Singapore, November 6, 2026 - Singapore Blockchain Week (SBW) will return from November 13 to 17, 2026. This is a government-supported key event that brings together regulators, financial institutions, sovereign entities, family offices, founders, investors, enterprises, and ecosystem builders to shape the next stage of the new economy.
The event will gather numerous thought leaders and industry speakers, including: Lord Sun Yuchen, founder of TRON; Jose Fernandez da Ponte, President of Stellar Development Foundation; Hang Jia, Executive Chairman of DCS Group (Singapore Club); Shun Ishikawa, Co-founder of Startale Group; Matthew Dawson, Co-founder of Ethereum Institutional; Wee Siang Lee, Executive Director of Paxos; Rahul Bhargava, Senior Financial Sector Advisor at the World Bank and Interim COO of Contour Network; Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currency, Asia Pacific at VISA; Jasoria Advait, Vice President at Kinexys under JPMorgan; Albina Gaisina, Blockchain and Digital Innovation Analyst at the United Nations Development Programme; Stéphanie Cabossioras, Chief Strategy and Global Policy Officer at Société Générale-Forge, a subsidiary of Societe Generale; Inmooo Hwang, CEO of ADDX; Kevin Kang, Co-founder of Reap; Annabelle Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Altius Labs, and Venture Partner at Amber Group; Kiran Mistry, Regional Head of Financial Services, Asia Pacific, Japan & China at SAP; and CK Ong, Interim CEO of SBI Digital Markets.
Building a Cross-Border Platform for the Next Financial and Digital Era
SBW 2026 is the world’s first cross-border blockchain week, connecting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to accelerate innovation, investment, and technological collaboration in the Southeast Asia region. The event is supported by partners such as the Singapore Global Network - Economic Development Board, Singapore Tourism Board, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Iskandar Regional Development Authority, and Johor authorities.
SBW 2026 will focus on the integration of emerging technologies and financial systems through the following content:
November 13 (Friday): Special Economic Zone Immersion Experience
November 14 (Saturday): Technology Empowering Sports
November 15 (Sunday): Learning Marathon
November 16 (Monday): Core Circle Meetings
November 17 (Tuesday): Institutional Summit
Commenting on this government-supported flagship event, Sebastian Zilliacus (Chairman of the Singapore Blockchain Week 2026 Advisory Committee) said, "When leaders from Visa, J.P. Morgan, Sony, SAP, United Nations Development Programme, and globally leading blockchain foundations choose to come together in the same week, it shows how far the industry has come. Our responsibility is to ensure that what comes out of this week is more than just headlines. We hope Singapore Blockchain Week becomes the place where traditional finance and emerging technologies stop speaking past each other and start building together."
CK Ong (Interim CEO of SBI Digital Markets) commented, "The issue facing tokenization is no longer whether the technology is feasible, but whether the market around the technology is viable. When regulations are clear, and distribution, custody, and commercial viability are in place, pilot projects enter production environments. Regulated participants like SBI Digital Markets are responsible for designing and distributing these products, and can truly play a role in building that market. Singapore Blockchain Week is a platform where we, regulators, and various institutions can align."
Singapore Blockchain Week is a strategic platform aimed at driving the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), and venture capital (VC), placing Singapore and the broader ASEAN region at the forefront of global digital transformation.
This Southeast Asian portal aims to foster meaningful dialogue, institutional adoption, and cross-border collaboration through a week-long series of conferences, summits, roundtables, exhibitions, networking events, and ecosystem activities. These themes reflect the growing interest among institutions in blockchain-driven infrastructure and the fusion of traditional and emerging technologies.
Experiencing the Future of the Digital Economy
SBW 2026 aims to be a high-level gathering platform for leaders from the public and private sectors. These leaders will explore regulatory frameworks, investment opportunities, and technological innovations that are shaping the next generation of financial systems.
Rahul Bhargava (Senior Financial Sector Advisor at the World Bank, Interim COO of Contour Network) stated, "Supply chains cannot unlock optimal speeds or release locked working capital as long as trade finance remains tethered to paper documents and disconnected from modern settlement systems. Contour is the first blockchain-based global multilateral trade finance platform. Since 2021, Contour has been processing real commercial letters of credit digitally. We are bridging this gap and actively addressing the $2.5 trillion trade finance gap. We adopt AI-assisted operations, pre-validated according to TradeTrust by the Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) standards, and offer flexible multi-track settlements. These capabilities are delivered via an accessible and open utility model. Contour and XDC Network are headquartered in Singapore. The Inner Circle Roundtable and Singapore Blockchain Week provide an ideal stage to examine how a unified and streamlined digital trade-to-settlement experience can help unlock supply chain speed at scale."
