The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) are set to host a dedicated Malta workshop in Rome. The workshop will provide delegates with insights into two of Europe’s most significant regulatory frameworks: the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Representatives from both authorities will share perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape and its implications for industry stakeholders. Scheduled for November 03, 2026, the session will take place on the opening day of the AIBC World conference and expo at Fiera Roma, one of Rome’s largest event centers.
Shaping Europe’s crypto future
The first session, led by the MFSA, will explore key developments relating to the implementation of MiCA and the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets within the European Union.
With the transitional grace period ending on 01 July, the workshop will be a crucial check-in for all crypto-asset service providers (CASP) operating in EU member states as they navigate new licensing requirements. The high-impact workshop seeks to equip stakeholders with the tools to chart the next phase of digital asset regulation. Focus will be on exploring the logistics behind the ‘Passporting Advantage’, compliance challenges and consequences for unlicensed platforms, and complexities in regulation for CASPs handling stablecoins.
Commenting on Malta’s position within Europe’s evolving digital asset landscape, Kenneth Farrugia, Chief Executive Officer of the MFSA, said:
“Malta’s transition to the MiCA framework has been particularly smooth, thanks to the foundations established through the Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) framework introduced in 2018. FinTech remains a strategic priority for the jurisdiction, with significant resources and attention being dedicated to fostering innovation while maintaining robust regulatory standards. Malta’s public authorities, including the MFSA, MDIA and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), are working closely together to ensure the country remains at the forefront of legislative technology. As supervision becomes the centrepiece of today’s EU discussion, it is essential that regulatory approaches remain objective, proportionate and sufficiently forward-looking to remain meaningful as the European crypto-asset market continues to grow and evolve.”
Showcasing Malta at AIBC World
The second session, led by the MDIA, will focus on the EU AI Act and Malta’s approach to fostering responsible innovation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. It will highlight how early preparation, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem readiness are enabling Malta to move fast on high-risk AI oversight, while positioning itself as a hub for trusted AI services in the EU.
The workshop underscores Malta’s commitment to fostering technological advancement while ensuring regulatory robustness. The AIBC World conference, a major industry event for frontier tech, set to convene global regulators, industry experts, and technology leaders, offers the perfect forum.
“In Malta, trustworthy AI is not an afterthought – we are shaping an AI ecosystem where compliance, innovation, and trust grow together,” explained a spokesperson for MDIA.
Taking place during the opening day of AIBC World at Fiera Roma, the workshop forms part of a broader Maltese presence at the event. Alongside regulatory participation from the MFSA and MDIA, Malta will be represented through dedicated keynotes and panels designed to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia and policymakers.
The event, which runs from 02 to 04 November in Rome, is set to welcome 30,000 delegates, over 1,000 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers. This will be its second edition, following its inaugural launch last year. The conference offers a unique platform for global industry, technology, and regulatory stakeholders to engage in weighty discussions that tackle the regulatory challenges facing both the Italian and global markets. Follow the official agenda here.
About MDIA and MFSA
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) is responsible for promoting innovation while ensuring compliance with industry standards, particularly in AI and emerging technologies. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), meanwhile, regulates and supervises financial services to ensure stability and consumer protection in the digital economy.
