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23 - 25 June 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland

A financial system rewired. Trust, compliance and protocols in a shifting world.
Point Zero Forum brings global leaders and technocrats to discuss the way forward

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  • 2000+ Attendees
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  • 66+ Countries
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  • 62% International Attendees
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  • 300+ Speakers
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  • 35 Plenary Sessions
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  • 14 Deep Dive Workshops
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  • 30 Closed-Door Roundtables
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  • 80+ Regulators and Central Banks
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Architecture Model

Design, Compliance and Deployment

Architecture and System Design | Compliance and Control Frameworks | Deployment and Operating Model
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Commercial Applications

AI and Stablecoins in Financial Services

Payments | Wealth Management | Treasury and Cash Management | Trade Finance | Supply Chain

Leading The Dialogue

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Paolo Ardoino

Chief Executive Officer, Tether

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Karin Keller-Sutter

Federal Councillor & Head of the Federal Department of Finance, Switzerland

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Brian Quintenz

Former Head of Policy, Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz

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Dr. Jochen Papenbrock

EMEA Head of Financial Technology, NVIDIA

Commercial Applications

AI and Stablecoins in Financial Services

Tokenizing Trust: Programmable Money as the Infrastructure of Inclusive Global Finance


Speaker(s): Paolo Ardoino, Chief Executive Officer, Tether

 

Moderator:  Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

The $320 Trillion Rewiring: Payments in the Next Decade


Speaker(s): 
Yolande Piazza, SVP and GM for Americas, Paypal
Mikkel Grønlykke, President, Banking Circle

Architecture Model

Design, Compliance and Deployment

From Pilots to Plumbing: How Switzerland Is Building the Infrastructure for Programmable Money


Speaker(s): 
Frederik Gregaard, Chief Executive Officer, Cardano Foundation
Dr. Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets, PostFinance

MiCA, GENIUS, CLARITY and the Global Race to Write the Rules for Digital Assets


Speaker(s): 
Justin Slaughter, VP, Regulatory Affairs, Paradigm
Stu Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer, Ripple

Programme Overview

Monday,
22 June
Tuesday,
23 June
Wednesday,
24 June
Thursday,
25 June
June 2026
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Forum Stage
Forum Stage
The Forum Stage hosts leadership dialogues on how policy and technology can drive growth and unlock new opportunities. Hear from global policy and industry leaders as they discuss the impact of geopolitics, macroeconomics, and trade on global policies, Europe’s efforts to rebuild its competitive edge and establish digital sovereignty, and how advancements in blockchain, AI, green tech, and wealth management are shaping the future of financial services.
Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kongresshaus Zurich
Innovation Tours
Innovation Tours
 
Gain exclusive access to leading Swiss companies and innovation labs on 25 May, the Innovation Tours give participants the unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge projects and developments. These visits offer a deep dive into the latest trends and technologies driving innovation. Watch this space for more updates. 
Thursday 25th June
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Various locations around Zurich
GFTN Insights 2040 Zurich Meeting Roundtables | Workshops | Boardrooms
GFTN Insights 2040
Zurich Meeting

Roundtables | Workshops | Boardrooms

At Point Zero Forum, the Roundtables, Workshops, and Boardroom sessions bring together practitioners, regulators, and institutions to stress-test ideas and surface emerging signals with the Zurich Meeting as the starting point, culminating at the Insights 2040 Summit in Singapore.
Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kongresshaus Zurich
Networking Networking Drinks | 1-1 Meetings
Networking

Networking Drinks | 1-1 Meetings

Wind down, debrief, and connect. Watch this space for more updates. 

Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
To be announced
Point Zero Forum Dinner (By Invite Only)
Point Zero Forum Dinner

(By Invite Only)

The Point Zero Forum dinner on 22 June is an exclusive, invite-only event for speakers, VIPs, and special guests. Your prime networking opportunity ahead of the Forum dialogue at the main venue.
Monday 22nd June
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
To be announced

Digital Assets

Artificial Intelligence

ESG

2026 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

  • Binance_400x200
  • paxos_PZF2025
  • Ripple_PZF2025 (3)

Silver Sponsors

  • Banking Circle (2)
  • fireblocks (1)
  • Mastercard 400 x 200
  • Societe Generale – FORGE (1)
  • swift_PZF2025
  • Temasek_PZF2025 (2)
  • visa_PZF2025 (3)

Bronze Sponsors

  • Amazon
  • Chainlink
  • GD_PZF2025
  • kraken Payward
  • robinhood_PZF2025
  • SBA_PZF2025 (1)
  • Taurus 400x200
  • TRM_PZF2025

 

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