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MEXICO CITY MAY 15-18 2023
The premier conference focused on currency policy,
strategy and technical innovation – since 1992.
CC.CURRENCYRESEARCH.COM
Welcome
We invite you to join your fellow leaders in Currency in Mexico City to debate and discuss the
currency policy and strategy matters that are top-of-mind. With a long-established history as the
industry’s premier event, this independent forum is renowned across the industry for it’s continuing
ability to draw together senior central bankers from approximately 70 central banks who regard it as
a must attend event providing unparalleled educational, networking, and social experiences.
The currency industry has probably never faced a time of more rapid change, with new payment
technologies changing consumer behaviour in a post-pandemic world that is still forming, and is
therefore difficult to project into the future, and with an intense debate about the role of cash in
the future, especially in view of digital currencies. With the help of the Advisory Board, Currency
Research have curated a program reflecting these issues and given thought leaders from the
industry an opportunity to discuss these topics.
Mexico City is the oldest city in the Americas, built upon the ruins of the Aztec Empire’s capital
Tenochtitlán. The city is steeped in history and has long been a centre of anthropological, historical
and cultural relevance. Now, this restless megalopolis represents the perfect marriage between old
and new, as it has become an epicenter of art, design, architecture, culture and culinary delights as
well as being a hub of Latin American art, culture and pre-Hispanic anthropological wonders.
We trust you will be intrigued with what you read in this brochure – plus, know we will have even
more in store for you to make this a complete experience!
We look forward to welcoming you in Mexico City; ¡vámonos!
Jens Seidl Tom Mitchell
CEO & President Vice President / Director
Advisory The CCAC for the 2023
Currency Conference in Mexico
City is as follows:
Committee Alejandro Alegre
General Director of
Currency Issuance
Currency Research (CR) believes strongly
Banco de México
in delivering the best – and most balanced
– program for our delegates. To further
Stefan Hardt
this mission, we acknowledge and thank
the members of our Currency Conference Director General
Advisory Committee (CCAC), comprised of Cash Management
Deutsche Bundesbank
CR leadership alongside industry leaders from
both the government and private sectors.
Pearl Kgalegi
Together, the CCAC members for the 2023
Head of Currency
Currency Conference in Mexico City provide South African
insight, ideas and suggestions to help Reserve Bank
CR deliver excellence for all participants
and to ensure the conference focus and Michael Lambert
program remains interesting, engaging,
Former Banknote Director,
and relevant. The CCAC offers input about
Board of Governors
the overall program structure and timing; Federal Reserve System
topics, presentations and panel discussions,
and miscellaneous planning items for the Tom Mitchell
conference.
Vice President /
Director
Currency Research
Ton Roos
Former Banknote
Director
European Central Bank
Helena Tejero
Associate General Director
Directorate General Financial
Conduct & Banknotes
Banco de España
Richard Wall
Former Chief of Currency
Department and
current IACA Chairman
Bank of Canada
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 3
Industry Engagement
The Currency Conference moves around the world for each edition between three regions; Americas, EMEA
and APAC allowing us to keep in close proximity to all central banks to assist in their attendance at the event.
The previous event took place in Dubai (2019) and welcomed just under 450 attendees.
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 441 NUMBER OF ORGANISATIONS: 176 COUNTRIES IN ATTENDANCE: 77
* based on Currency Conference 2019
Three decades of Currency Conference!
Dubai | 2019 Buenos Aires | 2010 Hawaii | 2002 Hong Kong | 1995
Kuala Lumpur | 2017 Prague | 2008 Barcelona | 2001 Monte Carlo | 1993
Vancouver | 2015 Bangkok | 2007 Sydney | 1999 San Francisco | 1992
Athens | 2013 Montreal | 2005 Cape Town | 1998
Singapore | 2011 Rome | 2004 New Orleans | 1996
Awards
IACA Excellence in Currency Awards
The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) is delighted to announce that IACA will present the 17th round
of its Excellence in Currency Awards for four categories of projects at the Currency Conference in Mexico City.
Awards will be presented for these categories:
Best New Circulating Banknote or Banknote Series
Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series
Best New Currency Public Education Engagement Program
Best New Environmental Sustainability Project
Monday May 15 | IACA Excellence in Currency Awards - Announcement of Finalists
Tuesday May 16 | IACA Excellence in Currency Awards Presentation
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Victoria Rodríguez
Governor | Banco de México
Speakers Beatriz Garcia Bardera
Head of Division
Frank van der Horst
Senior Policy Advisor
Banco de España and Researcher
We are looking forward to De Nederlandsche Bank
welcoming around 50+ speakers Maureen Carroll
throughout the event, and are Sylvain Calluaud
Managing Director-
delighted to be able to highlight Currency Head of the
some of those already confirmed Bank of Canada Production Section
European Central Bank
to participate:
Sarah John Brian Lawler
Chief Cashier Associate Director
Executive Director Federal Reserve Board
of Banking of Governors
Technical Presentations Bank of England
Marc Surrency
Bundesdruckerei Nick Butt
Lead Banknote
CCL Secure Head of Future Performance and
Landqart of Money Division Quality Scientist
Luminescence Sun Chemical Bank of England Federal Reserve Board
Security of Governors
Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari
Meta Materials Kathleen Young
First Deputy Governor
Orell Fussli Security Printing Bank of Ghana EVP and Chief of
ProgressSoft FedCash Services
Alejandro Alegre Federal Reserve Bank of
PWPW
San Francisco
Royal Canadian Mint General Director of
Currency Issue and Dana Saifullina
Main Cashier
Bank of México Head of Expert Division
National Bank of the
Guilmar Moncayo Kyrgyz Republic
Head of the Research Merylin Coombs
and Development Office
Bank of México Deputy Head of Note
Issue Departmento
Dr. Jelena Stapf
Reserve Bank of
Head of Division Australia
Deutsche Bundesbank
Ian Woolford
Stefan Hardt
Director of Money and Cash
Director General Cash Reserve Bank of
Management New Zealand
Deutsche Bundesbank
Pearl Kgalegi
Saygın Çevik
Head of Currency
Director of Banknote South African
Analysis Division Reserve Bank
Central Bank of the
* Speakers are subject to change. Republic of Turkey
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 5
Agenda
More details about the topics for the 2023 Currency Conference will be announced in the coming months.
In the meantime, please refer to the 2023 high-level agenda below as a reference and visit our website,
cc.currencyresearch.com, for updates to the program. English/Spanish translation will be available for the
main agenda.
Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tour of Teotihuacán (additional fee). Best Currency Conference ever
May 14 More details on page 10 - Deutsche Bundesbank
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Delegate Check-in and Distribution of
Useful, insightful, interesting
Conference Materials - Bank of Ghana
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Accolades stated for
Delegate Welcome Dinner (Off-Site) Currency Conference 2019
Monday 8:00 am - 10:00 am 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Workshop: State Printwork Summit. Exhibit Opening & Lunch
May 15 More details on page 8 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
8:00 am - 11:00 am Conference Opening, Keynote
Workshop: Design Thinking Interactive 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Workshop: Security Features. General Session 1: Trends in Circulation &
More details on page 9 Central Bank Developments in Currency
9:30 am - 12:30 pm and Coin
Tour of Banco de México Museum. 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
More details on page 10 IACA Excellence in Currency Awards -
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Announcement of Finalists
Workshop: Circulating Coins - Intrinsic, 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Essential, Sustainable. Evening Cocktail Reception (in Exhibit)
More details on page 9
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Delegate Dinner (On-Site)
IACA Member Meeting
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop: Global Payments Update.
More details on page 8
Professional, relevant, The Currency Conference was Informative,
networking interesting, challenging, and intensive. exciting, superb
- Bank of Finland - Banco Central de la República Argentina - Bank of Namibia
Accolades stated for Currency Conference 2019
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Tuesday 8:15 am - 9:00 am 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit General Session 4: Public Education
May 16 and Research: The Latest in Perception
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Studies and Use Cases
General Session 2: The Changing Use of
Cash: How the Industry is Adapting and 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Identifying New Opportunities Innovation Session 3
10:15 am – 10:45 am 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Innovation Session 1 Coffee Break
10:45 am – 11:00 am 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
IACA Hall of Fame Presentations General Session 5: A More Sustainable
Cash Cycle: From Production to
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Destruction, and All Steps In Between
Coffee Break
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Innovation Session 4
General Session 3: Current Threat
Assessment: What are the Biggest 6:45 pm - 10:30 pm
Counterfeit Risks and Are We Staying Gala Award Dinner - IACA Excellence in
Ahead of Them? Currency Awards (Off-Site)
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Innovation Session 2
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Lunch in Exhibit
Wednesday 8:15 am - 9:15 am 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Lunch in Exhibit
May 17
9:15 am – 10:30 am 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
General Session 6: Access to Cash: General Session 8: CBDCs and
Regulation and Contingency Cash – Friends or Foes? Common
Developments and Challenges
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Innovation Session 5 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Conference Closing
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Coffee Break 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Currency Conference Closing
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Reception & Dinner (Off-Site)
General Session 7: Shared Issues and
Developments in Cash Circulation
Thursday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tour of Banco de Mexico new production
May 18 facility in Guadalajara (additional fee,
delegate to make own flight arrangements).
More details on page 11
6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tour of the Mint of the Mexican
* Agenda sessions are
Government in San Luis Potosí (additional subject to change.
fee, delegate to make own flight
arrangements). More details on page 11
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 7
Workshops
We are offering a selection of workshops covering key topics for our industry to start off this year’s
conference. Visit our website, cc.currencyresearch.com to pre-register, you won’t want to miss out!
Global Payments Update
Monday, May 15, 2023
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Currency Research is pleased to bring you this Global Payments Update
to gain insight on recent developments in the payments space. The
content has been developed by the trusted team at CR and covers
Payment Trends in Key Markets, Payments Innovation, Policy and
Regulatory Developments and much more, to enable participants to
have meaningful informed discussions on the role of cash and digital
payments in their jurisdictions.
Attendance at this workshop is highly recommended to those planning
on joining the Digital Currency Conference (DCC) later in the week as
providing a comprehensive update on issues that will contextualise the
more detailed and in-depth discussions taking place at DCC.
State Printwork Summit
Monday, May 15, 2023
08:00 am - 10:00 am
Facilitated by Currency Research this will comprise an open forum for
peer-to-peer discussion and sharing of issues, challenges and technical
developments between different State Printworks. Prior to the start
of the conference attendees will be polled on a series of potential
discussion topics with the most voted for topics forming the basis of the
workshop agenda.
The workshop will aim to include as broad a representation of State
Printworks from across the globe as possible, and is free to attend – but
attendance is restricted to State Printwork attendees only.
*Limited to State Printwork Summit attendees only.
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Design Thinking Interactive Workshop:
Security Features
Monday, May 15, 2023
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Led by ControlTek this introductory workshop covers the principles and
mindset of Design Thinking, an innovative problem-solving process that
addresses biases and behaviours which hinder innovation.
During this interactive workshop attendees will apply creativity to
effectively discover the root challenges, clearly define the problem, and
develop new ideas for solving challenges. We will use the process of
understanding and selecting security features on currency to apply this
method of thinking to a current issue.
At the conclusion, attendees will be armed with a new understanding of
Design Thinking and a set of tools that can be applied in their work for
reaching more human-centric solutions
Circulating Coins -
Intrinsic, Essential, Sustainable
Monday, May 15, 2023
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitated by The Coin Conference this workshop will focus on an
intrinsic, essential and yet often overlooked component of the cash
cycle examining the critical role that coins play in the currency system,
the challenges they face, and how the coin industry is positioning itself
for the future.
Apart from the State Printwork Summit all workshops have an additional fee associated (please refer to the website for
further information). There is also limited capacity so we do encourage an early registration/sign up to avoid missing out as
all workshops are expected to reach capacity in advance of the event.
Best cash Informative, good networking, interesting Impactful, thought-
conference - Banknote Factory of the National Bank provoking, Intense
- Bank of Thailand of Kazakhstan - Central Bank of Barbados
Accolades stated for Currency Conference 2019
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 9
Tours
Whether you are looking to experience the cultural flavor of Mexico City, see the oldest Mint in
America or tour a state-of-the-art-production facility, we have the tour organized for you. Visit our
website, cc.currencyresearch.com to pre-register.
Tour of Teotihuacán
Sunday, May 14, 2023
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Teotihuacán is the largest pre-Colombian site in the Americas and the
largest and most visited cultural site in Mexico. Built between the 1st and
7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments –
in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and
the Moon, laid out on geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the
most powerful cultural centers in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its
cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond.
Teotihuacán’s significant monuments include the Pyramid of the Sun,
the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl along the
southeast side of the Avenue of the Dead.
The Archeological Site is located just 45 minutes away from Mexico City
and is one of the visits you must do if you are nearby.
Tour of Banco de Mexico Museum
Monday, May 15, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
During the tour to the Banco de México Museum, you will visit its
numismatic collection and its main building, an architectural reference of
Art Deco in the Historic Center of Mexico City.
In the exhibition halls you will find a large collection, which has
gathered pieces since 1929 and will give you a broader perspective
view of the rich numismatic tradition of Mexico.
10 2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCEPost-Conference Tour at Banco De México’s New
State-of-the-art- production facilities in Guadalajara
Thursday, May 18, 2023
6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Banco de México’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in
Guadalajara is a short flight (1.5 hours) from Mexico City.
Delegates who wish to join the tour will be required to book their
own flights.
The tour is open to central banks, government issuing authorities,
state print works, and suppliers; numbers are strictly limited, so please
register online to reserve your spot on the tour.
Post-Conference Tour at Mint of the Mexican
Government in San Luis Potosi
Thursday, May 18, 2023
6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Mexican Mint “Casa de Moneda de México”, oldest mint in America,will
be available to tour.
This facility in San Luis Potosí is able to produce coins in industrial metals
and in gold and silver.
The tour open to all attendees; numbers are strictly limited, so please
register as early as possible. Tour delegates are subject to review by
Casa de Moneda de México.
Delegates who wish to join the tour will be required to book their
own flights.
Interesting, dynamic, useful Impressive, brilliant and worthwhile Excellent,
- National Bank of the - Monetary Authority of relevant, fun -
Kyrgyz Republic Brunei Darussalam Reserve Bank of Fiji
Accolades stated for Currency Conference 2019
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 11Social Programs
We are delighted to have an extensive social program for the Currency Conference this year in
Mexico City. Throughout the event all delegates are invited to attend our social networking events
as part of their conference delegate pass. Let’s celebrate together!
Sunday, May 14 Dress code:
Smart Casual
Delegate Welcome Dinner (Off-Site)
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Settle into historic Mexico City with a vibrant evening of traditional
Mexican food, drinks, and entertainment. The festivities will include
traditional music and performances by the Day of the Dead (Día de los
Muertos) dancers. You won’t want to miss it!
Venue: The Ex-Convent of San Hipolito which the National Institute of
Anthropology and History declared a “Colonial Monument” in 1964 and
after an extensive restoration and conservation process, this building
became an exclusive venue for social events in Mexico City.
Monday, May 15 Dress code:
Smart Casual
Following the opening of the 2023 Currency
Conference enjoy an evening reception in our
exhibition area allowing you to visit providers
showing the latest innovations and solutions
in currency.
City View Delegate Dinner (On-Site)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Following the reception join us and unwind on the hotel’s rooftop patio
with magical views of the historic center of Mexico City. A casual setting
for an evening of conversation, food, wine, and live music!
12 2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCETuesday, May 16 Dress code:
Black tie or
Gala Awards Dinner - national dress
recommended
IACA Excellence in Currency Awards
6:45 pm - 10:30 pm
The Currency Conference has been held in incredible locations around
the world for over 30 years. Consistently the highlight of each conference
is the gala dinner -- a not to be missed event that brings together the
delegates and sponsors in a memorable location. We look forward to
inviting you this year to the Colegio de las Vizcaínas in Mexico City; a
stunning and historical location used for the most notable events in the
city and the perfect setting for an evening to create memories and build
life long relationships. We await you to share a toast and dance the
evening away!
