21 Jul 2026 Arjun Agarwal
International PLUS-Forum “Payments and Cash Circulation” brings together key market players
The Forum will focus on the development prospects of the payments industry and cash circulation in Russia, the CIS and EAEU member states, and other countries around the world.
What makes the PLUS-Forum unique
- A well-established industry event – The 17th edition of the Forum is an event with more than fifteen years of successful history and established reputation, rather than a one shot.
- Topics shaping the contemporary agenda – Cryptocurrency regulation in light of recent legislative changes, current issues of information security.
- A platform for dialogue between business and government – Rather than serving as a marketplace for vendors, the Forum is designed as a channel for communication with regulators, helping shape the future regulatory landscape.
- A representative international audience – Confirmed participants include representatives from Uzbekistan, Spain, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, China, South Korea, and many more.
Key topics of PLUS-Forum 2026:
- Guidelines for the Russian financial market development.
- Global retail banking. The Russian payment system
- Import substitution. Domestic hardware and software
- AI in banking. Specific projects
- AI in payments. Prospects for Web3 in Russia. Key challenges
- Development of digital channels and the use of biometrics
- Digital ruble (CBDC). Launching mass adoption
- Standardization of open APIs. Migration to a BaaS model
- Universal QR code
- Cross-border payments and money transfers
- Development of the Faster Payment System (FPS)
- Cryptocurrencies and CBDC
- Cybersecurity
- Smart Contract platform for payment automation
- Regulatory changes. Tightening control
Senior executives from the Bank of Russia, Sberbank, VTB Bank, Alfa-Bank, PSB Bank, OTP Bank, Tochka Bank, Ozon Bank, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, BCS Financial Group, and many other organizations will share their insights into the most significant trends shaping the financial market. They will present practical case studies, industry analysis, and participate in expert discussions on technologies that are already becoming competitive advantages for financial institutions.
Exhibition
Alongside the conference, a large-scale annual exhibition of innovative technologies and solutions for the payments industry will showcase products and services from leading companies, including:
GAMMA CENTER, LIFE PAY, HSR, DEEP2000, Atmosphere, Hyosung TNS, Kaspersky; Unitodi, OMP (Open Mobile Platform), OREN-KART, Ostcard, Novacard, ATM ALLIANCE, Lanter, RusWay_ATM, Sim2M, R-ATM, TECHNO, HongFilms, Q-Sense Technology, Alliance Technology, ELCOMTRADE, Ngenix, Ketian, LAS, Right Line, Yunzhuang (Hainan) Technology Co., Ltd., Alioth, Euroalliance Bank, 5KART, GOZNAK, Web3 Tech, and others.
WHY ATTEND?
Participation in the Forum is an opportunity to:
- gain exclusive insights into the key market trends;
- explore best industry practices and innovative solutions;
- establish new business connections with leading market players;
- take part in high-level expert discussion shaping the future of the financial industry.
Don't miss the opportunity to join the International PLUS-Forum “Payments and Cash Circulation” and become part of the professional community driving the future of financial technologies and the digital economy!
Venue: Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel & Business Center
2 Eurasia Square, Moscow, Russia
Learn more about the Forum and get registered at: International PLUS-Forum Payment business and money circulation
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