Nino Jeladze, Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, participated in a panel discussion held as part of the Central Banking Annual Meetings in London.

The panel also featured Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, and Zoltán Kurali, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary.

During the session, the panelists examined the impact of geopolitical developments on central bank operations, monetary policy implementation, and international reserve management. Key focal points included reserve diversification strategies, emerging trends in stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

As part of her working visit to London, Vice-Governor Jeladze also held bilateral meetings with representatives from various European central banks. Discussions centered on opportunities to enhance professional cooperation across central banks, current challenges in banking supervision and regulatory frameworks, and the practical application of emerging technologies, notably AI.

The Central Banking Annual Meetings convene representatives from central banks, international financial institutions, and the broader financial sector. The event stands as a premier international platform for exchanging professional expertise and deliberating on pressing industry topics.