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News Brief
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
October 3, 2026
This keynote marks a pivotal shift toward institutionalizing the governance of emerging technologies. By advocating for standardized, sovereign financial ecosystems, Prof. Dr. Vasiliu-Feltes provides a critical framework for global policymakers to manage the risks and opportunities presented by the convergence of AI, blockchain, and quantum computing systems.
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, WBAF USA Board Chair, recently delivered a visionary keynote address at the Future of Money, Governance and the Law 2026, hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Her presentation, titled Architecting Sustainable Global Finance Ecosystems: Orchestrating Blockchain, AI and Quantum Standards, explored the critical intersection of emerging technologies and international financial policy.
Addressing a prestigious audience, Prof. Dr. Vasiliu-Feltes emphasized that the future of global finance requires a design that is inherently sovereign, sustainable, and standards-enabled. She mapped the complex landscape of institutional influence, including the IMF, World Bank, and G20, while advocating for greater cross-agency orchestration to ensure that blockchain, AI, and quantum advancements function cohesively within a secure, global framework.
The session concluded with a strategic call to action, highlighting that long-term resilience depends on aligning technological innovation with the UN Sustainable Development Agenda. By prioritizing trusted interoperability and standardized infrastructure, Prof. Dr. Vasiliu-Feltes outlined a roadmap for leaders to navigate the convergence of these transformative technologies across diverse jurisdictions and industrial sectors.