THE AGENDA
MAIN
STAGE
Core Industry Topics
& Regulation
FOCUS
STAGE
Banking
& Insurance
ROUNDTABLES STAGE
In-Depth Discussions
& Workgroups
INNOVATION STAGE
Startups Pitching, Workshops & 1:1s
MAIN STAGE
Core Industry Topics & Regulation
10:00
OPENING KEYNOTES
Hosting Partners, Visa, National Bank of Romania
REGULATION IN MOTION
the future of payments and innovation
FINTERSECTIONS – FLEET& FUEL
fueling growth through embedded finance
NEXT GEN PAYMENTS
transactions speed, security and convenience
INNOVATIONG CORPORATE PAYMENTS
real-time payments & smarter liquidity tools
real-time payments & smarter liquidity tools
BREAK
INSURTECH
technolody-driven evolution of insurance
NEOBANKING INNOVATIONS
and banking super apps
DIGITAL BANKING TRANSFORMATION
transforming customer-centric banking
AI IN BANKING
generative AI reshaping the financial landscape
A NEW ETHOS IN BANKING
keynote speech & book signing
CLOSING REMARKS
day wrap-up
18:00
FOCUS STAGE
Banking & Insurance
10:00
CYBERSECURITY
strengthening resilience for systemic threats
DIGITAL IDENTITY
the future of identifications, KYC & AML
the future of identifications, KYC & AML
DATA SCIENCE & AI
building the backbone of digital transformation
building the backbone of digital transformation
BREAK
MICROFINANCING
empowering low-tech communities through fintech
CONSUMER LENDING
innovating consumer credit
INSURTECH IN CEE
innovation, growth, and industry transformation
innovation, growth, and industry transformation
EU OPEN INSURANCE
FiDA is back on the table
FiDA is back on the table
18:00
ROUNDTABLES STAGE
In-Depth Discussions & Workgroups
10:00
WORKSHOP: A NEW ETHOS IN BANKING
insights into how
banks can lead with
purpose in an era defined
by digital transformation
and sustainability
BREAK
ROUNDTABLE:
FLEET & FUEL
transforming fleet cards into all-in-one wallets, embedding payments directly into vehicles, and partnering with fintechs for digital transformation
18:00
INNOVATION STAGE
Startups Pitching, Workshops & 1:1s
10:00
STARTUP PITCHES
fintech & insurtech startups presentations
STARTUP PITCHES
fintech & insurtech startups presentations
BREAK
WORKSHOP – CLIENT FOCUS
understanding clients, driving growth by The FinTechers
1:1 MEETINGS
startups, investors & banks pre-set meetings
18:00
MAIN STAGE
Core Industry Topics & Regulation
10:00
OPENING REMARKS
day kick-off
CEE FINTECH ECOSYSTEM
growth, innovation, collaboration, regulation
FINTERSECTIONS – RETAIL
retailers becoming fintech powerhouses
PAYMENT ORCHESTRATION
in-store payments, a competitive advantage
BUY NOW PAY LATER
reshaping consumer finance and challenging traditional credit models
BREAK
FINTERSECTIONS – AGRICULTURE
vertical integration and seemless support
FINTERSECTIONS – REAL ESTATE
embedded finance in real estate purchasing
UNCHAIN STARTUP TOURNAMENT
pitches of the finalist teams from the startup competition
INVESTMENT ECOSYSTEM
capital flow, opportunities, & risk mitigation
17:00
FOCUS STAGE
Banking & Insurance
10:00
RETHINKING INSURANCE
modular, on-demand, and user-centric
INSURING THE UNINSURED
the future of embedded niche products
BREAK
BLOCKCHAIN
innovations, challenges, and future impact of blockchain
innovations, challenges, and future impact of blockchain
GREEN FINANCE
strategies and policies that support environmental goals
strategies and policies that support environmental goals
ACADEMIA
cutting-edge research driving fintech innovation
cutting-edge research driving fintech innovation
17:00
ROUNDTABLES STAGE
In-Depth Discussions & Workgroups
10:00
ROUNTABLE: BANKING & PAYMENTS
closed door session
on the evolution of open
banking, and building
infrastructure for
embedded and
cross-border
payments
BREAK
ROUNDTABLE: RETAIL
turning loyalty apps into wallets, to offering BNPL at checkout, to reinventing employee benefits as spendable digital currencies
turning loyalty apps into wallets, to offering BNPL at checkout, to reinventing employee benefits as spendable digital currencies
17:00
INNOVATION STAGE
Startups Pitching, Workshops & 1:1s
10:00
STARTUP PITCHES
fintech & insurtech startups presentations
STARTUP PITCHES
fintech & insurtech startups presentations
BREAK
WORKSHOP – INVESTORS FOCUS
investor engagement strategies overview by Startup Wise Guys
17:00
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THE SPEAKERS
- All
- Regulation
- Banking
- Payments
- Insurtech
- Technology
- Investment
- Ecosystem
SEE BIO
Marek Belka
Finance Minister of Poland
Former Prime Minister &
Marek Belka is a Polish professor of economics and politician who has served as Prime Minister of Poland and Finance Minister of Poland in two governments. He is a former director of the International Monetary Fund's European Department and form...
