The Wealth Tech Executive Forum: Zurich Edition is an invite-only executive series for senior leaders in asset and wealth management shaping the future of capital allocation, digital assets, and institutional infrastructure.
On the 26th May 2026, in Park Hyatt Zürich, a select group of Switzerland’s leading institutional allocators and technology experts gather to discuss the latest innovations in asset and wealth management, how technology is reshaping the investment stack, and what it takes to stay ahead of the next wave of disruption.
Participants will
- gain actionable insights into the latest trends, and
- expand their high-class network
Program
- 17:00 – Doors Open & Networking
- 18:00 Welcome Address
- A Macro Inflection Point in Global Markets” – Philipp Rickenbacher, Chairman of the Board, CV VC
- 18:10 – Opening Keynote
- “From Vaults to Wallets: Three Things Banks and Asset Managers Can No Longer Avoid” – Christian Leger, Head of Switzerland at Franklin Templeton
- 18:25 – Keynote
- “How Financial Infrastructure Is Being Rebuilt” – Sandro Knöpfel, Cardano Foundation
- 18:35 Keynote
- “After the Rails: A New Design Space for Finance” – John Orthwein, Head of DeFi, SCRYPT – ETHSecurity Badge Holder
- 18:50 Panel Discussion
- “The Next Disruption of Asset Management: Programmable Asset Allocation, Tokenized Funds, Vaults as Programmable Strategy Layers?”
- Dr. Diana-Cezara Toader, Head of Digital Assets, UBS Asset Management
- Sylvan Martin, Founder & CGO, SCRYPT
- John Orthwein, Head of DeFi, SCRYPT – ETHSecurity Badge Holder
- Moderator: Hansjörg Hettich – Executive Director, Multichain Asset Managers Association
- “The Next Disruption of Asset Management: Programmable Asset Allocation, Tokenized Funds, Vaults as Programmable Strategy Layers?”
- 19:10 – Q&A
- Chatham House Rules
- 19:20 – Closing Remarks
- 19:25 – Networking & Apéro
Why This Conversation Matters
As global financial markets transform, tokenization, programmable settlement, and AI-driven structuring are actively redefining institutional allocation strategies. A new investment era is emerging across digital asset products, market infrastructure, portfolio construction, distribution, and institutional access.
Zurich, a leading European financial center and a global hub for digital assets, DLT, and AI innovation, provides the ideal environment for this critical dialogue.
Who is attending?
This edition is designed to convene a select cohort of senior decision-makers, including executives from:
- Asset Managers and Institutional Allocators
- Family Office Principals
- Hedge Fund Portfolio Managers
- CIOs and senior portfolio managers from leading Swiss & global Asset managers & Private banks
- Representatives from institutional-grade technology and infrastructure platforms
- Selected innovators shaping the future of asset management
Core Themes for Discussion
The focused content will explore the following key areas:
- Allocator perspectives on digital asset exposure
- Market structure, trading access, and execution
- The evolution of asset management: ****from ETFs to on-chain vaults
- Innovation in practice: allocation, risk, and operating models
- Institutional readiness: infrastructure, governance, and regulation
- Portfolio implications for forward-looking allocators
- Closed-door roundtable discussion among peers
Event Format – Efficient and Focused
The evening format is intentionally compact and highly time-efficient. This design allows participants to gain relevant and actionable insights, and forge meaningful connections in a high-calibre setting without requiring a full day away from the office.
Attendance Note
Attendance is strictly limited and subject to approval to ensure a high-quality, peer-level exchange. Chatham rules apply.
The event series is brought to you by CV VC, with SCRYPT as the main partner.
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