TICKETS

17-18 JUNE 2025
ORADEA FORTRESS

THE AGENDA

MAIN STAGE

Core Industry Topics,
Geopolitics & Regulation

BANKING
FOCUS STAGE

Digital Transformation & Banking Services

PAYMENTS
FOCUS STAGE

Future of Money & Next-Gen Payments

INSURANCE
FOCUS STAGE

Digital-First Insurance Models

MAIN STAGE

Core Industry Topics, Geopolitics & Regulation

10:00

OPENING KEYNOTES
Visa, Visit Oradea, National Bank of Romania

REGULATION & GEOPOLITICS
connecting the markets Central and Easter to Western Europe

FINTERSECTIONS
fintech innovations in traditional industries – Fleet & Fuel

 

Expo Booths & Networking

BREAK

FOCUS STAGE HIGHLIGHTS
fireside chat with sessions key takeaways

 

 

Expo Booths & Networking

 

 

FINTERSECTIONS
fintech innovations in traditional industries – Retail

CLOSING REMARKS
day wrap-up

18:00

BANKING
FOCUS STAGE

Digital Transformation & Banking Services

10:00

 

 

DIGITAL BANKING TRANSFORMATION
 shifting customer expectations

SME DIGITAL BANKING INNOVATION
innovations transforming SMEs
BREAK
CORE BANKING SYSTEMS
omni-channel banking platforms and solutions

NEOBANKING INNOVATIONS
digital-first services reshaping customer experience

AI IN FINANCE
generative AI reshaping the financial landscape

18:00

PAYMENTS
FOCUS STAGE

Future of Money & Next-Gen Payments

10:00

 

 

CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS
support in international development

ELECTRONIC MONEY TRANSFER
mobile payment systems
BREAK

NEXT GEN PAYMENTS
enhancing transaction speed, security and convenience

BUY NOW PAY LATER
impact on consumer behavior, retail and regulation

CASH MANAGEMENT
enhancing efficiency, security and accuracy

18:00

INSURANCE
FOCUS STAGE

Digital-First Insurance Models

10:00

 

 

DIGITAL IDENTITY

the future of identifications, KYC & AML

SECURITY & FRAUD

financial security in times of crisis and war

BREAK

INSURTECH
innovations reshaping the insurance industry

INSURTECH
innovations reshaping the insurance industry

INSURTECH
innovations reshaping the insurance industry

18:00

MAIN STAGE

Core Industry Topics, Geopolitics & Regulation

10:00

OPENING REMARKS
day kick-off

REGULATION & GEOPOLITICS
innovation framework case study – The Baltics

FINTERSECTIONS
fintech innovations in traditional industries – Agriculture

 

Expo Booths & Networking

 

BREAK

FOCUS STAGE HIGHLIGHTS
fireside chat with sessions key takeaways

Expo Booths & Networking

UNCHAIN STARTUP TOURNAMENT
pitches of the finalist teams from the startup competition

17:00

BANKING
FOCUS STAGE

Digital Transformation & Banking Services

10:00

 

 

SUSTANABILITY
 environmental, social and governance (ESG)

GREEN FINANCE
strategies and policies that support environmental goals
BREAK
ACADEMIA
cutting-edge research driving fintech innovation

FINTECH ECOSYSTEM
banking transformation moderated invite-only session

17:00

PAYMENTS
FOCUS STAGE

Future of Money & Next-Gen Payments

10:00

 

 

BLOCKCHAIN
innovations, challenges, and future impact of blockchain

DIGITAL ASSETS
adoption, management and tokenization of assets

BREAK
ROUNDTABLE
next-gen payments moderated invite-only session

ROUNDTABLE
banking transformation moderated invite-only session

17:00

INSURANCE
FOCUS STAGE

Digital-First Insurance Models

10:00

 

 

CAPITAL MARKETS

fintech solutions are transforming capital markets

FINTECH INVESTMENT

navigating challenges and unlocking growth

BREAK

INSURTECH
innovations reshaping the insurance industry

INSURTECH
innovations reshaping the insurance industry

17:00

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THE SPEAKERS

  • All
  • Regulation
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Insurtech
  • Technology
  • Investment
  • Ecosystem
SEE BIO
Rik Coeckelbergs
Rik Coeckelbergs
Founder and Managing Director
THE BANKING SCENE
He is dedicated to fostering a strong banking community that prioritizes innovation and ethical practices. As an Independent Advisor and renowned speaker, he drives strategic change across the financial services sector. With deep expertise in payment...

