Point Zero Forum 2025
Zurich, Switzerland
Navigating the Future of Finance: A Critical Call for Policy Action in Europe and Beyond.
Digital Assets
Artificial Intelligence
ESG
Europe is facing the perfect storm. There's an urgent need for the region to redefine its regulatory stance, gain its digital sovereignty, and capitalise on untapped opportunities—while avoiding the risk of falling behind. To confront this reality, over 2,000 of the world's leading policymakers, central bankers, regulators, and industry experts are coming to The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)'s annual global policy gathering, the Point Zero Forum this May 2025. Over three days of dialogue and collaboration, we will tackle pressing challenges and explore actionable policy, finance, and technology pathways forward to drive progress in sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and efficiency across the global financial system.
Key Themes and Questions Guiding the 2025 Dialogue
Blockchain
How can stablecoins and digital assets seamlessly integrate into regulated banking and payments to drive efficiency across the financial value chain?
Artificial Intelligence
Will Agentic AI-driven intelligent systems redefine industrial productivity and unlock new frontiers of innovation?
Green Tech
Can cutting-edge data solutions accelerate sustainability efforts by ensuring transparent disclosures and seamless compliance?
Wealth Management
How will intergenerational wealth transfer, private and public market shifts, and the demand for alternatives reshape value creation in wealth management?
Path to Europe's Technology Independence
How can Europe establish a resilient foundation of policies and infrastructure to secure its digital sovereignty?
Demographics
What innovative policies can Europe adopt to promote social and economic inclusion in the face of demographic shifts?
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2024 Featured Speakers
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See What Others Have Said About the Forum

"These forums can only be the tipping point or starting point of further collaborations, so it’s a good way to start something new, starting new endeavours, and to find new partners to discuss things first."
Karmela Holtgreve
Director General Strategy & Innovation,
Deutsche Bundesbank

"These forums can only be the tipping point or starting point of further collaborations, so it’s a good way to start something new, starting new endeavours, and to find new partners to discuss things first."
Karmela Holtgreve
Director General Strategy & Innovation,
Deutsche Bundesbank
"I am not aware of any other conference where the right people can competently discuss in a dedicated circle the importance of the use of technology and innovation in the financial sector against the backdrop of geopolitical challenges. The Point Zero Forum is unique."
Christoph König
Deputy State Secretary for international finance,
Switzerland
"The topics that are chosen for discussion, are things that will be done in the future, and thats very important to us as policymakers because it helps us keep our eyes on what there is to come, and to prepare ourselves for that future."
Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli
Division Chief of the Payments, Currencies, and Infrastructure,
International Monetary Fund
"I am not aware of any other conference where the right people can competently discuss in a dedicated circle the importance of the use of technology and innovation in the financial sector against the backdrop of geopolitical challenges. The Point Zero Forum is unique."
Christoph König
Deputy State Secretary for international finance,
Switzerland
"The topics that are chosen for discussion, are things that will be done in the future, and thats very important to us as policymakers because it helps us keep our eyes on what there is to come, and to prepare ourselves for that future."
Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli
Division Chief of the Payments, Currencies, and Infrastructure,
International Monetary Fund
Forum Highlights
FutureMatters Magazine:
Europe Edition
*This publication features articles, interviews and analysis that capture the essence of Point Zero Forum 2024.
- July 2024 - A Beacon for Thought Leadership in Finance
Welcome to the first European edition of Future Matters Magazine, focused on thought leadership in finance related to the Point Zero Forum 2024 in Zürich. This publication offers insights on the future of finance from a European policy perspective and shares global insights from Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) 's initiatives.
GFTN brings together a diverse community of regulators, tech experts, and industry leaders to drive innovation and sustainable growth in finance. Their goal is to bridge knowledge gaps and harmonise regulatory frameworks with technological advancements.
The Forum promotes global policy alignment, leveraging Europe’s regulatory expertise, and connects to events like the Singapore FinTech Festival. The Point Zero Forum 2024 gathered over 2, 000 key stakeholders to discuss and influence industry trends.