SAVING ON YOUR OWN TERMS How Self-Custodial Models Are Redefining Saving

What if saving no longer meant giving up control?
Join us for an evening of insight, exchange, and inspiration as we explore how self-custodial models are reshaping the future of saving. Together with leading experts and innovators, we will discuss new approaches that put ownership, transparency, and financial autonomy back into the hands of individuals.
Designed as both a conversation and an inspiration space, this event goes beyond theory — offering fresh perspectives and practical impulses for rethinking personal saving strategies, financial independence, and how emerging financial models can be applied in everyday life.
AGENDA
Welcome & IntroductionChristian Jedlicka (SFTA)
Fireside Chat: Jan Brzezek (Founder of MooringMate.com | Entrepreneur in Finance & Fintech | Founder & Former CEO at Crypto Finance AG) & Dr. Karen Wendt (Managing Director Investment Bank | Angel Investor | Keynote Speaker | Impact & Longevity Investor | Editor Sustainable Finance | Founder SwissFinTechLadies)Self-Custody: From Ideology to Infrastructure
A deep dive into the fundamentals of self-custody: ownership, financial sovereignty, and the responsibilities that come with it. This session explores how self-custody has evolved from an ideological concept into a practical, scalable infrastructure—and what it takes to make it secure and accessible.
Keynote: Johannes Kern (Managing Director @ Frankencoin Association)Rebuilding Finance: Stablecoins, DeFi, and the New Financial Stack
Insight into the transformation of the financial system through stablecoins and DeFi—from money creation to lending. Discover concrete examples, new opportunities for fintech innovation, and key implications for builders, founders, and decision-makers.
Brick Towers (urble)From Theory to Practice: Saving with Self-Custody
A practical look at modern saving solutions built on self-custody and DeFi-based strategies, with flexible allocation across digital assets. Featuring a live demonstration of the urble app, this session shows how users can independently, transparently, and securely manage their savings strategies—bringing these concepts into real everyday use as a compelling alternative to traditional models.
Joint Discussion & Q&A
Apéro & NetworkingContinue the conversation in a relaxed setting and connect with like-minded professionals from the ecosystem.
Whether you are actively exploring new financial paradigms or simply curious to discover new ways of thinking about saving, this evening invites you to engage, question, and leave with actionable perspectives.
Reserve your spot and be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of saving.
Supported by urble