CV Summit 2026

Switzerland's largest institutional digital assets and AI conference, 29-30 September at Kongresshaus Zürich. 3,000+ institutional investors, asset managers, blockchain developers and fintech leaders across three stages and 1,000 sq m of exhibition. Covers tokenisation, institutional DeFi, stablecoins and AI in finance. Organised by CV Labs.

DATES
29-30 September 2026
2 days
VENUE
Kongresshaus Zürich
Gotthardstrasse 5, 8002 Zurich
ORGANISER
CV Labs
Switzerland
ATTENDANCE
3,000+
200+ speakers

Definition

CV Summit is Switzerland's largest institutional conference for digital assets and financial AI, bringing together asset managers, institutional investors, blockchain developers, regulators and fintech leaders for two days at Kongresshaus Zürich. The 2026 edition covers the convergence of tokenisation of capital markets, institutional DeFi, stablecoins, digital custody, AI-powered financial systems and programmable financial infrastructure. CV Labs, the organiser, positions the event at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, with a particular emphasis on institutional-grade adoption rather than retail crypto.

What CV Summit covers

Programme themes across three stages and 1,000+ sq m of exhibition space:

Who attends CV Summit

The summit targets institutional participants: asset managers, family offices, fund managers, investment banks, fintech companies, blockchain developers, legal and compliance professionals, and regulators. The organisers offer complimentary access for qualified institutional investors and allocators (application required), reflecting the event's goal of concentrating institutional buying power in the room.

Notable speakers 2026

René Raeber (CTO Switzerland, Microsoft), Sandy Kaul (Head of Innovation, Franklin Templeton), Cassie Craddock (Managing Director UK & Europe, Ripple), Oscar Flores (CEO, UNBLOCK). Presenting partner: Franklin Templeton.

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is CV Summit focused on retail crypto or institutional finance?

Institutional finance. The programme, speaker profiles and ticket pricing (standard CHF 699, VIP CHF 1,999, with free access for qualified allocators) all indicate an institutional orientation. Retail crypto speculation and consumer-facing topics are outside the scope of the conference.

How does CV Summit differ from other blockchain/crypto conferences?

CV Summit is deliberately positioned as a finance-first event, not a developer or crypto culture event. The focus is the transformation of financial infrastructure through tokenisation and digital assets, with AI as an accelerator, not an end topic in itself.

Who is CV Summit NOT designed for?
  • Retail crypto investors or individual token holders
  • Developers building consumer-facing crypto applications
  • Attendees primarily interested in AI research without a financial services angle
  • Marketing or commercial teams without a direct product-market fit in institutional digital assets
  • Those looking for a startup pitching or fundraising format

The venue: Kongresshaus Zürich

The Kongresshaus Zürich is a multi-purpose congress centre at Gotthardstrasse 5, 8002 Zurich, located in the city centre near Zürichhorn on Lake Zürich. It is a 10-minute tram ride from Zürich Hauptbahnhof (lines 2 or 4 to Bürkliplatz). Zürich Airport (ZRH) is approximately 20 minutes by train from Hauptbahnhof.

The organiser: CV Labs

CV Labs is a Zürich-based blockchain and digital assets company running the CV Summit as its flagship annual conference. The company operates in the digital assets ecosystem and focuses on institutional adoption of blockchain technology. CV Labs also manages investment and incubation activities in the digital assets space.

Editorial take

CV Summit positions Zurich as the institutional entry point for digital assets and AI in finance: 3,000+ asset managers, DeFi professionals and tokenisation experts in a single two-day programme at Kongresshaus Zürich.

How to register and what it costs

Tickets available via cvsummit.ch:

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do I get to Kongresshaus Zürich?

From Zürich Airport (ZRH): train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof (approximately 20 minutes), then tram 2 or 4 to Bürkliplatz (approximately 10 minutes). The Kongresshaus is a short walk from Bürkliplatz. Alternatively, taxi from Hauptbahnhof to Kongresshaus: approximately 10 minutes.

How do I qualify for complimentary Allocator access?

Institutional investors and family offices can apply for complimentary access via cvsummit.ch. Eligibility is determined by CV Labs and access is not guaranteed.

Resources

Official website https://cvsummit.ch/
Register https://cvsummit.ch/