Call for Speakers

Shape the future of finance
We’re looking for bold thinkers and builders to take the stage at Swell 2026 — the global summit for payments, digital assets, and the XRP ecosystem.

What We Want to Hear About

Swell 2026 sessions should focus on real-world applications of blockchain, and digital assets. We're particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate deployment, practical takeaways, or novel research. Show us what you've built, discovered, or proven.

Topics

AI & Agentic Finance

Capital Markets & Settlement

Crypto Infrastructure

Crypto Markets & ETFs

DeFi

Interoperability

Financial Inclusion

Funding & VC

Payments

Policy & Regulation

Privacy

Security & Compliance

Stablecoin

Tokenization

Treasury & Cash Management

XRP Utility

Three Tracks. One Ecosystem.

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Institution

Institutional, Product & Policy: Curated thought leadership keynotes, insights, and top customer and partner spotlights.

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Ecosystem

Developers, Builders & Community: The latest features, capabilities, and projects built on the XRP Ledger.

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Innovation

Academia, Research & Technical: Research and technical discoveries at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

Session Format

Match the format to your content. All formats are equally considered during review.

Presentation

Session Presentation

Slide-based talk with use cases, best practices, demos, or roadmap.

Length

25 min

Speakers

1–2

Lightning Talk

Lightning Talk

Slide-based talk with use cases, best practices, demos, or roadmap.

Length

5–10 min

Speakers

1

Workshop

Workshop

Hands-on experience with a product or technology. Participants leave with applied skills.

Length

60–90 min

Speakers

1–2

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Moderated open discussion selected for diversity of perspective and geography.

Length

30–45 min

Speakers

3–5

Join us in New York City for an unforgettable two-day event.