19•20 JUNE 2025
TICKETS

THE AGENDA
MAIN STAGE
Core industry topics panel discussion
CONTENT STAGE
In-depth industry panels & keynotes
ROUNDTABLES
Moderated focused closed discussions
INNOVATION STAGE
Startups pitching & workshops
MAIN STAGE
Core industry topics panel discussion

10:00

KEYNOTE
Speech National Bank of Romania
The Fintech Perspective
digital finance european ecosystem
Regulation & Innovation
regulatory oversight, compliance in fintech
NETWORKING BREAK
Instant Payment
impact of instant payment & local payments schemes
KEYNOTE – VISA
Money Movements
Innovation in Payments
from cards to wallets
Open Banking 2.0
innovations and opportunities
LUNCH BREAK
Tech in Finance
using data analytics & tech in financial decisions
Digital Operational Resilience Act
regulating the new tech risks in finance
NETWORKING BREAK
Digital Assets & CBDC
tokenisation of assets
KEYNOTE –
Digital Identity
revolutionizing trust: the future of digital identity
Digital Identity
secured identity solutions
AI in Finance
data-driven financial transformation

17:00

CONTENT STAGE
In-depth industry panels & keynotes

10:00

Celebrating Diversity
women in finance
Role of Academia in Finance&Innovation
where academia intersects fintech innovation
Global Fintech Alliance
the creation of the United Nation of Fintech
SUPPORTING DIGITAL FINANCE ECOSYSTEMS
IFC lessons for the Region
LUNCH BREAK
Cross Border Payments
global payment connectivity
KEYNOTE
Global Payments
RoPay Presentation
KEYNOTE
Open banking (PSD2): based on Forvis Mazars bank data
The Fintech Frontier
unlocking treasury’s full potential

17:00

ROUNDTABLES
Moderated focused closed discussions

10:00

INTERVIEWS
Starts of Fintech
Digital Banking Tranformation
next-generation digital banking
InsurTech
transforming insurance with advanced technology
INTERVIEWS
Media & Press

17:00

INNOVATION STAGE
Startups pitching & workshops

10:00

B2C Batch intro
Pitching Sessions
Changing Jurors
Pitching Sessions
Investors Perspective
case studies
Pitching Sessions
LUNCH BREAK
Pitching Sessions
Changing Jurors
Pitching Sessions
Investors Perspective
case studies

17:00

MAIN STAGE
Core industry topics panel discussion

10:00

KEYNOTE –
Chris Skinner
Intelligent Money
Digital Banking Journeys
banks’ collaboration with fintechs
Neobanking in the cloud
the new way of banking
NETWORKING BREAK
SME Digital Banking Innovation
empowering small business banking
KEYNOTE
Unifying CX & Compliance
Digital Financial Services
the UX Factor in Digital Financial Services
Sustainable Finance
integrating ESG principles with digital innovation
LUNCH BREAK
InsurTech
transforming insurance with advanced technology
Nurturing fintech entrepreneurship
fostering innovative fintech startups
Investing in Fintech
driving growth in fintech ventures
STARTUP COMPETITION
finalist pitches
Life after Unchain
firechat with Synapze

17:00

CONTENT STAGE
In-depth industry panels & keynotes

10:00

Polish Fintech Forum
Where to look for success in this market
Why Romania? – Polish perspective
Czech Fintech Forum
Slovakia Fintech Forum
Bulgaria Fintech Forum
Romania Fintech Forum
LUNCH BREAK
WORKSHOP
Customer-centric ideation & innovation by Idea Morph

KEYNOTE – EVAM
Evolution of Customer engagement in Banking

WORKSHOP
Banking UX

17:00

ROUNDTABLES
Moderated focused closed discussions

10:00

INTERVIEWS
Media & Press
Investment
Payments
the impact of new technologies in payments
INTERVIEWS
Media & Press

17:00

ROUNDTABLES
Startups pitching & workshops

10:00

INVESTORS MIXER
WORKSHOP
Investors Academy

17:00

SPEAKERS

  • All
  • Regulation
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Insurtech
  • Technology
  • Investment
  • Ecosystem
CRISTIAN STOICESCU
CRISTIAN STOICESCU
Cromatic Studios
Romania
Cristian loves solving tech challenges and invested his time in developing a creative studio, an automated sales solution, and a tech start-up.

CRISTIAN STOICESCU

Cromatic Studios
Romania

ZSOLT MIHALY
ZSOLT MIHALY
PortfoLion
Hungary
Targeting early growth-stage companies with initial traction driven by outstanding teams and entrepreneurs. Focusing on scale potential and looking for disruptive projects with regional, European, and global ambitions.

ZSOLT MIHALY

PortfoLion
Hungary

TOMASZ PIWONSKI
TOMASZ PIWONSKI
Solution One Fund
Netherlands
Tomasz Piwonski is the Founder and Hedge Fund Manager at Solution One Fund, with nearly 10 years of experience in fintech and finance.