Marek Belka
Finance Minister of Poland
Former Prime Minister &
Former Prime Minister &
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Razvan Tapu
Chief Digital and Technologies
PRIVATBANK
Răzvan Țapu is an experienced technology and banking professional with a strong track record in driving digital transformation and innovative finance solutions. With a background in leading complex tech projects in high-pressure environments, he fo...
Razvan Tapu
Chief Digital and Technologies
PRIVATBANK
PRIVATBANK
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Vilma Sool
CCO and Executive Director
Avarda Bank AB
Vilma Sool is Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director at Avarda Bank AB, leading commercial strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives in the fintech and digital banking sector across Europe region.
Vilma Sool
CCO and Executive Director
Avarda Bank AB
Avarda Bank AB
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Rasa Meskauskiene
Chief People Officer
FinoraBank
Rasa Meskauskiene is Chief People Officer at Finora Bank, specializing in organizational psychology, leadership development, and building people strategies that strengthen culture, performance, and growth in financial services.
Rasa Meskauskiene
Chief People Officer
FinoraBank
FinoraBank
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Goran Varat
President of the Management Board - CEO
Podravska banka d.d.
Goran Varat is President of the Management Board at Podravska banka d.d., leading the bank’s strategic direction, operations, and growth within the regional financial sector.
Goran Varat
President of the Management Board - CEO
Podravska banka d.d.
Podravska banka d.d.
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Margus Simson
Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Member of the Board
Komerční banka
Margus Simson - Senior executive with 25+ years leading digital transformations, specializing in strategy and execution across business, technology, and culture. Led major bank transformation and cross-industry digitalization projects across Baltics ...
Margus Simson
Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Member of the Board
Komerční banka
Komerční banka
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Maksym Paraska
Co Head of Fintech Committee
IT Ukraine Association
Director at Bandera Agency and Fractional CMO helping banks, neobanks, and lenders align marketing, sales, and compliance to reduce CAC, scale revenue, and build data-driven, profitable growth systems.
Maksym Paraska
Co Head of Fintech Committee
IT Ukraine Association
IT Ukraine Association
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Michal Vodrazka
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 Vodrazka
Director Payment Regulations
CZECH NATIONAL BANK
CZECH NATIONAL BANK
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Davor Gasparac
Senior Program Manager Corporates & Markets
ERSTE DIGITAL
Davor Gašparac has 3 decades of hands-on experience in delivering complex solutions and projects in highly competitive industries such as software development, Telecommunications and Banking in different markets, and fast-paced environments. In addi...
Davor Gasparac
Senior Program Manager Corporates & Markets
ERSTE DIGITAL
ERSTE DIGITAL
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Andres Lehtmets
Founder & Consultant
INSURTECH4GOOD.COM
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.COM
INSURTECH4GOOD.COM
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Silviu Aron
Senior Specialist, AML Compliance
Western Union
Silviu Aron is a Senior AML Compliance Specialist at Western Union in Vilnius, focused on anti-money laundering controls, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention within global payment operations.
Silviu Aron
Senior Specialist, AML Compliance
Western Union
Western Union
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Michal Pawlik
Director
UniCredit Polska
Business leader with 20 years’ experience bridging traditional banking (UniCredit, Rabobank, PKO BP) and FinTech/SaaS, driving regulated growth, digital transformation, and strategic expansion across DACH and CEE markets.
