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    Financial Summit 2024: Investment, Technology, Innovation

    Navigate the future of finance amidst global challenges

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    Financial services industry is navigating challenging times. Macroeconomic uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, greater regulatory pressure and evolving consumer expectations are changing the landscape of the entire sector.

    The exponential adoption of generative AI, transition to the cloud, open finance and increased fraud and cyber risks, are catalyzing the creation of new products and strategies that could set the stage for a new era.

    Financial Summit is a logical step forward following the evolving market and will continue the tradition of FinTech Forum to provide insightful content and quality networking within the financial industry. 

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    March 26, 2024  

    08:45 AM - 4:15 PM EET

    Grand Hotel Millennium, Sofia and Online

    Event agenda:

    08:45 - 9:15
    Registration and Morning Coffee

    FUTURE TRENDS

    9:15 - 9:30 Opening Keynote
    Representative of the BNB

    9:30 - 9:45 
    Building a Robust and Secure Future: De-risk Fintech Industry
    Alex Philips, Senior Vice President, Financial Lines - FINPRO, Marsh UK

    9:45 - 10:05 Interview on stage
    Peter Roebben, CEO, UBB / Country Manager, KBC Group Bulgaria
    Interviewer: Alexei Lazarov, Editor-in-Chief, Capital

    10:05 - 10:25
    Financial services adapting to (creating) the future: Changing consumer expectations, open banking, emerging technologies, new business models 
    Goran Angelov, CEO, IBS

    10:25 - 10:45
    Panel Discussion 
    Mastercard Know-how Session on What's Hot on Risk & Compliance 
    Speakers to be announced soon

    10:45 - 11:15 Networking Coffee break

    CAPITAL FOR GROWTH

    11:15 - 11:35
    Interview on Stage 
    Where is the growth potential of Europe?
    Iliyana Tsanova, Deputy Director General and Chief Risk Officer, DG Budget, European Commission
    Interviewer: Ognyan Georgiev, Editor, Capital

    11:35 - 12:15
    Panel Discussion 
    Investment Opportunities Supporting the Business and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 
    Martin Gikov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Growth  
    Hristo Stoyanov, Mandat Manager, EIF
    Kosta Jordanov, Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bianor
    Evtim Chesnovski, Partner, Integral Venture Partners
    Victoria Hristova, Executive Director and Member of the board of Directors, Fund of Funds 
    Moderator: Rossen Ivanov, Managing Partner, Black Peak Capital

    12:15 - 12:30
    Interview on Stage
    Public Companies' Access to Foreign Capital Markets
    Nicola Yankov, Founder and Managing Partner, Expat Capital 
    Interviewer: Todor Todorov, Editor, Capital  

    12:30 - 13:10
    Panel Discussion
    BEAM: Growth opportunities for SME companies 
    Assoc. Dr. Manyu Moravenov, Executive Director, Bulgarian Stock Exchange
    Dimitar Georgiev, Head of Financial Markets and Member of the Board of Directors, ELANA Trading
    Hristo Hristov, CEO and Founder, HR Capital
    Julian Sofroniev, Founder, Biodit 
    Moderator: Todor Todorov, Editor, Capital

    13:10 - 14:00
    Networking Lunch break

    14:00 - 14:15
    Keynote 
    How to manage working capital well - several investment ideas; 
    strategies to motivate employees 
    Ivaylo Penev, CFA, MBA, Executive Director and Head of Asset Management, ELANA Fund Management

    14:15 - 14:35
    Successful Case Study 
    Capital for Growth 
    Rossitsa Chopeva, Partner, XFigure Finance 
    Svetlozar Dimitrov, CEO, euShipment 
    Moderator: Todor Todorov, Editor, Capital

    AI, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND PAYMENTS

    14:35 - 14:55
    What you need to know about the new European digital identity wallet
    Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Evrotrust

    14:55 - 15:15
    Successful Case Study 
    Cash loan automation – Journey at DSK Bank
    Alexander Nikolov, CEO, AI Solutions 
    Mircea Gologan, Director Retail Division, DSK Bank

    15:15 - 15:35
    Successful Case Study 
    Groupama and Cloud Office: The digital transformation journey and insurance innovations
    Mihail Todorov, Groupama Project Management Director. Head of the "Digital Transformation" program
    Victor Tchervenobrejki, Machine Learning Lead, Cloud Office

    15:35 - 15:55
    Keynote 
    Digital Transformation is not a Problem to Solve 
    Stefan Weber, Senior Director, Software Development, Telelink Business Services

    15:55 - 16:15
    Can Superman pick up the Earth: How super apps influence traditional finance
    Momchil Elenkov, Fintech BD Director, Rakuten Viber

    HALL 2 - ONSITE ONLY

    10:30 - 10:45 
    Look into the Future of Banking: Digital Platforms or AI
    Kalin Radev, CEO, Software Group

    11:15 - 12:15 
    Practical Session, powered by Payhawk*
    Maximizing Efficiency: Saving Time and Money on Every Company Expense Through Digital Transformation
    Konstantin Dzhengozov, Co-founder & CFO, Payhawk
    *The workshop will be held in Bulgarian

    BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTO

    12:15 - 12:55
    Panel Discussion
    Blockchain innovations through the era of digital regulations
    Viara Savova, Senior Policy Expert, European Crypto Initiative, EUCI
    Vladislav Dramaliev, Director of Marketing, IPOR.Labs
    Emilian Enev, Executive Director, ReCheck 
    Plamen Andonov, Founder, Crypto Revolution Conference
    Moderator: Robert Hristov, Journalist, Capital

    12:55 - 13:30
    Panel Discussion 
    Investments: Smart crypto strategies
    Rolandas Juteika, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Revolut Securities Europe 
    Filip Matov, Co-Founder, Beleyer
    Blagovest Belev, Blockchain.bg (Confirmed)
    Moderator: Robert Hristov, Journalist, Capital