Kiran Mistry (Regional Head of Financial Services, Asia Pacific, Japan & China at SAP) remarked, "To truly scale the digital economy, emerging technologies like blockchain and real-world assets must seamlessly integrate with core enterprise systems. At SAP, we believe the next era of financial innovation is about interoperability. We connect decentralized finance with core enterprise systems, providing institutions with real-time treasury visibility, secure cross-border settlements, and tangible business value," while he will co-host the Inner Circle Round Table segment of Singapore Blockchain Week 2026.
Singapore Innovation Centre is the organizer of this event, boasting solid practical experience in bringing Web3 innovations into real applications, including agent commerce and ticketing, Web3-driven human layer running experiences, and stablecoin payments for goods. These initiatives showcase how blockchain transcends theory, entering tangible use cases that connect businesses, institutions, and communities.
Raymond Ngan (Managing Director responsible for the intellectual property of "Singapore Blockchain Week") commented, "This flagship event is a strategic platform. The platform connects institutions, enterprises, investors, and technology innovators. Together, all parties shape the future of the digital economy. Singapore is a regional gateway. Singapore is creating new opportunities for cross-border collaboration. We aim to elevate Singapore and Southeast Asia's position in the global digital economy. Especially as Singapore prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027."
This event is designed to strengthen the collaboration between traditional finance and emerging decentralized ecosystems through a thoughtfully curated agenda and cross-border interactions. The event also supports responsible innovation across the region.
For more information and to register for the event, please visit: https://www.singaporeblockchainweek.org
About SBI Digital Markets
SBI Digital Markets is a subsidiary of SBI Digital Asset Holdings, which belongs to the digital asset division of Japan's leading conglomerate, SBI Group. SBI Group has Japan's largest pool of securities account customers and the second-largest trading market, with a global network covering 26 countries and regions, including major markets in Asia and Europe.
SBI Digital Markets provides customers with a comprehensive digital framework: spanning issuance, tokenization, distribution, and custody services for traditional securities products and Web 3 securities products.
For more information, please visit https://sbidm.com
About SAP
SAP is a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. SAP helps businesses operate critical functions such as finance, procurement, supply chain, human resources, and customer experience. SAP drives systems from merely recording work to assisting in executing work. SAP aims to be the number one Business AI company, powering the Autonomous Enterprise. SAP partners amplify the value of SAP through solution innovation, deep product expertise, world-class services, and more. For over 50 years, enterprises have trusted SAP. SAP helps businesses perform at their best by integrating critical operations across finance, procurement, human resources, supply chain, and customer experience. The company has over 110,000 employees from more than 157 countries, with FY2025 total revenue of €36.8 billion (non-IFRS), a cloud user base of over 300 million subscribers, more than 100 development hubs worldwide, an MSCI ESG rating of AAA (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and being in the top 5% for S&P ESG scoring.
For more information, please visit http://www.sap.com
About Contour Pte Ltd
Contour Network is a digital trade finance network connecting banks, enterprises, and technology partners, modernizing global trade through blockchain technology and digital documentation. Its institutional ecosystem includes leading financial institutions such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, Bangkok Bank, DBS, ICBC, and Bank of China, as well as enterprises like Tata Steel, Tata International, and United Tractors.
With strategic support from XDC Ventures, Contour is exploring stablecoin-based settlements, cross-border payments, and programmable trade finance through its Stable-Coin Lab. Contour is connecting traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain innovations, advancing more transparent, efficient, and interconnected trade finance solutions for global commerce.
For more information, please visit https://www.contour.network
About Singapore Innovation Centre
Singapore Innovation Centre is a platform focusing on innovation, enterprise development, and industry collaboration. The platform supports businesses in areas such as innovation planning, digital transformation, industry partnerships, and market development.
The Centre initially promoted the Singapore Food United e-commerce platform. This platform was endorsed by the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association and officially launched under the witness of the Minister of Trade and Industry of Singapore. Workforce Singapore is under the Ministry of Manpower. Workforce Singapore commissioned the Centre to conduct Industry Catalyst Programmes to support enterprises' capability building. In recent years, the Centre has been appointed by the Federation of Merchants' Associations Singapore and supported by Enterprise Singapore to assist thriving community enterprises in participating in industry events and advancing digital transformation.
The organization is also responsible for managing the intellectual property of three government-supported, industry-led flagship platforms, including Singapore Artificial Intelligence Week, Singapore Blockchain Week, and Singapore Sustainability Festival. These platforms are catalysts for emerging technology, business innovation, and cross-industry ecosystem collaboration.
For more information, please visit https://www.singaporeinnovationcentre.com
Media Contacts
Mr. Andy Zhang Singapore Innovation Centre Email: management@singaporeinnovationcentre.com Mobile: +65 8959 2812
Ms. Faralynn Wong, Asia Investor Relations, Email: faralynn@asiainvestorrelations.com, Mobile: +65 8308 1616
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