ICAFR 2026: The Global Stage for Platform Leadership

Malaga, Spain | April 8–10, 2026

The European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) is proud to invite our members and the wider fintech community to the 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research (ICAFR).

This year, we are elevating the industry perspective through the Platform Leaders Programme, a dedicated track for equity and lending-based platforms designed to turn regulatory change into market opportunity.

Why the Platform Leaders Programme?

Moving beyond academic theory, this programme is built for Founders, CEOs, and Product Leads who are navigating the “next phase” of digital investing. We will dive deep into:

• Optimizing Investor UX: Learn which engagement patterns are winning in the EU, UK, and US, and how to adapt your interface for cross-border success.
• The Reality of Tokenisation: A pragmatic look at secondary markets—moving past the hype to see what is legally and technically possible today.
• Data-Driven Policy: Learn how to collaborate with leading researchers to turn your platform’s data into a powerful tool for policy influence and product growth.
• Strategic Matchmaking: Connect directly with other European platform leaders to explore cross-border partnerships and shared infrastructure.

Join the Discussion

This programme runs alongside the main ICAFR sessions, offering a unique blend of high-level research and practical industry networking.

Register Your Interest Please fill out our short, non-binding registration form

👉 Register for the Platform Leaders Programme Here

For full conference details and academic registration, visit crowdfunding-research.org/icafr2026.