A central theme of this year’s forum will be the competing concepts for bringing fiat currencies into the digital realm. From central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — both retail and wholesale — to stablecoins, the Digital Euro, and commercial bank deposits, the conversation will explore how these innovations are reshaping financial services. These diverse approaches each promise to revolutionize global payments or even monetary policy, while also raising critical questions about regulation, interoperability, financial stability, and the future role of banks.
The forum will also provide a deep dive into how digital assets are transforming capital markets, from tokenized assets to the rise of decentralized financial platforms. This first edition of the Forum on Digital Assets offers an opportunity to engage in forward-looking conversations about the future of finance and the digitalization of money and assets. We invite you to join us as we explore these vital issues and look into the next phase of financial innovation.
Our Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Joachim Wuermeling (ESMT Berlin, Former Board Member, Bundesbank)
- Kjetil Watne (Special Adviser, Norges Bank)
- Johan Schmalholz (Advisor, Payment Infrastructure, Sveriges Riksbank)
- Prof. Dr. Claire Ingram Bogusz (Docent and Senior Economist, Sveriges Riksbank)
Your Hosts
- Dr. Matthias Hirtschulz, Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, Managing Partner at d-fine
- Dr. Markus Seifert, Chairman of the Board at d-fine
Your Contact for Questions
Dr. Tobias Lipfert
