G+D: Anchoring Trust in a Digital Era

Giesecke+Devrient will hold its customer event – the G+D Currency Technology Symposium 2025 – from July 7-10 at its Munich headquarters. Themed ‘Currency Fast Forward,’ this event will examine the pivotal role of public currency as a foundation of trust in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, highlighting the indispensable role of cash as critical infrastructure, a public asset, and a key element of national security.

The symposium will also address the integration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with traditional cash systems within a tokenised financial system.

The symposium aims to display G+D’s dedication to nurturing a resilient payment ecosystem where cash and CBDCs can seamlessly coexist, offering flexibility and choice across various financial contexts.

Discussions will emphasise the protection of cash as a significant public good and instrument for maintaining economic sovereignty and public confidence.

A major focus will be on the latest innovations in currency technology, with G+D showcasing advancements in banknote security architecture, the enhanced durability of banknotes, and solutions designed to futureproof cash cycles and support the introduction of digital tokenised cash (CBDC).