Industry Innovation Arena
Step into our new Industry Innovation Arena, where exhibitors take the stage for 10-minute showcases of their latest products and solutions, providing a dynamic snapshot of cutting-edge industry innovations. No Q&A sessions, take the discussion to the next level on the exhibition floor.
2025 topics:
Leading-edge physical and digital security features
Enhanced production equipment and efficiencies
Environmental and sustainability innovations
Thursday 06/03/2025 - Morning
Session 1 __ The role of cash in present and future societies
Explore the current and future use of cash, along with central bank policies governing the public’s access to cash.
Delve into the evolving landscape of cash usage and its implications for individuals and economies.
Gain insights into central bank strategies shaping the future of cash in society.
Session 2 __ Unveiling the latest identity documents
This session will showcase the latest identity documents and how their designs are affecting the future of identification.
Insights will be provided about the technologies used to increase their security.
Explore how these advancements will change the way we verify and authenticate identities.
Session 3 __ Central bank digital currency: lessons learned and future implications
Gain insights into the progress and challenges of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives achieved so far.
Explore digital currency for everyday transactions and gain updated perspective into the chances and opportunities of future CBDC.
Session 4 __ Latest trends and tactics in document forgery
Learn about the latest trends in both physical and digital document counterfeiting.
Gain insights into evolving modus operandi and technologies used by counterfeiters and learn about innovative detection and identity verification processes.
Thursday 06/03/2025 - Afternoon
Session 5 __ Economic growth and the role of currency: navigating the now and planning for the future
Discover how secure currency frameworks contribute to stability and growth, and gain insights into how cash will help stabilize future economies.
Session 6 __ The ecosystem of identity
Examine the identity ecosystem from concept and design to issuance and use.
Dive into design, production, personalization, and verification considerations.
Gain insights into the identity travel journey.
Session 7 __ Evolution in banknote design
Discover the future of banknotes, focusing on innovative features, design approaches and the Euro System 3 initiative.
Explore how these advancements are influencing the next generation of banknotes.
Session 8 __ Identity dynamics: urbanization, migration, and crisis
Dive into the complexities of identity amidst urbanization, migration, and crisis.
Explore how these factors intersect and impact identities, from the challenges faced by migrants in diverse urban settings to managing identity amidst refugee crises.
Discover innovative solutions and pathways towards workable approaches.
Session 9 __ Reinventing currency: innovative raw materials and manufacturing processes
Discover insights into the future of banknotes, with a focus on new and innovative raw materials and manufacturing processes.
Understand their impact on durability, security, and sustainability, with an eye towards developing banknotes for the 21st century.
Session 10 __ Navigating the digital identity landscape: balancing biometrics and traditional IDs
An insightful exploration into the evolving world of identification and biometrics.
Delve into the coexistence of physical and digital IDs, examine their implications for privacy, security, and inclusivity.
Discover how advancements in biometric technology are reshaping the identity verification processes and the challenges and opportunities they present in today's digital age.
Panel __ Attracting new generations to cash and identity
It is no secret that the experience and expertise in banknotes and identity rests with older generations. New ideas, energies and technical advances are necessary for these sectors to evolve with the needs of our global society. Learn more about how industry and government are making the use of cash and IDs meaningful for new generations. Discover strategies that leading governments and industry organisations are deploying to captivate the next generation's involvement and engagement in these critical areas.
