
Where Finance Meets the Future: The Leading Conference for Blockchain and Digital Assets in the DACH Region and Beyond
Join the Crypto Assets Conference, which takes place at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Connecting the Traditional Finance Industry with the Thought Leaders of the Digital Asset Space
Join the Crypto Assets Conference, which takes place at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Discover What’s Next in Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, Tokenization, and Regulation
Join the Crypto Assets Conference, which takes place at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Build Meaningful Connections and Stay Ahead in the Evolving World of Digital Finance
Join the Crypto Assets Conference, which takes place at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Crypto Assets Conference in Numbers
Bringing together Experts from the Crypto and Financial World
CAC26 on March 25, 2026
Conference Topics
"The Crypto Assets Conference connects Europe’s financial community — bringing together finance experts and technology enthusiasts to explore how digital assets are reshaping the financial system. With leading voices from academia, business, and regulation, the conference offers valuable insights into blockchain and digital assets, combining academic depth with practical expertise."
Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz
Frankfurt School
President & CEO / Professor of Strategy
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS (CAC25A)
Day 1: Digital Assets
Digital Securities, Tokenization, Digital Funds,
Digital Finance, Infrastructure, Custody
Digital Assets:
The world of digital assets and its potential in present and future
Digital Securities:
Digital bonds, digital funds, digital shares, DLT Pilot Regime, eWpG
Tokenization of Assets:
MiCA regulation, real estate, music rights, luxury goods, vintage cars
Infrastructure:
Secure IT, custody services, service providers
Day 2: Crypto Assets & Web3
Bitcoin, ETPs, ETFs, DeFi, Web3,
Carbon Tokenization (CO2), ESG
Bitcoin:
Potential for an asset as scarce as gold
Securitized Tokens:
Bitcoin ETFs, token certificates, crypto indices
Ethereum, Stablecoins,
Smart Contract Platforms, DeFi:
The emergence of a new financial infrastructure
Web3, Metaverse, NFTs, Carbon Tokens:
The disruptive potential of the decentralized world; Emergence of virtual worlds in the Metaverse
View the agenda of our last event (CAC25A)!
"The Crypto Assets Conference brings together key stakeholders with a highly relevant and thought-provoking agenda. It serves as an excellent platform for meaningful exchange on the future of finance, enabling discussions that drive innovation. I enjoyed being here!"
"The Crypto Asset Conference is always a great gathering of thought leaders and practitioners driving the future of finance. I found the discussions and roundtables both inspiring and highly relevant. The diversity of perspectives: from startups, technology and cyber security experts to established global financial institution and regulators, sparked valuable insights and new connections that will help accelerate real-world adoption of tokenization. A must-attend for anyone serious about shaping the next chapter of finance."
"The Frankfurt School Blockchain Center is an extremely highly regarded center of competence for all topics around Token Economy and Digital Assets - not only here in Germany, but with a global outreach. Its Crypto Assets Conference is a fantastic opportunity, bringing FinTechs and TradFis together to share valuable content, discuss innovative ideas and network with great people. For sure we as Union Investment will join the next event."
"The Crypto Assets Conference has become over the last years the leading digital assets conference of the financial industry in the DACH region and beyond. Fintechs, banks, asset managers, consultants and corporates cover in insightful panel discussions and presentations the latest regulation, exciting use cases on tokenization and provide updates on CBDC projects."
Kurt Zeimers
Client Line Manager & Global Product Manager Private Capital - BNP Paribas
"The Crypto Assets Conference stands out in the landscape of Web3 events. What makes it special is the right participation mix of institutions and native Web3 companies.This leads to great discussions and networking that drive real-world adoption. It is also a yearly showcase of the advancements in the European digital asset industry."
"The Crypto Assets Conference is a true hotspot for blockchain and crypto enthusiasts in Germany. This industry is so fast paced that it is crucial to have regular personal interaction with the key players and there is no better place than CAC. I appreciate the high level of expertise, the top-notch quality of the panels, as well as the fruitful exchange with industry experts on the pulse of time and always on top of the newest topics in the market."
Our recordings of CAC23B
Media & Network Partners (CAC25A)
IMPRESSIONS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
Main Stage - CAC25A
Building the Future - Institutional-Grade Crypto Products and Regulatory-Compliant DLT Infrastructure
Philipp Sandner Award in Digital Finance Research
Award Ceremony
Exploration Stage - CAC25A
From Legacy to Ledger - How Digital Asset Infrastructure is Transforming Markets
ABOUT CAC
In a financial world defined by rapid digital transformation, the Crypto Assets Conference 2026 (#CAC26) returns on March 25, 2026, to spotlight the forefront of innovation across tokenization, institutional crypto adoption, stablecoins, and regulatory frameworks. With capital markets evolving and legal clarity progressing, this year’s event brings sharper focus to the intersections of digital assets and the real economy.
Across two stages, CAC26 will cover the most relevant developments shaping Europe’s digital-asset landscape. In addition to insights on Pontes & Appia, early activity under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, and the growing adoption of stablecoins and tokenized Money Market Funds (tMMFs) in mainstream finance, the conference will address the full spectrum of institutional digital-asset innovation as well as regulatory and market frameworks such as MiCAR, eWpG, and evolving approaches to collateral mobility will also be in focus. Further discussions will examine how to bridge DeFi and TradFi, enable institutional crypto use cases, and unlock new efficiencies in cross-border payments, collateral management, and liquidity operations. Together, these topics provide a comprehensive picture of how digital assets, digital money, and market infrastructure are converging to create a scalable and competitive European ecosystem.
Join over 550 in-person and 3,000 online participants at the leading digital assets and blockchain conference in the DACH region and beyond. Whether you’re bridging traditional finance with the decentralized world or pioneering the future of institutional crypto, CAC26 offers the insights, network, and momentum to help shape what’s next.
DATE & VENUE
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center organizes the "Crypto Assets Conference" (CAC26), held on the Frankfurt School campus on March 25, 2026.
Hotel contingents available, see here.
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