Michal Pawlik
Director
UniCredit Polska
UniCredit Polska
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Jakub Wieclaw
Chairman of the Board
Magnetiq Bank
Jakub Więcław is Chairman of the Board at Magnetiq Bank, with expertise in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), sales, product development, SME banking, and cross-border growth, with previous leadership roles at Alior Bank, Aion Bank, and Vodeno.
Jakub Wieclaw
Chairman of the Board
Magnetiq Bank
Magnetiq Bank
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Stela Subotin
Consultant
National Commission for Financial Markets.
Subotin Stela is a lawyer providing legal advisory and support, contributing to regulatory compliance, contract management, and legal risk mitigation for the National Commission for Financial Markets.
Stela Subotin
Consultant
National Commission for Financial Markets.
National Commission for Financial Markets.
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Dimitris Matsakis
Angel Investor
TECH ANGELS
An entrepreneur and startup investor with a global track record across 50+ countries and 60+ mandates in tech business development and go-to-market. A co-founder and operator of three companies, he also advises and coaches founders and CEOs.
Dimitris Matsakis
Angel Investor
TECH ANGELS
TECH ANGELS
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Imre Hild
Cheif Executive Officer
OUVC
Imre Hild is the CEO of Óbuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC), a venture capital and venture studio firm focusing on medtech, deep tech, robotics, and AI startups, investing 25M EUR in early-stage tech ventures with tickets ranging between 70-800K EUR.
Imre Hild
Cheif Executive Officer
OUVC
OUVC
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Adrian Dinculescu
Managing Director
NAMIRIAL
Experienced Alliances Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry with a special emphasis on digitalization and digital transformation.
Adrian Dinculescu
Managing Director
NAMIRIAL
NAMIRIAL
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Bogdan Hristescu
Board Member
BLIK
Entrepreneur and Executive with over 25 years experience in the Corporate and Start-up environments, with a passion for Sales and Negotiations, mostly into B2B area. A proven track record and strength in business development and deal closing.
Bogdan Hristescu
Board Member
BLIK
BLIK
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David Stolin
Professor of Finance
TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL
David Stolin is an experienced academic, working at Toulouse Business School, where he teaches cohorts of students in the current horizon of finance, intertwining both theoretical academic rigor with strategic, market-based foresight.
David Stolin
Professor of Finance
TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL
TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Raul Risnita
Director
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
Experienced Digital Guy with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Digital development,leading projects,Negotiation, Sales, Communication, Management, and Teamwork.Part of important digitization projects in Banca Trans...
Raul Risnita
Director
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
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Raya Yunakova
Principal
LAUNCHUB VENTURES
With a background in tech and entrepreneurship—including roles at Microsoft and co-founding an edtech startup—she now leads investments in sectors like AI, SaaS, and logistics automation.
Raya Yunakova
Principal
LAUNCHUB VENTURES
LAUNCHUB VENTURES
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Matei Dumitrescu
Venture Partner
FIL ROUGE CAPTIAL
Business angel and VC Investor with a focus on impact investing.10-year activity as an impact focused BA and VC investor with over 50 startup investments, Vice President of Techangels, and Jury Member of the European Innovation Council Accelerator (E...
Matei Dumitrescu
Venture Partner
FIL ROUGE CAPTIAL
FIL ROUGE CAPTIAL
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István Fetter
Head of Small Business Segment
CIB BANK
István Fetter has over 10 years senior leadership experience, and over 17 years of banking experience in Eximbank, Raiffeisen Bank and CIB Bank covering structured trade finance, documentary finance, project finance, SME/LC relationship management, ...
István Fetter
Head of Small Business Segment
CIB BANK
CIB BANK
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Zoltan Acs
Chairman
HUNGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
Zoltán Ács is the Chairman of the Hungarian Fintech Association, where he leads efforts to strengthen collaboration between banks and fintech companies. With a background in economic journalism and startup development, he has contributed to the gro...
Zoltan Acs
Chairman
HUNGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
HUNGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
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Mihael Mihaylov
Board Member
BULGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
Mihael Mihaylova is part of the Bulgarian Fintech Association, where he collaborates with regulators and industry stakeholders to foster innovation and promote open banking adoption in the region. He is a activley invoved in multiple fintech business...
Mihael Mihaylov
Board Member
BULGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
BULGARIAN FINTECH ASSOCIATION
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Gerd Bommer
International Bussines Developer
Gerd Bommer is a seasoned business development and international trade expert - Currently on sabbatical.
