The Future of Europe: Fostering economic growth and boosting international competitiveness through responsible financial innovation

​​Overview

​​Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Kraken’s flagship 2026 event will convene government officials, industry leaders, academics, and innovators to explore how responsible financial innovation and digital up-skilling can advance Europe’s strategic economic objectives.

​​Cyprus, drawing on its dynamic academic ecosystem, its emerging fintech sector, and its opportunity to champion a values-driven European agenda during the Presidency, provides an ideal platform for this conversation. The event will highlight how Europe can continue shaping global standards for safe, resilient, and inclusive financial markets, while ensuring that innovation remains aligned with EU principles of transparency, protection, and inclusion.

​​Programme

​​15:00 – 15:30 | Registration & Coffee

​​15:30 – 16:00 | Fireside Chat - The future of finance in Europe: innovation and regulation as enablers for sustainable growth and competitiveness

​​16:00 – 16:50 | Panel Discussion - Shaping Europe’s digital future: the crucial role of digital education and financial innovation

​​16:50 – 18:00 | Reception & Networking Drinks

​​Speakers to be announced.

​​About Kraken

​​Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms globally. Kraken clients trade more than 450 digital assets, traditional assets such as U.S. futures and U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD. Trusted by more than 15 million institutions, professional traders and consumers, Kraken is one of the fastest, most liquid and performant trading platforms available.

​​Kraken’s suite of products and services includes the Kraken App, Kraken Pro, the Krak App, Kraken Institutional, Kraken Onchain and the Ninja Trader retail trading platform. Across these offerings, clients can buy, sell, stake, earn rewards, send and receive assets, custody holdings, and access advanced trading, derivatives, and portfolio management tools.

​​Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and it was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves. It complies with regulations and laws applicable to its business, while actively protecting client privacy and maintaining the highest security standards.

​​For more information about Kraken, please visit www.kraken.com.

​​Registration

​​Capacity is limited. Please mention your referral upon registration. Registration and approval are required for entry.

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​​We look forward to hosting you!