CT Digital FutureFest 2026
Over 40 speakers and 400+ investors, institutions and innovators discuss the digital future of money, markets, commerce & culture.
Join us Thursday, June 4th for the second annual Digital FutureFest in Stamford CT. Organized by the CT Digital Forum, which convenes senior-level leaders to explore the digital forces shaping the global economic future.
9:30am - 6pm including breakfast bites, box lunch and cocktail hour.
21st century digital technologies are reshaping our world at a speed that dwarfs all human history. And Digital FutureFest brings together several hundred leaders to explore and discuss the implications and on how to best navigate the road ahead.
Topics and Tracks Include:
Tokenization and RWA
New Forms of Yield in Digital Era
Stablecoins and Payments
The rise of Autonomous Capital
Future of Work
Cybersecurity in Age of AI
Decentralized AI
Regulation and Policy
On-chain Finance
Quantum Computing
Arts, Music and Culture
Last year's FutureFest.. 2 minute version.
Over 100 Past Forum Speakers, Including:
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John Wu, President, Ava Labs
Christopher Giancarlo, Former Chairman, CFTC
Deb Brookes, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Wyoming Stable Token Commission
Jan van Eck, CEO, VanEck
Evan Malanga, Chief Revenue Officer, Yuma (DCG)
Sebastian Bea, President, ReserveOne
Sandra Ro, CEO, Global Business Blockchain Council
Chris Perkins, President Coinfund
Emily Goodman, Partner, FS Vector
Kausic Rajgopal, EVP Strategy, Paypal
Paul McCaffery, MD and Co-Head Investment Banking and Alternative Capital, KBW / Stifel
Kari Larson, Partner, Co-head, Digital Works, Willkie Farr
William D. Cohan, New York Times Best-selling author, co-founder, Puck
Brady Dougan, Founder Exos; Former CEO Credit Suisse
Alana Ackerson, Investment Partner, CT Ventures and Author, Creative Humans
Rich Shorten, Chairman, GlobalStake; Founder, Silvermine Capital
Mark Anson, CEO, Commonfund
Stephanie Breslow, Executive Committee and Co-head, Digital Assets, Schulte Roth
Matthew Breitfelder, Global Head of Human Capital, Apollo
Zach Pandl, Head of Research, Grayscale
Jim Himes, Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives
Thomas Cowen, Head of Tokenization, Galaxy
Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Eleanor Terrett, Host, Crypto in America Podcast,
Michael Castine, Global Head of Financial Services, ZRG
Kyle DaCruz, Head Product Strategy ,VanEck
John Dagostino, Head of Institutional Strategy, Coinbase
Annelise Osborne, Author, From Hoodies to Suits
Gregg Bell, Chief Business Officer, HBAR
Todd Ziegler, CEO, TCS Blockchain
Dennis Cristallo, Head of Wealth Mgt, Kinexys by JP Morgan
Kristin Mierzwa, Head of Digital Assets, FTSE Russell
Michael Moro, Chief Strategy Officer, INX
Amanda Wick, Author, The Catalysts, and CEO, Women in Crypto
Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO, Prometheum
Matthew Hogan, Cyber Security, Crypto Fraud, CT State Police
Scott Sigel, CEO, Helium Foundation
Chris Tyrrell, Private Markets Executive, Ondo
Our events draw from NY Tri-state — one of the world’s deepest concentrations of institutional capital, HNW, & financial services.
Past Attending Organizations
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Why Attend?
Cutting-Edge Insights – Engage with world-class speakers and thought leaders at the forefront of digital technology and finance.
High-Level Networking – Connect with senior executives, investors, and digital pioneers in an exclusive environment.
Actionable Knowledge – Gain insight and knowledge into rapidly development trends necessary to help you navigate and capitalize on today's rapidly transforming digital economy.
Interactive Workshops & Panels – Come and engage with fellow leaders on topics critical to the success of the global economy - blockchain, digital assets, AI, digital banking, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and more.
No Hype, Just Substance: Our mission is to build the digital ecosystem and foster thoughtful discussion, debate and discernment - without the self-serving promotion that often surrounds these technologies.
Who Should Attend?
✔ Financial professionals, corporate leaders & investors seeking insights into the future of money, markets, commerce and culture.
✔ Tech leaders & innovators driving the next wave of digital transformation.
✔ Regulators & policymakers navigating the changing digital landscape.
✔ Entrepreneurs & startups looking to forge partnerships and accelerate growth.
About the Organizers:
The CT Digital Forum is the leading event of its kind in Connecticut, with a global following of over 5,000 engaged individuals. We curate exclusive, by-invitation events that bring together executive-level leaders from top institutions, investment firms, and innovative companies to explore the future of money, markets, commerce, society, and culture. The Digital FutureFest builds on this foundation, offering greater reach, opportunity and impact for all participants.