TOMASZ PIWONSKI

Solution One Fund
Netherlands

JULIETTE SOULIMAN
JULIETTE SOULIMAN
Portage Ventures
UK
Juliette Souliman is a VC investor, entrepreneur, fintech expert, and tech enthusiast with a strong interest in Fintech and emerging technologies.

JULIETTE SOULIMAN

Portage Ventures
UK

CHRIS JOANNOU
CHRIS JOANNOU
Draper University
USA
Chris Joannou has an extensive experience in startup and venture capital environments and specializes in strategic partnerships and ecosystem expansion.

CHRIS JOANNOU

Draper University
USA

PETER KROMER
PETER KROMER
Day One Capital
Hungary
Peter Kromer is a Principal at Day One Capital, specializing in Tech, Mobility, and Venture Capital.

PETER KROMER

Day One Capital
Hungary

RADIM PLŠKO
RADIM PLŠKO
Presto Ventures
Czech Republic
Radim Plško is an Associate at Presto Ventures with nearly 2 years of experience since Sep 2022.

RADIM PLŠKO

Presto Ventures
Czech Republic

ROBERT HERSCOVICI
ROBERT HERSCOVICI
Gapminder
UK
Robert Herscovici is a Tech VC investor with a background in mid-market M&A and Corporate Finance.

ROBERT HERSCOVICI

Gapminder
UK

FLORIN VISA
FLORIN VISA
Early Game
Romania
Florin Visa is a Partner at Early Game Ventures with 24 years in private equity, VC, M&A, and finance.

FLORIN VISA

Early Game
Romania

REMCO VEENENBERG
REMCO VEENENBERG
Startup Wise Guys
Netherlands
Remco Veenenberg is a seasoned B2B Sales & Growth specialist in FinTech, mentoring startups and collaborating with banks.

REMCO VEENENBERG

Startup Wise Guys
Netherlands

GERGO SZATHMARY
GERGO SZATHMARY
OTP Lab
Hungary
Gergo Szathmary is a passionate digital business professional with expertise in bankcard services and digital payment solutions.

GERGO SZATHMARY

OTP Lab
Hungary

RADU TICIU
RADU TICIU
Growceanu
Romania
Radu Ticiu is a passionate STEM educator and facilitator with experience in IT, community building, and team management.

RADU TICIU

Growceanu
Romania

EMMETT KING
EMMETT KING
TAN
Romania
Emmett King is an American entrepreneur and angel investor with 20+ years in Romania, co-founding T.A.N.

EMMETT KING

TAN
Romania

FILIP MARAK
FILIP MARAK
VISA
Czech Republic
Filip Marak is a fintech Business Development Manager at Visa, driving strategic growth initiatives.

FILIP MARAK

VISA
Czech Republic

ADRIAN ROSOAGA
ADRIAN ROSOAGA
BCR Seed Starter
Romania
Adrian Rosoaga is a CFA charterholder with 15+ years in financial advisory, specializing in M&A, ECM, DCM, and valuation.

ADRIAN ROSOAGA

BCR Seed Starter
Romania

ANDREEA POROJAN
ANDREEA POROJAN
Raiffeisen Bank
Romania
Andreea Porojan is a banker with 10 years in Product Development for Consumer and Corporate Banking, specializing in Lean Processes.

ANDREEA POROJAN

Raiffeisen Bank
Romania

CRISTIAN CÂMPIAN
CRISTIAN CÂMPIAN
Banca Transilvania
Romania
Cristian Câmpian is Director of IT Solutions at Banca Transilvania, with 25+ years of experience in the company.

CRISTIAN CÂMPIAN

Banca Transilvania
Romania

PAVEL KOROLEV
PAVEL KOROLEV
Pulsar VC
Portugal
Pavel Korolev is an entrepreneur and investor with 15 years experience in launching and scaling tech startups.

PAVEL KOROLEV

Pulsar VC
Portugal

DMYTRO KUZMENKO
DMYTRO KUZMENKO
UVCA
Ukraine
Dmytro Kuzmenko is the CEO of Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) since March 2021.

DMYTRO KUZMENKO

UVCA
Ukraine

COMING SOON
COMING SOON

COMING SOON


CHRIS SKINNER
CHRIS SKINNER
Advisor, author
Poland
Chris Skinner is an award-winning speaker and one of the most influential people in technology, as well as a best-selling author.

CHRIS SKINNER

Advisor, author
Poland

WERONIKA CHRZANOWSKA
WERONIKA CHRZANOWSKA
ITCARD
Poland
Weronika leads Business Development for Fintech at ITCARD Group since mid-2022, focusing on payment solution strategies.

