Digital Euro Conference 2026 Returns on March 26 — A Global Forum on the Future of Money
The Digital Euro Conference 2026 (#DEC26), the premier forum on the future of digital money, will return for its fourth edition at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, offering both in-person and online participation.
Organized by the Digital Euro Association (DEA), the conference brings together policymakers, central bankers, regulators, financial institutions, and technology innovators to examine the latest developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and Commercial Bank Money Tokens (CBMTs).
A Global Platform for Insight, Innovation and Impact
With the digital money landscape advancing at pace, #DEC26 offers a unique opportunity to:
- Explore the latest trends and real-world developments in CBDCs, tokenized deposits, and digital financial infrastructure. digital-euro-conference.de
- Hear from leading experts on innovations such as cross-border CBDC payments, tokenization, and the intersection of AI and digital identity. digital-euro-conference.de
- Understand regulatory and technological implications that will shape the financial ecosystem for years to come. digital-euro-conference.de
- Network with global stakeholders — from central banks to fintech pioneers — building knowledge and partnerships. digital-euro-conference.de
The hybrid format allows attendees worldwide to participate either onsite at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) or via livestream.
Confirmed Speakers & Industry Leaders
#DEC26 features distinguished speakers from leading global institutions, including:
Opening & Leadership
- Dr. Jonas Gross — Chairman, Digital Euro Association (DEA)
- Anne-Sophie Gógl — Manager at KPMG & Vice Chairwoman, DEA
- Tony McLaughlin — CEO, Ubyx Inc. — delivering the Opening Keynote
Key Panelists & Thought Leaders
- Tom Chudy — Product Manager, Google Cloud — discussing future digital financial stacks
- Sonja Davidovic — Senior Digital Currency Expert, International Monetary Fund (IMF) — panel on European strategic autonomy in digital money
- Ulrich Bindseil — Professor, Technical University Berlin — contributing expertise on digital money infrastructure
- Marieke Flament — Co-Author, Euro Stable Watch — panelist on the evolving digital money stack
Innovation & Global CBDC Perspectives
- Alessandro Fraga — Specialist, Banco Central do Brasil — presenting on digital innovation from Brazil’s central bank
- Karina A. Johnson — Project Specialist, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) — sharing lessons on central bank digital currency innovation
Additional expert speakers representing central banks, international organizations, fintech leaders, and institutional innovators from around the world will participate throughout the day-long program.
Agenda Highlights
The full-day agenda on March 26, 2026 features:
🔹Main Stage (Audimax):
Keynotes and expert panels covering adoption and impact of the digital euro, the euro’s settlement stack, tokenized deposits, and strategic discussions on geopolitics and digital money. digital-euro-conference.de
🔹 Innovation Room:
Showcases presentations and workshops on emerging technologies, including innovations from central banks like the Central Bank of Brazil and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. digital-euro-conference.de
🔹 Roundtable Room:
Interactive sessions for deeper engagement, inviting registered participants and thought leaders to dive into focused discussions. digital-euro-conference.de
The agenda includes high-profile sessions on key industry themes such as:
- The Digital Euro in motion — adoption, impact, and early tests
- Connecting public chains, enterprise systems, and banks
- Liquidity, collateral, and accounting in tokenized euro markets
- The role of Euros On-Chain and use-cases for digital money
- Digital money and European strategic autonomy in a global context
Who Should Attend
#DEC26 is ideal for:
- Central bank and financial regulators
- Institutional investors, banks, and payment providers
- Fintech and blockchain innovators
- Policy advisors and legal experts
- Enterprise technology leaders and digital finance strategists
- Academics and researchers in digital finance
About the Digital Euro Conference
Now in its fourth edition, the Digital Euro Conference has become the definitive forum for shaping global discussions on digital money — connecting central banks, regulators, technologists, and business leaders to navigate the future of financial infrastructure. Digital Euro Conference
For more details, visit: https://digital-euro-conference.de/.
Register today and secure your place at the future of digital finance.
