SEC’s June 5 Conference on Digital Assets and Tokenization to Feature Key Industry Leaders

SEC to Host Conference on Digital Assets and Tokenization

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host its third annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event will focus on digital assets and tokenization, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and academics to discuss the evolving landscape of asset management.

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce will lead the conference, alongside Investment Management Division Director Natasha Vij Greiner. The agenda includes sessions on the 85-year history of the ’40 Acts, product innovation in registered funds, and retail access to private markets. Notably, a key session will delve into the implications of digital assets and tokenization in modern finance.

Industry Leaders to Share Insights

The conference will feature panelists from prominent financial institutions, including Fidelity, BlackRock, Nasdaq, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo Management. These experts will discuss the integration of tokenized assets into traditional financial systems and explore the potential benefits and challenges of blockchain technology in asset management.

A highlight of the event will be the session titled “Evolution of Finance: Capital Markets 2.0,” moderated by Jeff Dinwoodie of Cravath. Panelists will examine how tokenized assets are reshaping capital markets and the role of digital assets in enhancing liquidity and accessibility.

The conference will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. It is open to the public both in person and via live webcast at www.sec.gov. While registration is not required for virtual attendance, individuals planning to attend in person should register in advance.