Digital finance: from technology to regulations

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental technologies driving digital transformation in finance, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and Decentralised Finance (DeFi).
• Identify the main risks and opportunities associated with the digitalisation of financial systems.
• Analyse the evolution and implications of digital currencies, including crypto-assets, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
• Evaluate the role of digitalisation in advancing financial inclusion and enhancing consumer protection.
• Examine the geopolitical and strategic dimensions shaping digital finance.

This course will take place online with a mix of live classes and self-paced online asynchronous video pills. It will comprise 10 sessions: 

• Session 1:  Introduction to Digital Finance – is a preparatory session. It is designed for participants that are less familiar with Digital Finance and provides an overview on the topic (LIVE CLASS: 19 January 2026 | 14:00 – 15:00 CET)
• Session 2: Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector 
• Session 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector 
• Session 4: Blockchain and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) 
• Session 5: Group activity (LIVE CLASS: 27 January 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET)
• Session 6: Digital Currencies: Crypto-assets vs CBDCs (LIVE CLASS: 3 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET)
• Session 7: Regulatory Frameworks: Global vs National Approaches 
• Session 8: Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection 
• Session 9: Geofinance and Digital Finance (LIVE CLASS: 13 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET)
• Session 10: Final case study and group presentation (LIVE CLASS: 19 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET)

The duration of the course is approximately 10–12 hours per week, including recorded classes, live sessions, and background readings. The total time commitment may vary depending on your level of engagement and self-study of the suggested materials.

This course is designed for professionals and practitioners who wish to enhance their knowledge of the main trends driving digital finance.

Details about the costs will be available soon.