Discussion Panel
- Introduction: John McDonnell MP
- David Birch (Author of “Money in Metaverse”)
- Wendy Grossman (Open Rights Group)
- James Meadway ( “Macrodose” podcast host)
- Chair: Eva Pascoe, retail payments expert, co-author of “22 Ideas about the Future” (Cybersalon.org)
Join us for a pivotal discussion at the HoC on the evolving role of Digital Identity project in the UK and its profound implications for the future of money and value exchange. Our expert panel will examine the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding Digital IDs, how they could reshape UK’s payment ecosystem, financial inclusion, privacy and data governance.
Key topics:
- The history of previous attempts for Digital IDs versus the current proposals.
- The risks of privacy concerns, surveillance potential and exclusion of digitally underserved populations.
- The benefits of streamlined KYC process, impact on fraud reduction and wider access to financial services.
- The intersection of Digital IDs with Central Bank Digital Currencies, fintech innovation and open banking, including regulatory and ethical aspects of the roll out.
The event is aimed at policymakers, economists, technologists, civic society organisations. The panel will offer a lively debate on how Digital ID could transform trust, privacy and individual digital identity and value exchange in the UK. Join to shape the future of trust and UK’s financial infrastructure.
