markets.
Through keynote addresses, general sessions, and focused discussions for broker-dealers and asset managers, the program will explore topics such as tokenization, digital cash, custody, post-trade and settlement, investor demand, and market access. Participants will gain insights into how digital assets are being integrated into capital markets businesses and operations, and how regulatory policy can support the development of strong, transparent, and innovative digital and tokenized asset markets.
Keynote Speaker
Hester M. Peirce
SEC Commissioner
Featured Speakers
Richard Gabbert
Senior Advisor to SEC Chair & Chief of Staff of SEC Crypto Task Force
Oliver Harris
Managing Director
Head of Kinexys
by J.P. Morgan
Amy Oldenburg
Head of Digital Asset Strategy
Morgan Stanley
David Portilla
Co-head of Financial Institutions Group & Partner
Davis Polk
Brett Redfearn
President
Securitize
Thomas Sullivan
Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets Solutions
DTCC
Nicola White
Vice President of Institutional Crypto and General Manager of Bitstamp
Robinhood
Amir Zaidi
Chief of Staff
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Why Attend
Understand the Issues Shaping Market Structure
Explore the key developments driving the evolution of digital and tokenized asset markets, including tokenization, digital cash, regulation and public policy, market infrastructure, custody, post-trade, settlement, and the future of institutional adoption.
Gain Practical Insights for Your Business
Hear focused discussions for broker-dealers and asset managers on the opportunities, ops considerations, investor demand, client obligations, and market access issues shaping how digital assets are being integrated into capital markets.
Connect with Industry Leaders and Policymakers
Engage with senior leaders from financial institutions, regulators, policymakers, market infrastructure providers, and industry experts working to build durable, efficient, transparent, and well-regulated markets for the long term.
SIFMA Resources
Explore SIFMA’s latest advocacy, research, and insights on digital assets, tokenization, and market structure.
Related Program
SIFMA Member Briefing: Digital Assets and Asset Management
August 11–12 | 12:30–2:00 p.m. ET Daily | Virtual
Ahead of the Digital Assets Conference, SIFMA will host a two-part virtual member briefing designed specifically for asset management professionals. The program will provide an overview of the digital asset landscape, including key regulatory developments, tokenization trends, market infrastructure considerations, and emerging use cases for institutional investors.
Sponsors
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