Where Institutional Finance Meets the Next Generation of Digital Assets
7 July 2026 | City of Dreams Mediterranean | Limassol, Cyprus
The future of finance is no longer theoretical — it is already being built.
As the global financial system undergoes one of the most significant transformations in modern history, digital assets, stablecoins, CBDCs, tokenized real-world assets and blockchain-powered infrastructure are rapidly redefining how value moves across the world economy. Payments are becoming programmable, markets are shifting toward tokenized settlement models, and the boundaries between traditional finance and digital finance are disappearing.
Against this backdrop, the Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 will take place on 7 July 2026 at the City of Dreams Mediterranean, bringing together the leading minds shaping the future of Finance 3.0.
Hosted in Cyprus, an increasingly important European hub for fintech, regulated crypto activity and digital financial services. The summit is set to become one of the region’s most influential gatherings focused on institutional digital assets, blockchain innovation and the evolving financial ecosystem.
The summit will convene senior executives from banks, investment firms, fintech companies, crypto asset service providers (CASPs), payment institutions, hedge funds, venture capital firms, regulators, policymakers and technology leaders to explore how blockchain and digital assets are transforming global finance.
A Summit Focused on the New Financial Architecture
The summit agenda will examine the most critical developments shaping the digital economy, including:
- The evolution of crypto markets and institutional adoption
- Stablecoins and the future of cross-border payments
- Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs)
- Digital asset allocation strategies for institutional portfolios
- MiCA, DORA, CBDCs and the Digital Euro
- AI, regtech and blockchain infrastructure
- AML, compliance, custody and cyber resilience
- The convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance
- The strategic role of Cyprus as a gateway for digital finance innovation in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
At a time when regulators and financial institutions worldwide are racing to adapt to the next generation of financial infrastructure, the summit aims to provide high-level insight, strategic dialogue and practical perspectives on the future of digital finance.
Featured Speakers
The summit will feature an outstanding lineup of regulators, institutional leaders and digital asset pioneers, including:
- Dr. George Theocharides, Chairman, Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- George Karatzias, Executive Board Member, Central Bank of Cyprus
- Demetra Kalogerou, Former Chairwoman, CySEC, Financial Advisor, DKA Financial Consultants Ltd
- Harrys Michaelides, General Manager, ECOMMBX Investment
- Ouriel Ohayon, CEO & Co-Founder, Zengo
- Leyla Sharifullina, Director & Head of Operations Europe, Bitwise Europe
- Demetra Kalogerou, Former Chairwoman, CySEC & Financial Advisor
- Ignazio Angeloni, Former ECB Supervisory Board Member & Senior Policy Fellow
- Alexis Nicolaou, CEO, KRESTON ITH DIGITAL ASSETS LTD
- George Agathangelou, General Manager & Executive Director, Teroxx Digital Asset Ltd
- Gregory Dellas, Group Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, ECOMMBX, Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter
- Remond Timmerman, Head of Investor Relations, Hodl
- Vahid Basset, Strategic Operations Junior Director, ECOMMBX
- Senior representatives from Crypto.com
- Senior representatives from Hadron by Tether
Together, they will provide exclusive insight into the future of digital assets, institutional crypto adoption, tokenization, financial regulation and emerging global investment trends. Additional speakers will be announced shortly.
Why Cyprus Matters
Cyprus is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic European destination for regulated digital finance.
With a growing ecosystem of fintech companies, investment firms, EMIs, CASPs and blockchain service providers, combined with an evolving regulatory framework aligned with European standards, the country is increasingly recognized as a gateway connecting Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The summit will highlight how Cyprus is strengthening its role as a modern, agile and internationally connected financial services center for the digital era.
Who Should Attend
The Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 is designed for:
- Institutional investors
- Banks and financial institutions
- Crypto asset service providers (CASPs)
- Fintech and blockchain companies
- Payment institutions and EMIs
- Hedge funds, VCs and private equity firms
- Regulators and policymakers
- Compliance, risk and legal professionals
- Technology and infrastructure providers
- Decision-makers shaping the future of finance
Event Information
Date: 7 July 2026
Venue: City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol, Cyprus
Language: English
Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor: Ecommbx
Gold Sponsors: Crypto.com, ETORO, Hadron by Tether
Silver Sponsors: K. Treppides & Co Limited, Teroxx
Media Partners: CBN (Cyprus Business News), INBusiness Magazine, GOLD Magazine, The Cryptonomist
Organiser: IMH
For registrations and further information, visit:
https://digitalassets.imhbusiness.com/
For additional information and registrations, please contact IMH:
Telephone: +357 22505555
Email: [email protected]