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Europe's digital finance ecosystem has seen an unprecedented uptake and especially Germany has brought forward new unicorns and soonicorns. But is it enough to compete on a global scale? How can we create a frictionless pan-European platform ready to scale and how is this linked with the quest for sovereignty? What trends and challenges are ahead of us and can regulation become a competitive advantage?

We live in a time when personal relationships are vanishing more and more. Everything is just a few clicks away. Convenience is the paradigm of our time. To stand out and thrive in the "anything goes" age, businesses need to build valuable and meaningful relationships with their stakeholders more than ever. But what does it mean for the financial industry? And why is embedded finance a great opportunity for Germany and Europe?

To the moon and back? Being witness to current European policy discussions, it is questionable whether Europe becomes the next hub for the crypto scene. Simultaneously, we see well-established players embarking on the crypto journey. After the dust of Bitcoin-Mania 2021 has settled, it is time to take a closer look at crypto's quest for mainstream and its protagonists. 

From basics to add-on services: what are the needs of different business clients and in how far can smart SME banking help businesses achieve their goals? Will we see increased cooperation to offer a fuller user experience and what trends will we see in business banking? What can we learn from other markets?

It appears to be common sense: digital and sustainable growth can only be achieved with a functioning cloud strategy. Aside from regulatory challenges, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. So let's take a look behind the curtain to reveal what a journey into the cloud can look like and what this means for the service offerings of financial entities. What role do initiatives such as Gaia-X and FBDC play in this context?

We are seeing a growing rise of FinTechs: The industry is leading financing rounds and Berlin is definitely one of the most important European FinTech Hubs. But is Berlin doing enough to keep moving the needle and remain competitive with global FinTech epicenters?

100% of customers are people. 100% of investors are people. If you don‘t understand people, you don‘t understand business” - this quote from Simon Sinek describes well what is bothering us: We know that true value creation is only possible with absolute customer obsession. Behavioral Sciences can be a booster for understanding customers and the basis for designing superior products.

CBDCs, BNPL in a world full of abbreviations we want to shed a light on how the payments landscape has evlolved in Germany and Europe. How innovative ist cash-heavy Germany and what is ahead for the clients in terms of PoX offerings. 

The PSD2 isn't new. In fact, it is currently under review. Thus, the time is ripe to have a closer look at the developments of the past that heralded the era of Open Banking. Being on the verge to open finance now we often hear that past developments were just the beginning, so what can we expect for the future? 

Banking for the young? The old? Financial inclusion? In how far differ diigital financial products and their distinct target customers? When digitization has the goal to tear down silos aren't we building new ones with vertical approaches? Let's find out together with our experts

Belittled - Feared - Established? There is no doubt that FinTechs and InsurTechs have reached an unseen level of maturity. Any black and white comparisons of incumbents vs. challengers appear somewhat outdated, especially with the growing potential of cooperation. So what are the challenges ahead of maturing FinTechs? 

Get an insight to the Israelian Digital Finance Eco system with a focus on InsurTechs.  Followed by 3 InsurTech Pitches:

- Spott

- GeoX

- Connected Insurance

Europe is full of potential when it comes to realizing promising ideas in finance. Yet, later-stage investments are heavily reliant on money from outside Europe. How good or bad is the situation for European FinTechs? Let's have a look behind the curtain and see what classic and innovative forms of financing ideas are out there and what investor is needed at what strategic stages?

No bank for a loan? Payment solutions right at the point of transaction? Automated investments happening in the background? Embedded Finance is still new in Europe. Many of us may already have been in touch with it without actually knowing it - well: that's quite the idea of embedded finance. How will it lead to better integration of services in B2B and B2C use cases and will we see increased cooperation along the value chain of financial services? 

FISG, BAIT, MaRisk, DORA and Co: The regulatory requirements are becoming increasingly demanding for banks. In particular, the outsourcing of sensitive processes such as cybersecurity requires high compliance expertise from all parties involved. Learn what companies in the financial industry need to be aware of today in order to successfully master the regulatory challenges of tomorrow.

FinTechs and neos have gradually become well-established players of the German finance eco system. As a consequence, new ways of thinking, working as well as changed organizational and governance structures have seen the light of day. With this shift, Berlin has developed a new type of banking hub alongside Frankfurt. This cultural and generational clash does not only result in a changed landscape regarding competition but also brings about challenges for financial supervision. Hence, we are in dire need to deepen the exchange between the supervisory body and neos in order to overcome technological challenges for the better. Learn what measures are needed to align policy goals, market needs, and supervisory duties while simultaneously strengthening our digital finance eco system.