Focus Session (virtual) – The digital euro pilot
Thursday, 15 January 2026
10:00-11:00
Online event
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Presentation
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The session outlined the pilot’s objectives, timeline, and payment service providers (PSPs) selection process. The event was 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
- 10:10
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Essentials of the digital euro pilot
Kirsten Hoornstra, Team Lead Market Infrastructure PM, European Central Bank
- 10:20
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Next steps
Sebastian Siepen, Team Lead Market Infrastructure PM, European Central Bank
- 10:25
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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.