Gerd Bommer
International Bussines Developer
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Fabian Tatomirescu
Deputy General Manager
CAMPION Broker
Fabian Tomescu has broad experience in the private and creative sectors and is now building one of the most innovative Insurance and Reassurance Brokers in Romania.
Fabian Tatomirescu
Deputy General Manager
CAMPION Broker
CAMPION Broker
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Oleg Doronceanu
Affinty Leader RO & CEE
MARSH
Oleg Doronceanu, Affinity Leader for Romania and CEE at Marsh, brings over 15 years of experience in insurance innovation. He has led embedded insurance initiatives and advocates for digital solutions in mobility and consumer electronics sectors.
Oleg Doronceanu
Affinty Leader RO & CEE
MARSH
MARSH
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Zdenek Jaros
Chairman of the Board
Magnetiq Bank
Zdenek is a leading voice on financial services evolution in Central Europe. Meet him at #UNCHAIN2026 to discuss cross-border insurance, insurer-bank partnerships, and adapting to today’s digital customer expectations.
Zdenek Jaros
Chairman of the Board
Magnetiq Bank
Magnetiq Bank
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Cristian Ionescu
Cheif Executive Officer
EAZY ASIGURARI
As CEO of Eazy Asigurări, Cristian Ionescu is advancing a digital first kind of insurance, powered by agility and tech-driven solutions. With 20+ years of industry leadership, he has steered operations, risk, claims, and digital innovation, shaping ...
Cristian Ionescu
Cheif Executive Officer
EAZY ASIGURARI
EAZY ASIGURARI
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Gabriel Dombri
Angel Investor
GMAX VENTURES
Gabriel Dombri is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor. He previously led Tapptitude, a product studio partnering with startups to build mobile-first products. As an angel investor through GMAX Ventures and Transylvania Angels Network, he suppor...
Gabriel Dombri
Angel Investor
GMAX VENTURES
GMAX VENTURES
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Panos Kouvalis
COO and member of the BoD
INTERAMERICAN
Panos Kouvalis is the COO and Board Member at INTERAMERICAN. A transformation leader with 20 years’ experience, he blends actuarial precision with innovation to drive sustainable growth and organizational change.
Panos Kouvalis
COO and member of the BoD
INTERAMERICAN
INTERAMERICAN
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Branislav Beer
Commercial Solutinos Senior Director
VISA
Branislav Beer is the Commercial Solutinos Director for Central and Eastern Europe, bringing over 15 years of experience in banking and payments. At Visa, he has led initiatives to modernize B2B payment iand his expertise spans product innovation and...
Branislav Beer
Commercial Solutinos Senior Director
VISA
VISA
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Cristina Reichmann
Partner
CMS
Cristina Reichmann is a partner at CMS Romania, heading the Capital Markets, Financial Instruments & Services, and Structured Finance practice. With over 20 years of experience, she advises on banking, capital markets, fintech, and digital financ...
Cristina Reichmann
Partner
CMS
CMS
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Philip Choban
Cheif Executive Officer
TELIOS CARE
Under the leadership of CEO Philip Choban, Telios Care has worked to make telemedicine more accessible for patients while providing digital solutions for healthcare professionals. Telios Care is the first telemedicine company in Romania, founded by a...
Philip Choban
Cheif Executive Officer
TELIOS CARE
TELIOS CARE
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Diana Suster
CEE Business Development
VISA
Diana Șuster is a seasoned business development professional at Visa, where she focuses on expanding digital payment solutions across Romania and the broader Central and Eastern Europe region. With a strong background in financial services, she play...
Diana Suster
CEE Business Development
VISA
VISA
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Georgios Papadakis
Managing Director
EUROPEAN MICROFINANCE NETWORK
Georgios Papadakis serves as Managing Director of the European Microfinance Network, leading efforts to expand innovative microfinance and social impact funding across Europe. With over 20 years in strategic management, communications, and public-pri...
Georgios Papadakis
Managing Director
EUROPEAN MICROFINANCE NETWORK
EUROPEAN MICROFINANCE NETWORK
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Catalin Ciupitu
Business Development Manager
PAYTEN
Catalin Tudor Ciupitu is a results-driven professional experienced in building, developing and implementing strategically sales solutions. Experienced in key account management and product management, delivering B2B & B2C sales solution. Passiona...
