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The EU AI Act Is Here.
Is Your AI Strategy Ready?
23-25 June 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland Financial AI is now classified as high risk.
Get compliance clarity from the regulators writing the rules.

Most Firms Are Reading The Rules.
The Leaders Are Talking to the People Who Wrote Them.

Point Zero Forum is the only forum where FINMA, ECB, and European Commission officials sit alongside your industry peers to translate EU AI Act obligations into practical frameworks.

Know Your Obligations

EC, FINMA, and ECB officials define which financial AI systems fall under high-risk requirements,  and what supervisors will look for in your compliance review.

 


On The Agenda

Deepfakes, Biometrics & The Identity Arms Race

Govern The Risk


Who is liable when autonomous AI executes a wrong transaction? The regulators actively debating this question will be in the room. 

 

 

 



On The Agenda

Governing AI Agents — When Machines Execute Transactions

Build The Framework

Working sessions convert EU AI Act text into governance checklists and human oversight frameworks your team can implement.

 


On The Agenda

The Five Layer Cake — Building AI Infrastructure for Finance

Know Your Obligations

EC, FINMA, and ECB officials define which financial AI systems fall under high-risk requirements,  and what supervisors will look for in your compliance review.

 


On The Agenda

Deepfakes, Biometrics & The Identity Arms Race

Govern The Risk


Who is liable when autonomous AI executes a wrong transaction? The regulators actively debating this question will be in the room. 

 

 

 



On The Agenda

Governing AI Agents — When Machines Execute Transactions

Build The Framework

Working sessions convert EU AI Act text into governance checklists and human oversight frameworks your team can implement.

 


On The Agenda

The Five Layer Cake — Building AI Infrastructure for Finance

2,000+ Senior Leaders. 150+ Regulators. Three days of sessions built around the questions your board is asking.

2026 Featured Speakers

  • Agustín Carstens

    Former General Manager

    Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

  • Dr. Alexandra Hachmeister

    Director General Digital Euro

    Deutsche Bundesbank

  • Dr. Axel Weber

    International Advisory Board Member, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) & President, Center for Financial Studies

    Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

  • Brian Quintenz

    Former Head of Policy, Crypto

    Andreessen Horowitz

  • Dr. Jochen Papenbrock

    EMEA Head of Financial Technology

    NVIDIA

  • Justin Slaughter

    VP, Regulatory Affairs

    Paradigm

  • Stefan Klestil

    General Partner

    Speedinvest

  • Steven Maijoor

    Executive Board Member

    De Nederlandsche Bank

The 2026 Dialogue

Five forces are converging to reshape how global finance operates: a new technology stack moving into production, the push for digital sovereignty, always-on markets, sweeping new regulation, and shifting capital corridors. This year. we are translating these forces into seven areas where the conversation is focused.

Assets
On-Chain    

Scaling stablecoins, tokenised assets, and institutional-grade infrastructure from proof-of-concept to production.
Digital Sovereignty and Resilience
Building, funding, and scaling European technology as the race for technological independence accelerates.
Intelligence
at Scale    

Deploying AI in regulated financial services, from large language models to autonomous agents executing transactions
The Modern Treasury Stack
 Modernising payments, FX, and risk management for markets that operate around the clock.
Capital
Corridors    
Unlocking cross-border trade, investment, and startup scaling through emerging corridors in a realigning world
Quantum
Readiness    
Simulating quantum use cases with current technology while preparing for what comes next.
Wealth and
Risk Reimagined

Reimagining insurance and private wealth management as AI and digital assets reshape how trust is governed.

Hear From Our Past Attendees

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"Regulations that are static are not going to be enough. We need automated governance systems that help us put guardrails in place. The only way to maintain trust is that most of this development needs to be as transparent and open as possible."

Dr Alessandro Curioni

IBM Fellow, Vice President, Europe & Africa and Director, IBM Research - Zurich,

IBM

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"Regulations that are static are not going to be enough. We need automated governance systems that help us put guardrails in place. The only way to maintain trust is that most of this development needs to be as transparent and open as possible."

Dr Alessandro Curioni

IBM Fellow, Vice President, Europe & Africa and Director, IBM Research - Zurich,

IBM

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"The Point Zero Forum is one of the places I meet people that I don’t meet otherwise. I meet creative minds, I meet those who tell me things I haven’t heard before. The cooperation between Switzerland and Singapore for this event in Zürich is excellent."

