About The Conference
The 2026 Banknote Conference successfully continued its long-standing reputation as the industry’s premier technology-focused forum, bringing together experts from central banks, printing works, and industry suppliers from around the world.
For the 2026 edition in Washington D.C., we were honoured to host nearly 435 delegates representing 166 organisations. Among them were 60 central banks and 29 printworks from 67 countries, reaffirming the event’s position as a leading global industry gathering.
Throughout the conference, delegates explored the current and future landscape of the industry through insightful discussions, emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and valuable collaborations formed across the event.
As an independent and neutral platform, the conference provided a unique opportunity for industry leaders to exchange best practices, discuss operational efficiencies, and examine the innovations shaping the future of banknote production and cash management.
Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and attendees who contributed to the success of the event in Washington, D.C.
We look forward to welcoming the industry again at the next edition, with further updates on the 2028 event to be shared in due course.
The 2026 Banknote Conference successfully continued its long-standing reputation as the industry’s premier technology-focused forum, bringing together experts from central banks, printing works, and industry suppliers from around the world.
For the 2026 edition in Washington D.C., we were honoured to host nearly 435 delegates representing 166 organisations. Among them were 60 central banks and 29 printworks from 67 countries, reaffirming the event’s position as a leading global industry gathering.
Throughout the conference, delegates explored the current and future landscape of the industry through insightful discussions, emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and valuable collaborations formed across the event.
As an independent and neutral platform, the conference provided a unique opportunity for industry leaders to exchange best practices, discuss operational efficiencies, and examine the innovations shaping the future of banknote production and cash management.
Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and attendees who contributed to the success of the event in Washington, D.C.
We look forward to welcoming the industry again at the next edition, with further updates on the 2028 event to be shared in due course.
The 2026 Special Report is now available, featuring key discussions, insights, and outcomes from the event.
Cash Resilience Strategy Initiative (CRSI) Report
Despite a dominant global narrative pointing toward a cashless future, the evidence tells a more nuanced story. The Cash Resilience Strategy Initiative (CRSI), developed by Currency Research in partnership with four leading African central banks, surveyed 37 central banks across Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East to examine real trends in cash usage, digital adoption, and currency management. The findings challenge conventional assumptions: across the Global South in particular, cash in circulation continues to grow, often robustly. This report offers comparable, evidence-based insight into what physical currency actually means for financial inclusion, payment resilience, and the communities that depend on it most.
Complete the short form below to access the full report and explore the data behind the headlines.
Who Attends the World’s Leading Currency & Banknote Conferences
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Primary Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors, exhibitors, associates, and community partners for supporting Banknote Conference 2026 and contributing to the success of the event. We greatly appreciate the invaluable participation and continued support from leading industry suppliers across the global currency community.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2028 Banknote Conference, please contact Tom Mitchell here.
At Currency Research (CR), we are dedicated to providing our delegates with an exceptional and well-balanced program. This commitment is made possible through the invaluable contributions of our Banknote Conference Advisory Committee. Comprising CR leadership and distinguished figures from both the public and private sectors, the Advisory Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the content and direction of our conferences. Their insights, ideas, and suggestions ensure that our conferences maintain the highest standards of excellence, remaining engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking.
This prestigious event brings together senior figures from currency-issuing and distribution departments of Central Banks and Monetary Authorities, as well as key currency industry suppliers from around the world. In a secure and engaging environment, it facilitates the exchange of experiences and high-level networking. This conference offers a critical, unbiased forum for industry leaders to convene, discussing policies, operational efficiencies, best practices, emerging strategies, and cutting-edge technological solutions.
The conference offers the chance to connect with high-caliber industry suppliers, discover solutions, and cultivate fresh business relationships—all under one roof. Having everyone in a single location makes it exceptionally convenient to explore new opportunities and address your specific business needs.
2026 Advisory Committee & Conference Chair
Thank you to our 2026 keynote speakers
IACA’s Excellence in Currency Awards
IACA’s Excellence in Currency Awards is the industry’s longest running and most esteemed program recognizing outstanding projects across the industry. Please visit the Award Catalogue on the IACA website to see and read about all past nominations, finalists and winning projects over the years.
The 2026 Banknote Conference proudly hosted the IACA Award Presentation Ceremonies for the following categories:
- Best New Limited Circulation/Commemorative Banknote
- Best New Banknote Feature, Product or Process
- Best New House Note
The Best New House Note was voted on by Banknote Delegates during the conference. IACA showcased all nominated House Notes and supporting information onsite, where delegates were invited to visit the IACA desk and cast their vote.
US Visa Information
Applying for a US visa can be complex and may take several months to be completed – we strongly recommend that attendees begin the visa application well in advance to avoid any delays that could impact your travel arrangements.
If you require a visa to travel to the United States to attend the Banknote Conference, please see the relevant information below.
2026 Participating organisations
Countries Represented in 2026
Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Curacao, Denmark, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
2026 Attendees
For over thirty years and spanning twenty-two conferences, the Banknote Conference has remained the preferred platform for Governors, Deputy Governors, and Chief Cashiers to engage with the industry.
In 2026, in the lively city of Washington D.C we were honored to host an assembly of nearly 435 delegates representing 166 organizations. Among them were 60 Central Banks and 29 Printworks, from 67 countries, affirming the conference’s status as the premier industry event.
photo gallery
Welcome to our photo gallery showcasing the memorable moments and highlights from the 2024 Banknote Conference.
