12th Annual QED Conference on the Future of EU Payments

Finance, Payments

Registration opening soon!

Discussion Points

Panel 1 – Digitalization of EU payments

In what ways is the digitalization of payments reshaping the European payments ecosystem?
Do regulatory changes serve as a driver or an obstacle to the ongoing digital transformation of payments?
What role will cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) play in the evolution of payments? What’s next for the Digital Euro?
How is the FinTech sector reshaping the payment industry, and what are its key contributions?
How transformative is AI in driving innovation within the payments sector?
Can we strike a sustainable balance between security, privacy, and convenience in digital payment solutions?
What opportunities and challenges arise from data sharing and open finance in the context of digital payments?

Panel 2 – Regulating EU payments

How has the regulatory framework influenced the development of the payments sector, and what regulatory trends are expected to emerge in the future?
What should be the primary focus and key objectives for the current legislative term in the payments space?
Is it possible for regulatory frameworks to simultaneously ensure fair competition while fostering innovation in the payments industry? What are the mechanisms and challenges involved?
How can the EU ensure regulatory consistency across member states while allowing for flexibility in adapting to rapidly evolving payment technologies?
Where do we currently stand with the implementation of Euro instant payments, what is the experience so far?
What is the current status of PSD3/PSR, and what are the next steps in its development?
How might ongoing geopolitical tensions impact the payments sector? Will it prompt the EU to place greater emphasis on strategic autonomy?

Programme

14.00-14.30 Registration and networking lunch

14.30-15.50 Panel 1 – Digitalization of EU payments

15.50-16.10 Coffee break

16.10-17.30 Panel 2 – Regulating EU payments

17.30-18.30 Networking drinks

Speakers

Session 01

Session 02

Elie Beyrouthy

Vice President, European Government Affairs, American Express

Elie Beyrouthy is Vice President of European Government Affairs at American Express since June 2017 where he leads the company’s engagement with European Union Institutions and advises senior leaders on EU regulatory and public policy matters. Elie Beyrouthy also represents American Express’ interests in several EU trade bodies and professional associations. Prior to joining American Express, Elie Beyrouthy was Director of International Regulatory Affairs at Western Union for 5 years. From 2007 to 2012, Elie Beyrouthy held leadership positions at the World Savings Banks Institute and the European Banking Federation. Elie Beyrouthy began his career as an intern at the European Commission and the United States Federal District Court of Minnesota. He holds two Masters Degrees in Law from the University of Minnesota and from the Jean Moulin University in Lyon - France. Elie Beyrouthy also holds a diploma from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Lyon – France.

Marta Testagrossa

Head of Payments Policy, Payments Europe

Marta is a member of the Secretariat of Payments Europe and a Senior Director at FTI Consulting. She supports Payments Europe in the development and execution of advocacy and communication strategies on all relevant payment policies, both at EU and international level.  In the past, Marta worked for international law firms in different jurisdictions and represented clients from both the private and the public sector. She also worked as a reporter for a U.S.-based business publication writing about competition policy and its impact on the European industry. Marta is a fully qualified Italian lawyer, and holds a Degree in Law from Università di Torino and an LL.M from Georgetown University.

Moderator:
Jacki Davis

Managing Director, Meade Davis Communications