Point Zero Forum

The third edition of the Point Zero Forum brought together a dynamic group of financial regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders who brought their knowledge and expertise to the table. From thought-provoking discussions to global insights, here’s a recap of the event in May, as we look back at some of the best moments. Come 2025, block your calendars to join us in our next annual gathering from 5-7 May in Zurich: https://lnkd.in/eiWCs-Sc Matthias Kröner | Stephan Czajkowski | GFTN | State Secretariat for International Finance SIF | Pat Patel | Sopnendu Mohanty

🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 🚨 MiCA laid the foundation — now the real work begins. At #PZF2025, we confront what’s still missing in: 🔹 Tokenized Assets — Bridging trillion-dollar markets to regulated finance 🔹 Permissionless Blockchains — Can decentralized infrastructure meet compliance? 🔹 Layer 1 Infrastructure — The new battlefront for institutional adoption Limited seats remain: https://lnkd.in/gxc3qrsK GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network | Stu Alderoty | Nina Reiser | Sandra Ro 🇺🇦 | Ari Redbord | Jørgen Ouaknine | Katherine Minarik | Arnaud Caudoux

The clock is ticking—only 𝟒 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 until Zurich becomes ground zero for financial innovation. 2,000+ decision-makers. 72 hours of breakthrough sessions. One chance to help steer what's next. Don't get left behind: https://lnkd.in/gZdH6JtP GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network

🏃♂️ #𝐏𝐙𝐅 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝! Kick off Point Zero Forum with a morning run alongside Ari Redbord (TRM Labs). Whether you're a casual jogger or a seasoned runner, this is the perfect way to get your adrenaline going before the forum and connect with your finance, tech, and policy leaders. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7 May, 7:30am 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭: Lobby, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle 🔗 Ready to run? Get your pass here: https://lnkd.in/gQy_U8HE and sign up for the run: https://lu.ma/4e61mydw GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network | Yong Liang Mun | Nitin Mathur | Peter Kerstens | Elise Soucie Watts | Gordon Y. Liao | Josh Burek | Dea Markova Hanna Khrystianovych | Alex Zerden | Dr Rhys Bollen | Marcella Flood | Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Alessandro Curioni is returning for #PZF2025! Last year, he shared insights at the Forum Stage during the session "𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠" alongside Kelly Richdale, Dr. Philip Intallura Ph.D, and Sopnendu Mohanty. Here are three key takeaways from his session: 1️⃣ The Synergy of AI and Quantum Computing: The convergence of AI and quantum computing has the potential to exponentially transform industries, unlocking new levels of efficiency and innovation. 2️⃣ Building a Quantum Program in Large Organisations: Establishing a successful quantum computing program requires strategic planning and a focus on collaboration across teams to effectively implement cutting-edge technologies. 3️⃣ The Evolving Role of Quantum Computing in Financial Services: Quantum computing is already shaping the future of financial services, offering new opportunities for innovation and future-proofing strategies in the sector. Hear more from Dr. Alessandro Curioni at #PZF2025 as he delves into "𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬". Just a month to go – industry passes are going fast at €2000! Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gctrR7Zf GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network

🔙 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 #GFJ2025 🔙 On the #GFJ2025 stage, Elise Soucie Watts brought energy and insight, discussing the challenges of stablecoin regulation in a US$200 billion market alongside Peter Goodrich and Rahul Advani. She explored how restrictive local regulations could impact the global benefits of stablecoins and the importance of balancing global fungibility with local frameworks. 3 key points from the session: 1️⃣⁠ ⁠Stablecoin Regulatory Challenges: Balancing consumer protections with the global benefits of stablecoins is becoming increasingly complex, especially with emerging localisation requirements in major jurisdictions. 2️⃣ ⁠Impact of Restrictive Regulations: Overly restrictive local regulations could undermine the core benefits of stablecoins, such as cross-border fungibility, uniform valuation, and economic competitiveness. 3️⃣ ⁠Global Coordination for Digital Hubs: Jurisdictions aiming to become digital asset hubs must enable a variety of stablecoins backed by high-quality assets, including those issued overseas, under strong supervisory coordination. Catch her this time in Zurich at #PZF2025 as she delves into Global State of Digital Asset Regulations: Regulatory Harmonisation on Digital Assets. Just a month to go - industry passes going at €2000! Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gXSd-bNy GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network | GFTN Forum Japan

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 2025 The global financial system is evolving, fast. At #PZF2025, industry leaders will tackle the next frontier of digital assets, from tokenized markets and institutional adoption to regulatory shifts and security in a decentralized world. These conversations aren’t just shaping the debate, they’re driving real policy action. Be in the room where it happens. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g_mD3pnt GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network

Have groundbreaking technology or innovative solutions to showcase? Open your doors to global leaders and attendees at Point Zero Forum 2025 through our Innovation Tours on 5 May 2025. Showcase your company’s cutting-edge innovations and give industry leaders an exclusive look at the technologies shaping the future. Join Zurich’s top companies in driving the next wave of transformation and global impact. Here are our host partners from last year — applications to host with us are now open: https://lnkd.in/g64iC_VN We're grateful to be hosting and collaborating the innovation tours with the amazing team at FIND. GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network | State Secretariat for International Finance SIF | Swiss Financial Innovation Desk

Throwback to PZF2024 🔁 On stage last year, Sergey Nazarov, Co-founder of Chainlink Labs, explored the transformative power of tokenisation and blockchain in financial services. From asset management to settlement processes, the session spotlighted real-world use cases that are driving greater efficiency, transparency, and security across capital markets. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s digital assets dialogue: https://lnkd.in/gRGZFXVP

2025 is a defining year for Europe and the world. At #PZF2025, the GFTN Insights public-private roundtables will bring policymakers, regulators & industry leaders together for bold, action-driven solutions on the blueprint of digital money and infrastructure. Held under Chatham House Rules, these high-impact sessions shape policies, launch initiatives & drive real change. This is one of the reasons why everyone returns to the Point Zero Forum every year. Will you be part of the conversation? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gzuancBF GFTN EUROPE | Global Finance & Technology Network