Masters of the Digital Future
Banka Slovenije is once again organising MASTERS OF THE DIGITAL FUTURE debate project during the 2026/27 school year, under the patronage of Governor Primož Dolenc and President of the Republic of Slovenia Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, in cooperation with Pro et contra, Slovenia’s national debating organisation.
The debate project is aimed at students in secondary school or the last three years of primary school.
This year, young participants will explore the future of cash in a digital world. They will discuss the role of cash in an era of rapidly evolving digital payments, examining its advantages and disadvantages and considering whether it can remain an important part of everyday life in the future. The debate will also address issues such as privacy, financial inclusion and the resilience of the payment system in the event of technological disruptions. Participants will further reflect on the importance of financial and digital literacy for the safe use of different payment methods, as well as on the sustainability aspects of both cash and cashless transactions.
The project is intended both for experienced debate mentors and debaters and for those who are new to this type of activity and would like to learn more about it. The competition will once again be organised in separate groups according to participants’ level of familiarity with debate methodology.
Project programme
Friday, 23 October 2026: Financial Literacy Seminar for Debate Mentors, featuring an updated programme
Thursday, 5 November 2026: Ceremony Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Euro and the 35th Anniversary of the Slovenian Tolar
Friday, 27 November 2026: Open Day at Banka Slovenije
2026/2027 School Year: Debate workshops in primary and secondary schools
January 2027: Debate tournaments (primary and secondary school debate tournaments, including the selection of the winning debate teams)
May 2027: International debate tournament and grand final (project closing event)
Prize for the winners: A three-day financial literacy camp on the Slovenian coast.
Registrations for the ceremony, mentor seminar, open day and school-based debate workshops can be submitted here.
For other information, please contact [email protected].
Project in previous years
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