WERONIKA CHRZANOWSKA

ITCARD
Poland

CHRIS JOANNOU
CHRIS JOANNOU
Draper University
USA
Chris Joannou has an extensive experience in startup and venture capital environments and specializes in strategic partnerships and ecosystem expansion.

CHRIS JOANNOU

Draper University
USA

ALEX PANICAN
ALEX PANICAN
LHoFT
Luxemburg
Alex is a serial entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in Business Strategy, Digital Transformation and Innovation.

ALEX PANICAN

LHoFT
Luxemburg

RALUCA MICU
RALUCA MICU
National Bank of Romania
Romania
Raluca Micu, with 14 years of experience in the financial-banking sector and a member of the BNR team since January 2010.

RALUCA MICU

National Bank of Romania
Romania

ROLAND BODI
ROLAND BODI
Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Hungary
Having more than 10 years experience in the legal field, Roland works in the Digitalization Directorate of the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, MNB).

ROLAND BODI

Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Hungary

SLAVEN SMOJVER
SLAVEN SMOJVER
Croatian National Bank
Croatia
Dr Smojver is director of the Information Systems Supervision Department in the HNB where he supervises banks and other financial institutions in the area of IT and cyber risk.

SLAVEN SMOJVER

Croatian National Bank
Croatia

VADIM JELEASCOV
VADIM JELEASCOV
National Bank of Moldova
Moldova
Vadim Jeleascov is a fintech executive with over 15 years of experience in IT and software innovation, skilled in strategic consulting and agile methodologies.

VADIM JELEASCOV

National Bank of Moldova
Moldova

RANJEET KAPUR
RANJEET KAPUR
Citi Commercial Bank
UK
Ranjeet Kapur is a banking executive focused on the fintech sector, adept at managing multinational client relationships and enhancing digital banking solutions for top-line growth.

RANJEET KAPUR

Citi Commercial Bank
UK

BOGDAN POPA
BOGDAN POPA
Raiffeisen Bank
Romania
Bogdan Popa is the Vice President of Operations and Technology at Raiffeisen Bank, leading initiatives in technological enhancements and operational improvements.

BOGDAN POPA

Raiffeisen Bank
Romania

TOLGA BANYOCU
TOLGA BANYOCU
Garanti BBVA
Romania
Tolga Banyocu is the Deputy General Manager at Garanti BBVA Romania, with extensive expertise across various banking sectors and a keen interest in advancing fintech solutions.

TOLGA BANYOCU

Garanti BBVA
Romania

CSABA BALINT
CSABA BALINT
National Bank of Romania
Romania
Csaba Bálint, CFA is a Board member of the National Bank of Romania (NBR). Before joining NBR in 2019, he spent 12 years at a CEE region universal bank in various positions.

CSABA BALINT

National Bank of Romania
Romania

KLAUDIA ARCHIMOWICZ
KLAUDIA ARCHIMOWICZ
VeritaHR
Poland
Klaudia Archimowicz is a fintech project leader specializing in HR solutions for financial and tech clients, with expertise in blockchain.

KLAUDIA ARCHIMOWICZ

VeritaHR
Poland

MIHAI SANDU
MIHAI SANDU
BCR
Romania
Mihai Sandu is focused on fintech through strategic partnerships, digital sales, and open banking development.

MIHAI SANDU

BCR
Romania

IGOR ZACHARJASZ
IGOR ZACHARJASZ
VISA
Poland
Igor Zacharjasz is a fintech leader driving innovation and ecosystem development as Head of Digital Products, CEE, Visa.

IGOR ZACHARJASZ

VISA
Poland

KAMIL SZYMAŃSKI
KAMIL SZYMAŃSKI
Tink
Poland
Kamil Szymański is a Senior Business Development manager responsible for Tink's commercial presence in CEE.

KAMIL SZYMAŃSKI

Tink
Poland

DAMIR CAUSEVIC
DAMIR CAUSEVIC
Monri
Croatia
As a co-founder and CEO of Monri Payments, Damir Čaušević has led Monri to the position of a leader in payment provider sector in the SEE region.

DAMIR CAUSEVIC

Monri
Croatia

MICHELE LAVIZZARI
MICHELE LAVIZZARI
InfoCert
Italy
Michele (Guido Mario) Lavizzari developed strong fintech management skills over two decades in international multicultural settings.

MICHELE LAVIZZARI

InfoCert
Italy

JOZSEF NYIRI
JOZSEF NYIRI
Finshape
Hungary
Jozsef Nyiri serves as Chief Growth Officer at Finshape, focusing on fintech growth since January 2023.

JOZSEF NYIRI

Finshape
Hungary

JACOB CLAFLIN
JACOB CLAFLIN
Cambrist
UK
Jacob has over 25 years of European IT and payments processing experience leading businesses across FinOps, SaaS, card issuance, acquiring and transaction processing.

