Switzerland’s premier event for blockchain, artificial intelligence, and digital assets, the CV Summit, has announced its central themes and revealed Franklin Templeton and Unblock as key presenting partners for its 11th iteration. Set to occur on September 23rd and 24th, 2025, at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, this prominent gathering will bring together over 3,000 tech experts, investors, organizations, and forward-thinkers. Their shared goal: to strategize and enact the next evolution in global finance, banking, and wealth management – marking the dawn of the Wealth³ Era.
Located in Zurich, a global financial hub, and adjacent to the dynamic Crypto Valley, home to over 1,800 active blockchain ventures, CV Summit has solidified its position as the essential convergence point for traditional financial institutions and cutting-edge technologies. This year’s focal point explores how blockchain, AI, and digital asset infrastructures are being integrated into core operational systems, powering both large-scale strategies for institutions and everyday financial applications.
“The involvement of Franklin Templeton and Unblock highlights the comprehensive nature of financial change, encompassing the tokenization of institutional holdings and the streamlined adoption of blockchain in everyday transactions,” noted Olaf Hannemann, CIO and Co-Founder of CV VC, a co-organizer of CV Summit. “This event serves as a meeting ground where these historically separate domains collaborate to construct efficient, compliant, and easily accessible financial infrastructures for tomorrow.”
Four Key Themes. Two Days. A Single International Platform.
The agenda for 2025 will be structured around four core content areas:
- Blockchain: Fostering Infrastructure and Advancement
- Institutions & Digital Assets: Exploring Banking, Capital Markets, and Regulatory-Compliant Integration
- Wealth³: Shaping Investment and Wealth Management for the Digital Age
- Artificial Intelligence: Accelerating the Transformation of Finance
Recent research from the University of St. Gallen indicates that more than 80% of Swiss banks are currently developing or expanding their blockchain services. CV Summit is at the leading edge of this foundational transition reshaping the financial landscape both globally and within Switzerland.
Bridging Institutional Capacity with Practical Application
Franklin Templeton, a globally recognized asset management firm managing over $1.6 trillion in assets, has moved beyond the experimental phase into global implementation. Their Benji® Technology Platform enables tokenized mutual funds, same-day yield generation, and immediate settlements across nine public blockchains, with operational products in the United States, Luxembourg, and Singapore, and plans for broader institutional and retail adoption worldwide.
“We have been developing blockchain-integrated solutions since 2017,” stated Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton. “Our presence at CV Summit signifies our conviction that tokenized products, interoperable infrastructures, and tools like same-day yield are pivotal to the future of finance. Franklin Templeton is adapting to this evolving landscape, and we are proud to be at the forefront of developing a new financial framework. CV Summit provides the perfect venue for engaging with the Swiss and wider European financial communities on this transformative journey.”
Unblock, co-founded by fintech expert Oscar Flores and former Visa executive Jonathan Palacios, is building consumer and merchant payment solutions that make blockchain seamless and essential. Their infrastructure supports crypto-based salaries, international remittances, merchant settlements, and compliant digital payment processing at scale.
“Stablecoins are crucial for a more functional and user-centric financial future,” stated Flores. “At CV Summit, we intend to demonstrate the substantial advancements blockchain has achieved in terms of usability, regulatory compliance, and real-world impact.”
Alongside Franklin Templeton and Unblock, CV Summit 2025 will host prominent stakeholders from the blockchain, digital asset, and AI sectors, including institutions, investors, and several Swiss pioneers such as PostFinance, Sygnum, and Luzerner Kantonal Bank.
CV Summit Details
September 23–24, 2025
Kongresshaus Zurich, Switzerland
Over 3,000 participants | Four dedicated content stages | Two days of valuable networking and deal-making opportunities
About CV Summit
CV Summit is the leading Swiss conference covering blockchain, AI, and digital assets. Organized by CV VC and partnering organizations, it connects influential decision-makers across finance, technology, and policy to champion the next wave of technological and institutional change.