Stablecoin & Digital Asset Innovation Forum 2026 From Abu Dhabi To the World
Stablecoin & Digital Asset Innovation Forum 2026 From Abu Dhabi to the World
Join industry leaders, regulators, financial institutions, stablecoin issuers, blockchain foundations, and digital asset innovators for one of the most influential digital asset gatherings in the Middle East.
Hosted at the prestigious ADGM Academy in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi, this exclusive forum will bring together key stakeholders shaping the future of stablecoins, digital payments, tokenized finance, and the next generation of digital asset infrastructure.
Please note that this is an exclusive, closed-door forum with limited seating for 120 participants. Attendance is strictly invitation-based and subject to review by the organizers.
Please submit your application on this page. Approved attendees will receive a confirmation notification via email.
Forum Programme
09:30 – 10:00
Registration and Networking
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Remarks
Welcome Address and Programme Overview
10:10 – 10:20
Opening Address
Abu Dhabi’s Digital Asset Regulatory Framework and Innovation Outlook
Government / ADGM Representative
10:20 – 10:25
Opening Keynote
Special Guest
10:25 – 10:30
Organizer’s Address
Building the Stablecoin and Digital Asset Ecosystem: Changer’s Global Vision
Wang Hao, Changer.ae
10:30 – 10:35
Host Organization Presentation
PayTheFly: Empowering Digital Payments and Compliance Innovation
Daniel, PayTheFly
10:35 – 10:50
Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony
Representatives of Partner Organizations
10:50 – 11:10
Coffee Break and Networking
11:10 – 11:45
Panel Discussion I
Global Trends, Use Cases, and Regulatory Challenges of Stablecoins
A discussion on the development of regulated stablecoins, institutional and cross-border use cases, issuer models, reserve structures, redemption mechanisms and evolving regulatory expectations.
11:45 – 12:20
Panel Discussion II
Innovation in Digital Payments and the Future of Financial Infrastructure
A discussion on the role of stablecoins, blockchain-based settlement, programmable payments and digital banking technologies in the transformation of domestic and cross-border financial infrastructure.
12:20 – 12:55
Panel Discussion III
Real-World Asset Tokenization and Regulatory Implementation
A discussion on the practical implementation of tokenized assets, covering issuance, custody, distribution, settlement, investor access and the regulatory frameworks required for institutional adoption.
12:55 – 13:00
Closing Remarks
13:00 – 14:00
VIP Business Lunch
Networking and Business Matching
The programme and speaker line-up remain subject to final confirmation.
Confirmed Guests of Honour & Partners
Changer.ae — Host; ADGM/FSRA-licensed virtual asset custodian
Tether — Guest of Honour
Regulatory, Government & Media Representation
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (TBC)
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
Thomson Reuters
Sky News
UStar
[More Government and media partners to be announced in due course]
Participating institutions:
Takamul Digital Solutions Management LLC (UAE CBDC Project)
Das Holding.
Air Arabia PJSC
Planet (Duty Free Tax)
Tawasul Transport
Standard Chartered Bank
VISA
Uber
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
UPAY Global Technology LLC
World Liberty Financial, Inc.
USDGO (Anchorage Digital Bank)
StraitsX Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Leading Singapore licensed stablecoin issuer)
Wio Bank PJSC (Leading Digital Bank in UAE)
Solana Foundation (top 5 Layer-1 blockchain foundation)
Universal Digital Intl Limited (USDU, 1st UAE licensed USD based stablecoin)
MovaChain
United Stables Limited
PWCT CO., LTD. (AIPayWithCrypto)
SAFEHERON Pte. Ltd.
Nexus Laboratories, Inc.
Aquanow ME FZE
Aqua1 Foundation
Tencent Holdings Limited
HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited (leading licensed HK headquartered exchange)
Habibi Exchange
Gate Technology FZE
Hafeet Capital Ltd.
Able Finance
United Digital Holding LLC
PingCAP, Inc. (TiDB)
Sera Protocol (Sera.cx)
Event Details
Date: 8 July 2026 Time: Registration from 09:00 AM; Forum 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: Level 21, Al Maqam Tower, ADGM Academy, Abu Dhabi Global Market
Admission is by registration, and capacity is limited. Institutions wishing to attend are kindly requested to register their interest via RSVP. Changer.ae looks forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi.