As the first event to bring together all participants in the cashMoney in physical form such as banknotes and coins. More cycle, the Future of Cash Conference has earned a reputation for attracting high-level delegates from various sectors. It serves as a platform for discussing the changing dynamics of the cash ecosystem and exploring ways to optimize its operation. At the heart of the conference is the goal to develop new, forward-thinking strategies to ensure the continued viability and sustainability of cash.
The 2025 edition of the conference will feature unique and interactive sessions designed to engage participants in reimagining the future of cash. As recent global events—such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine—have highlighted the crucial role cash plays during times of crisis, the conference will focus on how to safeguard and enhance this essential infrastructure.
While the pandemic accelerated the global shift away from cash transactions, leading to the closure of many bank branches and ATMs, certain countries and institutions are taking steps to protect the cash infrastructure. However, more must be done to maintain a robust and accessible cash ecosystem.
To ensure cash remains accessible and sustainable for those who need and want it, the conference will explore ways to reimagine the cash cycle. Key areas of focus include:
– Establishing a regulatory framework that guarantees universal access to cash and its acceptance by businesses and institutions.
– Redesigning critical infrastructure to support efficient cash distribution and collection, integrating both traditional and alternative channels such as CashTechThe expression was first coined by CashEssentials and is the encounter of cash and technology. It brings together innovative companies who leverage software and modern communications technology to improve cash services: access to cash; acceptance of cash; and the efficiency of the cash cycle for all stakeholders. More, cash-in-shopService allowing a customer to withdraw cash from a payment account using a mobile application on a smartphone at a participating shop supporting the application. Also referred to as a “virtual ATM”. Unlike cashback, a cash-in-shop transaction does not require the consumer to make a purchase. More, cashbackA service whereby the customer pays electronically a higher amount to a retailer than the value of the purchase for goods and/or services and receives the difference in cash. It is also a reward system associated with credit card usage, whereby the consumer receives a percentage of the amount spent on the credit card. More services, and bank hubs.
– Launching public education campaigns to raise awareness among citizens and regulators about the social and economic importance of cash.
Through highly interactive sessions, participants will use collective intelligence to envision and debate possible futures for cash, ensuring that new solutions are both practical and innovative.
The CashTech Innovation Awards will spotlight cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of cash and technology. These awards celebrate companies that leverage digital tools and modern communication technologies to enhance cash services. This includes improving access for consumers and businesses, increasing the acceptance of cash by retailers across various channels, and boosting the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of cash operations.
By recognizing these innovations, the CashTech Innovation Awards aim to ensure a secure, accessible, and sustainable future for cash in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
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