Catalin Ciupitu
Business Development Manager
PAYTEN
PAYTEN
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Pablo Lacruz Deza
Commercial Director
NATECH
Pablo Lacruz Deza is the Commercial Director for Southern Europe and MENA at Natech Banking Systems. With a strong background in fintech and digital banking, he has been instrumental in advancing neobanking solutions. Pablo actively engages in indust...
Pablo Lacruz Deza
Commercial Director
NATECH
NATECH
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Nemika Menevse
Cheif Executive Officer
TWISTO
Nemika Menevse is the CEO of Twisto, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) fintech company. Since taking the helm following Twisto's acquisition by Turkish fintech firm Param, she has spearheaded a significant turnaround, leading the company to it...
Nemika Menevse
Cheif Executive Officer
TWISTO
TWISTO
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Ionut Encescu
Business Development Director
VISA
Ionuț Encescu is a seasoned professional in the payments industry, with extensive experience in developing and managing payment systems, currently focusing on Business Development at Visa in multiple CEE countries. Throughout his career, he has been...
Ionut Encescu
Business Development Director
VISA
VISA
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Adam Dragus
Design Strategist
Ergomania - Fintech Product Design
Adam Dragus is a design strategist with over 15 years at the intersection of UX, UI, and strategy, helping fintech, banking and SaaS teams turn complex challenges into intuitive, revenue-driving digital products.
Adam Dragus
Design Strategist
Ergomania - Fintech Product Design
Ergomania - Fintech Product Design
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Dan Toderici
Country Manager
FINSHAPE
Dan Toderici is a seasoned banking technology professional, currently serving as a key contact at Finshape Romania. With extensive experience in digital banking transformation, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that enhance ...
Dan Toderici
Country Manager
FINSHAPE
FINSHAPE
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Sorin Mititelu
Vice President – Insurance
The Financial Supervisory Authority
Sorin Mititelu is Vice President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) of Romania, overseeing the insurance and reinsurance sector, with over 20 years of experience in banking, insurance, and financial market supervision.
Sorin Mititelu
Vice President – Insurance
The Financial Supervisory Authority
The Financial Supervisory Authority
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Michal Ciffra
Partner
DEPO VENTURES
Michal - it is ok to leverage his VC background - can we please agree on using this BIO: Michal Ciffra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalciffra/
Michal Ciffra is a founding partner at DEPO Ventures, one of the most active first-ticket VC funds in...
Michal Ciffra
Partner
DEPO VENTURES
DEPO VENTURES
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Ilie Puscas
CEE Manager
BINANCE
Ilie Pușcaș serves as the Country Manager for Binance Romania, overseeing the company's operations and strategic initiatives in the region. With a strong background in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, he has been instrumental in promo...
Ilie Puscas
CEE Manager
BINANCE
BINANCE
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Robert Kaluza
Co-founder & CEO
BILLION
Robert Kałuża is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Billon Group, a fintech company pioneering blockchain-based solutions for regulated industries. Under his leadership, Billon developed the Unified Enterprise DLT System, integrating nat...
Robert Kaluza
Co-founder & CEO
BILLION
BILLION
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Sonja Marjanovic Vucic
CEO | Founder
Lupo Emerald
Sonja Marjanovic Vucic is a senior banking professional with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on strategy, operations, and digital transformation, contributing to the development of modern banking and evolving financial ecosystems...
Sonja Marjanovic Vucic
CEO | Founder
Lupo Emerald
Lupo Emerald
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Jan Ziomek
Partner / Head of Fintech
KOCHANSKI & PARTNERS
Jan Ziomek is Partner at Kochański & Partners, where he leads the FinTech and NewTech Sector Practice. With a strong background in financial market law and new technologies, he specializes in areas such as payment services, investment crowdfundi...
Jan Ziomek
Partner / Head of Fintech
KOCHANSKI & PARTNERS
KOCHANSKI & PARTNERS
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Agathe Blaga
Deputy Director
National Bank of Romania
Agathe Blaga is Deputy Director at the National Bank of Romania, specializing in payment systems oversight, regulatory compliance, and financial infrastructure, driving innovation, resilience, and efficiency across evolving financial and regulatory e...
Agathe Blaga
Deputy Director
National Bank of Romania
National Bank of Romania
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Iuliana Floricică
CEO and Co-founder
June Communications
Iuliana Floricică is CEO and Co-founder of June Communications, with extensive experience in fintech and financial services marketing, specializing in strategic communication, brand development, and building growth-driven partnerships across industr...
