October newsletter highlights
The JBBA’s 18th issue is published, ISC2027 registration is open, and research is informing The BBA’s policy work. This concise briefing brings together selected updates and opportunities from the October newsletter.
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The JBBA: research into the Industrial Data Commons
- The 18th issue of The Journal of The British Blockchain Association explores how blockchain and tokenisation are redefining the Industrial Data Commons. Read the November 2026 editorial for the issue’s perspective.
- Print copies are being dispatched worldwide. Watch The JBBA’s global journey, and explore the open-access research behind the print edition.
ISC2027: attend, present and contribute
- Registration is open for 19 March 2027 at the University of East London, Stratford Campus. Early-bird passes are limited; see the booking page for availability.
- Submit an abstract by 30 November 2026; full papers are due on 30 December. The theme is Blockchain & Tokenisation at Scale: Evidence, Infrastructure & Institutional Trust.
- Accepted research contributions include Mauro Agustín Andreoli, Fernando Alves, Viraj R. Nair, UnyimeAbasi Odong and Dr Beatah Sibanda. Explore the developing programme and submission guidance.
Policy & Parliament: bringing evidence to the discussion
- The BBA’s FCA DeFi consultation response draws on four JBBA papers, including three conference proceedings from BBA ISCs. It examines resilience, governance and proportionate financial-crime controls.
- The APPG on Blockchain Technologies is developing its 2027 programme through four Working Groups: digital assets; skills and economic growth; public services and trusted data; and digital trade and supply chains. The BBA, as Secretariat, welcomes relevant expertise.
At the Financial Times Global Wealth Management Summit
- Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE will speak in London on 4 November 2026. The panel brings together Geoffrey Kendrick, Sarah Dow and Sheila Warren, moderated by the FT’s Nikou Asgari. Explore the session.
- The full newsletter includes registration information and the organiser’s available member discount.
Explore the ecosystem and take part
- The sixth BAF Annual Summit proceedings feature in The JBBA’s 18th issue, connecting international dialogue with the journal’s research community.
- Use the BBA Library to find a paper, event or consultation; explore CEBB and the Impact Dashboard for research and documented examples of its use.
- Explore BBA membership and JBBA patronage to discuss participation and support for independent research.
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