COVID-19 has accelerated the long-term shift from cash, with an 8% increase in non-cash payments in the euro area in 2020. Meanwhile, central bank digital currencies are emerging, potentially transforming how people use money worldwide. What policies, practices and partnerships are needed to leverage the opportunities posed by the rise of digital currencies? Speakers: Sheila Warren, Elizabeth Rossiello, Hikmet Ersek, Andrew Bailey, Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Glenn H. Hutchins The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #DavosAgenda2021 #DigitalCurrencies

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