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SUMMARY:The Future of Money: How will the world pay in the next 10 years?
DESCRIPTION:Around the world\, the way we pay\, save\, and move money is changing rapidly. From digital wallets in African markets to biometric payments in Asia and the lingering attachment to cash in parts of Europe\, financial habits are evolving in ways that reveal much more than just economic shifts. They reflect trust\, identity\, and deeply rooted cultural norms. \n  \nCryptocurrencies and blockchain-based solutions have also entered this landscape\, not as a standalone revolution\, but as part of a broader transformation that challenges how we think about control\, ownership\, and value itself. \n  \nAt the heart of the event lies a simple but powerful question: How will people pay and manage their money in the next 5 to 10 years? \n  \n  \nKey topics\n\nThe disappearance of cash: cultural\, practical\, and psychological implications\nDigital payment systems across regions: shifts in the Western world\, Asia\, and Africa\nTrust\, surveillance\, and control in fully digital financial ecosystems\nCultural resistance to cashless systems\, such as Germany’s attachment to physical money\nCryptocurrency and blockchain: included as part of the broader landscape\nComparative outlooks on global practices and emerging trends\n\n  \n  \nWhy You Should Attend \n\nGet a global perspective on how money is evolving across cultures\, regions\, and technologies\nLearn from real-world stories rooted in lived experiences and cultural context\nConnect with a diverse community of professionals\, researchers\, and forward-thinkers shaping the future of finance\n\n  \n  \nFeatured Panelists \n\nHubertus Hofkirchner – Founder & CEO\, Bitcredit\, Austria\nJames Hickson – FinTech CEO & Senior Advisor\, Europe & UAE\nAlex Lin – FinTech Investor & Innovation Leader\, Singapore\n\n\nModerator:\nAmit Pradhan – Founder & CEO\, Rainfall | President\, Silicon Valley Blockchain Society\, USA \n  \n  \nEvent Schedule \n📍 Location: WeXelerate\, Praterstraße 1\, 1020 Vienna \n🕔 Time: September 26\, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00 \n\n16:30 – Arrival & Welcome\n17:00 – 17:20 – Keynote Speech\n17:20 – 18:40 – Panel Discussion\n18:40 – 19:00 – Q & A\n19:00 – 20:00 – Networking & Refreshments\n\n  \n  \nAbout VIGS Institute \nThe Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is a cutting-edge research center at Modul University Vienna\, founded by Professor Dr. Zoltan Acs. Inspired by institutions such as the Santa Fe Institute and the RAND Corporation\, VIGS combines economic and complexity science approaches to understand and address the world’s most pressing global challenges. \n  \nReserve your spot today! \nYour registration covers the panel\, networking opportunities\, and catering.We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and forward-looking conversation on the future of money.
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/the-future-of-money-how-will-the-world-pay-in-the-next-10-years/
LOCATION:weXelerate\, Praterstraße 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
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