The 14th edition of the FinTech & 13th InsurTech Digital Congress will take place at The Westin Warsaw Hotel on December 4th, 2023. This event marks the second gathering of the year for experts in the fintech and insurtech industries to come together and discuss the pivotal trends shaping the development of technology within the financial and insurance sectors.

The opening segment of the congress will see experts examining the factors that illustrate the dynamic nature of today’s business environment. In the inaugural debate, the conversation will pivot to topics surrounding the adaptation to fluctuating market conditions and the sustenance of fintechs as a core business objective. Participants will collaboratively ponder on strategies for effective operation amidst uncertainty, enhancing risk-taking readiness in practice, and managing risks proficiently. They will delve into discussions on what strategies and tools can be utilized to fortify against complex risks, and how to transform risks associated with technological and legal changes into competitive advantages for companies. Additionally, they will provide commentary on ways to align company practices with customer-related changes and effective business models.

Subsequently, the experts will turn their attention to analyzing emerging market trends, as well as exploring new business horizons for fintech and insurtech. A significant focus will be placed on Customer Experience, a critical element in modern finance. The conversation will cover topics such as the evolution of customer interaction in the market, the prioritization of ‘humanizing’ banking for the development of banks and fintechs, the potential of open data in enhancing customer experience, and the advantages of incorporating ESG principles into business operations. In a session dedicated to technological transformation, the speakers will debate the potential of AI to revolutionize the financial industry, supported by case studies showcasing the practical applications of AI in improving Customer Experience and countering cyber threats.

The Data & RegTech debate will concentrate on the practical application of technology, data regulations, and the competitive edge in the financial and insurance sectors. The topics to be covered include intelligent automation, transparency in information policy, unleashing data’s potential for the insurance sector, preparing the market for upcoming changes, such as the Data Act, FIDA regulation, open finance, and ESG regulations pertinent to financial and insurance institutions. Additionally, the congress will address the protection of medical data in MedTech, with experts providing insights on secure data processing, privacy protection in MedTech, the implications of merging financial and medical data on our future, and the opportunities and constraints presented by new technologies in diagnostics, treatment, and patient monitoring.

Redesign of the financial and insurance sector debate will aim to answer whether banks are transitioning towards e-commerce or if they will continue to embrace embedded finance. This segment will scrutinize digital transformation, the digital maturity of banks and insurance companies, the payment revolution in the fintech industry, and the pros and cons of digitalization in the fintech and insurtech sectors.

A segment dedicated to the entrepreneurial ecosystem will also be featured, analyzing the current state of the entrepreneurial market. Experts will discuss the evolution of the enterprise market, changes in scaling growth companies, and the significance of flexibility in business models for expanding companies. Focus will then shift to challenges and concerns related to investment risk, strategies for entrepreneurs to mitigate this risk, current trends in startup financing, sectors and technologies attracting the most investment, as well as the responses of banks and insurers to the development of fintech and insurtech, exploring potential opportunities for collaboration with startups. The experts will also endeavor to identify necessary actions for the startup market’s growth, contemplate on building a technological ecosystem, discuss ways to support emerging startups for future economic prosperity, and find a balance between cost reduction and maintaining quality and innovation in financing conditions.

Distinguished speakers at the 14th FinTech & 13th InsurTech Digital Congress include:

  • Aleksandra Buczkowska, Managing Director, mBank
  • Robert Butzke, Managing Director, Polisa Online
  • Krzysztof Góźdź, Sales Manager, Secfense
  • Zdzisław Grochowicz, Chief Product Officer, INCAT
  • Dr. Krzysztof Korus, Partner, DLK Legal Korus
  • Monika Leżyńska, Board Member, Allianz
  • Magdalena Macko-Gizińska, Chief Customer Officer, Board Member for Customer Relations, Nationale-Nederlanden

The FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress stands as a paramount event in the industry calendar, providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge among key leaders in finance and insurance who are adept at navigating challenges and leveraging new technologies for groundbreaking projects and solutions. The event caters to a diverse audience, including representatives from the banking and insurance sectors, fintechs, insurtechs, loan companies, law firms, investors, technology and IT companies, startups, as well as officials from government agencies and consulting firms.

The congress is organized under the umbrella of MMC Polska, known for its prestigious congresses, conferences, workshops, and business training programs tailored for management and company boards. Learn more at www.mmcpolska.pl.