Riga - Tel Aviv FinTech Happy Hour
Join us for the Riga - Tel Aviv FinTech Happy Hour on December 5th, and get inspired by the top-notch experts of financial innovation from Riga and Tel Aviv!
FinTech communities from Israel and Latvia are invited to join this hybrid event live (in Tel Aviv) and online (from anywhere).
We will discuss: How to unlock the EU market with a MiCA license in Latvia.
Program and Speakers:
16.15 – door open // mingling
16.30 – Kahoot Quiz game
17.10–17.15 Opening intro by Mrs. Irina Rubinchik, Economic Attache of Latvia
17.15-17.30 Mrs. Marine Krasovska, Head of the Financial Technologies Supervision Dept., Bank of Latvia: Bank of Latvia Support Instruments in FinTech Licencing
17.30-17.45 Mr. Reinis Znotiņš, Executive Director, the Latvian Blockchain Association: Unlock the EU Market With MiCA License in Latvia
17.45–18.00 Mr. Renat Lokomet, Strategic Partner, Venture Faculty: Fintech Investment Opportunities in Latvia
18.00–18.20 - Questions and answers (with Latvian Regulator)
18.20-18.35 - break
18.35 – 19.10 – Panel discussion: MICA Licence: opportunities and limitations for Israeli FinTech sector
*Latvian Speakers remain online
Moderator: Mr. Ben Benacot, CPA, Director, FInancial Risk Management , KMPG IL
Mr. Shmuel Ben Tovim, Executive Director, Fintech.IL Innovation Community
Mr. Nimrod Yaron, CPA, Managing Partner, Nimrod Yaron&Co
Mrs. Avital Haitovich, Senior Associate, Gornitzky Law Firm
This Happy Hour with some Latvian craft beer at the trendy BrainEmbassy place is perfect to unwind and connect with fellow FinTech enthusiasts from Latvia and Israel.
The highlight of the evening will be an engaging key-note on the advantages of obtaining a MiCA license in Latvia.
Latvia is becoming a hotspot for FinTech innovation and MiCA license can open doors to new opportunities in the European market. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the FinTech landscape, this is your chance to learn and mingle!
You will receive a ZOOM link to attend virtually after your registration is approved, one day before the event.
Event is organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia/ Representative Office in Israel.
Project: 5.1.1.1.i. Development and continuous operation of a fully fledged innovation system governance model.