​Rewiring Finance: Europe’s Role in the Next Global Financial System

​This Brussels session brings together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to explore how global financial developments are reshaping Europe’s strategic positioning.

​Agenda

​Session 1: Global Perspectives on a Rewired Financial System

​The first session highlights key global trends shaping the future of finance, including:

• ​The institutionalisation of stablecoins and tokenised assets (Assets On-Chain)

• ​The emergence of 24/7 financial systems (Always-On Finance)

• ​The growing impact of AI in financial services (Intelligence at Scale)

​The focus is on understanding the structural shifts redefining the global financial architecture and the urgency for Europe to engage.

​Session 2: Europe’s Role in the New Financial Order

​The second session turns to Europe’s strategic positioning, addressing:

• ​Key fault lines and emerging alliances

• ​Digital sovereignty and quantum readiness

• ​The need to scale European technology and infrastructure

​Brussels, as a centre of policymaking and regulation, plays a critical role in ensuring Europe is actively shaping these developments.

​Why Attend

​This is a focused, high-level dialogue designed to connect European stakeholders to global developments and prepare for deeper engagement at the Point Zero Forum 2026.

​Speakers:

• ​Ivan Keller, Team Lead for DLT at DG FISMA,
  European Commission

• ​Daniel Nagy, Director, EU Digital Assets & Financial Services, Forefront

• ​Karsten Wenzlaff, Secretary-General, Digital Invest Germany

• ​Matthias Kröner, Managing Director, Global Finance and Technology Network Europe