Rik Coeckelbergs

Founder and Managing Director
THE BANKING SCENE
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Sandra Mianda
Sandra Mianda
Founder
PAYPR.WORK
A payments strategist with over 15 years of experience helping corporates and Fintechs streamline back-end processes, reduce operational costs, and drive revenue growth through optimised payments strategies.

Sandra Mianda

Founder
PAYPR.WORK
SEE BIO
Panagiotis Kriaris
Panagiotis Kriaris
Head of Business Development
UNZER
Panagiotis operates at the intersection of business and technology, with a track record of senior leadership across Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Payments, Retail, and E-commerce.

Panagiotis Kriaris

Head of Business Development
UNZER
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Eliad Saporta
Eliad Saporta
Founder & CEO
CORIUNDER
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

Founder & CEO
CORIUNDER
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Csaba Balint
Csaba Balint
Member of the Board
NATIONAL BANK OF 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

Member of the Board
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
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Michal Vodrážka
Michal Vodrážka
Director Payment Regulations
CZECH NATIONAL BANK
Michal Vodrážka leads the Payments Regulation Division at National Bank of Czech Republic, overseeing payments policy and supervision.

Michal Vodrážka

Director Payment Regulations
CZECH NATIONAL BANK
SEE BIO
Simon Anko
Simon Anko
Payments Director
NATIONAL BANK OF SLOVENIA
Director of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department at the Bank of Slovenia. He has extensive experience in payment and settlement systems, contributing significantly to the financial sector in Slovenia.

Simon Anko

Payments Director
NATIONAL BANK OF SLOVENIA
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Ivana Jolić
Ivana Jolić
Director of Risk Modelling
CROATIAN NATIONAL BANK
Ivana Jolić is the Director of the On-Site and Risk Modelling Department at the Croatian National Bank. With prior leadership of the Risk Modelling Department, she brings in-depth expertise in financial risk analysis and supervisory practices.

Ivana Jolić

Director of Risk Modelling
CROATIAN NATIONAL BANK
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Raluca Micu
Raluca Micu
Head of Payments Division
NATIONAL BANK OF 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

Head of Payments Division
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
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Olga Vasilyeva
Olga Vasilyeva
Head of Payments & Innovation
NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE
​Olga Vasilyeva serves as the Deputy Director of the Payment Systems and Innovations Department at the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). In this capacity, she plays a pivotal role in advancing Ukraine's payment infrastructure and promoting innov...

Olga Vasilyeva

Head of Payments & Innovation
NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE
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Alexandra Siderenco
Alexandra Siderenco
Head of Fintech Division
NATIONAL BANK OF MOLDOVA
Alexandra Sidorenco is Head of the FinTech Division at the National Bank of Moldova, where she leads efforts to advance both traditional banking and emerging fintech solutions.

Alexandra Siderenco

Head of Fintech Division
NATIONAL BANK OF MOLDOVA
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Bodi Roland
Bodi Roland
Senior Legal Expert
MAGYAR NEMZETI BANK
Roland is a legal expert that focuses on financial regulation and compliance, contributing to the development and implementation of legal frameworks within Hungary's central banking system.

Bodi Roland

Senior Legal Expert
MAGYAR NEMZETI BANK
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Aurel Bernat
Aurel Bernat
Executive Director
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
With nearly two decades of experience in investment management, investor relations, and international relations, primarily within the Banca Transilvania Financial Group, Aurel has played a significant role in the group's growth.

Aurel Bernat

Executive Director
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
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Mircea Busuioceanu
Mircea Busuioceanu
Chief Risk Officer
RAIFFEISEN BANK
​Mircea Busuioceanu is Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, bringing over 25 years of banking experience in the risk management field.

Mircea Busuioceanu

Chief Risk Officer
RAIFFEISEN BANK
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Andrei Stoian
Andrei Stoian
Director of Payments
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
​Andrei Stoian is the Director of Payments & Cash Management at BRD Société Générale, bringing over 18 years of experience in profit and loss management and sales within the financial sector.

