The Bank of Italy will host a two-day public initiative in Forlì on Sept. 22-23, 2026, covering developments in payment instruments, financial innovation, the digital euro and protection against electronic payment fraud. The event forms part of its financial education program focused on payment systems and consumer protection. A Sept. 22 roundtable will bring together representatives from academia, public institutions and the payments industry to discuss payment innovation and the digital euro. On Sept. 23, the Bank’s Forlì branch will hold an open day and a session examining digital fraud risks and the prevention and protection tools available to consumers.