Digital Euro Conference 2026 - #DEC26

The Future of Money Is Now

The way money moves, settles, and stores value is undergoing a radical transformation. From booming stablecoins to tokenized commercial bank deposits and fast-moving central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilots, digital money is no longer theoretical - it's a key part of our digital infrastructures now.

On March 26, 2026, the Digital Euro Conference returns to Frankfurt for its fourth edition, bringing together central bankers, regulators, financial institutions, fintechs, and enterprise innovators to unpack the real-world evolution of money.

#DEC26 is where theory meets implementation. With the EU's MiCAR regulation in force, programmable payments on the rise, and tokenized finance gaining traction, the market is moving fast. This conference will explore what’s being built, what’s working, and what’s next.

Expect cutting-edge keynotes, sharp panels, insightful roundtable discussions and meaningful cross-sector conversations. Whether you attend onsite or online, you’ll gain unmatched access to the people shaping the digital money landscape.

Visit our website for more information here.

Take a look at #DEC25:

Watch the #DEC25 aftermovie here:

Watch the entire #DEC25 YouTube playlist here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuR9dBd6S5qHrKEzdnW0WgHh1rakLKFQ&si=MrJa443mt6TGZPTm

Read the #DEC25 Recap here:

https://digital-euro-association.de/blog/the-digital-euro-conference-2025-a-recap

Digital Euro

• From pilot to rollout: Status of the digital euro
• Offline payments, programmability & privacy
• Real-world use cases: retail, corporate, government
• Legal and regulatory developments
• Retail vs. wholesale: contrasting approaches
• Impacts on banking, payments, and the eurozone

CBDCs in Global Context

• Cross-border CBDCs and global interoperability
• Digital ID and AI: Integration with CBDC systems
• Learnings from pilots around the world
• Public infrastructure vs. private rails
• Wholesale CBDCs for institutional finance

Stablecoins & Commercial Bank Money Tokens

• The rise of euro stablecoins: Issuers, adoption, and regulation
• USD stablecoins: European implications
• Tokenized deposits, deposit tokens, and CBMTs
• MiCAR implementation: Compliance in practice
• Stablecoins in DeFi, TradFi, and settlements
• Tokenized RWAs and financial infrastructure evolution

CBDCs, Stablecoins & CBMTs: Competition & Convergence

• Programmability vs. interoperability: What matters more?
• Privacy, compliance, and public trust
• Public vs. private infrastructure: Who builds the rails?
• Digital currencies and global soft power
• CBDCs vs. stablecoins vs. tokenized deposits: Who’s leading?
• Building a resilient, inclusive digital money ecosystem

Take a look at the #DEC25 Agenda here.

• Burkhard Balz (Deutsche Bundesbank)

• ...

Location: Online via streaming access; On-site at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Date: March 26, 2026

Time: 08:00 - 19:00 (CET)

Language: English

Journalist/Media: Journalists and media partners interested in attending the conference should contact us at [email protected].

Registration via Eventbrite required: Participants will automatically receive an invoice after the ticket purchase is completed. All prices do not include VAT.

Ticket Prices (per delegate):

Online Tickets

• EUR 25.00

On-Site Tickets

Super early bird tickets (until 30.09.2025)

• General: EUR 200.00
• VIP: EUR 400.00

Early bird tickets (until 31.12.2025)

• General: EUR 300.00
• VIP: EUR 600.00

Regular tickets

• General: EUR 400.00
• VIP: EUR 800.00

Ticket Description:

Online Ticket: This ticket grants you:

• Livestreaming
• Telegram Group
• Conference recordings

The link to the live-streaming platform will be sent the day before the conference. You can utilize it either during the conference or later at your convenience.

General Ticket: This ticket grants you:

• Livestreaming
• Day-Pass (26 March 2026)
• Exclusive networking
• Access to live content and stages
• Lunch and networking drinks
• Telegram group
• Conference recordings

You’ll also receive the live-streaming link in case you want or need to follow any part of the program virtually.

VIP Ticket: This ticket grants you:

• Livestreaming
• Day-Pass (26 March 2026)
• Exclusive networking
• Access to live content and stages
• Lunch and networking drinks
• Telegram group
• Conference recordings
• Special VIPs badges 
• Access to Speakers Night with speakers, sponsors and media (25 March 2026) 
• Access to restricted VIP area
• Access to private meeting rooms
• Access to the attendee list (without contact details)

You’ll also receive the live-streaming link in case you want or need to follow any part of the program virtually.

Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days before the event.

Whether you're launching a stablecoin, architecting a CBDC pilot, investing in tokenized assets, or preparing for MiCAR compliance, #DEC26 is the one place where the whole value chain meets. Target groups might include:

• Central bankers, regulators, and policymakers focused on digital currencies
• Banks, financial institutions, and payment providers
• Crypto and stablecoin issuers
• Legal, compliance, and regulatory experts
• Institutional investors and VCs in digital assets
• Technology providers and blockchain infrastructure players
• Fintech founders and product teams
• Academics, researchers, and digital money analysts

Digital Euro Association

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.digital-euro-association.de

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank specializing in crypto assets, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and other forms of digital money. DEA is committed to independence in aggregating and amplifying the views of society and the furtherance of the public good through knowledge exchange, encouraging new ideas, and forward-thinking in the field of digital money. The DEA is the independent voice of citizens regarding digital money-related topics. Partnerships and collaborations are in no way an endorsement of partner ideologies, products and services, nor political regimes.

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