Daniela Stoffel

State Secretary,

Swiss State Secretary for International Finance

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"The Point Zero Forum is one of the places I meet people that I don’t meet otherwise. I meet creative minds, I meet those who tell me things I haven’t heard before. The cooperation between Switzerland and Singapore for this event in Zürich is excellent."

Daniela Stoffel

State Secretary,

Swiss State Secretary for International Finance

"I am not aware of any other conference where the right people can competently discuss in a dedicated circle the importance of the use of technology and innovation in the financial sector against the backdrop of geopolitical challenges. The Point Zero Forum is unique."

Christoph König

Deputy State Secretary for international finance,

Switzerland

"The topics that are chosen for discussion, are things that will be done in the future, and thats very important to us as policymakers because it helps us keep our eyes on what there is to come, and to prepare ourselves for that future."

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli

Division Chief of the Payments, Currencies, and Infrastructure,

International Monetary Fund

"I am not aware of any other conference where the right people can competently discuss in a dedicated circle the importance of the use of technology and innovation in the financial sector against the backdrop of geopolitical challenges. The Point Zero Forum is unique."

Christoph König

Deputy State Secretary for international finance,

Switzerland

"The topics that are chosen for discussion, are things that will be done in the future, and thats very important to us as policymakers because it helps us keep our eyes on what there is to come, and to prepare ourselves for that future."

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli

Division Chief of the Payments, Currencies, and Infrastructure,

International Monetary Fund

Programme Overview

Monday,
22 June
Tuesday,
23 June
Wednesday,
24 June
Thursday,
25 June
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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
Deep Dive Workshops
Deep Dive Workshops
The forum's deep-dive workshops are designed to provide learning and actionable insights on AI in banking, the transition to post-quantum cryptography, digital disruptions in asset management, and much more. 
Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kongresshaus Zurich
1 - 1 Meetings
1 - 1 Meetings
Connect, exchange knowledge and explore partnerships with C-suite executives and regulators at our dedicated meetings area. Simply make your 1-1 bookings through our dedicated Point Zero Forum app.
Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kongresshaus Zurich
GFTN Insights Public-private Roundtables
GFTN Insights
Public-private Roundtables
The Forum's deep dive roundtables offer an exclusive opportunity to engage in focused, small-group discussions on the most pressing issues in finance and technology. Held under Chatham House rules, these roundtables encourage open and candid dialogue, enabling participants to share insights, explore challenges, and collaborate on actionable solutions. Designed for meaningful interaction, they bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to tackle complex topics and emerging trends in an intimate and confidential setting.
Tuesday 23rd June - Thursday 25th June
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kongresshaus Zurich
Networking Drinks
Networking Drinks

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

Join the Global Leadership Movement Charting the Path Forward for Financial Services

Be part of the action at Point Zero Forum to:

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Join High Impact Conversations

Connect with global thought leaders and decision-makers redefining the financial landscape

PZF _ Actionable Insights

Transform Insights Into Strategy

With 136+ hours of stage sessions, workshops, and roundtables, gain insights into policy shifts and technological advancements to refine your strategy.

PZF _ Impactful Discussions

Strengthen Cross-Sector Partnerships

Enhance dialogue and cooperation among regulators, policymakers, and leaders in finance and technology to accelerate impactful solutions.

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Build Meaningful Connections

Meet and Network with over 2,000 attendees from 61 countries and establish lasting relationships with influential leaders across the financial ecosystem.

Be in the Room. Join 2,000 Leaders in Zurich.

 

Choose your Pass

 

€3800

Limited availability

For the complete VIP experience. This pass includes an invitation to the exclusive Point Zero Forum dinner, access to the Executive Lounge and VIP area at the Industry Networking Party, personalised concierge service, and reserved seating at roundtables and workshops.

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€1750* €2000
*Priority Rate: Save €250. Ends 30 Apr.

Full access to content and industry networking events.

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For founders of early-stage startups that have been operational for less than three years.

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Introductory access to content and workshops. 

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 GFTN's mission is to drive the exchange of ideas between the public and private sectors to advance FinTech in the digital economy. To support this vision, governments, policymakers, regulators, and academics receive complimentary access to our global dialogues.