Focus Session (virtual) – The digital euro pilot
Thursday, 15 January 2026
10:00-11:00
Online event
Registration
To attend this focus session, please use the link below.
The session will outline the pilot’s objectives, timeline, and payment service providers (PSPs) selection process. The event is open to all stakeholders, including PSPs, technical service providers, merchants and consumers who would like to learn more about the digital euro pilot.
Programme
- 9:50
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Login
- 10:00
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Introduction and explanation of objectives & agenda
Evelien Witlox, Director Digital Euro, European Central Bank
- 10:05
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Recap: How will the digital euro work?
Sebastian Siepen, Team Lead Market Infrastructure PM, European Central Bank
- 10:15
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Essentials of the digital euro pilot
Kirsten Hoornstra, Team Lead Market Infrastructure PM, European Central Bank
- 10:25
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Next steps
Helen Jørgensen, Team Lead Market Infrastructure PM, European Central Bank
- 10:30
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Questions and answers
- 11:00
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Wrap up
Evelien Witlox, Director Digital Euro, European Central Bank
This programme may be subject to change without notice.
Audiovisual notice: The entire Focus Session will be live streamed.