Ripple announced on July 10 that early bird pricing for Ripple Swell 2026 will end July 11, with the conference scheduled for Oct. 27 through Oct. 29 at The Shed in Manhattan. The event will merge Ripple's institutional Swell conference with the developer-focused Apex gathering for the first time, creating a unified program designed to connect traditional financial institutions with developers and the XRP community. Early bird passes are priced at $1,000 before increasing to $1,200 for standard registration. The expanded format reflects Ripple's effort to bring together financial executives, blockchain developers, and digital asset stakeholders within a single conference addressing payments, blockchain infrastructure, and XRP utility across multiple sessions.
Ripple Merges Swell and Apex Events for October 2026
The 2026 conference will combine Swell and Apex for the first time, merging Ripple's institutional gathering with an event historically focused on XRP Ledger developers. The unified program is intended for financial executives, fintech innovators, engineers, and researchers. Ripple stated the event will "explore the intersection of traditional finance and the onchain economy" in a July 10 post on X. The format brings technical XRP Ledger discussions into closer contact with institutions evaluating blockchain infrastructure.
Early Bird Registration Ends July 11 With $1,000 Pricing
Early bird pricing ends Saturday, July 11, with passes listed at $1,000 before standard registration increases to $1,200. The pricing deadline was announced as Ripple continued promoting the expanded gathering. The conference is designed to connect traditional financial institutions with developers and organizations working across the onchain economy.
Confirmed Speakers Include Garlinghouse, Long, Schwartz
Ripple expects more than 1,500 attendees, at least 75 speakers, and more than 50 sessions across three stages. Confirmed speakers include Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, President Monica Long, and Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz. Bullish Chairman and CEO Tom Farley, Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult, and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon are also listed. Planned topics include payments, stablecoins, tokenization, capital markets, regulation, decentralized finance, cybersecurity, treasury management, and XRP utility. Additional speakers and detailed sessions are expected to be announced as the conference approaches.
Hackathon and Institutional Summit Precede Main Conference
The program begins before the main conference with a hackathon scheduled for Oct. 24 and Oct. 25. An invite-only Institutional Summit and welcome reception follow on Oct. 27. Main-stage presentations, breakout sessions, an expo hall, and related events are planned across the final two days of the conference.
FAQ
What is Ripple Swell 2026?
Ripple Swell 2026 is a conference scheduled for Oct. 27 through Oct. 29 at The Shed in Manhattan that merges Ripple's institutional Swell conference with the developer-focused Apex gathering for the first time. The event is designed to connect traditional financial institutions with developers and the XRP community.
When does early bird pricing for Ripple Swell 2026 end?
Early bird pricing for Ripple Swell 2026 ends July 11, with passes priced at $1,000 before standard registration increases to $1,200.
Who are the confirmed speakers at Ripple Swell 2026?
Confirmed speakers include Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, President Monica Long, Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz, Bullish Chairman and CEO Tom Farley, Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult, and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon.
