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P19 grows across the DACH region: European perspectives at the table in Frankfurt

On June 25, P19 initiators Birgit Kraft-Kinz and Martin Sprengseis-Kogler invited participants to a P19 Round Table & #Westhafen dialogue in Frankfurt, hosted with BearingPoint - one of the most renowned open forums for corporate clients, banks, and payment service providers in the field of instant payment and request-to-pay across the DACH region.

Digital Euro: P19 Brings Together Expertise from Retail, Tourism, Commerce and Mobility

P19 is strengthening knowledge sharing and networking around the Digital Euro in European payments.

4 Round Tables.4 Round Tables. 4 Sectors. 1 Clear Signal.

As part of the P19 Round Table series with Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Wirtschaftskammer Österreich on the DigitalEuro, we brought together experts from Mobility, Retail, Commerce and Tourism.

Cybersecurity in the Payment and Financial Sector: Protection, Resilience and Digital Identity

P19 strengthens knowledge and networking on cybersecurity in payments.

Banking Empowerment: Compliance, Speed and Sovereignty as Europe's Strategic Imperative

For #P19, it's clear: Banking Empowerment is not a matter of individual measures, but a strategic fundamental decision for Europe's banking sector.

Digitalisation in the Financial Sector - Those Who Actively Shape Change Create Lasting Competitive Advantages

Digitalisation is changing how financial services are developed, offered and experienced.

Regulation as a Driver of Process Transformation in the Financial Industry

Regulation is a key driver of innovation, security, and competitiveness in the European market. Important requirements at both European and national level affect banks, fintechs, and companies alike – strengthening both protection and competitiveness.

Exchange & knowledge transfer around Regulation are at the core of P19

Regulation is a pressing topic — and a key lever for innovation, security, and competitiveness. 

Digital Assets Gain Momentum – P19 Connects Experts with Media for Interviews and Insights

Digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and stablecoins are rapidly gaining importance worldwide – from the United States and Asia to the Arab world and Europe.

P19 positions financial literacy as a global key driver of innovation and competitiveness

Studies reveal significant gaps in financial literacy—financial knowledge across our economy and society. As the financial world becomes more complex and individuals take on greater responsibility, the P19 platform is bringing increased attention to this topic.

P19 Female Empowerment #2

Financial independence does not happen by chance — it starts with awareness, education, and open conversations. These were exactly the themes at the recent P19 Female Empowerment Event, which brought together experts and participants from across the payments and financial services ecosystem to discuss the role of women in finance.

P19 Neujahrsevent & Payment Awards: Exchange, Innovation & Key Topics Shaping 2026

With the P19 Neujahrsevent, P19 kicked off the content-driven start to 2026, addressing key industry topics and recognizing outstanding projects and personalities shaping the future of payments and the economy through the P19 Payment Awards.

P19 Payment Festival: Future-Ready Payment Ecosystems as a Lever for Economic Strength

The P19 Payment Festival 2025 demonstrated once again how closely economic strength, trust in digital systems and innovation are interconnected.

Visionaries & Pioneers for the Digital Euro

How do we shape the future of the Digital Euro? This question was at the heart of the #PaymentCircle hosted by P19 and the Oesterreichische Nationalbank.

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