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The Premier Fintech Event in Moldova!

Cultivating a Dynamic Environment, Fostering Collaboration, Learning, and Networking Among Key Stakeholders in Finance and Tech

The Fintech Moldova Conference, established in 2019, stands as a cornerstone in Moldova’s evolving fintech landscape. The annual gathering serves as the preeminent event, bringing together key influencers from the financial, technology, and public sectors. Committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, the conference propels Moldova’s fintech discussions to new heights, envisioning the nation as a regional hub in the industry. Each year, the conference boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders.

These experts share invaluable insights, discuss emerging trends, and showcase groundbreaking solutions. The event offers a diverse program featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the Moldovan market.

At its 6th edition in 2024, Fintech Moldova Conference will take place on October 11th, at Digital Park in Chisinau, and is an essential platform for staying ahead of the curve and driving the digital transformation of the country’s financial sector.

TICKETS

Pick the ticket that suits you best. Promotional Prices are available until October 9 EOD.

All prices include VAT.

Access to the Conference

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Access to Slides and Video Recordings

Access to the Premium Separate Zone

Access to Networking Dinner

Access to Winery Tour on the Next Day

Access to the Conference

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Access to Slides and Video Recordings

Access to the Premium Separate Zone

Access to Networking Dinner

Access to Winery Tour on the Next Day

Access to the Conference

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Access to Slides and Video Recordings

Access to the Premium Separate Zone

Access to Networking Dinner 

Access to Winery Tour on the Next Day

SPEAKERS

ANZHELA KASHPERUK
Vice President for Business Development, Mastercard in Ukraine and Moldova
GIORGI SHAGIDZE
Chief Executive Officer at maib
ALI EZZATYAR
Deputy Mission Director at USAID Moldova
DUMITRU ALAIBA
Minister for Economic Development and Digitalization of Moldov
BOJAN KOLUNDZIJA
OPTIM Team Leader - Country Manager for Moldova at Helvetas
PETRU ROTARU
Deputy Vice-Governor at the National Bank of Moldova
EUGEN GHILETCHI
Financial Sector Reforms Lead at USAID MISRA
CATALINA PLINSCHI
State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization
GARY PALMER
Founder, Chairman, President and CEO at Payall; Executive Chairman at Agile Partners
ALIONA STRATAN
Deputy Vice President of the Management Board at maib
OLGA VASYLIEVA
Deputy Head Of Payment Systems and Innovation Development Department at the National Bank of Ukraine
GARRI GALANTER
Chief Executive Officer at Salt Edge
AUGUSTIN DOBRE
Chief Executive Officer at SIBS Romania
RUCSANDRA STANCIU
Group Chief Executive Officer at EcoFinance
BERND WENDELN
Chief Commercial Officer at Natech Banking Solutions
JOSE MORENO DE BARREDA
Principal Digital Finance & Fintech Advisor at IFC
VADIMS LAMOVS
Global Product Manager at Tietoevry Banking
IAN HORROCKS
Professor at Oxford University and co-founder of Oxford Semantic Technologies
LIUDMILA BEJENARU
Consultant Expert Department of Infrastructures, Payments and Supervision of other Institutions at the National Bank of Moldova
ALINA BELEUȚĂ
Chief Growth Officer at Salt Edge
PAVEL SHUST
Digital Financial Services Regulation, Compliance, and Development Consultant at IFC
THEOFANIS MESOLONGITIS
Regional Head - Solution Consulting at Natech Banking Solutions
CORINA CIUREA-SAMANATI
Head of Daily Business Banking Department at maib
CRISTIAN ONICA
Financial Sector Specialist at USAID MISRA
ILIA DRAGAN
Chief Product Officer at Salt Edge
ANDREI BAKHMETOV
Head of Sales EE at Creatio
DUMITRU CIORICI
Chief Business Development Officer at Fagura
MIHAELA CERCHINA
Internal Auditor at Orange Moldova

MORE STELLAR SPEAKERS ARE COMING SOON! STAY TUNED!

In the meantime, here are some of the distinguished speakers we had in the past.

Interested in speaking at FMC24? Drop us a line!

AGENDA

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 09:30

Welcome Remarks

Giorgi Shagidze, CEO at maib
Ali Ezzatyar, Deputy Mission Director at USAID Moldova
Bojan Kolundzija, OPTIM Team Leader, Switzerland/Helvetas
Dumitru Alaiba, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Economic Development and Digitalization of Moldova
Petru Rotaru, Deputy Vice-Governor at the National Bank of Moldova

09:30 - 09:55

Fintech services in retail and beyond

Anzhela Kashperuk, Vice President of Business Development at Mastercard in Ukraine and Moldova

09:55 - 10:20

Digital Banking That Drives Business Success

Corina Ciurea-Samanati, Head of Daily Business Banking Department at maib

10:20 - 10:40

MIA - Over 6 months of progress; Open Banking; and the Opportunities of SEPA for Moldova

Liudmila Bejenaru, Consultant Expert Department of Infrastructures, Payments and Supervision of other Institutions at the National Bank of Moldova

10:40 - 11:00

MIA4ALL - Driving Innovation and Inclusion in Moldova’s Financial System

Eugen Ghiletchi, Financial Sector Reforms Lead at USAID MISRA

11:00 - 11:20

BankID. Remote identification system of the National Bank of Ukraine for digital services

Olga Vasilyeva, Deputy Head Of Payment Systems and Innovation Development Department at the National Bank of Ukraine

11:20 - 11:40

Cyberattacks sophistication - how to build resilience IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR

Jose Moreno de Barreda, Principal Digital Finance & Fintech Advisor at the International Finance Corporation, part of World Bank Group

11:40 - 12:10

New Paradigms for Cross Border Payments for SMEs

Gary Palmer, Founder of Payall and Agile Partners

12:10 - 13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION: Shaping Tomorrow's Payments. Strategic Approaches from Government and Industry Leaders.

