Ripple's Swell 2026 Conference to Converge Traditional Finance and Blockchain

Ripple is gearing up for its biggest conference yet, Swell 2026, which will bring together more than 1,500 attendees from across the globe to discuss the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The event, scheduled for October 27-29 at The Shed in New York City, combines Swell with XRPL Apex, Ripple's developer-focused event, for the first time.

The conference will feature a high-profile lineup of speakers, including Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple; Monica Long, President of Ripple; and Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org. Other notable speakers include Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of crypto at Robinhood; Jenny Just, co-founder of PEAK6; and Billy Hult, CEO of Tradeweb.

The event will also draw academics from top universities, including Columbia, Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Swell 2026 will cover a range of topics, from banking and digital assets to payments and capital markets.