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\f0\fs24 \cf0 # Swell 2026 by Ripple\
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> Swell 2026 is Ripple's annual conference exploring the intersection of traditional finance and the onchain economy. Three days in New York City, October 27\'9629, 2026, at The Shed (545 W 30th St). 1,500+ attendees, 75+ speakers, 50+ sessions. Keynote: Matt Damon (Co-founder, Water.org). Hosted by Ripple.\
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## Key facts\
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- **Event:** Swell 2026\
- **Host:** Ripple\
- **Dates:** October 27\'9629, 2026 (hackathon weekend: October 24\'9625)\
- **Venue:** The Shed, 545 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA\
- **Format:** In-person conference with main stage, breakouts, and expo hall\
- **Audience:** Institutions, fintech founders, developers, retail investors, scholars\
- **Scale:** 1,500+ attendees, 75+ speakers, 50+ sessions\
- **Pass pricing:** $600 (super early bird) to $1,500 (last minute)\
- **Includes:** Two days of conference access, networking, on-demand replays, food and beverages, Welcome Reception, XRP Community Night\
- **Cancellation:** Non-refundable, non-transferable\
- **Press:** press@ripple.com\
- **Sponsorship:** sponsors-swell@ripple.com\
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## Schedule\
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- **Saturday Oct 24 \'96 Sunday Oct 25:** Hackathon (weekend prior)\
- **Tuesday Oct 27:** Institutional Summit (day) + Welcome Reception (evening)\
- **Wednesday Oct 28:** Swell Day 1 \'97 Main Stage, Breakouts, Expo Hall + side events\
- **Thursday Oct 29:** Swell Day 2 \'97 Main Stage, Breakouts, Expo Hall + closing celebration\
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## Pages\
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- [Home](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/): Conference overview, registration, headline information\
- [Agenda](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/agenda): Day-by-day schedule across hackathon, Institutional Summit, and main conference\
- [Speakers](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/2025-speakers): Speaker lineup (currently showing Swell 2025; 2026 speakers announced soon)\
- [Hotels & Travel](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/hotels-travel): Travel and accommodation guidance for attendees\
- [Call for Speakers](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/call-for-speakers): Speaker application process. Submissions opened April 14, close May 29\
- [Partnerships](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/partnerships): Sponsorship and partnership opportunities\
- [FAQ](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/faq): Frequently asked questions about tickets, venue, agenda, accommodations\
- [Code of Conduct](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/code-of-conduct): Event conduct policy\
- [Terms & Conditions](https://swell-2026.webflow.io/terms-conditions): Attendance terms\
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## Optional\
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- [Ripple](https://ripple.com): The host organization}