Andrei Stoian

Director of Payments
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
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Serban Negrescu
Serban Negrescu
Digital Transformation Director
GARANTI BBVA
Strategic leader with 20+ years of proven success in the financial industry, spanning banking, fintech, electronic money institution and telco. Expert in launching and scaling businesses, having driven 3 startups from inception to success as well as ...

Serban Negrescu

Digital Transformation Director
GARANTI BBVA
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Augustin Dobre
Augustin Dobre
CEO
SIBS
​Augustin Dobre is the Chief Executive Officer of SIBS Romania, bringing over two decades of experience in banking, technology, and fintech sectors.

Augustin Dobre

CEO
SIBS
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Andrei Berghian
Andrei Berghian
Head of Sales & Product
BLIK
​Andrei Berghian is the Head of Sales and Product Development at BLIK Romania, where he leads efforts in driving sales strategies and developing financial products.

Andrei Berghian

Head of Sales & Product
BLIK
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Ernest Puspok
Ernest Puspok
Business Development Director CEE
WORLDLINE
​Ernest Püspök is the Director of Business Development for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region at Worldline Financial Services. With extensive experience in the payments industry, he focuses on driving business growth and fostering strate...

Ernest Puspok

Business Development Director CEE
WORLDLINE
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Ciprian Pirv
Ciprian Pirv
Country Managing Director
PAYTEN
Ciprian Pirv is the Managing Director for Payten in Romania, specializing in payments, IT, and telecom in EMEA.

Ciprian Pirv

Country Managing Director
PAYTEN
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Octavian Oancea
Octavian Oancea
Enterprise Account Manager
AWS
​Octavian Oancea is an AWS Enterprise Account Manager with expertise in product management, behavioral economics, and pricing strategies.

Octavian Oancea

Enterprise Account Manager
AWS
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Bogdan Georgescu
Bogdan Georgescu
Enterprise Account Executive
GOOGLE CLOUD
Bogdan Georgescu is an Enterprise Account Executive at Google, bringing over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT industries.

Bogdan Georgescu

Enterprise Account Executive
GOOGLE CLOUD
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Damir Causevic
Damir Causevic
MONRI
Co-Founder & CEO
FinTech innovator with over five successful M&As, skilled in scaling financial startups. Expert in payments and banking, with a strong network across industry stakeholders.

Damir Causevic

MONRI
Co-Founder & CEO
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Jose Moreno
Jose Moreno
Consultant
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Global Digital Finance Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, with over 30 years of strategic consulting experience in telecommunications, media, technology, banking, and retail across more than 50 countries.

Jose Moreno

Consultant
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
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Nic Balaceanu
Nic Balaceanu
Founder & CEO
LENDRISE
Nic is the Founder and CEO of Lendrise, a fintech startup focused on financial inclusion, cross-border remittances, digital currency, and property tokenization. He also serves on the board of the Romanian Fintech Association, where he contributes to ...

Nic Balaceanu

Founder & CEO
LENDRISE
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Stefan Nistor
Stefan Nistor
Founder & Coordinator
FINTECH MOLDOVA
​Stefan Nistor is the Founder and Coordinator of Fintech Moldova, an initiative aimed at fostering the growth and development of the fintech ecosystem in Moldova

Stefan Nistor

Founder & Coordinator
FINTECH MOLDOVA
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Baiba Rozenberga
Baiba Rozenberga
Head of International Relations
HFA
​Baiba Rozenberga serves as the Head of International Relations at the Hungarian Fintech Association (HFA), where she is responsible for fostering collaborations between Hungarian fintech entities and international partners.

Baiba Rozenberga

Head of International Relations
HFA
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Rostyslav Dyuk
Rostyslav Dyuk
Chairman of the Board
UAFIC
Rostyslav Dyuk is a fintech leader with over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. As the driving force behind the development of Ukraine’s FinTech ecosystem, he focuses on building strong bridges between startups, banks, and telcos

Rostyslav Dyuk

Chairman of the Board
UAFIC
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Andres Lehtmets
Andres Lehtmets
Founder & Consultant
INSURTECH4GOOD
​Andres Lehtmets is a seasoned expert in insurance regulation and digital finance, with over 15 years of experience in the field. As the founder of InsurTech For Good, he provides analysis, regulatory guidance, and policy advice to InsurTech compan...

