The conference aims to clarify the link that exists between banknote design and all other steps in the banknote chain, from production to issuing, re-cycling, and destruction. Our principal objective is to facilitate the sharing of core information on the above subjects and to provide designers with a wider perspective on how their work has a direct impact on banknote security, functionality and longevity. Ultimately this will enable designers and issuers to make more-informed and objective choices on banknote design and content.

The central theme of the 2nd IBDC is Substrates and Printing. The conference programme will focus on these specific issues and presentation sessions will address these subjects from multiple perspectives, allowing delegates learn, stay informed and develop new ways of looking at substrates and printing.

Each conference session is concluded with a panel discussion and a “Questions and Answers” session will enable delegates to ask specific questions and go deeper into subjects that may be of special interest. A number of social functions have been organised during the conference to facilitate networking and relationship building between conference delegates.