Iuliana Floricică
CEO and Co-founder
June Communications
June Communications
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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
CORIUNDER
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Bence Siklós
Consultant
Peak Financial Services
Bence Siklós is a consultant at Peak, specializing in fintech strategy, payments, and digital transformation, supporting financial institutions and startups in scaling innovative products and navigating evolving market dynamics.
Bence Siklós
Consultant
Peak Financial Services
Peak Financial Services
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Gabriela Constantinescu
Managing Partner
Antal International
Gabriela Constantinescu is Executive Search Partner at Antal International, specializing in banking and financial services recruitment, with expertise in HR consultancy, executive search, and talent strategy across global financial institutions.
Gabriela Constantinescu
Managing Partner
Antal International
Antal International
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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
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
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Catalin Chirieac
Executive Director
RAIFFEISEN BANK
Proven track record of fostering collaboration with different stakeholders, in order to achieve ambitious objectives, with a strong focus on placing the customer at the center of strategic efforts. People-oriented leader, always aiming at engaging an...
Catalin Chirieac
Executive Director
RAIFFEISEN BANK
RAIFFEISEN BANK
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Maricela Litcanu
Executive Director
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
Maricela Litcanu is Executive Director of Global Transaction Banking at BRD Groupe Société Générale, with over 23 years in banking. She has led innovative initiatives in trade finance and SME services, contributing to BRD's recognition as Ro...
Maricela Litcanu
Executive Director
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
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Theofanis Mesolongitis
Presales Director
NATECH BANKING SOLUTIONS
Theofanis Mesolongitis is the Presales Director at Natech Banking Solutions, where he supports banks and financial institutions in accelerating digital transformation. He specializes in designing and implementing scalable financial and payment platfo...
Theofanis Mesolongitis
Presales Director
NATECH BANKING SOLUTIONS
NATECH BANKING SOLUTIONS
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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
BRD SOCIETE GENERALE
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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
PAYTEN
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Ernest Puspok
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
Development Director CEE
WORLDLINE
WORLDLINE
Michal Prazny
Head of Business Development
TSYS
TSYS
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Ana Georgescu
Executive Partner
IT SMART SYSTEMS
Experienced Delivery Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Requirements Analysis, ITIL, Entreprise Integration, IT Service Management, and Pre-sales.
Ana Georgescu
Executive Partner
IT SMART SYSTEMS
IT SMART SYSTEMS
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Balazs Zotter
Technology Consulting Director
FINSHAPE
Digital banking professional with an international career portfolio, whose success has been attributed to deep technical knowledge, communications and planning skills.
Balazs Zotter
Technology Consulting Director
FINSHAPE
FINSHAPE
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Ryszard Druzynski
CEO Romania
BLIK
Ryszard Drużyński is the CEO of BLIK Romania, overseeing the launch of Poland’s leading mobile payment system in Romania. With seven years of experience in banking operations and payments (including at BCR and Raiffeisen Bank Polska), he leads ...
Ryszard Druzynski
CEO Romania
BLIK
BLIK
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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
UAFIC
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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
FINTECH MOLDOVA
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Baiba Rozenberga
Head of Startups
MBH FINTECHLAB
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 Startups
MBH FINTECHLAB
MBH FINTECHLAB
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Mihai Neacsu
Managing Partner
NEACSU & ASSOCIATES
Mihai Neacșu is a Partner and Managing Attorney at Neacșu & Asociații, specializing in insurance law. With extensive experience advising insurers and brokers, he actively contributes to industry innovation—speaking on topics like non-pecunia...
Mihai Neacsu
Managing Partner
NEACSU & ASSOCIATES
NEACSU & ASSOCIATES
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Florentina Costea
Managing Director SEE
ALLIANZ PARTNERS
Florentina Costea is the Managing Director for Southeast Europe at Allianz Partners. With a proven track record in various roles in the insurance and banking industry, Florentina brings enourmous expertise and an innovative leadership approach. She i...
Florentina Costea
Managing Director SEE
ALLIANZ PARTNERS
ALLIANZ PARTNERS
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Alexandru 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...
Alexandru Ciuncan
General Manager
UNSAR
UNSAR
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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
FARA GRIJA
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Andrew Samu
Editor at Large
DISRUPTION BANKING
Editor at Large - Capital Markets / DeFi at #DisruptionBanking where our content covers stories from Banking Technology to Fintech Disruptors including ESG, DeFi, Algo-Trading, HFT, Regulation, and many others.
