This event brought together central bankers, industry experts, and thought leaders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies.
Key highlights:
1. International participation: The conference featured presentations and panel discussions with representatives from central banks around the world, including Türkiye, Philippines, Bahamas, Slovenia, Spain, Ghana, Thailand, and Georgia.
2. CBDC Academy: The event kicked off with a CBDC Academy, offering in-depth sessions on various aspects of digital currencies, from regulatory considerations to technological implementations.
3. Comprehensive coverage of CBDC topics: The conference addressed crucial aspects of CBDCs, including design challenges, policy decisions, offline payment capabilities, and cross-border payment solutions.
4. Technological innovations: Presentations showcased advancements in CBDC technology, including TrustNoteD’s hybrid banknote solution, Oracle’s CBDC sandbox, and Crunchfish AB’s layer-2 solution using virtual secure elements for offline payments.
5. Project updates: Several central banks provided updates on their CBDC initiatives, including the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye’s Digital Turkish Lira Project.
6. Panel discussions: Engaging panels covered topics such as “CBDCs vs Tokenized deposits vs Stablecoins” and “Design & Policy decisions” for CBDC implementation.
7. Hands-on experiences: The conference included interactive breakout sessions and demos, allowing participants to engage more deeply with specific CBDC implementations.
8. Focus on offline payments: Multiple sessions and discussions highlighted the importance of offline payment capabilities for CBDCs, addressing both technological challenges and financial inclusion benefits.
9. Exploration of cross-border challenges: Presentations and discussions addressed the complexities of implementing CBDCs for international transactions and potential solutions.
It was inspiring to witness the progress being made in the CBDC space and the collaborative spirit among participants. The discussions highlighted both the opportunities and challenges as more countries explore and implement CBDCs.
A special thanks to all speakers, organizers, and attendees for making this event a resounding success!
