Meridian 2026 is a two-day, in-person conference taking place on October 28–29, 2026, at Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Developers, founders, fintech experts, institutional leaders, investors, legislators, and regulators get together to discuss how the Stellar network is being utilized to change global finance at this event. The event brings together leaders and innovators to explore how blockchain technology, digital assets, payments, and the Stellar ecosystem are shaping the future of global finance. Daily conference timings will be announced closer to the event.
Keynotes, fireside chats, technical sessions, seminars, ecosystem showcases, and carefully chosen networking opportunities are all part of the program. Additionally, attendees can take part in the Last Night in Lisbon party, the Saúde Drinks & Bites event on October 28, and the Stellar Lounge Networking event on October 27.
Event Highlights
-Two days of possibilities, contacts, and insights influencing international finance.-Keynote addresses and expert talks on policy, finance, and blockchain.
-Technical seminars and programming aimed at developers.
-Stellar-based solutions are highlighted in ecosystem showcases.
-Curated networking with experts from around the world.
Speakers
Ambre Soubiran — CEO, KaikoAnthony Scaramucci — Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital
Camila Russo — CEO, The Defiant
Edward Nwokedi — Founder & CEO, RedSwan Digital Real Estate
Jacquelyn Melinek — Founder & CEO, StrataMedia (Token Relations)
Jamie Walker — Head of Digital Assets and Money Movement, U.S. Bank
Jonathan Alexander — CTO, OpenZeppelin
Julien Bouteloup — Founder, Stake Capital Group
Kurt Fields — Partner / Principal, Blockchain and Digital Assets Consulting, EY
Nadine Chakar — Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets, DTCC
Paul-Adrien Hyppolite — CEO, Spiko
Tanzeel Akhtar — Journalist, Morley Sterling LLC
Who can Attend?
-Blockchain developers-FinTech professionals
-Financial institution executives
-Blockchain founders
-Digital asset professionals
-Institutional investors
-Policymakers
-Regulators