The ECB at Sibos 2025

Exhibitor Session: Tokenised central bank money settled on DLT

Tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) have the potential to transform wholesale financial markets. The Eurosystem’s dual-track strategy aims to integrate tokenised central bank money into the financial ecosystem, with Pontes, a short-term offering with a pilot, and Appia, a long-term integrated ecosystem with global reach. This session provides an overview of the initiative and explores its role in supporting EU policies and financial market harmonisation.

Speaker: Dimitri Pattyn and Holger Neuhaus, ECB

Information session on the ECMS with George Kalogeropoulos

Get the latest insights about the Eurosystem Collateral Management System, ECMS. The ECMS manages assets used as collateral in Eurosystem credit operations. Together with the other TARGET Services, the ECMS facilitates the smooth flow of cash, securities and collateral across Europe. Come by our stand to learn more.

Information session on TIPS and cross-border payments with Karen Birkel

TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) is the Eurosystem’s fast retail payment system processing payments around the clock, every day of the year. Join our session to discuss about TIPS and cross-border payments in Europe and beyond. Ask your questions about the multi-currency set-up of TIPS and the ongoing work to implement cross-currency settlement between euro, Swedish kronor and Danish krone.

Information session on a digital euro with Evelien Witlox

A digital euro would be Europe’s retail central bank digital currency and an electronic means of payment available to everyone in the euro area. Join the session to stay up-to-date on the project developments and ask your questions.

Information session on tokenised central bank money settled on DLT with Holger Neuhaus

Tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) have the potential to transform wholesale financial markets. Explore how the Eurosystem aims to integrate tokenised central bank money into the financial ecosystem through its dual-track strategy: Pontes, a short-term market offering with a pilot phase, and Appia, a long-term integrated ecosystem with global dimensions. Building on the successful results of the exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, this initiative supports EU policies and fosters a harmonised, integrated European financial ecosystem. Join the dialogue with our experts.

Reception at the ECB stand

To register for the reception, please send an email to mip.events@ecb.europa.eu.

Information session on T2 and T2S with Matej Mesar

Join our session and learn more about the Eurosystem’s real-time gross settlement system, T2 and T2S, its securities settlement system. Gain insights into how central banks and commercial banks can send and receive euro payments seamlessly across Europe through T2. You can also learn how T2S contributes to the integration and efficiency of financial markets in Europe by harmonising securities settlement in central bank money at pan-European level.

How will digital assets reshape the future of global finance?

As digital assets continue to disrupt traditional financial systems, global finance is becoming increasingly complex. Join this panel to gain insights into how liquidity and stability are ensured in a tokenised world and how the integration of blockchain technology and decentralised finance could enhance efficiency and scalability. Explore how we can build a robust, interconnected financial system that drives innovation and maintains trust and transparency.

Speakers:

• Holger Neuhaus, ECB
• Chad Cascarilla, Paxos
• Thierry Chilosi, Swift
• Joseph Lubin, Consensys
• Ather Williams III, Wells Fargo

Moderator: Anna Irrera, Bloomberg

Reduced settlement cycles & improved global efficiencies: A reality?

Did you know that 7% of settlement instructions fail monthly in the European Economic Area? Despite advancements in the securities industry, post-trade processing remains prone to inefficiencies. This session discusses how the move to T+1 highlights the urgency to enhance automation and standardisation in post-trade processes.

Speakers:

• Karen Birkel, ECB
• Sachin Mohindra, Goldman Sachs
• Tobias Pass, Berenberg
• Sonia Paston-Bedingfeld, UBS

 Moderator: Jennie Baisch, Swift

View from the Top: Securing Europe’s financial future – Resilience, autonomy, and global impact

Geopolitical tensions, regulatory divergence and rapid technological change bring critical challenges and opportunities for Europe to strengthen its financial resilience and strategic autonomy. This session will examine how deepening capital market integration, enhancing cross-border efficiency and fostering innovation are vital for Europe’s competitiveness and financial stability. Senior industry leaders will discuss strategies to channel investment into strategic priorities, build systemic trust and position Europe as a leader in sustainable and digital finance.

Speakers:

• Piero Cipollone, ECB
• Andrew Bester, ING
• Stephanie Eckermann, Deutsche Boerse
• Bettina Orlopp, Commerzbank
• Valérie Urbain, Euroclear

Moderator: Marianne Demarchi, Swift

Regulation in payments: Catalyst or constraint?

Regulation drives change in payments but also poses challenges. As cross-border payments expand, navigating compliance across jurisdictions becomes more complex. This session explores the balance between compliance and innovation, the push for harmonised global standards and opportunities of getting regulation right.

Speakers:

• Fiona van Echelpoel, ECB
• Abdulrahman Ababneh, Central Bank of Jordan
• Thomas Egner, Euro Banking Assocation
• Katja Lehr, J.P. Morgan
• Arun Tharmarajah, Wise

Moderator: Olivier Denecker, N/A

From Insights to Impact: Data, AI, and the New Blueprint for Corporate Banking

How can corporate banking master data and embrace AI? How are banks transforming payments data and workflows into strategic assets while ensuring quality and operational integrity? This panel explores how AI drives insights and automation while addressing risk perspectives and regulations.

Speakers:

• Francisco Tur Hartmann, ECB
• Simon Ansfield, Ab Initio Software Limited
• Jean-Pascal Chauvet, Ab Initio Software Limited
• Stephan Klein, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
• Lauran Macare, NatWest

Global regulatory shifts: Navigating the new landscape of digital assets

The regulatory landscape for digital assets is undergoing rapid transformation, driving a global shift in major markets. Join industry experts as they explore the impact of these regulatory changes and discuss the evolving balance between regulatory frameworks and innovation in digital finance. 

Speakers:

• Simonetta Rosati, ECB
• Anthony Attia, Euronext
• Waqar Chaudry, Standard Chartered Bank
• Jane Moore, Financial Conduct Authority
• Bjørn Sibbern, SIX Group

Moderator: Christopher Woolard, EY

Inside Leadership: FMIs of the future – Adapting to an ever-changing financial landscape

This session explores the evolution of financial market infrastructures (FMIs). Discover key factors shaping FMIs, including market efficiency, risk management, digital public infrastructures and new forms of digital money. Learn how future FMIs will support scalability, security, transparency and interoperability to ensure resilience.

Speakers:

• Evelien Witlox, ECB

• Abdulaziz Abanmi, Saudi Central Bank

• Ahmet Buğday, The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
• Hays Littlejohn, EBA Clearing
• Nomwelase Skenjana, South African Reserve Bank

Moderator: Olivier Lens, Swift