The Layer 1 Summit

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Finance is at a turning point. Tokenisation is reshaping capital markets, stablecoins are redefining money, and AI is rewriting the rules of trust, commerce, and intelligence. The foundations we build today including Layer 1 protocols, global standards, and governance frameworks will define the next generation of financial markets. 

Join a movement for knowledge exchange, international collaboration, and live experimentation. By coming together across borders, sectors, and technologies, we can create resilient, programmable, and intelligent financial infrastructure for the world.

Register now for priority access before ticketing opens mid October.

10 - 14 November 2025
Sands Expo & Convention Centre | Singapore EXPO

Purchase your entry with stablecoins.

In line with our focus on tokenised finance, the Layer 1 Summit will be introducing stablecoin payment as an option for summit access. Each pass is priced at US$2,000, payable via stablecoins, with fiat option available.

Key Themes

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Digital Assets:
From Pilots to Scale
 


Tokenisation of capital markets products is shifting from pilots to mainstream adoption. Scaling requires new regulatory frameworks and trusted infrastructure that can operate across jurisdictions.

The Guardian Asset and Wealth Management workstream, involving the FCA, MAS, FINMA, JFSA and the Bundesbank, will release new frameworks alongside project team work. Cross-border collaboration will be highlighted through Guardian’s international reach, and a live GL1 demonstration will show programmable compliance, interoperability and settlement in action.

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Digital Money and Infrastructure


Global Layer 1 is becoming the backbone for tokenised money adoption, providing the foundation for a resilient and programmable financial system. This work includes building the tools and compliance capabilities that allow tokenised money to function at scale.

The Summit will showcase a market infrastructure toolkit and programmable compliance tools, with participation from the Bank of England, Banque de France, Euroclear, HSBC, JPMorgan, MUFG, Société Générale, stablecoin issuers and leading Layer 1 protocols.

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AI for Finance 

 


AI is reshaping the way financial services are designed and delivered, from intelligent payments to adaptive risk management. The technology is advancing rapidly, requiring both technical depth and new governance frameworks.

Sessions for builders will include deep dives into AI architecture, agentic payments and core technical frameworks. For buyers, the AI Pathfinder sessions will feature ten financial institutions, each delivering a 20-minute pitch of real-world use cases. Regulators, developers and institutions will come together to shape the responsible integration of AI into financial services.

Summit Programme

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10 November

11 November

[Roundtable]
Guardian: Next Generation Capital Markets
 

[Roundtable]
Next Gen Financial Services: Industry AI Adoption & the Rise of AI Agents
 

[Roundtable]
GL1 Dialogue
 

[Roundtable]
Building Global AI Competencies in Financial Services
 

[Roundtable]
Digital Money Adoption and Regulation: Strategies for Commercial Banks and FinTechs
 

[Roundtable]
UK-SG AI-in-Finance: Cross-Regional AI Growth
 

Offsite Tech Labs:
Interactive and hands-on hacking for
tech developers at different levels 

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12 November

13 November

14 November

Managing Multipolarity: Open and Interoperable Networks 

UK-SG AI in Finance 

Innovating Responsibly: AI Governance as a Competitive Advantage 

AI Pathfinders in Finance 

Beyond Borders: Project Orchid 2.0 

 

Stocktake on Digital SGD: Towards a Common Settlement Asset 

Unlocking New Markets and Liquidity for EU-Asia 

 

 Onsite Tech labs:  
Series of mini presentations and technical showcases 

Video Insights from our most recent Forums

GFTN Advisory - FutureMatters  

An insider's perspective from practitioners, policymakers and industry players.

Innovation You Can Implement

Discover proven technologies and strategies reshaping finance today

Expand Strategic Networks

Connect with peers and pioneers in trust-building environments

Anticipate Market Shifts

Forward-looking intelligence to keep you and your organisation ahead

Influence Tomorrow's Framework

Participate in dialogues that shape future policies and standards

Co-Create Solutions

Join collaborative sessions that transform ideas into actionable strategies

Accelerate
Business Growth

Access unique partnerships and investor connections

Co-Create Solutions

Join collaborative sessions that transform ideas into actionable strategies

Accelerate
Business Growth

Access unique partnerships and investor connections

Layer 1 Summit Pass

What's included in the Layer 1 Summit Pass

  • Exclusive Insights Forum Access (10-11 November)
  • Singapore FinTech Festival Delegate Access (12–14 November)
  • Layer 1 Deep Dives 
  • Hosted Networking Sessions
  • Layer One Insights Pack

US$2000

Payable via stablecoin

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Register Your Interest

Watch impact makers as they share their remarkable
journeys and inspire you with their experiences. 

Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations. SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations. 

About GFTN

The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.

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GFTN Advisory - Education 

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