FEBRUARY 21, 2025 Amsterdam 

4 THEMES PROGRAMME

European Digital Finance Conference: Shaping the Future of Finance

Innovating Banking and Payments with AI, Cloud, and Cutting-Edge Technology​

The European Digital Finance Conference brings together top leaders and innovators in the finance industry to discuss the key changes transforming the sector. This year’s program focuses on how European banking is evolving, the latest trends in lending and payments, and the role of technologies like AI and cloud computing in driving innovation and combating financial crime. With keynote presentations from executives of leading European banks and 30 live demos from top fintech companies, attendees will gain practical insights into the future of finance. This conference is a must-attend for anyone interested in digital finance.

Key Sessions at the European Digital Finance Conference

ACROSS THREE STAGES

1. THE EVOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN BANKING SECTOR: GEOPOLITICS, MACROECONOMICS, AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

2. FINANCIAL INNOVATION IN LENDING AND PAYMENTS: OPEN BANKING AND EMBEDDED FINANCE​

3. LEVERAGING AI, DATA, CLOUD, AND CYBERSECURITY TO COMBAT FINANCIAL CRIME

4. SEEING IS BELIEVING: 30 DEMOS FROM THE MOST INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

1. THE EVOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN BANKING SECTOR: GEOPOLITICS, MACROECONOMICS, AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

This session will explore the ongoing transformation within the European banking sector, focusing on the impact of geopolitics, macroeconomic trends, and emerging technologies such as AI. Attendees will gain insights into how these factors are reshaping banking operations and regulatory developments across Europe.

Key topics:

Geopolitical forces shaping the future of European banking.

Macroeconomic challenges and opportunities in a shifting global landscape.

The role of AI and emerging technologies in modernizing banking operations.

Regulatory responses to technological advancements and their implications for financial institutions. ​

​Location: Main Stage

2. FINANCIAL INNOVATION IN LENDING AND PAYMENTS: OPEN BANKING AND EMBEDDED FINANCE

This session will explore the transformative potential of Open Banking and Embedded Finance in reshaping digital lending and payment systems. It will focus on how financial institutions can integrate these innovations to offer seamless, customer-centric services while navigating the changing competitive and regulatory landscape.

Key topics:

The impact of Open Banking on lending platforms and payment systems.

How Embedded Finance is driving new business models in payments and lending.​

Opportunities and challenges in adopting Open Banking and Embedded Finance solutions.

​Location: Main Stage

3. LEVERAGING AI, DATA, CLOUD, AND CYBERSECURITY TO COMBAT FINANCIAL CRIME

This session will explore how AI, advanced data analytics, and cloud technologies are being utilized to strengthen cybersecurity measures and combat financial crime. It will highlight the role of these technologies in detecting fraud, mitigating risks, and securing financial institutions against evolving cyber threats in a cloud-driven environment.

Key topics:

AI-driven detection and prevention of financial crime.

The role of big data in enhancing cybersecurity and risk management. ​

Leveraging cloud technologies to improve security, scalability, and response to cyber threats.​ ​

​Location: Main Stage

4. SEEING IS BELIEVING: 30 DEMOS FROM THE MOST INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES​

At the end of the exhibition hall you will find the Financial Innovation stage where 30 companies will show a demo of the latest innovations in financial technology.​​

Key topics:

  • Embedded finance​
  • Open banking​
  • Artificial intelligence​
  • Consumer fintech​
  • Regulatory technology​
  • Blockchain integration​
  • Buy now, pay later​
  • Decentralised finance​
  • Green fintech​
  • Banking-as-a-service (baas)​
  • Digital Lending​
  • Neobanks​
  • Ai-powered personal finance advisors​
  • Biometrics​
  • Regulatory compliance​
  • Cybersecurity​
  • Financial inclusion​
  • Generative AI​
  • Insurtech​
  • Sustainability

​Location: Demo Stage

3 stages & more

STAGE 1

MAIN STAGE​
Keynotes, Case Studies​
Panels, Debates

STAGE 2

FINANCIAL INNOVATION
Demos
Pitches

STAGE 3

KNOWLEDGE SHARING​
Workshops​
Masterclasses

and more

Exhibition Hall and Networking

3 TYPES OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE :

  • FOR STARTUPS (<3 YEARS, PRE-SERIES ‘A’)
  • FOR BANKS
  • FOR OTHER COMPANIES

INTERACTIVE PANELS​

PARTICIPATION​

Join senior executives from leading banks, regulators, and Europe’s top vendors and service providers as they engage in dynamic and insightful panel discussions. These sessions will feature lively exchanges on critical topics, offering attendees a unique opportunity to hear expert perspectives and explore the future of digital finance​

Key topics:

The Evolution of the European Banking Sector: Geopolitics, Macroeconomics, and Emerging Technologies

Financial Innovation in Lending and Payments: Open Banking and Embedded Finance ​ ​

Leveraging AI, Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity to Combat Financial Crime​

These interactive sessions promise to provide deep insights into the future of AI and digital finance, shaping the conversation around innovation, security, and trust.