Europe’s Financial Industry Needs Initiative: Shaping a Competitive Future Together

“Now is the moment for Europe to act together and unlock the full potential of its financial industry,” says Corinna Egerer, founder of Frankfurt Digital Finance, the annual conference which will be taking place for the sixth consecutive time on February 12-13, 2025 at Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany. The timing couldn’t be more critical: After the US presidential elections and the upcoming elections in Germany, Europe will be under scrutiny. Under the motto “Time to act, Europe! Unleashing the potential of the financial industry,” prominent speakers such as Christiana Riley (Regional Head of North America, Santander), Philippe Oddo (Managing Partner and CEO, ODDO BHF), Alexandre Prot (Co-Founder, Qonto), Nicola Beer (Vice President, EIB), Burkhard Balz (Board Member, Deutsche Bundesbank), and Dr. Tamaz Georgadze (CEO and Co-Founder, Raisin) will discuss the future of Europe as a financial hub.

The sixth edition of the conference will focus on key topics such as innovation and transformation financing in Europe, frameworks like the Capital Markets Union, growth strategies for the financial industry, the importance of European champions, and building a strong digital mid-market. At the same time, sessions on the first conference day will address current tech trends in the European financial industry, including Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Securities, and Crypto & Digital Assets.

European Fintech Day: A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
The second conference day will again serve as the platform for the European Fintech Day, bringing together startups and scaleups from leading fintech hubs across Europe with potential customers, partners, and investors. The goal is to promote growth within and beyond Europe: on the one hand, by offering direct financing opportunities, and on the other, by exploring collaboration potential between established institutions and young companies.

Participants can look forward to pitch sessions featuring fintechs from across Europe, a marketplace for innovative solutions, and exclusive masterclasses where renowned experts will provide in-depth insights into cutting-edge technologies and business models. The event will also offer a separate investor meet-up and stage interviews with scale-ups and their investors, making it a key networking opportunity for venture capital investors.

Cross-Border Exchange
Since its founding in 2020, Frankfurt Digital Finance has become one of the most important platforms for the financial industry in Europe. The conference combines tradition with innovation, bringing together stakeholders from diverse sectors – from startups to established banks to investors. The goal is to actively support the digital transformation of the industry and develop a sustainable vision for the future of Europe’s financial industry. Through inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking opportunities, the event fosters cross-border and cross-sector exchange.

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