IBW Institutional Forum 2026

​​Access to the event is strictly by approval only.

India’s first invite-only, closed-door forum bringing together senior decision-makers from banking, fintech, enterprises, regulators, and global financial institutions to shape the future of blockchain in finance.

Part of India Blockchain Week 2026, the Institutional Forum is designed for the conversations that happen before the headlines.

Bringing together a carefully curated group of 100–120 senior leaders, the Forum creates a trusted environment for candid discussions on the real-world adoption of blockchain and digital asset infrastructure.

🔒 Invite-only and closed-door🗣️ Governed by the Chatham House Rule🏛️ Senior leaders from finance, technology, policy and enterprise

Confirmed Participants

IFSCA joins the Forum as a participating regulatory authority. IFSCA regulates and develops GIFT City, India’s international financial services centre.

TiE Mumbai joins as an Ecosystem Partner, bringing its extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and industry leaders.

More speakers to be announced.

What we’ll explore

  • CBDCs and programmable money

  • Tokenisation and real-world assets

  • Trade finance and settlement

  • Capital markets infrastructure

  • Institutional DLT and enterprise infrastructure

  • The intersection of AI and blockchain

Through keynotes, expert panels and fireside conversations, participants will explore where the technology, infrastructure and regulatory landscape actually stand, and what comes next.

Date: 1-2 November 2026Venue: Fairmont MumbaiFormat: Invite-only · Closed-door · Chatham House Rule

Participation is limited to selected applicants to ensure the right mix of expertise, leadership, and institutional perspective.

Request your seat in the room.