Andres Lehtmets

Founder & Consultant
INSURTECH4GOOD
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Florentina Costea
Florentina Costea
Managing Director SEE
ALLIANZ PARTNERS
​Florentina Costea is the Managing Director for Southeast Europe at Allianz Partners, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives across the region.

Florentina Costea

Managing Director SEE
ALLIANZ PARTNERS
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Alex Ciuncan
Alex Ciuncan
General Manager
UNSAR
Alexandru Ciuncan is the President and General Director of UNSAR. With over 15 years in the Central and Eastern European insurance markets, his expertise spans from market conduct regulation and consumer protection to communication and public affairs...

Alex Ciuncan

General Manager
UNSAR
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Erik Barna
Erik Barna
Co-Founder
FARA GRIJA
A seasoned tech entrepreneur, Erik Barna is the Co-Founder of FaraGrija.ro, a digital insurance platform transforming how Romanians access and manage insurance services.

Erik Barna

Co-Founder
FARA GRIJA
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Ivo Apetauer
Ivo Apetauer
Head of Immersive Technology
DELOITTE
Ivo Apetauer is the team lead specializing in FinTech at the consulting services department of Deloitte Czech Republic.

Ivo Apetauer

Head of Immersive Technology
DELOITTE
SEE BIO
Florian Teleaba
Florian Teleaba
Principal
KEARNEY
​Florian Teleabă is a Principal at Kearney, where he brings extensive experience in strategic consulting, focusing on delivering impactful solutions for clients across various industries.

Florian Teleaba

Principal
KEARNEY
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Andrei Perianu
Andrei Perianu
Co-Founder & COO
BANKATA
​Andrei Perianu is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bankata.ro, a Romanian fintech platform that aggregates and compares financial products to assist users in making informed financial decisions.

Andrei Perianu

Co-Founder & COO
BANKATA
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Cosmin Curticapean
Cosmin Curticapean
Co-Founder & CEO
LENDOX
​Cosmin Curticapean is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of LENDOX, a tech startup focused on providing alternative financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Cosmin Curticapean

Co-Founder & CEO
LENDOX
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Andrew Samu
Andrew Samu
Features Editor
DISRUPTION BANKING
​Andrew Samu is the Features Editor at Disruption Banking, a digital platform focused on the intersection of banking, fintech, and disruptive technologies.

Andrew Samu

Features Editor
DISRUPTION BANKING
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Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
THE CONNECTER
Has been in the financial services industry since 2015 when setting up an Open Banking start-up “Ajen”. Currently working with The Connector, where he is helping companies in the Financial Services industry to innovate and adapt to emerging tech...

Sean Murphy

Chief Operating Officer
THE CONNECTER
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Olena Gryniuk
Olena Gryniuk
CEE Director
SME BANKING CLUB
Olena Gryniuk is the CEE Regional Director at the SME Banking Club, where she focuses on fostering innovation and development within the SME banking community.

Olena Gryniuk

CEE Director
SME BANKING CLUB
SEE BIO
Klaudia Archimowicz
Klaudia Archimowicz
Head of Growth
VERITA HR
Klaudia Archimowicz is Head of Growth at Verita HR, where she leads strategic initiatives at the intersection of digital innovation, talent development, and financial technology.

Klaudia Archimowicz

Head of Growth
VERITA HR
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Andras Rung
Andras Rung
Founder & CEO
ERGOMANIA
Leading a global customer experience consulting firm specializing in user-centric digital transformation and AI integration. His team offers expert advice, evaluation, research, and design to boost your digital maturity.

Andras Rung

Founder & CEO
ERGOMANIA
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David Kikvidze
David Kikvidze
Chairman
FINTECH ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
Fintech Professional, Associated Professor of Management, with history of C-level professional experience in various business sectors: Fintech, Financial Institutions, NGO, Construction and Education Management. Experienced professional in Fintech bu...

David Kikvidze

Chairman
FINTECH ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA