CBC Summit Europe Agenda - 17 March 2026


08:00 - 17:00

Registration

Stop by the registration desk to get your conference lanyard and badge.


08:00 - 09:00

sponsored by Aware

Morning Tea & Coffee

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and chat with your fellow attendees before our morning keynote.


09:00 - 09:05

Welcome Address

Welcome address by CBC CEO Joshua Radbod.


09:05 - 09:45

Keynote Discussion with:

Victoria McLoughlin (Head of Digital Assets Department, Financial Conduct Authority)

Rodney E. Hood (Former Acting Comptroller, U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC))


09:45 - 10:15

sponsored by Aware

Tea & Networking Break

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and chat with your fellow attendees.


10:15 - 11:00

Panel: The current state of fintech and crypto banking in the UK and Europe

Hear from leaders at banks, fintechs, and crypto related companies on the struggles and solutions to onboarding with crypto friendly banks for fiat on ramp and off ramp services in the UK and Europe.


11:00 - 11:30

Break

Stretch your legs or grab a quick meeting between sessions.


11:30 - 12:15

Panel: When Crypto Becomes the Bank, and Banks Go Crypto

Crypto companies are moving toward full banking functionality, while traditional banks are rushing to offer crypto services. As these worlds collide, what do the future financial institutions look like — a bank, an exchange, or something entirely new?


12:15 - 13:00

Sponsored by Vaspnet

Lunch

Join your fellow attendees for lunch and networking.


13:00 - 13:45

Panel: Navigating Compliance Challenges in the FCA & MiCA Era

As the UK’s FCA tightens oversight and the EU’s MiCA regulation takes shape, firms engaged in digital assets face increased anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory scrutiny. Hear from regulators and compliance experts on the biggest compliance challenges facing firms operating in the UK and across Europe.


13:45 - 14:15

Sponsored by Aware

Tea & Networking Break

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and chat with your fellow attendees.


14:15 - 15:00

Panel: Building the new Financial Infrastructure

Exchanges and partners are building out their own Layer 2 networks to ease transition to DeFi and map out a new financial infrastructure. What comes next?


15:00 - 15:15

Break

Stretch your legs or grab a quick meeting between sessions.


15:15 - 16:00

Panel: Stablecoins & Cross-Border Payments

How does the use of stablecoins and crypto cross-border payments impact banks, companies, and consumers? What are some challenges to mass adoption?


16:00 - 16:05

Raffle for Airfare, Hotel, & Pass to CBC Summit USA


16:05 - 17:00

Sponsored by CoinCover

Cocktails, Canapés, & Networking

Join other industry leaders for networking and drinks.