Andrew Samu
Editor at Large
DISRUPTION BANKING
DISRUPTION BANKING
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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
THE CONNECTER
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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
SME BANKING CLUB
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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
VERITA HR
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Catalin Cretu
General Manager
VISA
Cătălin Crețu is the General Manager for Visa in Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria, a role he has held since 2004. With a robust background in banking and electronic payments, he has been instrumental in advancing Visa's digital paymen...
Catalin Cretu
General Manager
VISA
VISA
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Alex Chira
General Director
VISIT ORADEA
Alex Chira is a Romanian public sector leader focused on tourism development and cultural heritage preservation. Since 2022, he has served as General Director of Visit Oradea (APTOR), promoting the city as a key destination. In 2024, he also assumed ...
Alex Chira
General Director
VISIT ORADEA
VISIT ORADEA
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David Achim
Executive Director
MAKE IT IN ORADEA
David Achim is a Romanian entrepreneur and tech ecosystem builder, currently serving as Executive Director of Make IT in Oradea and Program Director of Bright Labs. With over a decade of experience in startups and digital innovation, he leads initiat...
David Achim
Executive Director
MAKE IT IN ORADEA
MAKE IT IN ORADEA
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Andrei Iacsiser
Head of Digital Department
EXIM BANK
Andrei Iacșișer is Head of the Digital Department at Exim Banca Românească, where he has spent nearly five years leading digital transformation initiatives. With a strong focus on enhancing user experience and modernizing banking services, he bri...
Andrei Iacsiser
Head of Digital Department
EXIM BANK
EXIM BANK
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Adam Ferenczi
Cheif Executive Officer
INSURWIZ TECHNOLOGY
Ádám Ferenczi is the CEO and Founder of Insurwiz, a Hungarian insurtech startup specializing in embedded travel insurance solutions. With a focus on blockchain-based smart contracts and API integrations, Insurwiz offers automated insurance products...
Adam Ferenczi
Cheif Executive Officer
INSURWIZ TECHNOLOGY
INSURWIZ TECHNOLOGY
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Ionut Horatau
Expert
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
Ionuț Hotarău is a seasoned banking expert, with 17 years of work throughtout multiple areas of Romania's National Bank,of which, regulation, licensing, and oversight.
Ionut Horatau
Expert
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA
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Diana Dumitrescu
Senior Product Manager - BT Go
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
Diana Dumitrașcu is Senior Product Manager - BT Go at Banca Transilvania, where she champions the development of cutting-edge mobile banking apps and embedded finance solutions. With deep expertise in digital strategy, she drives seamless client exp...
Diana Dumitrescu
Senior Product Manager - BT Go
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
BANCA TRANSILVANIA
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Agata Wolska
Project Manager Portfolio Delivery
Bank of Valletta plc
Agata Wolska is a banking and fintech professional and researcher focused on digital transformation, open banking, and financial ecosystems. She works on innovation, regulatory change, and the future of digital financial services.
Agata Wolska
Project Manager Portfolio Delivery
Bank of Valletta plc
Bank of Valletta plc
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Jiri Raska
Chief Technology Officer
Partners Banka, a.s.
Jiří Raška is CTO and Co-Founder of Partners Banka, where he leads the development of a fully licensed, cloud-native digital bank focused on identity-first architecture, digital trust, and modern banking infrastructure.
Jiri Raska
Chief Technology Officer
Partners Banka, a.s.
Partners Banka, a.s.
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Juris Puce
Expansion Manager
TF Bank AB
Juris Puce is Expansion Manager for Continental Europe Consumer Lending at TF Bank, with extensive experience in retail banking, consumer finance, and market expansion, driving growth strategies across European lending markets.
Juris Puce
Expansion Manager
TF Bank AB
TF Bank AB
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Karmen Fujs
Head of Finance and Accounting
Cinkarna Celje d.d.
Karmen Fujs is a fintech and partnerships professional focused on product growth, ecosystem development, and scaling digital financial solutions across European markets, working closely with startups and financial institutions.
Karmen Fujs
Head of Finance and Accounting
Cinkarna Celje d.d.
Cinkarna Celje d.d.
