CB+DC CONFERENCE 2025
Nassau, Bahamas, 9 -11 September
The world of digital currencies and payment systems in upheaval
The landscape of digital currencies and payment systems is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rise of blockchain technology, and with the subsequent advent of CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, traditional financial models and payment solutions are facing unprecedented challenges. This evolving ecosystem promises faster transactions, reduced fees, and increased accessibility. But it also raises questions about security, regulation, and privacy.
Businesses and consumers alike are adapting to this changing landscape that opens up new possibilities for innovative solutions.
Explore how this rapidly shifting world impacts the way we save, spend, and exchange value globally, and what the future might hold.
The rationale behind the CB+DC Conference
Central bank + digital currencies, including CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, represent a relatively new and rapidly evolving field. This landscape is marked by numerous uncertainties and few established standards, presenting vast, uncharted areas ripe for exploration.
Digital currencies are multifaceted and complex, with diverse perspectives, interests, expectations, and goals emerging from a wide range of stakeholders. Amid such dynamic development, it is crucial to build a shared understanding of fundamental principles across these diverse groups.
This need for mutual understanding and informed dialogue is the foundation of the CB+DC Conference, where Central Bank + Digital Currency intersect. The event is structured as a platform for knowledge sharing, learning, and deep discussions, bringing together stakeholders to collectively navigate the future of digital currencies.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank of The Bahamas
The CB+DC Conference 2025 will be organized in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Bahamas, to celebrate the institute's 50th Anniversary.
Who should attend?
The CB+DC Conference is a premier gathering centered on CBDCs, tokenized assets, and stablecoins. It provides an exceptional forum for central bank representatives, retail bankers, technology innovators, policymakers, and academics to explore the latest advancements in digital currency, engage with experts and peers, and dicuss to the future of digital currency.
This conference is tailored for professionals with a vested interest in digital currency: Are you tasked with evaluating digital currency's impact on financial stability or banking supervision? Do you navigate the regulatory and legal frameworks surrounding digital currencies? Perhaps you represent an organization exploring a digital currency initiative, or you're developing innovative solutions for streamlined payment systems. Or, you might be a consultant guiding central banks and other entities on digital currency strategies.
If any of these resonate, then the CB+DC Conference is the ideal event for you.
Join the conversation and help shape the future of digital currencies and payments!
Advisory Board
To ensure that the topics included in the CBDC Conference program are relevant and add value for attendees, we work with an Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board is composed of the following renowned experts :
Kwame Oppong
Head, FinTech and Innovation
Bank of Ghana
Dr. Michael Salmony
CEO
Payments Innovation Consulting
John Ho
Head, Legal, Financial Markets
Standard Chartered Bank