CONFERENCE AGENDA
For the first time in history, the V4 countries - Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary - are coming together under one specific growth theme, which falls under the digital economies of the countries, the so-called FinTech. This virtual conference, supported by the Visegrad Fund, brings together a discussion on the possibilities of cooperation and development of the FinTech sector in the V4 countries. It will host all market players, including regulators, FinTech representatives from the V4 countries, as well as representatives of the financial world. The conference also aims to present the results of data collection on the FinTech sector in individual countries and open up new opportunities for cooperation that can increase the global visibility and recognition of our region.
Format
9:00 - 9:20 Kick-off - Presentation of the results of the V4 countries data collection
9:20 - 9:30 Break
9:30 - 10:50 Panel 1: Perspectives of Regulators and Government
10:50 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:20 Panel 2: Connecting Government, Associations and Market Actors
12:20 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:20 Panel 3: Cooperation between FinTech Associations in the region
Panels and Conference Topics
Kick-off - Presentation of the results of the V4 countries data collection
Time: 9:00 - 9:20
Objective and Abstract: The conference will begin with a presentation of the results of the data collection project, which we conducted in cooperation with the V4 FinTech associations and supported by the Visegrad Fund. This project gathered valuable insights from fintech companies operating in the V4 countries. Your responses helped us identify common challenges and opportunities, strengthen cooperation and support growth in the region.
Presenter:
Key Points:
Overview of the research methodology and data collection process.
Key findings and trends identified from the data.
Implications for the FinTech sector and recommendations for future steps.
Break
Time: 9:20 - 9:30
Panel 1: Perspectives of Regulators and Government
Time: 9:30 - 10:50
Objective and Abstract: Discussion on the future direction of the FinTech environment.
Rečníci:
PETER PALUS (SK) - Head of the financial department in the representation of Slovakia in the European Union
Anikó Szombati (HU) - digitalization expert and ex-digital leader of the National Bank of Hungary
PETER PÉNZEŠ (SK) - Head of Crypto-assets and Innovation Section at National Bank of Slovakia
Key Points:
Reflection on data collection
Regulatory approaches and their impact on the growth of FinTech.
Future policies and their implications for the FinTech sector.
International cooperation and harmonization of regulations
Break
Time: 10:50 - 11:00
Panel 2: Connecting Government, Associations and Market Actors
Time: 11:00 - 12:20
Objective and Abstract: Objective and Abstract: Discussion of the connection between government regulators, associations and specific market actors.
Speakers:
MARTIN PETER (SK) - Head of Banking Department, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak republic
Jan Škrabka (CZ) - Advisor to the Minister of Finance
Martin Hainzl (SK) - Senior Manager for Visa Slovakia
Jana Peliova (SK) - Vice-Rector for Quality and Accreditations at University of Economics in Bratislava
Key Points:
Reflection on data collection
Case studies of successful public-private partnerships and policies.
The role of government and associations in supporting the FinTech sector.
Networking opportunities and joint initiatives.
Building a common FinTech market. V4 Partnership for Global Excellence
Lunch
Time: 12:20 - 13:00
Panel 3: Cooperation between FinTech Associations in the region
Time: 13:00 - 14:20
Objective and Abstract: Discussion of the current state and potential cooperation between FinTech associations.
Speakers:
ZOLTÁN ÁCS (HU) - Innovation Lead, MBH Bank | MD, MBH Fintechlab | Chairman, HU Fintech Association
Aleš Krempa (CZ) - Relations Manager, Czech Fintech Association
Branislav Slobodník (SK) - Project Manager FINAS
Lukáš Kovanda (CZ) - Chief economist at TRINITY BANK a.s.
Key Points:
Reflection on data collection and first cohesive cooperation
Current challenges and opportunities in the FinTech sector.
Discussion on local experiences and impact on V4 regional cooperation.
FinTech Valley Europe topic.
Strategies for strengthening the FinTech Valley Europe initiative.
