FintechNation 26
About this Event
FintechNation 26 — Small island, big ambition: Powering Ireland’s fintech future comes to The Round Room at the Mansion House on Tuesday, 22 September, 9.00 to 15.00.
Hosted by the Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI), this flagship conference will gather senior leaders from financial services, payments, technology and regulation for a dynamic programme of panel discussions, keynote addresses, tech talks, fintech pitches and networking. Attendees will hear from an exceptional line-up of domestic and international speakers, including Minister Peter Burke; John O’Beirne, FPAI Chair & CEO & Executive Director, Squareup International; Becky Holmes, Author, Journalist and Speaker on Fraud; and Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Digital Euro Unit, Central Bank of Ireland.
As the sector moves from disruption to delivery and scale, FintechNation 26 will focus on the technologies, business models and policy choices shaping the market now. From AI and fraud prevention to digital assets and regulatory change, the programme will examine how firms can innovate responsibly, compete effectively and scale with confidence.
Europe’s strategic direction will also be a central theme. With the Digital Euro moving closer to implementation and digital sovereignty rising up the policy agenda, speakers will assess what this means for banks, fintechs and payments providers, and how Ireland can help build a trusted, competitive digital financial infrastructure.
Designed for senior decision-makers, founders, investors and policy leaders, FintechNation 26 will provide actionable insights, meaningful connections and a clear view of how a small island can turn strong fintech foundations into global ambition.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with top experts from home and abroad, network with industry peers, and stay at the forefront of fintech innovation. Join us at FintechNation 26 for a day that promises to inspire, inform, and ignite the future of finance!
Programme highlights include:
- Closing Keynote: Peter Burke T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
- FPAI Chair Address: John O’Beirne, FPAI Chair and CEO and Executive Director, Squareup International
- Panel discussions: Expert voices from finance, technology and policy will examine key topics including fintech supports and funding, financial crime and AI.
- Tech Talk: Gillian Phelan, Central Bank of Ireland will explore the Digital Euro.
- The Great Debate: Building Europe's financial future - The sovereignty challenge: In this lively and thought-provoking debate panellists will go head-to-head on one of the defining questions of our time - can Europe really take back control of its digital future, or has the battle already been won by global tech giants? Expect strong opinions, sharp exchanges and a healthy dose of humour.
- Fintech pitches: Discover the next wave of innovation through rapid-fire pitches from emerging start-ups and scaling firms including NestiFi and Solana
- Networking opportunities: Connect throughout the day with more than 250 fintech leaders, innovators and decision-makers.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Peter Burke T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
- John O’Beirne, FPAI Chair & CEO & Executive Director, Squareup International
- Becky Holmes, Author, Journalist and Public Speaker on Financial Crime
- Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Digital Euro Unit, Central Bank of Ireland
- Anna-Marie Turley, Head of Fintech, Financial Services & Cybersecurity, Enterprise Ireland
- Diarmuid Murphy, Director of Executive Education, Sustainability & International Markets, IOB
- Mary Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer, PorterShed
- Pete Townsend, General Partner, Norio Ventures
- Colm O'Monachain, Managing Director Strategy Risk and Transactions Advisory, Deloitte Ireland
- Ian Duffy, Partner, Technology & Innovation Group, Arthur Cox
- Lynda Brady, Director - Risk UK&I, Visa
- Dave Byrne, Senior Manager Fraud Operations, PTSB
- Elizabeth Halpenny, Security Counsel, Google
- Fergal Brosnan, CEO, RDI Hub
- Niall Dennehy, Founder & CEO, NestiFi
- Alejandro Gutierrez, Lead, Solana Superteam Ireland
- Gareth Walsh, Co-founder, Paypercut
- Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI
- Leah Donnelly, Head of FPAI & Digital Assets, BPFI
- Mary D’Arcy, Financial Crime Lead, BPFI
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 244.00 to EUR 393.00