JACOB CLAFLIN

Cambrist
UK

ELIAD SAPORTA
ELIAD SAPORTA
Coriunder
Israel
Eliad has been working in the payment industry since 2011 as COO of several PSP and Fintech startups in Europe, United States and South Africa. In 2016 Eliad founded Coriunder, a Backend-As-A-Service Orchestration.

ELIAD SAPORTA

Coriunder
Israel

VLADIMIR PINTEA
VLADIMIR PINTEA
Trovata
Moldova
Vladimir Pintea specializes in Open Banking and PSD2 consulting, with extensive fintech leadership and product development experience.

VLADIMIR PINTEA

Trovata
Moldova

COSMIN COSMA
COSMIN COSMA
Finqware
Romania
Cosmin Cosma is the Co-Founder & CEO at Finqware, with 20 years in financial services as manager and serial entrepreneur. He is also Chairman of the Romanian Fintech Association and Board Member in EDFA.

COSMIN COSMA

Finqware
Romania

OCTAVIAN OANCEA
OCTAVIAN OANCEA
Amazon Web Services
Romania
Best known for his achievements in start-up business, Octavian is a well-established professional that secured local/regional success via supporting global brands such as McAfee, Trend Micro, Avnet (TechData), Bitdefender and ZyXEL.

OCTAVIAN OANCEA

Amazon Web Services
Romania

AVI ARNON
AVI ARNON
Citi Ventures
UK
Avi Arnon leads Citi Ventures' enterprise investments in Israel and Europe, focusing on fintech since October 2018.

AVI ARNON

Citi Ventures
UK

JOSE DE BARREDA
JOSE DE BARREDA
IFC
Spain
Dr. de Barreda is a trilingual Senior Executive with 30 years of experience in digital finance and fintech, advising C-suite and Board of Directors, and has worked in over 45 countries on more than 500 projects.

JOSE DE BARREDA

IFC
Spain

MARTIN MEDEK
MARTIN MEDEK
Unicorn Attacks
Czech Republic
Martin is an experienced leader with an entrepreneurship mindset. He is co-owner of Unicorn Attacks, a company that makes sure great ideas and companies don't die from stupid business mistakes.

MARTIN MEDEK

Unicorn Attacks
Czech Republic

BEÁTA VÖRÖSOVÁ
BEÁTA VÖRÖSOVÁ
SeedStarter
Czech Republic
Beáta Vörösová leads global tech startup acceleration programs, focusing on ethical fintech innovation and data governance.

BEÁTA VÖRÖSOVÁ

SeedStarter
Czech Republic

TAKESHI KITO
TAKESHI KITO
Elevandi
Japan
Takeshi Kito is a fintech entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, CEO at Elevandi Japan, involved in Japan's Regulatory Sandbox.

TAKESHI KITO

Elevandi
Japan

SERGIO ZOCCHI
SERGIO ZOCCHI
Italia Fintech
Italy
Sergio Zocchi drives fintech innovation and SME financing in Europe, leveraging SaaS and Embedded Finance technologies for growth.

SERGIO ZOCCHI

Italia Fintech
Italy

ALESSANDRA GUION
ALESSANDRA GUION
Fintech
Belgium
Alessandra is the Co-Founder and General Manager of FinTech Belgium, the non-profit organisation federating and promoting Fintechs active in Belgium, and animating the biggest community dedicated to digital finance in Belgium.

ALESSANDRA GUION

Fintech
Belgium

GERGŐ ZÁMBÓ
GERGŐ ZÁMBÓ
Ergománia
Hungary
Gergő Zámbó is a product designer at Ergomania, a fintech-focused company where he currently leads the internal AI design and research team.

GERGŐ ZÁMBÓ

Ergománia
Hungary

ELEANOR HILL
ELEANOR HILL
TMI
UK
Eleanor Hill is specialized in making fintech concepts accessible, focusing on corporate treasury and ESG initiatives.

ELEANOR HILL

TMI
UK

ANDREW SAMU
ANDREW SAMU
Disruption Banking
UK
Working with Fintech companies since 2016 and Banking corporations across Europe since 2001, Andrew is one of the Editors of a Magazine based out of Europe’s most prestigious Fintech StartUp Hub – Level39 in London.

ANDREW SAMU

Disruption Banking
UK

OLENA GRYNIUK
OLENA GRYNIUK
SME Banking Club
Poland
Olena Gryniuk hosts and organizes fintech-focused SME and digital banking conferences and webinars in CEE.

OLENA GRYNIUK

SME Banking Club
Poland

CRISTINA REICHMANN
CRISTINA REICHMANN
CMS
Romania
Cristina Reichmann is a finance partner at CMS Romania specialising in digitally enabled finance products.

CRISTINA REICHMANN

CMS
Romania

BALASZ VINNAI
BALASZ VINNAI
MBH Bank
Hungary
Balázs Vinnai is an outsdanding actor of the Hungarian startup community, who burst into the Hungarian and regional business scene with the successful exit of the IND Group he founded and led.

BALASZ VINNAI

MBH Bank
Hungary

MICHAL BASTAR
MICHAL BASTAR
VISA
Czech Republic
Michal Baštář is a fintech expert with vast experience in commercial banking, digital strategy, and successful company ownership.

MICHAL BASTAR

VISA
Czech Republic

PETRUT LIXANDRU
PETRUT LIXANDRU
BCR
Romania
Petrut Lixandru is Head of Digital Distribution Channels at BCR, leading digital strategy and product management for enhanced fintech experiences.

PETRUT LIXANDRU

BCR
Romania

MARCIN CHRUŚCIEL
MARCIN CHRUŚCIEL
Fenige
Poland
Marcin Chrusciel is CEO at Fenige S.A., driving fintech innovation with over 15 years of strategic leadership in banking and technology.

MARCIN CHRUŚCIEL

Fenige
Poland

NIKLAS SANDQVIST
NIKLAS SANDQVIST
EDFA
Norway
Niklas Sandqvist is Co-Secretary General at the European Digital Finance Association, spearheading fintech initiatives and operational stability.

NIKLAS SANDQVIST

EDFA
Norway

NIC BALACEANU
NIC BALACEANU
Lendrise
Romania
Nic Balaceanu is a fintech advocate for decentralized digital identity, credit, property and health data empowering individuals globally.

NIC BALACEANU

Lendrise
Romania

IVO APETAUER
IVO APETAUER
Deliotte Czech
Czech Republic
Ivo Apetauer is the team lead specializing in FinTech at the consulting services department of Deloitte Czech Republic.

IVO APETAUER

Deliotte Czech
Czech Republic

VASILE STRAT
VASILE STRAT
Business School (ASE)
Romania
Vasile Alecsandru Strat is the Dean of the Bucharest Business School and is the coordinator of a team of academics who have created the Romanian Fintech Report for both 2023 and 2022.

VASILE STRAT

Business School (ASE)
Romania

PAWEL GROCHOWICZ
PAWEL GROCHOWICZ
AutoPay
Poland
Pawel Grochowicz leads PSP and fintech at Autopay, driving innovation and strategic payment solutions.

PAWEL GROCHOWICZ

AutoPay
Poland

TOMAS LODNAN
TOMAS LODNAN
GoodRequest
Slovakia
Tomas is the founder and CEO of GoodRequest, an innovative company renowned for developing cutting-edge digital solutions in the fintech sector.

TOMAS LODNAN

GoodRequest
Slovakia

MARTINA HANUSOVÁ
MARTINA HANUSOVÁ
Payout
Slovakia
As Chief Sales Officer at Payout, Martina Hanusová leads sales strategy focusing on Payments, PSD2, Open Banking, and FinTech across diverse sectors.

MARTINA HANUSOVÁ

Payout
Slovakia

IOANA POPA
IOANA POPA
Banca Transilvania
Romania
Ioana Popa is a strategic leader in FinTech, adept at optimizing project portfolios and fostering team growth.

IOANA POPA

Banca Transilvania
Romania

ROHIT BHOSALE
ROHIT BHOSALE
Synapze GmbH
Germany
Rohit Bhosale is a visionary founder, leading Synapze GmbH to revolutionize banking compliance with AI and blockchain.

ROHIT BHOSALE

Synapze GmbH
Germany

ADELA MURESAN
ADELA MURESAN
Banca Transilvania
Romania
Adela Muresan is an optimistic leader in fintech, dealing with complex challenges in advanced analytics and data engineering.

ADELA MURESAN

Banca Transilvania
Romania

AGNIESZKA BRYSZEWSKA
AGNIESZKA BRYSZEWSKA
VISA
Poland
Agnieszka Bryszewska is the Business Development Director CEE, Strategic Initiatives at VISA, driving fintech innovation and creating business value.

AGNIESZKA BRYSZEWSKA

VISA
Poland

RODRIGO G. DE LA CRUZ
RODRIGO G. DE LA CRUZ
AEFI
Spain
Rodrigo García De La Cruz is a global FinTech leader, founder of multiple alliances and platforms connecting 30,000+ tech companies worldwide.

RODRIGO G. DE LA CRUZ

AEFI
Spain

TOMÁŠ MILOTA
TOMÁŠ MILOTA
SeedStarter
Czech Republic
Tomáš Milota is a fintech BoD member at ČS Seed Starter, driving innovation and growth in startup ecosystems.

TOMÁŠ MILOTA

SeedStarter
Czech Republic

VALENTIN COSTA
VALENTIN COSTA
Evam
Romania
Valentin Costa is a Sales Manager at EVAM, specializing in fintech solutions and business growth.

