Central banks have long been seen as the backbone of economic stability, but will they still matter in the future? With the rise of digital currencies, decentralised finance, and new forms of economic governance, the traditional role of central banks is being questioned. This session will explore the future of central banking, how it might evolve, and whether we’re headed for a financial system that operates without these institutions at the centre. What will the role of central banks be in a world where money itself is changing?

Bill Black, Leah Rose Downey, Jim Hodges, Paul Greatbatch with Shane Daniel Byrne