The dates are set for the return of Fintech on the Seas. From 31 May to 2 June 2027, the British Virgin Islands will once again welcome some of the world's leading voices in digital finance for the third edition of its flagship international digital assets conference.
Hosted by BVI Finance, Fintech on the Seas has quickly earned a place on the global conference calendar. First launched in 2025, the event has grown into an important meeting point for regulators, policymakers, investors, fintech entrepreneurs and financial services professionals, attracting international attention to the BVI and its expanding role in digital finance.
The sold-out 2026 edition, held across Oil Nut Bay and Necker Island, brought together participants from across the global financial services industry for three days of discussions, announcements and new connections. Highlights included the launch of BVI Finance's Destination Digital: An On-Chain Future report, which revealed that more than 10% of the global market for tokenised US Treasuries is represented through BVI structures, alongside the announcement of Payward's (Kraken's parent company) registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in the Territory.
For the BVI, the conference serves a purpose beyond hosting international visitors. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate the depth of the Territory's financial services industry, promote the expertise of local practitioners and strengthen the relationships that support its continued growth as an international financial centre. It also places the BVI at the centre of global conversations on digital assets, bringing decision-makers directly to the jurisdiction to discuss the issues affecting the industry.
Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, Minister responsible for Financial Services and Economic Development, commented:
"Fintech on the Seas has become an important part of how we showcase the British Virgin Islands to the world. It brings international decision-makers to our shores and gives them an opportunity to see firsthand the expertise, infrastructure and commitment that underpin our financial services industry. As we prepare to welcome the conference back in 2027, we look forward to building on the relationships and opportunities created over the past two years."
Elise Donovan, CEO of BVI Finance, added:
"When we first introduced Fintech on the Seas in 2025, our ambition was to create a conference that would attract serious international participation while offering something genuinely different. Two editions later, we have seen that ambition come to life. Returning to Necker Island in 2027 gives us the opportunity to build on that success in a setting that has become synonymous with the conference. The conversations taking place here are relevant well beyond the BVI, and we want to continue creating an environment where the people shaping digital finance can engage directly with one another and address the questions that matter most to the industry."
With its distinctive Caribbean setting, international participation and emphasis on direct engagement between regulators and industry, Fintech on the Seas offers an experience that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Save the dates: 31 May to 2 June 2027.
Further announcements on the 2027 programme, speakers, sponsorship opportunities and registration will follow.
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The BVI awaits.
About BVI Finance
BVI Finance is responsible for protecting and promoting the British Virgin Islands’ financial services industry. The BVI is recognised as a leading international business and finance centre, offering a robust legal framework, a stable and business-friendly environment, and a strong reputation for regulatory compliance.
With strategic expertise across wealth management, corporate services, trusts, fund administration, and digital assets, the BVI continues to attract global businesses, investors, and financial professionals who use its products and services.
For further information, please contact:
Shamahl A. Smith
Communications and Research Officer
BVI Finance
Email: ssmith@bvifinance.vg
Telephone: +1 284 852 1957
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