About Swell
Swell 2026 is Ripple’s premier annual event in New York City, bringing together financial leaders, fintech founders, developers, and researchers to explore the intersection of traditional finance and the onchain economy. For the first time, it combines the Swell and Apex conferences into one unified experience across multiple programming tracks.
What to Expect
Three stages. Two worlds. One defining moment for the future of finance.
1500+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
50+
Sessions
3
Stages
Who You’ll Connect With
Finance Leaders
Global founders, C-Suite and senior executives from banking, fintech, treasury, and capital markets.
Developers
Engineers & architects building on the XRP Ledger and open financial protocols.
Academia & Researchers
Faculty, researchers & students at the forefront of digital asset scholarship.
Retail & Community
Individual investors & XRP community members active in the digital asset space.
Press
Accredited journalists & analysts covering digital assets and capital markets.
Institutional Summit
Ripple and SALT are partnering to host an exclusive Institutional Day for senior leaders in banking, payments, and digital assets. Combining Ripple's industry leadership with SALT's global network, this summit offers curated programming and a high-touch environment for the most strategic partners in finance and digital assets.
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
Venue
The Shed is a cultural center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City. Opened on April 5, 2019, the Shed commissions, produces, and presents a wide range of activities in performing arts, visual arts, and pop culture.
