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Demystifying Digital Assets in the Real World

Overview

Date 04:10 PM - 05:00 PM (0 hours 50 minutes)
Sunday, April 26
Track
Disruptive Ideas & Technologies
Event
In-person

Digital assets and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) are no longer future concepts; they're reshaping how value moves across financial systems. Still, the terminology can feel intimidating, abstract, or overly complex. Speakers will unpack how digital assets are already being deployed to solve real problems in todays payment environment. From improving settlement efficiency in cross-border payments to enabling programmable disbursements and enhancing transactional transparency, panelists will present live, real-world use cases
that are driving measurable impact. This jargon-free discussion will also break down key concepts such as stablecoins, smart contracts, and digital custody into plain language, helping audiences distinguish whats technically feasible from whats still evolving. Speakers will explore how their respective organizations are approaching adoption, partnerships, and risk management to build trust and value.

Speakers:

Justin Chapman
Justin Chapman
Executive Vice President, Group Head of Strategic Partnerships
Northern Trust Corporation