Pavel Shust, Digital Financial Services Regulation, Compliance, and Development Consultant at IFC
Aliona Stratan, Deputy Vice President of the Management Board at maib
Catalina Plinschi, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of Moldova
Cristian Onica, Financial Sector Specialist at USAID MISRA
Gary Palmer, Founder of Payall and Agile Partners

13:00 - 14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00 - 14:20

How rules-based AI is transforming the financial services sector

Ian Horrocks, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford

14:20 - 14:40

In Five Years, Account-to-Account Payments Will Lead Over Cards in Europe

Vadims Lamovs, Global Product Manager at Tietoevry Banking

14:40 - 15:00

Building Trust and Innovating Payment Security with Next-Gen Solutions

Augustin Dobre, Chief Executive Officer at SIBS Romania

15:00 - 15:20

Partnerships at the Heart of Growth: From Open Banking to Open Finance & Banking as a Service

Garri Galanter, Chief Executive Officer at Salt Edge
Alina Beleuta, Chief Growth Officer at Salt Edge

15:20 - 15:40

From Vision to Launch: Precision in Building a Digital Bank

Bernd Wendeln, Chief Commercial Officer at Natech Banking

15:40 - 16:00

Consumer vs. Technology in Fintech

Rucsandra Stanciu, Global Chief Executive Officer at EcoFinance

16:00 - 16:20

COFEE BREAK

16:20 - 16:40

NO-CODE Transformation for the Banking Sector

Andrei Bakhmetov, Head of Sales EE at Creatio

16:40 - 17:00

AI Transformation in Internal Audit

Mihaela Cerchina, Internal Auditor at Orange Moldova

17:00 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation in Banking

Moderator: Dumitru Ciorici, Chief Business Development Officer at Fagura
Theofanis Mesolingitis, Regional Head – Solution Consulting at Natech Banking Solutions
Ilia Dragan, Chief Product Officer at Salt Edge
Vadims Lamovs, Global Product Manager at Tietoevry Banking
Augustin Dobre, Chief Executive Officer at SIBS Romania

AUDIENCE

We will be expecting over 400 participants representing the local and regional Finance, Tech, and Public sectors.

A diverse assembly of professionals will create an environment perfect for discussions. Participants will have numerous opportunities for valuable networking, enabling them to build connections that can lead to future partnerships and collaborations. The convergence of decision makers from the Finance, Tech, and Public sectors will also spark new deals, fostering new ideas and solutions that can drive progress and create lasting impact.

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Over 100 companies and organizations are attending our events each time. Here are some of them.

TOPICS

Unlocking Potential: Moldova’s golden opportunity to become a regional Fintech crossroad.

In the heart of Eastern Europe, Moldova stands poised to unlock its full potential and emerge as a regional fintech crossroad between West and East. With a strategic vision and burgeoning innovation, Moldova can position itself as a pivotal hub for financial technology, a place where ideas converge, and opportunities blossom. As the nation unveils its commitment to fostering growth, it can offer a pathway for regional collaboration and excellence.

The Future of Money

Delving into the transformative trends shaping the future of money, exploring technological advancements and their impact on financial interactions with banks, insurance companies, and other institutions.

Regulatory Evolution in Moldova

Examining the year's key regulatory developments in Moldova, with a focus on initiatives such as Open Banking, Regulatory Sandbox, and the Instant Payment System, providing insights into the success of the launched projects.

Open Finance and Data Dynamics

Unveiling the current state and Open Banking in Moldova, exploring its regulatory, business, and technological facets.

Embedded Finance for SME Growth

Discussing how Embedded Finance can propel SMEs to new heights, enhancing business growth and customer interactions, and analyzing global trends to assess the potential for Moldovan SMEs. Exploring the role of financial institutions in providing advanced digitalized services to businesses.

Digital Identity in Finance

Investigating the role of digital identity solutions in the financial sector, their importance in enhancing security, and their potential to revolutionize how individuals interact with financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services

Analyzing the integration of artificial intelligence in financial services, from personalized customer experiences to risk management, and exploring the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of finance.

Future of Payments

Further delving into the future of payment methods, including advancements in digital wallets, contactless technologies, and other innovative payment solutions reshaping the way transactions are conducted.

Cybersecurity and Financial Resilience

Emphasizing the crucial role of cybersecurity in maintaining financial resilience, addressing emerging threats, and ensuring the security of digital financial systems.

International Collaboration in Fintech

Discussing opportunities for international collaboration in the fintech sector, exploring partnerships, regulatory alignment, and knowledge exchange to foster global advancements in financial technology.

Financial Inclusion Through Technology

Examining how technology can be leveraged to enhance financial inclusion, discussing initiatives and strategies to bridge the gap for underserved communities and promote equal access to financial services.

Consumer-Centric Fintech Solutions

Exploring the evolution of fintech towards more consumer-centric solutions, with a focus on enhancing user experiences, improving accessibility, and tailoring financial services to meet individual needs.

Sustainable Finance Initiatives

Addressing the growing importance of sustainable and ethical finance practices, discussing initiatives that promote environmental and social responsibility within the financial sector.

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PREVIOUSLY

Since its inception in 2019, the Fintech Moldova Conference has been the premier event for the financial sector in Moldova, bringing together all key players under one roof. Each year, the conference has been a platform where pivotal topics such as Open Banking, Crowdfunding, and Digital Banking are introduced and explored. These discussions, led by esteemed local and international speakers—including renowned financiers, technologists, and decision-makers—have paved the way for these innovations to become realities in Moldova. Join us at the 6th edition of the Fintech Moldova Conference to be part of the future of finance.