Stable Summit is an independent, global conference series focused on the stablecoin ecosystem, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related financial infrastructure. Produced by Party Action People, the summit serves as a neutral and technically rigorous forum for researchers, developers, institutional stakeholders, and regulators to discuss critical topics and collaborate on the future of programmable money. The series aims to prioritize substantive dialogue on infrastructure and risk management over marketing-driven narratives, bringing together key figures from both crypto-native organizations and traditional finance. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

Stable Summit was established to advance the stablecoin ecosystem through open and technically-grounded discussions. Its core philosophy is to focus on "infrastructure-level truths" and provide a collaborative venue for the sector's key stakeholders. The conference series is held multiple times per year on different continents, attracting a curated audience of senior decision-makers and implementers. ^[1]​

The target audience includes professionals from stablecoin protocol teams, DeFi infrastructure providers, fintech and payments companies, banks, funds, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. Typical attendance for each event ranges from 350 to 700 people. The summit's format includes a variety of session types designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, such as keynote talks, panel discussions, technical workshops, office hours, and project pitch sessions like the "Stable Summit Turtle Tank Live Pitch Hour." ^{[2] [3]}​

The events are organized by Party Action People Production, an independent conference and research organization that specializes in DeFi, stablecoins, and financial infrastructure. ^[1]​

History

Since its inception, Stable Summit has hosted numerous events across North America, Europe, and Asia, convening thousands of participants. The series began in 2022, with each event focusing on timely themes relevant to the evolving digital asset landscape. ^[1]​

Key Past Events

• July 2022, Paris: The inaugural event took place shortly after the collapse of the Terra/UST ecosystem. Discussions heavily centered on the lessons learned, the resilience of over-collateralized stablecoin models like DAI, and the future viability of algorithmic stablecoins. ^[1]
• September 2022, New York City: Held during Mainnet Week, this summit focused on the growing intersection of stablecoins and regulation. Key topics included potential U.S. stablecoin legislation, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, and the role of centralized issuers like Circle. ^[1]
• April 2023, Mumbai: This event explored the application of stablecoins in emerging markets, addressing use cases in cross-border payments and financial inclusion. The agenda also covered India's specific digital asset policies and its central bank digital currency (CBDC) landscape. ^[1]
• July 2023, Paris: The one-year anniversary summit highlighted the increasing importance of Real-World Assets (RWA) as collateral for stablecoins. Other major themes included the governance trade-offs between decentralized and centralized control and the integration of stablecoins into Layer 2 scaling solutions. ^[1]
• September 2023, Singapore: With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this event delved into the regulatory frameworks of Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong (VASP). It also covered the growth of non-USD pegged stablecoins and their use within the APAC DeFi ecosystem. ^[1]
• May 2024, Cannes: This summit underscored the convergence of DeFi and Traditional Finance (TradFi). Panels and presentations were dedicated to tokenized treasuries, pathways for institutional adoption of stablecoins, and the design of yield-bearing stablecoin models. ^[1]
• September 2024, NYC: Key topics included the potential impact of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the technical challenges of achieving seamless cross-chain stablecoin interoperability, and advancements in privacy-preserving technologies for stablecoins. ^[1]
• 2024, Buenos Aires: Held in conjunction with the DeFiConnect conference, this edition focused on regulation, compliance, and enterprise applications of blockchain technology. Sessions included discussions on navigating global crypto regulations and the emergence of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ^{[3] [4]}
• July 2025, Paris: The agenda for this event featured deep dives into on-chain credit systems, the evolution of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) that govern stablecoin protocols, and the economic sustainability of various stablecoin models. ^[1]

Other events have been held in conjunction with major industry conferences, such as unStable Summit at Devcon in Bangkok and a dedicated event at ETHDenver in 2025. ^[3]​

Key Themes and Topics

While branded around stablecoins, the Stable Summit agenda covers a broad range of subjects across DeFi and the wider Web3 ecosystem. The content consistently revolves around technically-focused discussions. ^[4]​