VALENTIN COSTA

Evam
Romania

RAUL ALEXANDRU RISNITA
RAUL ALEXANDRU RISNITA
Banca Transilvania
Romania
Raul Alexandru Risnita leads digital transformation at Banca Transilvania, excelling in project leadership, negotiation, and team management.

RAUL ALEXANDRU RISNITA

Banca Transilvania
Romania

LYUBOMIR TANKISHEV
LYUBOMIR TANKISHEV
Evrotrust
Bulgaria
Lyubomir Tankishev drives innovation and growth at Evrotrust, specializing in strategic partnerships, business development, and digital trust.

LYUBOMIR TANKISHEV

Evrotrust
Bulgaria

ISTVÁN FETTER
ISTVÁN FETTER
CIB Bank
Hungary
István Fetter leads small business segment at CIB Bank, fostering innovative teams and driving strategic growth.

ISTVÁN FETTER

CIB Bank
Hungary

RAZVAN FAER
RAZVAN FAER
Transfond
Romania
Razvan Faer leads marketing and strategy at TRANSFOND, specializing in SEPA, business planning, and project management.

RAZVAN FAER

Transfond
Romania

CLAUDIU NEGREA
CLAUDIU NEGREA
National Bank of Romania
Romania
Claudiu Negrea oversees financial market infrastructures and payments with over 15 years of experience in banking.

CLAUDIU NEGREA

National Bank of Romania
Romania

DEJAN DAVIDOVIC
DEJAN DAVIDOVIC
Kriptomat
Estonia
Dejan Davidovic drives operations and integrity at Kriptomat, focusing on fintech, AML, compliance, and fraud prevention.

DEJAN DAVIDOVIC

Kriptomat
Estonia

MICHAL PRAZNÝ
MICHAL PRAZNÝ
Global Payments
Czech Republic
Michal Prazný leads business development at Global Payments Europe, specializing in payment services.

MICHAL PRAZNÝ

Global Payments
Czech Republic

PAVEL SHUST
PAVEL SHUST
IFC
Spain
Pavel Shust implements innovative digital financial regulations globally, focusing on developing economies and collaborating with major organizations.

PAVEL SHUST

IFC
Spain

DANIEL DUMITRESCU
DANIEL DUMITRESCU
InnovX
Romania
Daniel Dumitrescu leads InnovX, accelerating startups and scaleups in fintech, with expertise in venture capital and innovation.

DANIEL DUMITRESCU

InnovX
Romania

BOGDAN NASTASE
BOGDAN NASTASE
Transfond
Romania
Bogdan Nastase advises on fintech projects, specializing in instant payments, business analysis, and strategic marketing.

BOGDAN NASTASE

Transfond
Romania

TOMASZ PIASECKI
TOMASZ PIASECKI
Forvis Mazars
Poland
Tomasz Piasecki is an Associate Director at Forvis Mazars, specializing in sustainable finance and climate risk management.

TOMASZ PIASECKI

Forvis Mazars
Poland

MAREK SZOLC
MAREK SZOLC
EcoVadis
Poland
Marek Szolc is a Warsaw municipal councillor and sustainability expert with a strong legal background, leading business ethics at EcoVadis.

MAREK SZOLC

EcoVadis
Poland

IGOR GRZALJA
IGOR GRZALJA
ASEE
Croatia
Igor Grzalja leads ASEE Croatia, integrating fintech into digital banking, focusing on value, creativity, and customer solutions.

IGOR GRZALJA

ASEE
Croatia

MARTIN BAKARDZHIEV
MARTIN BAKARDZHIEV
VISA
Bulgaria
Martin Bakardzhiev is a Senior Manager at Visa, specializing in fintech consulting, sustainability, and business performance enhancement.

MARTIN BAKARDZHIEV

VISA
Bulgaria

SORIN MIREA
SORIN MIREA
Finshape
Romania
Sorin Mirea drives digital banking innovation at Finshape, specializing in commercial strategy, sales, and customer experience.

SORIN MIREA

Finshape
Romania

BOGDAN GEORGESCU
BOGDAN GEORGESCU
Google Cloud
Romania
Bogdan Georgescu is an Enterprise Account Executive at Google Cloud with 20+ years in telecom and IT, known for leadership and sales achievements.

BOGDAN GEORGESCU

Google Cloud
Romania

ANDA KAFTANOGLU
ANDA KAFTANOGLU
SIBS
Romania
Anda Kaftanoglu is the Sales Director at SIBS ROMANIA, specializing in fintech sales and business growth.

ANDA KAFTANOGLU

SIBS
Romania

ALEXANDRU BITA
ALEXANDRU BITA
Libra Bank
Romania
Alexandru Bita is the Chief Technology Innovation Officer, leading digital transformation, product development, and open banking initiatives.

