The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Accenture, a leading global professional services company renowned for its expertise in digital, cloud, and security solutions. This collaboration aims to advance the understanding and implementation of digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins, by leveraging Accenture's extensive experience in the global CBDC space and digital transformation.
Accenture's comprehensive services span strategy and consulting, technology, operations, and interactive solutions, enabling organizations to build their digital core, optimize operations, and accelerate growth. Their deep industry knowledge and technical expertise align seamlessly with the DEA's mission to foster education, research, and collaboration in the field of digital currencies.
This alliance will focus on key initiatives, including knowledge sharing and the development of best practices for digital money adoption. By combining DEA's thought leadership in digital currencies with Accenture's proven track record in digital transformation and CBDC experimentation, the collaboration aims to drive sustainable growth and innovation in the evolving digital financial landscape.
Dr. Jonas Gross, Chairman of the Digital Euro Association, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: "We are excited to team with Accenture, a global leader at the forefront of digital transformation and CBDC. This collaboration represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of digital currencies by combining Accenture’s expertise with our mission to foster a more informed and innovative digital money ecosystem".
Dr. Nils Beier, Managing Director of Accenture commented: "By joining forces with the Digital Euro Association we are further enlarging our ecosystem in the digital currency and CBDC space, especially with a focus on the digital Euro. We are excited about the opportunity to work together with the DEA and its members in all topics regarding digital currencies to contribute to the advancement of the industry and our region. DEA’s mission to drive knowledge and innovation in the digital currency space will be supported by Accenture’s global expertise in designing, building and running digital currencies and CBDCs".