DEA Member Spotlight Series | E5 - Programmability beyond Smart Contracts
About this event
Join Lars Hupel, Chief Evangelist at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), for a sharp and insightful exploration of one of the most debated topics in digital money: programmability.
As the discussion around programmable payments continues to evolve, central banks remain cautious about introducing programmable features into retail CBDCs, while in the wholesale space they are often seen as essential. Add stablecoins and tokenised deposits to the equation, and the landscape becomes even more complex.
In this session, Lars will cut through the noise and offer a structured perspective. G+D proposes a more nuanced approach: choosing the right level of programmability for the right use case. From conditional payments to fully fledged smart contracts, they will outline a hierarchy of models and explain how different stakeholder objectives can be achieved in multiple ways.
Expect clarity, practical insights, and a fresh framework to navigate the programmability debate.
Who should attend?
The Member Spotlight Series is geared toward industry professionals, decision-makers, and stakeholders interested in practical solutions for challenges in the digital and DLT space. It’s designed for technologists, business leaders, and innovators seeking impactful solutions as well as DEA members looking to learn from and collaborate with others.
Participants of the videocast
Lars Hupel (Chief Evangelist, Giesecke+Devrient)
Moderators
Tamara Ferreira Schmidt (Executive Director, DEA)
Location and date
Location: Online. Details for the live broadcast will be sent to you on the day of the event (no prior software installation required)
Date: March 4th, 2026
Time: 17:00 - 18:00 (CET)
Language: English
Agenda
17:00 CET – Introduction
17:05 CET – Solution Showcase
17:30 CET – Strategic Discussion (with Q&A)
17:45 CET – Industry Insights & Trends
17:55 CET – Closing Remarks
Tickets and registration
Required via Luma; you will receive the URL for the online panel in advance.
Contact
Digital Euro Association
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.digital-euro-association.de
About the Digital Euro Association
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank specializing in crypto assets, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and other forms of digital money. DEA is committed to independence in aggregating and amplifying the views of society and the furtherance of the public good through knowledge exchange, encouraging new ideas, and forward-thinking in the field of digital money. The DEA is the independent voice of citizens regarding digital money-related topics. Partnerships and collaborations are in no way an endorsement of partner ideologies, products and services, nor political regimes.
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