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Kostas Tovil
Market Lead Greece
TBI Bank
Kostas Tovil is Senior Vice President at TBI Bank, with over 16 years of experience in retail banking, consumer finance, and digital lending, leading innovation in payments, merchant solutions, and financial digital transformation.
Kostas Tovil
Market Lead Greece
TBI Bank
TBI Bank
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Krzysztof Blach
Chief Credit Risk Officer
TF Bank AB
Krzysztof Blach is Chief Credit Risk Officer at TF Bank AB, with extensive experience in credit risk management, consumer lending, and financial risk strategy, specializing in portfolio quality, underwriting, and regulatory compliance.
Krzysztof Blach
Chief Credit Risk Officer
TF Bank AB
TF Bank AB
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Adrian Gheorghita
Deputy Chairman of the Board
National Commission for Financial Markets
Adrian Gheorghita is Deputy Chairman of the Board at the National Commission for Financial Markets, contributing to financial regulation, market supervision, and the development of stable capital markets in Romania.
Adrian Gheorghita
Deputy Chairman of the Board
National Commission for Financial Markets
National Commission for Financial Markets
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Alexandra Sidorenco
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 Sidorenco
Head of Fintech Division
NATIONAL BANK OF MOLDOVA
NATIONAL BANK OF MOLDOVA
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Zeynep Bozkurt
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Burgan Bank Türkiye
Zeynep Bozkurt is CFO and Deputy CEO at Burgan Bank Türkiye, with over 20 years of experience in banking, financial control, and strategy, leading digital transformation, risk management, and corporate financial governance.
Zeynep Bozkurt
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Burgan Bank Türkiye
Burgan Bank Türkiye
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Ozhan Orge
Chief Transformation, Strategy and Operations Officer
QNB Leasing
Özhan Orge is a banking and fintech executive at QNB Leasing, focused on AI-driven transformation, credit decisioning, and digital banking innovation, with extensive experience in structured finance and corporate banking strategy.
Ozhan Orge
Chief Transformation, Strategy and Operations Officer
QNB Leasing
QNB Leasing
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Majlinde Restelic
Chief Data Officer
NLB Banka Prishtina
Majlindë Kastrati Restelic is a senior data and analytics leader at NLB Banka Prishtina, with over 16 years of experience in banking, specializing in data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation in financial services.
Majlinde Restelic
Chief Data Officer
NLB Banka Prishtina
NLB Banka Prishtina
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Karol Golen
Product Manager
Santander Bank Polska
Karol Golen is a Product Manager at Santander Bank Polska, specializing in corporate banking products, payments, and innovation, with over 12 years at Citi leading product development, R&D initiatives, and cross-functional transformation project...
Karol Golen
Product Manager
Santander Bank Polska
Santander Bank Polska
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Magdalena Kusa
Director
Santander Bank Polska
Magdalena Kusa is Transaction Banking Director at Santander Bank Polska, managing large corporate clients and specializing in payments, liquidity, and trade finance, with experience across corporate banking, treasury, and structured finance.
Magdalena Kusa
Director
Santander Bank Polska
Santander Bank Polska
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Tamas Katona
Senior Policy Officer
Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Tamás Katona is an analyst at the Central Bank of Hungary’s FinTech Lab, focusing on decentralized finance, digital assets, and financial regulation, exploring how technology-driven innovation is reshaping modern financial systems. ...
Tamas Katona
Senior Policy Officer
Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Magyar Nemzeti Bank
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Andra Sonea, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Oxford Brookes Business School
Andra Sonea, PhD, is an Oxford Brookes researcher bridging academic network science with industry expertise from IBM and FintechOS. She specializes in financial architecture, digital transformation, and scaling innovative fintech ecosystems.
Andra Sonea, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Oxford Brookes Business School
Oxford Brookes Business School
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Kobi Bendelak
CEO
InsurTech israel
Kobi Bendelak is CEO of InsurTech Israel, leading innovation across investments, consulting, media, and acceleration. With 20+ years in insurance, he bridges traditional models with cutting-edge InsurTech solutions globally.
Kobi Bendelak
CEO
InsurTech israel
InsurTech israel
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Ganna GORBENKO
Director
OTP Bank
Ganna Gorbenko is an AML/CFT and financial investigations expert with 15+ years’ experience, specializing in anti-corruption, forensic accounting, and regulatory frameworks, contributing to financial crime prevention and policy development.
Ganna GORBENKO
Director
OTP Bank
OTP Bank
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