Mass Adoption of RWA Tokenization: Use Cases and Middle East Momentum - Powered by DMZ Finance

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This session will highlight the Middle East’s growing exploration in the evolving landscape of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, showcasing the region’s progressive regulatory developments and accelerating momentum toward mass adoption. Industry leaders will delve into key trends, market drivers, and institutional strategies that are shaping the future of tokenized finance in the region.

The discussion will provide a deep dive into the current RWA landscape in the Middle East, including regulatory frameworks and emerging investment and infrastructure opportunities. It will also explore the rise of RWA tokenization, with a particular focus on how centralized exchanges (CEXs), blockchain networks, and financial institutions are integrating RWAs into their ecosystems to unlock new investment potential. Finally, the session will offer a forward-looking perspective on scaling RWA tokenization, examining the path toward broader institutional adoption and cross-border applications through 2025 and beyond.

This session is presented by:

1. Andrea Vianelli, COO - Asset Management and Strategic Advisory, Laser Digital (Nomura Group)
2. Teddy Pornprinya, Co-founder and CBO, Plume
3. Thierry Cottet, Head of Investments, QNB (Suisse) SA

Moderated by: Lee Kai Yang, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, DMZ Finance