Deadline for application

27 September 2024

Objective

Efficient and secure payment systems are the foundation of a stable financial system and need to be adapted from time to time as technological progress advances. During the panel, Bundesbank payment experts and panel participants will discuss the latest developments and innovations in cashless payments. The panel will serve as a platform for exchanging experiences and sharing information. Participants will be expected to make an active contribution to the discussions. 

Contents

• Real-time/instant payments – Europe and worldwide
• Crypto-tokens and central bank digital currencies
• Blockchain technology in payments
• Mobile payments in Europe and around the globe
• Payment behaviour and the adoption of innovations in payments
• Regulatory issues (Payment Services Directive 2, General Data Protection Regulation, etc.)

Target group

Central bank managers and experts in the field of innovations in cashless payments.

In order to share international knowledge and to enrich the expert discussions, each participant is encouraged to prepare a 15-minute presentation on cashless innovations from a national perspective. 

Technical requirements

Computer with microphone, camera, speakers or headphones; an up-to-date internet browser.