Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has shared an enthusiastic message from the Swell Demo Day in New York, marking the beginning of Swell 2026 activities. The company is hosting a special Demo Day on October 26, where 12 selected startups will showcase their projects. Ripple's flagship Swell 2026 conference, which combines with Apex and UBRI Connect, officially begins on October 27 and runs until October 29 in New York City, expecting over 1,500 attendees and 100 speakers.