Currency Conference Announces Dates and Topics for 2025

Described as the cash industry’s pre-eminent gathering since its inception in 1992, for more than 30 years the Currency Conference has provided a unique platform for senior-level central bankers, representatives of printworks, and leading industry suppliers to deliberate and engage with peers on the most vital topics impacting currency policy and the issue function.

The 2025 Currency Conference is also heading to Bangkok, taking place 26-29 May 2025.

Steeped in tradition yet firmly focused on the present and future realities of the cash industry, the theme for the 2025 Currency Conference is ‘Currency in a Digital World: How Technology Informs and Transforms Currency Policy’.

Topics to be explored include:

• Cash Visibility: this session will address the critical elements of cash visibility in the modern economy.
• Cash Cycle Infrastructure: the focus will be on the infrastructure required to support the efficient flow of cash, including the roles of key stakeholders.
• Cash Cycle Resiliency: this session will explore the crucial role of cash in ensuring economic stability and financial inclusion, especially during times of crisis or technological disruptions.
• Securing Access and Acceptance of Cash: this session will delve into the current state of cash accessibility, exploring the challenges, innovations, and policy measures necessary to maintain cash as a viable option for all segments of society.
• Technical Innovation in Currency: delivered by conference sponsors, these sessions explore the forefront of technical innovations in currency, highlighting the advancements that are revolutionising the design, production, and security of physical money.
• The Changing Roles of Cash Cycle Participants: as the role of key cash stakeholders evolves, existing commercial models are increasingly coming under stress. This session will highlight the economic burden placed on different stakeholders such as central banks, commercial banks, cash management companies and retailers.
• Cash Sustainability Pt 1: Policy Considerations in Production and Destruction: this session will explore current policies and emerging trends aimed at minimising the ecological footprint of currency.
• Cash Sustainability Pt 2: Improving Cash Circulation: following on, this session will explore strategies to reduce the environmental impact of cash circulation.
• Digital Currencies and Cash — How to Coexist: this session will explore the intricate relationship between digital currencies and traditional cash systems.