Frequently
Asked Questions

Ripple is bringing the global financial community together for a landmark event in New York City. For the first time, we’re combining Swell and Apex into a single, comprehensive experience designed for everyone—from institutional leaders and fintech innovators to the developers and researchers building on the XRP Ledger. As the industry’s most trusted and licensed partner, Ripple is providing the unified bridge between traditional finance and the onchain economy. Across multiple programming tracks, Swell 2026 offers a unique experience: a destination where years of battle-tested reliability meets cutting-edge discoveries of our academic partners and the high-velocity tech of our builder community. Join us at the epicenter of global finance to experience the premier event for digital asset solutions and to collaborate on the modernized financial plumbing driving impact today.

Date: October 27-29, 2026

Location: The Shed 545 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

At Swell you’ll connect with Institutions, Developers, Retail Investors, and Scholars.

Most sessions will be recorded and distributed after the summit. You can watch the 2025 sessions here.

Yes. We are committed to fostering a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone whenever and wherever they are participating in our events. We are committed to ensuring all are treated with dignity and respect when participating in our event. View the Code of Conduct here.

We are in the process of securing a room block at exclusive reduced rates for attendees in the immediate vicinity of The Shed. Stay tuned for a formal announcement once these are live!

Yes there will be a hackathon the weekend prior. More information will be provided soon.

• Super early bird: $600
• Early bird: $1,000
• Regular price: $1,200
• Last minute: $1,500

• Attendee passes include:
  • Total access to the conference across two days
  • Networking opportunities with conference attendees through the Swell event networking app
  • Curated content from global industry leaders
  • On-demand replays of selected sessions available post-show
  • Food and beverages—breakfast and lunch will be served on day 1 and day 2
  • Invitations to our Welcome Reception and XRP Community Night

Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable as outlined in our event. For questions about your ticket, please email reg-swell@ripple.com.

Yes, accredited media members can apply for a pass by emailing press@ripple.com.

Yes, your Institutional Day platinum pass includes full access to Swell 2026 main conference programming, including all keynotes, sessions, and stages across the event. The Institutional Summit is invite-only, but you may request to attend. Learn more here.

You will be prompted to provide credit card details to secure your pass during the registration process.

Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable as outlined in our event Terms & Conditions.

Yes. We are committed to fostering a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone at our events. We are committed to ensuring all are treated with dignity and respect when participating in our event.

View the Code of Conduct here.

The dress code is business casual attire.

Swell has an open Call for Speakers. Submissions open April 14, 2026 and will close on May 29, 2026. If you're interested in speaking at Swell, apply here.

We are accepting speaker submissions across three tracks:

• Institution — Institutional, Product & Policy: A dedicated forum for navigating the global regulatory landscape highlighting thought leaders, Ripple customers and partners
• Ecosystem — Developers, Builders & Community: The latest features, capabilities, and projects built on the XRP Ledger.
• Innovation — Academia, Research & Technical: Research and technical discoveries at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

You can fill out the sponsorship form here. Or email sponsors-swell@ripple.com.