Raghuram Rajan Joins Ripple Swell 2026 Speaker Lineup

The conference is scheduled for October 27–29 at The Shed in Manhattan. While Ripple has confirmed Rajan as a speaker, the company has not yet detailed his session format or specific topic. Rajan, currently a finance professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, brings extensive experience from his tenure at the International Monetary Fund and the Reserve Bank of India. He is also one of three external leaders currently heading a Federal Reserve task force focused on balance sheet policy, an appointment that adds a layer of U.S. monetary policy relevance to his appearance.

Ripple expects over 1,500 attendees and 75 speakers across three stages. The 2026 program represents a strategic shift, combining the company’s institutional-focused Swell event with its developer-centric XRPL Apex conference. This convergence aims to bridge the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and blockchain development. The roster also includes high-profile figures such as Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman and actor Matt Damon, alongside executives from BNY, Robinhood, and Tradeweb. Despite the growing list of participants, Ripple has not yet disclosed the full session-by-session agenda, leaving the specific contributions of Rajan and other speakers to be clarified closer to the event date.