EDFA had a standout week at Future Finance Poland, hosted by FinTech Poland, where many of our members and board representatives shared their perspectives on Europe’s fast-evolving digital finance landscape. The event brought together fintech leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the continent to discuss the future of financial services, the role of regulation, and the opportunities ahead for Europe’s digital economy.
We extend our sincere thanks to FinTech Poland team for their warm hospitality and for organising such an inspiring and well-curated event.
EDFA Members on Stage
Several EDFA members and Board representatives contributed to key discussions throughout the week, highlighting the strength and diversity of our European network.
Cosmin Cosma (Finqware and the Romanian Fintech Association)
Participated in Pitch the Future: FinTech and Innovation Challenge and led a session on PSD3 and PSR, focusing on how Europe can balance innovation, competition, and effective regulatory oversight in payments.
Alessandra Guion-Gambrill (EDFA and FinTech Belgium)
Spoke on From Local Strengths to Global Impact, addressing how Europe can leverage its ecosystems to reinforce competitiveness and build a stronger global presence.
Ian Kalla (FinanceEstonia)
Joined the panel Across the Ice: Navigating Europe’s Hottest Financial Trends This Winter, bringing insights on trends shaping the European fintech landscape.
Karsten Wenzlaff (EDFA and Digital Invest Germany)
Moderated Supporting the Fintech Scale-Up Journey: EDFA as an Accelerator for European Growth, joined by Tina Luse (Fintech Latvia Association) and Bozhena Bozhilova (Bulgarian Fintech Association), exploring how collaboration across associations supports scale-up opportunities in Europe.
A Growing European Fintech Community
It was inspiring to see so many EDFA members contributing to Europe’s fintech dialogue, sharing national perspectives, and collaborating on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Events like Future Finance Poland underscore the importance of strong European networks and the value of cross-border cooperation in building a more connected and innovative financial ecosystem.
EDFA looks forward to continuing this work with our members and partners across Europe.