On 12 February 2026, the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) held its Q1 2026 Supervisory Board Meeting in Frankfurt. The meeting took place alongside the Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference and was hosted by EDFA’s member Digital Invest Germany.

The Frankfurt meeting provided an opportunity to align early in the year on EDFA’s strategic direction, delivery priorities, and how the association can further strengthen its value proposition for members across Europe.

Key outcomes

The Supervisory Board noted continued momentum in EDFA’s community growth, with three new members and one affiliated ecosystem joining the network, and discussed next steps to strengthen onboarding and engagement.

The Supervisory Board also reviewed EDFA’s core objectives for 2026 and beyond, covering member value and business opportunities, policy and public affairs work, communications and awareness, and long-term sustainability. Discussions focused on prioritisation and resourcing to ensure initiatives remain impactful and deliverable.

Working Group activity remains central to EDFA’s mission. The Supervisory Board reviewed progress across active Working Groups and confirmed plans to expand exchanges to reflect broader digital and fintech policy developments.

Programme outlook

The Supervisory Board confirmed the 2026 pipeline of EDFA programmes and community moments, including continued engagement through Fintech Visits DG FISMA, the Bridging Borders series, the FinTech Café community format, and ongoing Working Groups activity. 

As always, EDFA’s Supervisory Board meetings are more than governance milestones. They provide a space to connect, exchange perspectives, and reinforce the trust and cooperation that underpin EDFA’s work across Europe.