LONDON, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Day 2 of the London Blockchain Conference wrapped up today at Evolution London, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to examine how blockchain, AI and Web3 are delivering tangible solutions, driving digital trust, and creating new opportunities across sectors.

The day opened with a keynote from Elfried Samba, CEO and Founder of Butterfly Effect, who spoke on how to win trust and attention in the hype-heavy age of decentralisation. Drawing from is experience as Global Head of Social Content at Gymshark, Samba emphasised that blockchain innovators must focus on communicating real-world benefits rather than technical details.

Key sessions and takeaways from Day 2 included:

• CBDCs & Digital Money for the Public Good: A panel featuring Tamara Schmidt, Executive Director, Digital Euro Association, George Samakovitis, Professor, University of Greenwich, Angus Brown, CEO, Minit Money, Diego Ballon Ossio, Partner, Clifford Chance and Myles Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Fnality Services Limited discussed how CBDCs and blockchain-backed systems can enhance financial inclusion and efficiency. The panel examined Africa's growing leadership in payment innovation and how blockchain and stablecoins are reshaping the movement of money across borders.
• Stablecoins That Scale: The Five Tests for Real-World Money: Dr Bernhard Kronfellner, Head of Web3 EMESA, BCG, outlined how banks are navigating the stablecoin landscape, from issuing tokenised deposits to developing in-house stablecoins and digital custody services. The discussion highlighted how institutional participation is reducing perceived risk while accelerating mainstream adoption of digital money.
• Real-World Asset Tokenisation: From Theory to Execution: Armin Peter, Executive in Residence, Global Digital Finance, Sonia Chawla, Head of Legal Investment Transactions, Schroders, Emma Lovett, Executive Director – Markets Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan, Ben Elvidge, Product Lead, Trillitech, Sabih Behzad, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies Transformation, Deutsche Bank unpacked how tokenisation is moving from concept to implementation. Speakers emphasised its potential to improve accessibility, efficiency, and compliance through programmable features, while also noting the importance of interoperability and regulatory alignment.
• The Great British Public Service Reform: Blockchain's Role in Rewiring our Public Sector: Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond, Member of House of Lords of the United Kingdom, House of Lords of the United Kingdom shared his vision for how blockchain can transform public services, not just as a technology, but as a strategic enabler of a fairer, more efficient digital society.
• Blockchain: Connecting Global Impact with Local Action for a Sustainable Future: Louisa Richmond-Coggan, PhD, Founder & Principal Consultant, LRC Wildlife Conservation Consuting, Genevieve Leveille, CEO nd Principal Founder, AgriLedger, James McBreen, Senior Programme Manager, IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Ismael Dainehine, Co-Founder and CEO, EverGive, Joshua Rees, Software Developer, Philanthrify, Irfon Watkins, CEO & Founder, DOVU, explore how blockchain is transforming the way local communities, NGOs, and charities demonstrate impact and build trust, unlocking access to funding and partnerships.

As the London Blockchain Conference 2025 wrapped up, it was clear that blockchain, AI, and Web3 are moving from ideas to real-world impact. The event reinforced the UK's position as a hub for digital innovation, collaboration, and regulatory leadership, setting the stage for a future defined by transparency, trust, and scalable impact.

About the London Blockchain Conference

UNITING ENTERPRISE, AI & WEB3 

At the London Blockchain Conference, we show how Blockchain will change the world and help people see another way to manage data, build scalable on-chain solutions and achieve great things. We do this by creating valuable, insightful, and engaging events that educate and inform, allowing you to connect and network to build strong business relationships. Our conference is the best avenue to see blockchain innovations, big ecosystem announcements, new product launches, technology updates, keynote speeches, panels, and fireside chats from blockchain leaders. Join us and experience it for yourself. 

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