Discover the conference programme of TRUSTECH: 3 days to address current & future issues in the identification and payment sectors. An exclusive panel of international speakers - talented entrepreneurs as well as opinion leaders - from payments, financial services, identification, new technologies and data privacy, will share their insights on the key trends driving the industry.

Tuesday 02 December

 

#ID - Digital Identity, AI, Web3, Crypto and Blockchain: Trust Technologies in the Era of Major Evolutions

 

  • Chair: Mélanie BÉNARD-CROZAT, Editor in Chief of S&D Magazine

 

In a world undergoing profound transformation, digital trust is becoming a key issue. Digital identity, artificial intelligence, Web3, crypto-assets and blockchain are redefining our relationship with innovation, security and transparency. These technologies are shaping the future of transactions, governance, online interactions and major projects under development.
How can we adopt them with confidence and seize their opportunities?

Discover the major trends that are reshaping the digital landscape and paving the way for an augmented future, based on trust and security.

This session will explore the future trends and developments in digital identity, digital asset compliance, and the impact of AI and crypto-assets. It will also address the challenges related to the digital identity of objects, combating digital fraud, and upcoming regulations in Europe and beyond.

 

#PAY - Payments with Digital Currencies: A Bridge Between Traditional Payments and Crypto Transactions

 

  • Conference organised in partnership with EESTEL (morning session)

 

Cryptocurrencies have long remained confined to a market of assets and services only available on blockchains, with very little interaction with the non-blockchain economy and the payment systems used for goods and services in that world.

However, the financial weight now represented by these currencies, particularly that of “stablecoins”, which have experienced strong growth in recent years, is creating opportunities and ambitions for many players in both worlds. 

Moreover, new options and opportunities continue to emerge in the field of digital currencies, such as the tokenisation of bank deposits. For these reasons, more and more major players and start-ups (Fintech) are building operational bridges between these two worlds.

TRUSTECH and the EESTEL association are helping you build your practical and operational vision of these bridges by inviting experts to present:

- The main use cases, already addressed or emerging,

- The key differences between payments in bank money and in cryptocurrency, in terms of technologies, standards, infrastructures and business models,

- The similarities, the possible and actual convergences achieved by leading players,

- The regulatory landscape of each world, the differences or overlaps between the two.

Among the stakeholders concerned: Banks, stablecoin issuers, crypto wallet platform providers, crypto retail payment solution vendors, major retailers, cybersecurity providers and specialised software publishers…

Facing the opportunities and challenges of these technologies, the EESTEL Association is bringing together experts in payments and crypto-transactions (blockchain) to decode trends and share concrete feedback. A conference to understand the ongoing transformations, analyse their impact on transaction security and anticipate future developments.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the future of payments through digital currencies and digital trust.

 

#PAY - New Payment Methods: How Cryptocurrencies, Web3, and Biometrics Reinvent Transaction Security

 

  • Chair: Jean-Noël GEORGES, Founder and CEO, JNG EXPERT

 

The payments landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advances and growing expectations around security and user experience. A conference to explore three major trends that are redefining the way we make and secure transactions:

1) Cryptocurrencies and decentralised payments

- The rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins enables secure, instant, and intermediary-free payments.

- Blockchain technology ensures transparency and traceability of transactions, reducing the risk of fraud.

- Use case: international payments without banking fees, programmable payments via smart contracts.

2) Web3 and the evolution of financial infrastructures

- Web3 technologies and decentralised finance (DeFi) offer new models of transactions that are more secure and accessible.

- The integration of wallets and digital identity solutions strengthens the protection of users’ data.

- Use case: tokenised payments, decentralised identities, integration of NFTs in e-commerce.

3) Biometrics and payment authentication

- Facial recognition and fingerprints enhance payment security by reducing risks of fraud and identity theft.

- Banks and fintechs are heavily investing in these technologies to deliver a smooth and secure user experience.

- Use case: secure contactless payment, biometric multi-factor authentication.

 

Wednesday 03 December

 

#ID - Building Digital Governance Adapted to Sovereignty and Cross-Border Collaboration 

 

  • Chair: Guy DE FELCOURT, Public Affairs Consultant Digital Society & Identity focus - Author and University Lecturer

 

In an increasingly interconnected world, it is more essential than ever to find a balance between digital sovereignty and cross-border collaboration. This conference brings together governments, security experts, and business leaders to explore how to design and maintain resilient, secure, and citizen-centric public digital infrastructures.

Focusing on both physical and digital identity, we will examine how governments can adopt modular, service-oriented approaches that not only protect national digital assets but also prioritise the needs and rights of individuals. The discussion will cover innovations in secure identity and interoperability, aiming to create more accessible and inclusive systems.

We will explore how decentralised architectures enhance security and empower users, giving them greater control over their personal data. Sessions will also delve into how modular digital building blocks improve service delivery and how emerging « web of trust » models can facilitate secure, privacy-preserving interactions.

Throughout the event, we will highlight the central role of user-centric design in public services, emphasising how secure digital identities can streamline interactions, protect personal information, and promote cross-border cooperation.

Join us to shape the future of digital governance, by developing frameworks that evolve with technology, preserve national sovereignties, and empower individuals to act in a connected world.

 

#PAY - Payment Sovereignty: What Are the Challenges and Impacts for the Payments Ecosystem?

 

  • Chair: Grégoire TOUSSAINT, Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company 

 

Geopolitical issues are becoming increasingly important, and geopolitical shifts are having a profound impact both on domestic and international policies as well as on the global economy. In this context, the question arises of the impacts on the payments sector, and in particular on payment sovereignty: what are the challenges and impacts for the payments ecosystem?

The Payments Track will address the issue of payment sovereignty at international, regional and domestic levels across different parts of the world. The role of the various stakeholders in the payments value chain will also be discussed, as well as how payment sovereignty is perceived whether in terms of governance, control, transparency of payment systems, and related issues such as security, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data.

Grégoire TOUSSAINT, Director at the strategic consulting firm Edgar, Dunn & Company, will chair the Payments Track dedicated to payment sovereignty and will address the following points:

- What is the influence of geopolitical issues on the payments sector?

- In a global and interdependent economy, how do geopolitical challenges impact payment sovereignty?

- How is payment sovereignty expressed at the global, regional and domestic levels around the world?

- How are the different players in the payments value chain positioning themselves?

- What are the impacts on payment innovation and what are the influences on customer behaviour?

 

Thursday 04 December

 

#ID - To be announced soon

 

Description to be announced soon

 

#PAY - Instant Transfers: What is the New Deal for Europe’s Payment Landscape?

  

  • Chair: Andrea TOUCINHO, Director of Studies, Prospective and Training, Partelya Consulting

 

Considered as the “new normal” of the European payments ecosystem, instant transfer has recently been the subject of regulation aimed at accelerating its development in Europe.
Addressing both deployment aspects (availability, business model...) and issues related to security, this text has helped stimulate a new dynamic for this payment method, which was created in the 2010s under the European institutional initiative.

This payments plenary session will explore the following questions:

- How are the uses of instant payments evolving in Europe?

- What have been the impacts of European legislation on the development of this payment method?

- How is the approach of market players (banks, retailers, corporate treasurers, etc.) evolving in this regard?

- What about the security challenges?"