Chainlink is taking a keynote slot at Swift's annual banking conference

@chainlink is set to take a prominent role at one of global banking's most established gatherings. Co-founder @SergeyNazarov will deliver a keynote address on building global digital asset markets at Sibos 2026, with Ryan Lovell, Chainlink's director of capital markets, also confirmed to speak at the event.

What Is Sibos and Why Does It Matter?

Sibos, the Swift International Banking Operations Seminar, is the largest annual conference and exhibition for the global financial services industry, organised by Swift since 1978. Each edition brings together 10,000-plus senior executives from the world's banks, payment providers, technology vendors, fintechs, central banks, regulators, and market infrastructure operators.

Sibos 2026 takes place from 28 September to 1 October at the Miami Beach Convention Centre. It is the first time the flagship event has touched down in Miami, and across four days it will convene global experts in international trade, banking and wealth management under the theme "Digital Finance for AI-driven Economies." More than 250 sessions will bring together over 500 leading voices from across the financial ecosystem.

Chainlink's Role at the Conference

Nazarov's keynote will focus on the infrastructure needed to build global digital asset markets, a topic that places $LINK and Chainlink's cross-chain technology squarely in front of the banking world's senior decision-makers. Separately, Ryan Lovell will take the stage to address whether AI can keep payment systems operating reliably under conditions of extreme stress, a question gaining urgency across the financial sector.

At Sibos, Chainlink is showcasing how its cross-chain and real-world data platform is powering the next era of global finance, with the protocol already securing tens of trillions in transaction value and connecting blockchains to institutional systems to enable tokenised assets, payments, and next-generation market infrastructure. Chainlink counts Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, and UBS among the institutions that trust its technology.

A keynote slot at Sibos carries real weight. The conference is where senior banking executives set direction on payments, settlement, and emerging technology. Chainlink securing two speaking appearances signals growing recognition of blockchain infrastructure at the institutional level, at a moment when the conversation around digital finance and AI is moving from pilot to production.

Sources:
Swift: Sibos 2026 Miami official event page
Sibos 2026 conference programme
Chainlink at Sibos: official page