Speakers and Agenda Announced for Second Annual SALT London Conference

The November 3-4 event will bring together 500 senior leaders across finance, technology and policy for curated thought leadership and networking  

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SALT, a leading global investment forum, today announced the speaker line up and agenda for the second annual SALT London conference. The two-day invitation-only event, presented by Payward, will convene approximately 500 institutional asset allocators, asset managers, technology executives and public officials to explore the forces shaping global finance, investment and innovation this November 3-4, 2026, at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair, London.

Programming will explore the intersection of finance, technology and public policy, with discussions spanning the evolution of digital financial markets, tokenization, emerging technologies, macroeconomic trends and investment opportunities across public and private markets. The event will also explore the evolving regulatory landscape and the impact of geopolitical developments, including the U.S. midterm elections, on global markets. Featured sessions will include a conversation between SALT Chairman Anthony Scaramucci and former MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore, a discussion on media empire building with Gary Lineker and a panel examining the U.S. midterm elections featuring the hosts of The Rest Is Politics.

"At a time when technology, geopolitics and shifting investment trends are transforming the financial landscape, connecting leaders from across industries to exchange ideas and perspectives is more important than ever," said John Darsie, CEO of SALT. "We're looking forward to convening an exceptional group of investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives and explore what's next for global finance."

"London is one of the world's most influential financial centers, and there's no better place to have a conversation about where global markets are headed," said Anthony Scaramucci, Chairman, SALT. "We're seeing a fundamental shift in how capital is invested, how technology is reshaping financial markets and how geopolitical developments are influencing the global economy. SALT London brings together leaders at the forefront of these changes to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead."

Confirmed speakers include:

• Alastair Campbell, Co-Host, The Rest Is Politics; Former Spokesman for Tony Blair
• Bob Diamond, CEO and Chairman, Atlas Merchant Capital and Hyperliquid Strategies; Former CEO, Barclays
• J. Chris Giancarlo, Former Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Mark Haefele, CIO, UBS Wealth Management
• Katty Kay, Co-Host, The Rest Is Politics US; BBC Presenter
• Neil Lawrence, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Trent AI; Professor of Machine Learning, University of Cambridge
• Gary Lineker, Founder, Goalhanger; Footballing Legend
• Sir Richard Moore, Former Head of MI6
• Dave Ripley, Co-CEO, Payward
• Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital

The full list of speakers and agenda can be found here.

SALT London is an invitation-only event. For more information on sponsorship or how to apply to attend, please reach out to [email protected].

About SALT 
SALT is a global thought leadership forum covering the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Founded in 2009, SALT's global event series and media properties convene key executives, investors and government officials to accelerate digital innovation in financial services and beyond. For more information, please visit salt.org.

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