ICCOS EMEA 2014 Istanbul Turkey - The Cash Cycle Seminar is just around the corner, taking place on February 24 – 26th. This seminar is the EMEA currency event to attend, with over 220 delegates from over 95 organizations and almost 30 countries currently registered.

What is drawing them to Istanbul for this seminar? The credibility of ICCOS is known around the world through it’s different regional seminars (Americas, Asia and EMEA) and it’s strong focus on bringing best practices, innovation and diverse presentations to the seminars. Combining presentations from every stakeholder in the cash industry, ICCOS has established itself as the premier seminar for commercial cash management, distribution and circulation.

Taking a closer look at the upcoming seminar in EMEA, there are presenters from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, Banca d’Italia, TAB Gida (Retail Food Chain), Bantas, SecurePost, Turk Ekonomi Bankasi, VTB24 and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to name but a few. Covering topics such as ‘The Impact of Payment Innovation on Consumer Cash Use’, ‘A 360° View of Cash Management for Cash Handling Devices’, and ‘Retailer’s View of Efficiencies in Retail Cash Management’. These presentations, along with two dynamic panel discussions, will ensure that all delegates have a chance to learn and engage in a tightly focused event attended by top regional and international industry leaders.

The Sponsor Breakout Meetings appear just as interesting, with a wide range of topics being covered, from “The Death of the High Speed Sorter?” by Glory Global Solutions to “Guardian® Polymer Substrate: A Practical Guide to a Long Life in Cash” by Innovia Security. Others include: “A Multi-Currency Economy of Excesses and Cyprussed – Whose Next” by IMX Software, “Could You Run High-Speed Trains on 20^th Century Tracks..?” by Giesecke & Devrient and “Enterprise Cash Management in a Multi-Channel Future” by NCR.

If you have yet to register, make sure to do so now so that you can join your industry peers in learning, networking and engaging in the industry! www.emea.com

The Venue

This year’s ICCOS EMEA will be help at the spectacular Swissotel – The Bosphorus. Special rates have been reserved for the ICCOS event, but we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible, to ensure your accommodations. Click here to make your reservation.

Schedule

 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24

10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Workshop 1: Current trends in cash recycling: benefits and considerations for all parties involved in handling cash (Click here to read more about the Workshops)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Workshop 2: Automation at the bank branch: costs, benefits and regulatory update (Click here to read more about the Workshops)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration and Distribution of Delegate Materials (Foyer Registration Desk – Level 5)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Welcome Reception in the Sponsor Exhibit Area (Level 5) (Sponsored by Innovia Films and Innovia Security)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

8:00 am – 7:00 pm – Sponsor Exhibit Viewing; Coffee and tea served at 8:15 am

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Opening Remarks, by Mr. Gonzalo Santamaria – Managing Director, Currency Research

SESSION I: CENTRAL BANK TRENDS

8:45 am – 8:55 am – Welcome Remarks, by Mr. Necati Åžahin – Deputy Governor of Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (Presented in Turkish)

8:55 am – 9:15 am – Keynote Address- Present and Future Perspectives of the Central Banks of the Republic of Turkey in the Cash Cycle, by Mr. Bülent Kiliç – Director of the Issue Dep’t, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

9:15 am – 9:35 am – Structure and Recent Development of the Cash Cycle in Italy – A Model for Maintaining Control of Quality and Authentication of Banknotes, by Mrs. Enrica Teresa Vignoli – Head of Cash and Issue Dep’t, Banca d’Italia

9:35 am – 9:55 am – Polymer Banknotes: Substrate Characteristics and Its Implications for the Supply Chain by Andrew Bonell – Director of Business Development, Innovia Security

9:55 am – 10:10 am — Questions & Answers

10:10 am – 11:00 am – Delegate Photograph (promptly at 10:15am, in Lobby Area where the photo will be taken) followed by light snack and coffee/tea in Sponsor Exhibit Area

SESSION II: CASH CYCLE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES

11:00 am – 11:20 am – Cash Optimization Efficiencies and Benefits: Case Study in Russian Federation by Mr. Valery Chulkov – Member of the Board and Director of Operational Dep’t, VTB24 (JSC)

11:20 am – 11:40 am – Process Improvement Through Technology- Paperless Business Environment for Secure Cash Logistics Companies by Mr. Levent Oskay – General Manager, Bantas Turkey

11:40 am – 12:00 pm – Efficiencies in Retail Cash Management – Importance of Business Partnerships with Cash Management and Logistics Companies: A Retailer’s View by Mr. Ozgur Cetinkay – CFO, TAB Gida

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm – Questions & Answers

SPONSOR BREAKOUT MEETINGS I

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

“How Process Driven Software Transforms Your Cash Centere Management to the Next Level” by Giesecke & Devrient (Montreaux)

“The Death of The High Speed Sorter?” by Glory Global Solutions (Luzern)

“A Multi-Currency Economy of Excesses and Cyprussed – Whose Next” by IMX Software (Zurich)

“Guardian® Polymer Substrate: A Practical Guide to a Long Life in Cash” by Innovia Security (Closed to Competitors)

“Why Outsource: The Spanish Experience” by Loomis (Bern)

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Lunch served in the Sponsor Exhibit Area

SESSION III: PANEL DISCUSSION – COUNTERFEIT DETERRENCE

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – A Panel Discussion on Counterfeit Deterrence:

Issues to be addressed include counterfeit trends, communication and information exchange, guidance regarding recycling and responses to counterfeiting threats. 