Wednesday, May 17 Dress code:
Smart Casual
Currency Conference
Closing Reception & Dinner (Off-Site)
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
With the main Currency Conference agenda having closed join us for
the joint Currency Conference closing and Digital currency Conference
opening offsite dinner – a final chance to relax with colleagues and
contacts and reflect on the events experiences, whilst also providing an
excellent opportunity to meet ‘the other side’ with the attendance of
senior digital currency thought leaders from across the globe.
Well worth it! - Central Bank of Eswatini
Interactive, Informative and Knowledgeable - Bank of Ghana
Great networking opportunity - DNB
Accolades stated for
Currency Conference 2019
2023 CURRENCY CONFERENCE 13Thank you to our Sponsors
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As central banks around the world are formulating their policy objectives for general purposes Speakers
CBDCs, the DCC conference focuses on the design and implementation of digital currencies,
exploring the pros and cons of different technologies, including commercial/ private offerings Our growing list
of speakers…
such as Stablecoins. The conference is bringing experts and visionaries together from the
government, commercial and FinTech sectors. Join us in shaping the future of Digital Currencies.
Jon Frost
Attendance at Digital Currency Conference is by a separate conference registration. Head of Economics for
However, we are offering a special rate if you wish to attend both events! You may select the Americas (EFTA)
to add the Digital Currency Conference to your registration of the Currency Conference. BIS
Francisco Rivadeneyra
High Level Agenda Director, CBDC &
English/Spanish translation will be available for the main agenda. FinTech Policy
Bank of Canada
Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Registration & Lunch
Shaun Ferrari
May 17 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM Pre Conference Joint Session: CBDCs and Cash - Friends or Foes?
Director, Industry
Common Developments and Challenges
Engagement
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM Coffee Break
& Experimentation
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Pre-conference Event: FinTech Showcase -
Digital Dollar Project
The Innovation of Digital Currencies.
06:00 PM - 10:30 PM Digital Currency Conference Opening Reception & Dinner (Off-site) Sharmyn Powell
Chief Risk Officer |
Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast and Networking Office of Corporate
May 18 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM Conference Opening Strategy and Risk
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM General Session 1: Executive Discussion: The Future Demand for Management
CBDCs & Digital Currencies, Lessons Learned in Latin America and Eastern Caribbean
Around the World Central Bank
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Coffee Break Nick Butt
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM General Session 2: Digital Currency Use Cases and the Importance of UX Head of Future of
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Innovation Session 1 Money Division
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Bank of England
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM General Session 3: Global Standards for Digital Currency Designs:
Permissioned vs. Public Networks for Issuers, Digital IDs, Ashley Lannquist
Transaction Monitoring Digital Finance Expert
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM Innovation Session 2 IMF Digital
03:30 PM - 03:45 PM Coffee Break Advisory Unit
03:45 PM - 04:45 PM General Session 4: What happens when the lights go out? Masaki Bessho
Different schemes for offline functionality Head of FinTech Centre,
04:45 PM - 05:15 PM Innovation Session 3 Payment & Settlement
05:15 PM - 07:30 PM Evening Cocktail Reception (In Exhibit) Systems Department
Bank of Japan
Friday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast and Networking
Shiva Bissessar
May 19 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM General Session 5: Digital Currency Regulations Around the World:
Managing Director
From Governing Use to Paying Interest
Pinaka Consulting
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM Innovation Session 4
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee Break John Kiff
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM General Session 6: Digital Currencies as a Path to Financial Inclusion Research Director
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Closing Discussion: Where do DeFi and TradFi Converge & Diverge? SODA, Sovereign
Untangling the Future Payment Landscape Official Digital
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM Award Lunch - CR Achievement in Digital Currency Awards (On-Site) AssociationUpcoming
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