A Milestone for MESA
On 17 September 2026, the Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA) hosted its first flagship event, MESC Forum 2026, at Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai. The forum brought together institutions, businesses and leaders shaping the future of stablecoins, tokenisation and digital finance, with Terminal 3 as a key collaborator.
A Gathering of the Ecosystem
With 300+ attendees and 30+ speakers, MESC Forum 2026 brought together a broad cross-section of the digital finance ecosystem. Regulators, banks, financial institutions, issuers, technology leaders, treasury professionals and other industry participants came together to exchange perspectives on the developments shaping digital finance.
Bringing Different Perspectives Together
The diversity of participants created an opportunity for different parts of the financial ecosystem to engage with one another—from institutions exploring digital assets to organisations building the infrastructure supporting their adoption.
The Conversations That Shaped the Forum
Stablecoins, Tokenisation and Digital Finance
Discussions throughout the forum explored how stablecoins and tokenisation are evolving and their growing relevance to financial infrastructure. Speakers examined the opportunities and considerations surrounding digital assets as the ecosystem develops across markets.
Treasury and On-Chain Finance
A central discussion was the plenary, “Treasury On-Chain: How Stablecoins and Tokenization are Redefining the Future of Treasury & Digital Finance.” The session brought together senior voices from organisations including BlackRock, Citi, JPMorgan, Zodia Markets and LuLu Financial Holdings, among others.
The conversation looked at how on-chain infrastructure could influence treasury operations, financial workflows and the way institutions approach digital finance.
Payments, Settlement and Institutional Adoption
Other discussions covered the role of stablecoins in payments and cross-border settlement, alongside questions around regulation, institutional adoption, digital infrastructure and identity. Together, these conversations reflected the range of considerations involved in developing a more connected digital financial ecosystem.
Beyond the Discussions: Building Connections
MESC Forum 2026 extended beyond panels and presentations. The Chairman’s address provided a broader perspective on the evolving ecosystem, while the collaboration with Terminal 3 highlighted the importance of building connections between organisations working across digital finance.
The forum also created space for participants to connect, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for continued collaboration.
Looking Beyond the First Forum
MESC Forum 2026 marked an important first milestone for MESA, bringing different parts of the stablecoin and digital finance ecosystem into one room.
As the ecosystem continues to evolve, the conversations started at the forum provide a foundation for continued dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collaboration around the future of stablecoins, tokenisation and digital finance.
MESC Forum 2026: MESA’s First Flagship Forum Brings the Stablecoin Ecosystem Together
A Milestone for MESA
On 17 September 2026, the Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA) hosted its first flagship event, MESC Forum 2026, at Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai. The forum brought together institutions, businesses and leaders shaping the future of stablecoins, tokenisation and digital finance, with Terminal 3 as a key collaborator.
A Gathering of the Ecosystem
With 300+ attendees and 30+ speakers, MESC Forum 2026 brought together a broad cross-section of the digital finance ecosystem. Regulators, banks, financial institutions, issuers, technology leaders, treasury professionals and other industry participants came together to exchange perspectives on the developments shaping digital finance.
Bringing Different Perspectives Together
The diversity of participants created an opportunity for different parts of the financial ecosystem to engage with one another—from institutions exploring digital assets to organisations building the infrastructure supporting their adoption.
The Conversations That Shaped the Forum
Stablecoins, Tokenisation and Digital Finance
Discussions throughout the forum explored how stablecoins and tokenisation are evolving and their growing relevance to financial infrastructure. Speakers examined the opportunities and considerations surrounding digital assets as the ecosystem develops across markets.
Treasury and On-Chain Finance
A central discussion was the plenary, “Treasury On-Chain: How Stablecoins and Tokenization are Redefining the Future of Treasury & Digital Finance.” The session brought together senior voices from organisations including BlackRock, Citi, JPMorgan, Zodia Markets and LuLu Financial Holdings, among others.
The conversation looked at how on-chain infrastructure could influence treasury operations, financial workflows and the way institutions approach digital finance.
Payments, Settlement and Institutional Adoption
Other discussions covered the role of stablecoins in payments and cross-border settlement, alongside questions around regulation, institutional adoption, digital infrastructure and identity. Together, these conversations reflected the range of considerations involved in developing a more connected digital financial ecosystem.
Beyond the Discussions: Building Connections
MESC Forum 2026 extended beyond panels and presentations. The Chairman’s address provided a broader perspective on the evolving ecosystem, while the collaboration with Terminal 3 highlighted the importance of building connections between organisations working across digital finance.
The forum also created space for participants to connect, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for continued collaboration.
Looking Beyond the First Forum
MESC Forum 2026 marked an important first milestone for MESA, bringing different parts of the stablecoin and digital finance ecosystem into one room.
As the ecosystem continues to evolve, the conversations started at the forum provide a foundation for continued dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collaboration around the future of stablecoins, tokenisation and digital finance.