ALEXANDRU BITA

Libra Bank
Romania

IVAN MORTIMER-SCHUTTS
IVAN MORTIMER-SCHUTTS
IFC
Germany
Ivan Mortimer-Schutts specializes in financial services, focusing on payments, data, policy, regulation, business development, and compliance.

IVAN MORTIMER-SCHUTTS

IFC
Germany

CLAUDIA CRUCERU
CLAUDIA CRUCERU
VISA
Romania
Claudia Cruceru is a Business Development Manager at Visa with 20 years of expertise in payments and banking.

CLAUDIA CRUCERU

VISA
Romania

ADAM GRYZEL
ADAM GRYZEL
GFT Technologies
Poland
Adam Gryzel is a Delivery Manager at GFT, specializing in IT project management, analysis, and team management.

ADAM GRYZEL

GFT Technologies
Poland

MICHAL VODRÁŽKA
MICHAL VODRÁŽKA
Czech National Bank
Czech Republic
Michal Vodrážka leads the Payments Regulation Division at National Bank of Czech Republic, overseeing payments policy and supervision.

MICHAL VODRÁŽKA

Czech National Bank
Czech Republic

OLEG DORONCEANU
OLEG DORONCEANU
Marsh
Romania
Oleg Doronceanu leads Affinity in Romania & Central and Eastern Europe, specializing in fintech solutions and market strategy at Marsh.

OLEG DORONCEANU

Marsh
Romania

PAWEŁ WIDAWSKI
PAWEŁ WIDAWSKI
Fintech Poland
Poland
Paweł Widawski is President of FinTech Poland and Assistant Professor at University of Warsaw, specializing in payment regulations.

PAWEŁ WIDAWSKI

Fintech Poland
Poland

CIPRIAN PIRV
CIPRIAN PIRV
Payten
Romania
Ciprian Pirv is the Managing Director for Payten in Romania, specializing in payments, IT, and telecom in EMEA.

CIPRIAN PIRV

Payten
Romania

ZOLTÁN BETYÁK
ZOLTÁN BETYÁK
Forvis Mazars
Hungary
Zoltán Betyák leads Innovation & IT Audit at Forvis Mazars Hungary, enhancing efficiency in audit, accounting, and advisory processes.

ZOLTÁN BETYÁK

Forvis Mazars
Hungary

PIOTR BIEGUN
PIOTR BIEGUN
Algolytics
Poland
Piotr Biegun is the COO at Algolytics, specializing in data science, ML/AI, credit scoring, and fraud prevention.

PIOTR BIEGUN

Algolytics
Poland

RĂZVAN BUTUCARU
RĂZVAN BUTUCARU
Forvis Mazars
Romania
Răzvan Butucaru leads Financial Services & Advisory at Forvis Mazars Romania, specializing in M&A, risk management, and regulatory consultancy.

RĂZVAN BUTUCARU

Forvis Mazars
Romania

ALINA CATALINA BANULEASA
ALINA CATALINA BANULEASA
Morph
Romania
Alina Catalina Banuleasa is an entrepreneur transforming remote brainstorming with Morph and a fintech consultant with over 10 years in banking.

ALINA CATALINA BANULEASA

Morph
Romania

VARLAM EBANOIDZE
VARLAM EBANOIDZE
National Bank of Georgia
Georgia
Varlam Ebanoidze has 18 years of experience in banking risk management and digitalization, now focusing on FinTech and Open Finance strategy at the National Bank of Georgia.

VARLAM EBANOIDZE

National Bank of Georgia
Georgia

PAUL WILLIAMS
PAUL WILLIAMS
Engine by Starling
UK
Paul Williams is a Solution Architect at Engine, Starling Bank's Software-as-a-Service arm. Engine delivers Starling's market leading cloud native banking platform to financial institutions around the world.

PAUL WILLIAMS

Engine by Starling
UK

DOMINIC GANTNER
DOMINIC GANTNER
Allianz Partners
Austria
Dominic Gantner is a Managing Director reshaping insurance in South East Europe, with expertise in digital strategy and CRM.

DOMINIC GANTNER

Allianz Partners
Austria

ÁDÁM FERENCZI
ÁDÁM FERENCZI
InsurWiz
Hungary
Ádám Ferenczi is the CEO of Insurwiz Technology Ltd., focusing on innovative insurtech solutions using data and blockchain.

ÁDÁM FERENCZI

InsurWiz
Hungary

TAMAS MORUCZ
TAMAS MORUCZ
Forvis Mazars
Hungary
Tamas Morucz is a Senior Data Analyst at Forvis Mazars in Hungary, with 2+ years of experience.

TAMAS MORUCZ

Forvis Mazars
Hungary

KATALIN HORVÁTH
KATALIN HORVÁTH
CMS
Hungary
Katalin Horváth is a CMS Budapest partner specializing in FinTech law, cybersecurity, data protection, AI, and IP law.

