2025 IADI Annual Conference
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 IADI Annual Conference. This event will take place at the Epic Sana Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal, on 27 November 2025.
The IADI 2025 Annual Conference will address the challenges confronting financial safety net participants, particularly deposit insurers, in an era characterised by heightened risk, uncertainty, and geopolitical and economic fragmentation. At the same time, a transformative wave of digital innovation has unlocked unprecedented possibilities for the future of money and finance, reshaping the global financial landscape and introducing new complexities for deposit insurers.
The sessions will examine how deposit insurers must adapt to the dual forces of fragmentation and digitalisation, responding to these global shifts while identifying pathways to harmonise practices in an increasingly divided and complex financial environment. Discussions will focus on the implications for deposit insurance frameworks, as well as the strategies needed to uphold global financial stability in an increasingly complex environment. The conference will explore the role of international collaboration in finding practical solutions to strengthen deposit insurance systems, addressing cross-border risks and digital transformation challenges for a resilient global financial system.
Programme
Welcome Remarks
Luís Máximo dos Santos
Chair of the Fundo de Garantia de Depósitos, Portugal
Opening Remarks
Alejandro López
Chair of the Executive Council and President of IADI.
Chief Executive Officer, Seguro de Depósitos Sociedad Anónima, Argentina
Keynote “Emerging Risks and Resilience: Adapting to an Unpredictable Global Landscape”
Marina Moretti
Deputy Director, Monetary and Capital Markets, International Monetary Fund
Panel 1:
The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities in Uncertain Times
This session aims to deepen understanding of the interconnected risks confronting economies worldwide and to identify strategies for regulatory authorities to navigate an increasingly unpredictable global environment. Panel discussions will explore emerging risks, including the implications of heightened geopolitical tensions, persistent inflationary pressures, and evolving monetary policy dynamics, while examining how financial safety net participants are adapting to these challenges. The discussion will also address the growing uncertainty and volatility in financial markets, emphasising the critical role of a robust financial safety net in safeguarding stability, mitigating systemic risks, and fostering resilience in the face of mounting global challenges.
Moderator:
Eva Hüpkes
Secretary General, International Association of Deposit Insurers
Panellists:
- Livio Stracca, Deputy Director General Financial Stability, European Central Bank, Germany
- Javier Bolzico, Board Member, Seguro de Depósitos Sociedad Anónima, Argentina
- Ugo Panizza, Professor of International Economics, Geneva Institute and Deputy Director of the Institute’s Centre for Finance and Development, Switzerland
Panel 2:
Strengthening Financial Safety Nets: Cooperation and Crisis Management in Deposit Insurance
This session will examine how deposit insurers can effectively adapt to shifting dynamics in an era of heightened uncertainty and fragmentation, while working towards greater convergence of practices across jurisdictions. Institutional arrangements for deposit insurers vary significantly worldwide, with an increasing number taking on roles in resolution and a growing reliance on non-payout resolutions.
The discussion will underscore the importance of cooperation among all financial safety net participants as a cornerstone for building trust in the system. Anchored by the IADI Core Principles, the session will highlight their value as a universal framework for strengthening deposit insurance systems and fostering consistency in a fragmented global financial landscape. Particular attention will be given to the critical role of international cooperation in addressing cross-border challenges, enhancing collaboration, and establishing resilient safety nets to protect depositors.
Through expert insights and practical case studies, participants will explore how alignment, collaboration, and trust-building can enhance financial stability and promote a more cohesive and effective approach to deposit insurance in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.
Moderator:
Ruth Walters
Senior Advisor, Financial Stability Institute, Switzerland
Panellists:
- Livio Stracca, Deputy Director General Financial Stability, European Central Bank, Germany
- Javier Bolzico, Board Member, Seguro de Depósitos Sociedad Anónima, Argentina
- Ugo Panizza, Professor of International Economics, Geneva Institute and Deputy Director of the Institute’s Centre for Finance and Development, Switzerland
Keynote (Virtual)
Travis Hill
Vice Chairman (Acting Chairman), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, United States
Panel 3:
The Future of Deposit Insurance: Adapting to the Digital Landscape
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, this session will explore the dual role of technology as both a disruptor and enabler in the financial sector. As digital transformation accelerates, deposit insurers face new challenges such as cyber risks, the rise of digital currencies, and the fragmentation of financial services ecosystems. At the same time, technology offers innovative tools to enhance operational efficiency, improve risk assessment, and strengthen depositor protection.
This session will examine how deposit insurers can navigate this complex environment, leveraging technological advancements while addressing the risks they pose. Participants will gain insights into striking the right balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding financial stability, ensuring that deposit insurance systems remain resilient and inclusive in an increasingly digital world.
Moderator:
Sabihah Mohamed
Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for Deposit Insurance, South Africa
Panellists:
- Morten Bech, Head of Swiss Centre, Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub
- Gina Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Martyn Beauchamp, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Compensation Scheme, United Kingdom
- Daniel Lima, Chief Executive Officer, Fundo Garantidor de Créditos, Brazil
Event information
For any questions regarding registration or the event, please reach out to the IADI Secretariat at service@iadi.org, and copy Pegah.Rahimi-Dumolein@iadi.org, Taurai.Togarepi@iadi.org, and Sungbae.Park@iadi.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lisbon – a city rich in history and vibrant culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with your peers in the global deposit insurance community!
