Blockchain in Real Assets: Opportunities and Challenges

Hosted by UCL's Centre for Sustainability and RealTech Innovation (CSRI), PGIM and the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (CBT), this event brings together researchers, founders, investors and industry practitioners to discuss practical use cases, adoption challenges and emerging opportunities across real assets and the built environment. What We'll Cover Blockchain applications in real estate, infrastructure and investment operations Tokenisation, digital assets and market adoption AI + blockchain: data integrity, automation and decision support Governance, compliance and risk Sustainability, asset records and digital trust infrastructure Agenda Opening keynoteIndustry and technology trends shaping digital assets and real asset innovation. Industry & research case studiesInsights from leading organisations, researchers and founders, including contributors from PGIM, Ripple, UCL and the wider ecosystem. Fireside discussionA candid conversation on adoption barriers, commercial realities and what's next. Networking receptionMeet investors, founders, researchers, students and industry leaders over drinks and refreshments. Who Should Attend? Investors, asset managers, real estate professionals, startup founders, researchers, students, technology teams, policymakers and anyone interested in the future of digital assets, AI and real-world asset innovation. Limited places available. Register early to secure your spot. Attendance Disclosure 🏙️ In person: If you wish to attend in person please contact us. 🎥 Virtual: If you are joining us virtually we will send you the link closer to the date.