September Momentum: Cash, Collaboration & Countdown to EEM25

Welcome back from the summer holidays!
We hope you’ve all had a chance to recharge and are ready for an exciting final stretch of 2025. The ATMIA community has been buzzing with activity, and September marks an important month as we reconnect and move forward with key initiatives across Europe and Emerging Markets.

Cash Alliance Meeting

The Cash Alliance continues to play a critical role in defending and promoting access to cash across our regions. At our latest meeting, members reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that cash remains a vital component of the payments landscape, particularly as central banks and policymakers weigh developments in digital currencies. This dialogue remains essential to balancing innovation with inclusion.

A Cash Alliance panel session will be presented at the Europe and Emerging Markets Summit in London. Catch them on stage discussing The Hidden Backbone: How Cash Enables Electronic Payments and Builds Resilience

Spotlight on Fernando Navarrete’s Article

We’d also like to highlight a thoughtful article from Fernando Navarrete, which explores the evolving role of the Euro in 2025 and the implications of the digital euro. His insights are timely as regulators and industry leaders debate the future of money in Europe. You can read the full piece here: The Euro in 2025 and the Digital Euro.

ATMIA EEM25 Agenda – A Big Success

We are thrilled to report that the ATMIA EEM25 Summit agenda is already a huge success. Nearly 50% of the speakers come directly from the banking sector, ensuring fresh perspectives and practical discussions. Bank participation at the event is stronger than ever, with many institutions already confirmed to attend.

If you haven’t yet registered, there is still time to take advantage of member rates — don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, thought leaders, and innovators across the payments and ATM ecosystem.

Key Outcomes from the September 11th Board Meeting

Our most recent ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets Board meeting focused on:

• Strengthening advocacy around cash access and payment choice.
• Advancing preparations for the EEM25 Summit. Discussing the Meet and Greet.
• Touching on the new ATMIA Award being given out at the Summit. ATMIA ATM Game Changer
• Supporting cross-market collaboration on security, digital integration, and sustainability in payments. ATMIA will attend the GFF in India this month.

A New Video: ATMIA’s Mission & Global Reach

For nearly 30 years, ATMIA has represented 10,000+ members across 70 countries — from banks and ATM deployers to payments innovators and policymakers. Our mission is clear: to protect cash, promote payment choice, and ensure access for all.

Watch and share our new video here: ATMIA: Nearly 30 Years of Advocacy.

Looking Ahead – ATMIA EEM25 Summit

We can’t wait to welcome you to the ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets Summit (EEM25) on 14–15 October in London at the Victoria Park Plaza. Together, we’ll continue shaping a secure, inclusive, and sustainable future for cash and payments.

See you in London!
Erika