Panelist: Mr. Rasul Atmaca (CBRT), Mr. Guy Bullen (Brinks), Mr. Richard McMurdo (GGS) and other panelist TBA

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm – Questions & Answers

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm – Light snack and Coffee/Tea in Sponsor Exhibit Area

SPONSOR BREAKOUT MEETING II

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

“Could You Run High-Speed Trains on 20th Century Tracks…?” by Giesecke & Devrient (Lausanne)

“Reuse, Reduce, Recycle” by Glory Global Solutions (Luzern)

“Verus, True Authentication for Guardian Banknotes” by Innovia Films (Montreaux)

“Comprehensive Solutions for Retailers: Loomis Safepoint” by Loomis (Bern)

“Modernizing the Cash Supply Chain With Software for Cash Centers and Inventory Management” by Transtrack (Closed to Competitors) (Zurich)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Appreciation Cocktail Reception in Sponsor Exhibit Area (Sponsored by Glory Global Solution)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

8:00 am – 7:00 pm – Sponsor Exhibit Viewing; Coffee and tea served at 8:15 am

SESSION IV: ATM CHANNEL EFFICIENCIES

9:00 am – 9:20 am – Importance of ATM Cash Management for a Cash-oriented Country by Mr. Murat Tacer – ATM & Telephone Banking Senior Manager, Türk Ekonomi Bankasi (TEB)

9:20 am – 9:40 am – A 360° View of Cash Management for Cash Handling Devices by Mr. Willy Kaempfer – Expert, SecurPost AG

9:40 am – 10:00 am – Benchmarking for Improved Efficiencies in the Cash Cycle by Mr. Alan Gerard – Senior Consultant, Currency Research

10:00 am – 10:15 am – Questions & Answers

10:15 am – 10:45 am – Light snack and coffee/tea in Sponsor Exhibit Area

SPONSOR BREAKOUT MEETINGS III

10:45 am – 11:30 am

“Leading Safebag Security to a Higher Level” by Anton Debatin (Closed to Competitors) (Lausanne)

“Guardian® Polymer Substrate: A Practical Guide to a Long Life in Cash” by Innovia Security (Closed to Competitors) (Montreaux)

“The Value Of Cash” by Glory Global Solution (Luzern)

“How to Optimize your Cash Management – from the Perspective of Total Cost of Ownership” by GRG Banking Equipment (Closed to Competitors) (Zurich)

“What Are Currency Processing Manufacturers Missing?” by Toshiba (Closed to Competitors) (Bern)

SESSION V: PANEL DISCUSSION – OUTSOURCING VS. IN-HOUSE CASH MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

11:30 am – 12:45 pm – A Panel Discussion on Outsourcing vs In-House Cash Processing and Logistics:

Given the major benefits and undoubted risks of outsourcing, an open discussion with input from major industry players with experiences of outsourcing cash management will offer the delegates a deeper understanding of these strategies and experiences (both successful and not so successful).

Panelists: Mr. Paul Edwards (G4S), Mr. Mind Mabhunu (Standard Bank), Mr. Levent Oskay (Bantas) & other panelist TBA

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm – Lunch Served in the Sponsor Exhibit Area

SPONSOR BREAKOUT MEETINGS IV

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

“Analysing the Performance of Cash Processing Operations” by Intelligent Currency Solution(Montreaux)

“Enterprise Cash Management in a Multi-Channel Future” by NCR (Closed to Competitors) (Zurich)

“Challenges of ATM with Cash Recycling – Cash Demand Forecast and Cost Optimization” by Sautner & Partner (Closed to Competitors) (Lausanne)

“What are Currency Processing Manufacturers Missing?” by Toshiba (Closed to Competitors) (Bern)

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Light snack and coffee/tea in Sponsor Exhibit Area

SESSION VI: CASH USAGE AND RELEVANCE

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm – Efficiency Efforts, Uncertaintly and an Update on Issuance of $100 by Mr. Michael Lambert – Associate Director, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

3:50 pm – 4:10 pm – The Importance of Cash in a Multi-Channel Retail Banking Environment by Mr. Ron Delnevo – Chairman Board, ATMIA Europe

4:10 pm – 4:30 pm – The Impact of Payment Innovation on Consumer Cash Use – Turkey Case Study, by Mr. Sarp Tarhanaci, Loomis Sweden

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm – Questions & Answers

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks by Mrs. Marci Chavez – President and CFO, Currency Research

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Farewell Cocktail Reception in Sponsor Exhibit Area­

Photos From ICCOS EMEA 2013