The 2026 edition of Fintech on the Seas has been hailed as an outstanding success. Photo: BVI Finance

The 2026 edition of Fintech on the Seas was described as having remarkable energy. Photo: BVI Finance

Participants of the 2026 Fintech on the Seas are said to be looking forward to the 2027 edition. Photo: BVI Finance

This year’s edition was sold out and brought together global regulators, fintech leaders and digital asset businesses for three high-energy days of sessions on the future of digital assets and digital finance from June 22 to 24, 2026, at Oil Nut Bay and Necker Island. 

“Fintech on the Seas 2026 was an outstanding success and a powerful demonstration of what the BVI can achieve when Government, regulators, industry and global innovators come together with purpose,” Hon Smith said. She thanked BVI Finance and the entire team for their exceptional work in delivering an event that not only met expectations but exceeded them.

Fintech on the Seas, she added, has firmly established itself as the Virgin Islands’ flagship event. “[It creates] a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration while reinforcing the Territory’s position as a leading international financial centre and a serious jurisdiction for the future of digital finance.”

Remarkable energy from participants- BVI Finance CEO

Meanwhile, Ms Elise Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of BVI Finance, described the conference as having “remarkable energy” across all sessions. 

“There was a real sense that the BVI is not simply participating in the global digital assets conversation but helping to shape it…What made the conference so powerful was the mix of people in the room. Regulators, innovators, investors, legal experts, digital asset businesses and policymakers were not speaking past each other. They were engaging directly and honestly about what it takes to build trusted, scalable and responsible digital finance.”

Donovan added that the launch of Destination Digital: An On-Chain Future, together with Payward’s VASP registration, gave the conference a strong sense of proof and momentum. 

“The BVI now has data, the regulatory framework, professional ecosystem and global relationships to support its position as a serious jurisdiction for digital assets.”

She also revealed that there was an incredible response from attendees, showing that it is clear Fintech on the Seas has become much more than a conference. “It is becoming an important platform for shaping the future of finance.”

Attendees described the event as unusually engaging, impactful and memorable, with growing anticipation already building for Fintech on the Seas 2027.