RWA Day NYC
RWA · DAY - Real-World Adoption Forum
A curated roundtable gathering for institutions, issuers, and infrastructure teams building the tokenized market stack. Institutional RWA, tokenization, and onchain capital markets for decision-makers.
A Digital Assets Week and AIMA Digital Assets Conference precursor.
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ABOUT
RWA Day is a high-signal forum focused on real adoption of tokenized finance – where TradFi workflows, compliance, distribution, and onchain rails meet in practice.
No panels. No keynotes. After a brief welcome, we move directly into three back-to-back moderated roundtables where everyone participates, then curated 1:1 introductions based on what you're looking for.
Past editions have convened teams from leading asset managers, tokenization platforms, and institutional allocators. This is our third year.
WHO · YOU'LL MEET
• Allocators & Treasury — Family offices, endowments, foundations, pension consultants, CIOs, and corporate/protocol treasury teams evaluating tokenized yield and onchain capital markets.
• Issuers & Asset Managers — Fund managers, credit originators, and asset managers bringing products to market via tokenized structures.
• Market Infrastructure — Tokenization platforms, custody, fund admin/reporting, broker-dealer ATS exchanges, stablecoin and payments rails, compliance tooling.
• Builders — Protocol teams, tooling providers, and integration specialists enabling institutional adoption.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
• Clearer go/no-go decision drivers: compliance, custody, admin/reporting, liquidity reality, distribution constraints
• A practical view of what's shipping vs. what's still blocked
• Direct peer exchange with teams solving the same problems
• Curated introductions across the stack (issuer to infrastructure, allocator to opportunities)
FORMAT
2:00 PM — Arrival & Check-In
Check-in, find your table assignment, and meet the room. Light refreshments available.
2:30 PM — Welcome & State of RWA (5-10 min)
A brief grounding on where institutional tokenization stands in 2026: what's moved to production, what's still blocked, and why we're discussing each roundtable topic today.
2:40 PM — Round One (30 min)
Moderated tables where everyone participates. Topics assigned based on attendee profiles: Tokenized Treasuries & Cash Management, Private Credit & Structured Yield, Custody & Institutional Controls, Distribution Pathways.
3:10 PM — Round Two (30 min)
Switch tables. Topics may include: Funds & Tokenized Share Classes, Institutional DeFi & Permissioned Pools, Identity/KYC & Transfer Restrictions.
3:40 PM — Round Three (30 min)
Final rotation. Topics may include: Liquidity & Secondary Markets, Stablecoins & Settlement Rails, Infrastructure Yield & Validator Economics.
4:10 PM — Transition & Refreshments (10 min)
Grab a drink and prepare for curated introductions.
4:20 PM — Curated 1:1 Introductions (30 min)
Structured introductions based on your profile and stated interests. Allocators meet relevant issuers. Projects meet infrastructure.
4:50 PM — Reception (2+ hours)
Continue conversations, finalize next steps, and connect with anyone you missed.
7:00 PM — Close
ROUNDTABLE TOPICS
We'll cover topics based on attendee mix:
• Onchain capital markets — Understand what's shipping and what's blocked
• Tokenization structures — Compare SPV, fund, and direct issuance approaches
• Yield & distribution — Map channels from wealth platforms to onchain pools
• Compliance & custody — Evaluate qualified custody and regulatory constraints
• Settlement & infrastructure — Review rails, standards, and interoperability
• Institutional DeFi — Assess permissioned pools and composability tradeoffs
You'll participate in three rounds. Table assignments based on your profile and stated interests.
HOW INTRODUCTIONS WORK
• Your Profile — When you apply, you tell us what you're looking for: capital, yield, partners, infrastructure, or specific expertise.
• Lanyard System — Different lanyard colors indicate your role (allocator, issuer, infrastructure). Easy identification, no guesswork.
• 1:1 Matching — After roundtables, we facilitate structured introductions. Allocators meet relevant issuers. Projects meet infrastructure.
EVENT · DETAILS
Location
West Chelsea, Manhattan 10011
Full details sent upon approval.
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Roundtables + Intros + Reception
Capacity
100 Attendees
Curated seats. Application required.
REGISTER · INTEREST
Attendance is complimentary for approved applicants. We review each application for relevance and fit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
How is RWA Day different from other conferences?
Large conferences have thousands of attendees with keynotes and expo halls. RWA Day is a 100-person roundtable forum. No panels. No stage pitches. Everyone participates in moderated discussions, then we facilitate curated 1:1 introductions based on your profile.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Attendance is complimentary for approved applicants. We review each application for relevance and fit. Sponsors make this format possible.
Will I get introductions?
After roundtables, we run a dedicated introduction session. When you apply, you tell us what you're looking for. We use that to facilitate targeted 1:1 matches.
HOST
Travis John | travisjohn.com
For questions or inquiries, use the "Contact the Host" link or the "Chat" option in the Luma app, or open a Telegram chat.
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RWA Day is an educational forum. Nothing shared constitutes legal, tax, accounting, or investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security or financial instrument. Participation is subject to approval and event rules.