The state of payment: Tokenization today and the path forward

Takes place on 11 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM EDT / 04:00 PM CET

Elena Irimia

28 May 2026 / 5 Min Read

Exclusive insights from new research by Thales and Forrester on how tokenization is reshaping the global payments ecosystem.

This webinar series is based on a thought leadership paper exploring the rapid evolution of payments driven by:

• Tokenization technologies

• Scheme mandates

• Digital transformation initiatives

Built on real-world perspectives across regions, the research outlines a clear path toward a secure, interoperable, and intelligent payments future.

Join industry leaders shaping the next generation of digital payments.

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Agenda

How tokenization is transforming payment security and customer experience
Key regional trends and adoption challenges
Insights from issuers, processors, and risk leaders
What a fully tokenized ecommerce ecosystem could look like by 2030

Presenters

Esther Groen

NED, Strategy Consultancy, Banking & Fintech, Financial Health & Inclusion, Chair & Moderator, Mentor

Cyril Villemin

VP Sales Europe at Thales Payment Services

Lily Varon

Principal Analyst at Forrester

Keywords:

Digital Payments Network Tokenization Card Tokenization Payment Security Scheme Mandates Interoperability Ecommerce Security

Countries:

World

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