2025 Agenda

MORNING SESSION

8:55am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Broadcaster, Newstalk
9:00am

WELCOME

Executive Chairman, GRID Finance

Policy Developments

9:05am

GOVERNMENT ADDRESS:

Empowering Ireland’s Fintech Future: Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Economy by 2025

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Irish Government (Invited)
9:15am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Industry Insights from the Central Bank of Ireland

Deputy Governor Financial Regulation, Central Bank Ireland
9:30am

IN CONVERSATION WITH...

The Fintech customer trend ‘taking the world by storm’ in 2025

Speaker: Coming Soon

9:45am

PRESENTATION

What does the future hold for fintech policy?

What is on the horizon for the next five years and how is the EU responding to deregulation in the US?

Speaker: Coming Soon

10:00am

MORNING TEA & NETWORKING

10:30am

International Keynote

Fireside Chat – Intersection of AI & The Economy. A viewpoint on what is happening in the world right now.

Mastercardfellow of Data and AI, Mastercard
10:45am

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Achieving International Scale and Success

Leading regulated fintechs share their insights on the opportunities and challenges of achieving global scale and success in an ever-changing digital, societal, and regulatory environment.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • What barriers still exist for the growth of fintech globally?
  • Navigating the fragmented international regulatory environment
  • Meeting consumer demand: What do our customers expect, and how can we deliver this?
  • How can we work together to close the gaps in financial literacy and inclusion?
  • What can we learn from fintech’s that have scaled internationally?
Head of Fintech, Financial Services & Cybersecurity, Enterprise Ireland
Senior Investment Manager, Private Equity at Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)
Head of EMEA Policy, Block (formerly Square)
11:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION:

National Fintech Hub, Sandbox or Incubator… What does Ireland Need?

Industry experts will discuss the proposed National Fintech Hub, and how to make Ireland a destination for international fintechs. Panellists will also explore the pros and cons, as well as alternatives to the National Fintech Hub.

Head of Financial Advisory Unit, Department of Finance Ireland
Experienced FinTech Executive & Board Member, SumUp & Rippling
Member Services Executive, Financial Services Ireland, IBEC
Head of Fintech & Payments, IDA Ireland

TECH TRANSFORMATION

12:00pm

FIRESIDE CHAT:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

The truth behind growing and selling global technology-based enterprises

CEO, Corlytics
12:15pm

PANEL DISCUSSION:

The Future of Fintech Transformation: AI, Web3 and beyond

In this industry, technology is at the core of what we do. This panel discussion will feature insights from the leaders behind the products, offering their perspectives on global fintech trends and innovations.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • How is AI really going to impact the finance sector? How can AI be leveraged to improve efficiency and revolutionise products?
  • How can we create robust fintech products that are interoperable, proven and scalable?
  • How are technology advancements reimagining payments in 2025?
  • How is the buy-now-pay-later trend ‘taking the world by storm’? 
  • Global fintech Trends: From Asia to Latin America, where are we seeing the most exciting fintech innovations, and what can we learn from these regions?
CEO, Buen Crypto Consulting Ireland
Managing Director, Techstars Web3
12:45pm

PANEL DISCUSSION:

The Future of Banking and Payments

Industry experts will explore the transformative role of fintech in both the banking and payments sectors. They will discuss how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the way banks operate and how payments are made, driving efficiency, security, and innovation. From evolving banking models to new payment solutions, fintech is at the forefront of redefining the financial landscape!

Key Discussion Topics:

  • Adapting to changes in interest rates, inflation, and the evolving digital economy.
  • Managing Geopolitical risks
  • Providing personalised banking and payment experiences tailored to consumer preferences.
  • Strengthening security and fraud prevention measures, ensuring safer transactions and safeguarding financial institutions.

Fintech adoption: What fintech solutions are giving banks and businesses a competitive edge today, and how they are transforming both the banking experience and payment processes?

Senior Legal Advisor and Branch Lead, Electronic Money Association (EMA)
Executive Director & Co-Founder of Finvisor Limited, Finvisor
Co-Founder, StrikeTip - Powered by Strikepay
COO, Paysend
1:15pm

LUNCH & NETWORKING

2:15pm

IN CONVERSATION WITH...

Insights from Wayflyer on the change of growing from a startup into a scale-up.

Key Discussion Topics:

·       Growing the team

·       Expanding operations in the US

·       Building out products & technology

Technology and Innovation Editor, Business Post
Co-founder, Wayflyer 
2:35pm

SPOTLIGHT…

What is the data telling us? How are fintech solutions being used and what barriers still remain for adoption?

Speaker: Coming Soon

2:50pm

PANEL DISCUSSION:

AI VS Cybersecurity: Outsmarting the Next Generation of Digital Threats

The finance industry has always been a prime target for cybercriminals. With AI enabling attackers to become more sophisticated and personalised. With these new and difficult to detect threats, comes the need for new defenses.

We are seeing a range of new security solutions come to the market, but how can we effectively leverage and create solutions to keep our customers, their digital identities and their money safe.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • How will AI threats evolve in 2025
  • How can we leverage AI to remain one step ahead of cybercriminals
  • How can fintechs future-proof their security strategy in-line with the evolving regulatory landscape
  • How can we remain agile and innovative whilst keeping our customer’s digital identities safe
CEO, IDPal
Manager Solutions Consulting, Rippling
EMEA Chief Information Security Officer & Innovation Lead, BNY
3:15pm

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS COMMENCE 

3:20pm

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