Severino Sequeira is a software engineering aficionado with hands-on experience in software architecture, development, security, and testing; and management of multi-functional teams across different industries – most prominently banking and fintech. At G+D he drives the technological innovation, spearheads transformative initiatives, and leverages his technical expertise to lead teams facilitating the delivery of exceptional CBDC engineering solutions.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a global security technology group headquartered in Munich. As a trusted partner to customers with the highest demands, G+D secures the essential values of the world with its solutions. The company develops technology with passion and precision in four major playing fields: payment, connectivity, identities and digital infrastructures.

CBDC Academy : Reality Check: a glimpse into CBDC pilot projects
Pilot projects provide valuable knowledge for central banks exploring CBDC implementation. This session explores the insights and lessons learned from these projects, the necessary steps to transition from pilot to production, the essential components required for a fully operational CBDC ecosystem, and strategies to foster widespread adoption. The focus also extends to addressing key design characteristics such as offline functionality, adapting to evolving technologies, and building a future-proof CBDC platform.