Cash is at a cornerstone. Challenged by COVID and the COVID-based marketing of contactless as the “safest means of payment”, the volume of cash payments has dropped sharply in the last two years, by fear of contamination. Yet, the war in Ukraine starting by end of February has led to a substantial increase in cash demand, as does any crisis, so much so that countries which thought they could do without cash have suddenly rediscovered it, by fear of disruption of alternative – electronic – forms of money. 2023 could see the adoption in the eurozone of the e-euro, the first European central bank digital currency.
 
This is a preview of topics to be tackled at the 2023 ESTA Conference the theme of which is “Cash is Competitive”.

Set just outside the historic entrance to Valletta, the Grand Hotel Excelsior 5* offers stunning views of Marsamxett Harbor and Manoel Island. The conference room enjoys direct daylight as well as the expo area which will host all coffee breaks and lunches.

ESTA has preferential rates at the Grand Hotel Excelsior: Deluxe Inland at 175 EUR single room per night, Double occupancy at 191 EUR per night. Rates on B&B. Rooms are available pre and post conference dates and bookings will be available from this page in January.

Location:

Great Siege Road

Valletta, FRN 1810

Malta

Exhibition opportunities – Exhibition booths are allocated on a “first come, first served!” basis at a cost of 1,950 EUR for normal size booths and larger booths at 2,450 EUR, VAT not included. Exhibitors with larger booths get a free ¼ page advertisements in printed conference brochure. Contact ESTA by email to register your company and receive the 2023 expo package : contact@esta.biz or nicole.ryden@esta.biz

Download the expo booth floorplan here

Sponsorship opportunities – ESTA offers a sponsorship package to members to enhance visibility before and during the conference. This is your chance to promote your company! Contact ESTA by email to register for sponsorship: contact@esta.biz or nicole.ryden@esta.biz