FinTech Talks & Chill – Estonian-Polish Collaboration in Forming the CEE FinTech Future
🚀 Join Us for an Exclusive FinTech Gathering!
Estonia is a global leader in digital innovation, boasting world-class fintech solutions and the highest density of unicorns per capita. Meanwhile, Poland is home to one of the fastest-growing fintech ecosystems in the EU, backed by a strong banking sector, cutting-edge mobile payments, and a thriving startup scene.
We invite you to FinTech Talks & Chill, an exclusive gathering where Estonian and Polish fintech leaders come together to explore the future of financial services, banking, and digitalization in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
This event is hosted by the Estonian Embassy in Warsaw, Finance Estonia, and FinTech Poland, bringing together top fintech minds, investors, and financial sector representatives for an afternoon of insightful discussions, company showcases, and high-impact networking. The event is funded by NextGenerationEU.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fintech leaders, discover cutting-edge innovations, and explore new collaboration opportunities in CEE!
👉 RSVP now to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing you in Warsaw!
Here is what is waiting for you:
Event will be moderated by one of the Estonian best experts in cyber topics: Anett Numa, Cyber Resilience Expert at Digistage Consulting
13.00 – 13.05 Opening speech by Ambassador of Republic of Estonia, Mr Miko Haljas
13.05 –13.20 Keynote speech: Cyber Risks on the Rise in the Financial Sector by Anett Numa, Cyber Resilience Expert, Digistage Consulting
13.20 – 13.30 Estonian FinTech sector: Why everyone knows Estonia is a leader in digitalization, how we got here and where are we heading next? By Ian Kalla, Finance Estonia
13.30 – 13.40 How we drive innovation and PKO Bank Polski by Jacek Stryczyński, Director for Innovation Projects, PKO Bank
13.40 – 14.15 Panel discussion: Forming CEE fintech powerhouse – fighting overregulated markets, outdated mechanisms and financial crime through cross-border cooperation.
Panel is moderated by Karolina Mitraszewska, an outstanding expert in financial sector with executive job experience in EY, Santander, and Nest Bank.
Panelists include:
- Michał Wojciechowski, Partnerships & Fintech Division Head at Speednet
- Emilia Komorowska, CEO at LitPay
- Maciej Pieczkowski, Head of CEE Business, Member of the Management Board at Inbank Poland
- Taavi Tamkivi, CEO at Salv
14.15 – 14.30 How to run an Estonian Fund from Poland? by Maks Stempniewicz, Techni Ventures
14.30 - 14.45 Company pitches
from 14.45 onwards: networking with drinks and snacks