Digital Assets Forum (DAF)

DAF punches above its weight. A curated EBC offshoot specifically for institutional decision-makers in the City of London, it draws participants representing €3T+ in AuM — Stani Kulechov (Aave), Nikhil Sharma (BlackRock Digital Assets), Emma Lovett (J.P. Morgan), and leaders from Barclays, UBS, Stripe, and Solana Foundation. Previous editions sold out. Underrated relative to DAS, partly because it's smaller and less marketed.

AI-powered networking and curated 1:1 meetings make the compact format productive. The proximity to London's financial institutions means attendees are often making allocation decisions, not just exploring. Programming focuses on digital asset strategy at the institutional level — less DeFi mechanics, more portfolio integration, custody solutions, and regulatory frameworks for UK and European markets.

Early February in London. The intimate scale means you can realistically connect with most speakers. Worth pairing with London meetings if you're targeting UK institutional capital.