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: 

LIVE CLASS: 19 January 2026 | 14:00 – 15:00 CET
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 

ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE: available from 19 January 2026
Session 2: Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector 

ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE: available from 26 January 2026
Session 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector 

ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE: available from 26 January 2026
Session 4: Blockchain and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) 

LIVE CLASS: 27 January 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Session 5: Group activity

LIVE CLASS: 3 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Session 6: Digital Currencies: Crypto-assets vs CBDC

ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE: available from 3 February 2026
Session 7: Regulatory Frameworks: Global vs National Approaches 

ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE: available from 3 February 2026
Session 8: Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection 

LIVE CLASS: 13 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Session 9: Geofinance and Digital Finance

LIVE CLASS: 20 February 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Session 10: Final case study and group presentation 

The course is designed to be completed in approximately 20–25 hours of structured learning, which includes:

• Live sessions
• Recorded classes
• In-class assignments

To fully benefit from the course and achieve the intended learning outcomes, participants are encouraged to dedicate additional time to self-study and engagement with suggested materials. This brings the total estimated time commitment to around 60 hours, which is spread flexibly across the course duration to accommodate different learning paces and schedules.

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

FULL FEES applicable from 11 December onwards*:

€ 850 – Academics
€ 1150 – Public sector
€ 1250 – Private sector

*Please note that the payment must be settled one week before the start of the course.

The fee includes tuition, access to all course materials and pedagogic activities, as well as a certificate of attendance after the course has been completed.

Please submit a certificate attesting your status of Professor, PhD Student or Research Associate to fbf@eui.eu before registering. FBF secretariat will provide you with a code to register. Seats for academics are limited.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (-10%), applicable until 10 December COB:

Participants are eligible for the below early bird discount if they register and pay by 10 December 2025. Please note that those who wish to pay a reduced fee for academics must send proof of academic status to fbf@eui.eu in order to verify their eligibility.

€ 765 – Early bird academic*/ € 850 full fee (from 11 December)
€ 1035 – Early bird public sector / € 1150 full fee (from 11 December)
€ 1125 – Early bird private sector / € 1250 full fee (from 11 December)

GROUP DISCOUNT (-15%) for minimum 3 participants from the same institution registering at the same time:

The below group discount applies to 3 or more participants who register for the same course from the same institution. Those wishing to take advantage of the group discount must write an email to fbf@eui.eu, stating the full names of the proposed participants.

€ 722,50 – Group discount academic
€ 977,50 – Group discount public sector
€ 1062,50 – Group discount private sector

CANCELLATION POLICY

Paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 15 days before the start date of the course by contacting fbf@eui.eu.