Core Discussion Areas

• Stablecoin Technology: In-depth analysis of different stablecoin designs, including over-collateralized, algorithmic, fractional-algorithmic, and RWA-backed models. Sessions also cover issuance mechanisms, peg-stability strategies, and paths to broader adoption. ^[3]
• Risk Management and Solvency: A significant focus is placed on managing risk within the stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems. Common topics include the challenges of using cross-asset collateral, maintaining solvency during market volatility, and the transparency of reserve assets. ^[3]
• Infrastructure and Scalability: Discussions address the infrastructure required to support stablecoin deployment at scale. This includes debates on the merits of purpose-built versus general-purpose blockchains, the role of Layer 2 scaling solutions, and advancements in cross-chain interoperability protocols. ^[3]
• DeFi Primitives: The summit features technical presentations on core DeFi concepts that underpin many stablecoins, such as Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs), automated market makers (AMMs), and on-chain credit systems. ^[3]
• Regulation and Compliance: Given the audience mix, regulatory developments are a recurring theme. Panels frequently cover the evolving legal landscapes in major jurisdictions like the U.S. and Europe (MiCA), along with the practicalities of compliance for stablecoin issuers. ^[1]
• Institutional Adoption and TradFi Convergence: The summit serves as a bridge between the crypto-native and traditional finance worlds. Sessions explore institutional requirements for adopting stablecoins, the tokenization of real-world assets like government bonds, and collaborations between major financial institutions and DeFi protocols. ^[1]
• Broader Web3 Topics: The conference agenda often extends to related fields, including the use of AI agents in decentralized systems, the design of sustainable token economies (tokenomics), NFTs and digital ownership, and developer tools. ^[4]

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Notable Participants and Speakers

Stable Summit consistently attracts high-profile speakers from leading organizations across the crypto and traditional finance sectors. The events are known for featuring founders of major protocols alongside senior executives from global financial institutions. ^[2]​

Crypto-Native and DeFi Leaders

• Stani Kulechov: Founder and CEO of Aave Labs
• Rune Christensen: Founder of MakerDAO
• Michael Egorov: Founder of Curve Finance
• Sam Kazemian: Founder of Frax Finance
• Michael Svoboda: CEO of Liquity AG
• Tomer Weller: Chief Product Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation
• Liam Karwan: Head of RWA and Stablecoins at Chainlink Labs
• Representatives from stablecoin issuers Circle (USDC) and Tether (USDT) are also frequent participants.

Traditional Finance and Fintech Representatives

• Emma Landriault: Product Lead for JPM Coin at J.P. Morgan
• Rafael Mastroberardino: Digital Assets Partnership Development at Franklin Templeton
• Charles Jansen: Head of DeFi Transformation at S&P Global
• Ivy Dr. Schuhmacher: VP – Digital Assets Product Manager at Deutsche Bank AG
• Sylvain Prigent: Chief Product Officer at SG-Forge (Société Générale)
• Rodolphe Baroukh: Project Leader in the Strategy Division at Groupe BPCE
• Colin Banville: AI Solution Architecture at Stripe

This diverse mix of speakers facilitates dialogue on the integration of blockchain technology with the existing global financial system. The full list of speakers for past and upcoming events is available on the summit's official website. ^{[1] [2]}​

Partnerships and Sponsors

Stable Summit is supported by a tiered sponsorship model that includes Title, Platinum, and Gold sponsors, as well as media and community partners. The events have garnered support from a wide range of prominent organizations within the blockchain industry. ^[2]​

Past and recurring partners include:

• Stablecoin Issuers and DeFi Protocols: MakerDAO (DAI), Circle (USDC), Frax Finance (FRAX), Curve Finance (crvUSD), Aave, and Uniswap.
• Infrastructure and Interoperability: Chainlink, LayerZero, and Axelar.
• Layer 1 and Layer 2 Foundations: Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism.
• Exchanges and Venture Capital: Binance, OKX, and Stake Capital Group.
• Data and Analytics: Messari and Token Terminal.

These partnerships reflect the summit's central position within the broader Web3 ecosystem. The collaborations enable the conference to bring together diverse perspectives from across the industry. ^{[1] [4]}​

Upcoming Events

As of March 2026, Stable Summit has announced a series of events for the year.

• March 27-28, 2026 - Cannes, France: This event is scheduled to take place at the JW Marriott, with an expected audience of 400–600 attendees.
• June 2026 - New York City, USA: A summit is planned with an expected audience of 500–700. The venue is to be determined.
• October 2026 - Singapore: A summit is planned with an expected audience of 350–550. The venue is to be determined.
• November 2026 - Mumbai, India: A summit is planned with an expected audience of 400–600. The venue is to be determined.

These upcoming conferences continue Stable Summit's model of hosting events in key global financial and technology hubs. ^[2]​