Stablecoins in Emerging Markets: An Off-the-Record Working Lunch
On the sidelines of Stablecon USA 2026 | Hosted by DC DAO, DC Global Payments Group (GPG), and Tellor
Join Tobias Adrian (IMF), Jonah Crane (Stripe), and Paul Wong (Stellar) for this small group private lunch, bringing together international development, policymakers, and payment/tech communities to discuss what's actually happening with stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 12-2 PM EST
Format: Working lunch — buffet or boxed lunch
This is a closed-door, off-the-record session. Space is limited to ensure an intimate, candid discussion.
Agenda
12:00 – 12:15 PM — Arrival & Lunch Service
12:15 – 12:20 PM — Welcome & Framing GPG/DCDAO host opens, states purpose and off-the-record ground rules.
12:20 – 1:45 PM — Guided Roundtable: Off-the-record conversation led by Tobías Adrian, Jonah Crane, and Paul Wong, with everyone at the table encouraged to speak up.
1:45 - 2:00PM— Open Networking Guests mix; hosts close out.
Seats are limited to keep the room intimate and the conversation candid.
This event is a part of #StablecoinWeek – an inclusive collaboration of the entire stablecoin ecosystem.