On 5 March 2025 Intergraf Currency+Identity opened with a bang. Attendees arrived eager to witness the limitless possibilities of security printing materials in a whole new context as Intergraf presented the first-ever Currency+Identity Défilé – A pocket full of Milan. An unforgettable blend of creativity and industry expertise co-created with students from NABA and highlighting the creative potential of the extraordinary materials that drive currency and identity.
The conference programme officially kicked off with keynote speaker, Eleanor Winton, who set the tone for an engaging and interactive session while offering a fresh and compelling perspective on the global trends shaping the future of our industries and beyond.
That same afternoon, the Industry Innovation Arena was launched: a new dedicated stage for fast-paced TED-style presentations showcasing firsthand insights from 15 leading industry innovators. This fresh format was met with enthusiasm from attendees and exhibitors, who appreciated the dynamic, engaging pitches.
The remainder of the programme was filled with a compelling line-up of expert conference speakers from central banks, governments, and law enforcement, providing a dynamic exploration of innovation during parallel sessions on currency and identity.
Currency topics included the role of cash in present and future societies, sustainability in banknote manufacturing, the evolution of banknote design, security considerations for physical and digital currency, and reinventing currency: manufacturing processes and cash cycle. On the identity side, the focus was on unveiling the latest identity documents, the latest trends and tactics in document forgery, the lifecycle of the U.S. passport, identity dynamics and navigating the digital identity landscape.
Moreover, attendees had three days to explore the largest exhibition to date spanning 4,000 m² and offering unparalleled access to the very best in industry expertise, innovative ideas, and ground-breaking advancements. The ideal platform for networking, learning, and forging lasting partnerships with fellow experts.
On the previous day, 4 March 2025, two exclusive parallel events took place: Intergraf Identity High and Intergraf Currency High. Attendance is by invitation only and restricted to a select vetted audience to ensure high-profile conversations and the exchange of best practices within a secure environment.
That same day, the Certification Workshop took place, a full day devoted to advancing Intergraf security strategies and INTERGRAF ISO 14298 and INTERGRAF 15374 standards. A highlight of the workshop was a special session with an experienced ethical hacker who truly brought home the critical importance of securing information and IT systems.
After its initial success of 2023 in Bilbao, the Tender Tactics session was on repeat this year and a two-day Intergraf Security Manager Training was new to the programme.
In the evenings, attendees enjoyed three key networking events: the welcome cocktail, exhibition aperitif, and a lively dinner party at a fully privatised Mercato Centrale in Milan. These informal gatherings proved invaluable for building connections and exchanging ideas beyond the conference sessions.