KATALIN HORVÁTH

CMS
Hungary

LIVIU HULUTA
LIVIU HULUTA
INKI.TECH
Romania
Liviu Huluta is the CEO and Co-founder of INKI.TECH, pioneering the world's first all-inclusive Device as a Service, focusing on innovative products, device protection, and sustainability.

LIVIU HULUTA

INKI.TECH
Romania

LUKA PRELEVIC
LUKA PRELEVIC
Hellas Direct
Serbia
Luka Prelevic is responsible for international growth at Hellas Direct, a leading digital insurance company recognized by Financial Times as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies.

LUKA PRELEVIC

Hellas Direct
Serbia

ROXANA BARBATO
ROXANA BARBATO
Raiffeisen Bank
Romania
Roxana Barbato integrates ESG principles into business strategies, with 15+ years in corporate banking and strategic projects.

ROXANA BARBATO

Raiffeisen Bank
Romania

KAROL GOLEN
KAROL GOLEN
Santander Bank
Poland
Karol Golen is a corporate banking product professional at Santander Bank Polska, specializing in product development, business analysis, and project management.

KAROL GOLEN

Santander Bank
Poland

FILIP MARAK
FILIP MARAK
VISA
Czech Republic
Filip Marak is a fintech Business Development Manager at Visa, driving strategic growth initiatives.

FILIP MARAK

VISA
Czech Republic

ZARINA ODINAEVA
ZARINA ODINAEVA
IFC
Tajikistan
Zarina Odinaeva has over 25 years of experience in financial services, focusing on innovation and SME finance in emerging markets.

ZARINA ODINAEVA

IFC
Tajikistan

DIANA STETIU
DIANA STETIU
Ari10
Romania
Diana Stetiu, Ari10 Country Manager in Romania, a renowned fintech lawyer, with extensive experience in DeFi, blockchain, smart contracts, and regulatory crypto-assets matters.

DIANA STETIU

Ari10
Romania

ERIK BARNA
ERIK BARNA
FaraGrija.ro
Romania
Erik Barna is a prominent Romanian entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and Ceo of Life Is Hard, and the creator of 24Broker.

ERIK BARNA

FaraGrija.ro
Romania

SELENA STAN
SELENA STAN
WIT Angels Club
Romania
Selena Stan is an adviser and investor in fintech, with experience as an international business lawyer and angel investor.

SELENA STAN

WIT Angels Club
Romania

ANA-MARIA PACIOGA
ANA-MARIA PACIOGA
BRD
Romania
Ana-Maria Pacioga has 15+ years in fintech, specializing in project management, agile transformation, payments, open banking, and digital banking.

ANA-MARIA PACIOGA

BRD
Romania

IVAN MUCK
IVAN MUCK
ff.next
Netherlands
Ivan Muck is the co-founder and CEO at ff.next, specializing in fintech solutions through mobile and web applications.

IVAN MUCK

ff.next
Netherlands

CATALIN CRETU
CATALIN CRETU
VISA
Romania
Catalin Cretu is a strategic business leader at Visa Europe, with over 20 years in financial services and electronic payments.

CATALIN CRETU

VISA
Romania

ZSOLT MIHALY
ZSOLT MIHALY
PortfoLion
Hungary
Targeting early growth-stage companies with initial traction driven by outstanding teams and entrepreneurs. Focusing on scale potential and looking for disruptive projects with regional, European, and global ambitions.

ZSOLT MIHALY

PortfoLion
Hungary

BOZENA ADAMCZYK
BOZENA ADAMCZYK
Truffle Capital
France
Bozena Adamczyk is a Partner at Truffle Capital. She and her team specialize in investing in European startups at the growth stage

BOZENA ADAMCZYK

Truffle Capital
France

CODRUTA MARE
CODRUTA MARE
UBB
Romania
Codruta Mare is Professor at the Department of Statistics-Forecasts-Mathematics, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and Scientific Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Data Science.

CODRUTA MARE

UBB
Romania

STEPAN KOUBA
STEPAN KOUBA
Blockmate
Czech Republic
Stepan Kouba is a fintech expert specializing in Open Banking, API models, and innovative banking solutions.

STEPAN KOUBA

Blockmate
Czech Republic

ANDREI BURZ PINZARU
ANDREI BURZ PINZARU
Deloitte
Romania
Andrei Burz Pinzaru is a partner at Deloitte Legal, with 25 years of experience in banking, capital markets, M&A, and financial regulation.

ANDREI BURZ PINZARU

Deloitte
Romania

ROBERT ANGHEL
ROBERT ANGHEL
Salt Bank
Romania
Robert Anghel is a fintech strategist with a track record in scaling products and driving growth in banking and tech.

ROBERT ANGHEL

Salt Bank
Romania