AGENDA
* This is a draft agenda and subject to change
DAY
01
Welcome to Fintech Week Tel Aviv 2025
Join us as we kick off two days of groundbreaking discussions at the intersection of finance and technology. In a year marked by geopolitical shifts and technological breakthroughs, the Israeli fintech ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation. We'll set the stage for conversations that matter, bringing together global leaders and local pioneers to shape the future of financial services.
Fintech Trends Outlook
The fintech landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with AI integration, embedded finance, and regulatory evolution creating both opportunities and challenges. This keynote will decode the signals from the noise, offering a clear-eyed view of where the industry is heading in 2025 and beyond. From the rise of autonomous finance to the democratization of sophisticated financial tools, we'll explore the trends that will define success in the coming years.
Sponsor Keynote
Keynote presentation by event sponsor
From Promise to Practice: What is AI's Real Impact on Banking, what is working and what is next?
While AI has dominated headlines, the real story lies in its practical implementation within banking institutions. This panel brings together pioneers who have moved beyond proof-of-concepts to deliver tangible results. We'll examine successful deployments in fraud detection, customer service and risk assessment, while addressing the challenges of integration, regulation and workforce transformation.
The Future of Payments: Is Swift dead? Who is the New Winner?
The payments infrastructure that has served global finance for decades faces unprecedented disruption. With real-time payments, blockchain rails and digital currencies challenging traditional systems, we're witnessing a fundamental reimagining of how money moves. This panel examines whether legacy systems can adapt or if entirely new architectures will prevail.
Networking Break
Coffee break and networking opportunity
Start-up Pitching
Experience the cutting edge of fintech innovation as 3 carefully selected start-ups present their game-changing solutions. These sessions showcase the next generation of financial technology, from companies addressing untapped market needs to those reimagining existing services. Each pitch represents not just a business opportunity, but a glimpse into the future of finance.
Beyond Compliance: Designing Identity and Privacy into Fintech Products
Privacy and identity verification have evolved from compliance checkboxes to core product differentiators. This panel explores how leading fintech companies are embedding privacy-by-design principles while delivering seamless user experiences. We'll examine emerging technologies like zero-knowledge proofs and decentralized identity, and discuss how to balance regulatory requirements with customer expectations in an increasingly privacy-conscious world.
Threat GPT: Fighting Financial Crime, Risk and Fraud
As financial criminals leverage AI to orchestrate sophisticated attacks, the industry must respond with equally advanced defenses. This session brings together cybersecurity experts and risk management leaders to discuss the evolving threat landscape. From synthetic identity fraud to AI-powered social engineering, we'll explore how financial institutions are building resilient systems that stay one step ahead of bad actors.
Lunch and Networking
Lunch break with networking opportunities
In PMs We Trust: Product Managers Share Tactics and Stories from the Trenches
Product management in fintech requires a unique blend of technical understanding, regulatory awareness and customer empathy. This candid panel features battle-tested PMs sharing real stories of product launches and lessons learned. From navigating compliance requirements to achieving product-market fit in a crowded landscape, gain practical insights from those who've successfully shipped products that millions trust with their money.
Start-up Pitching
Experience the cutting edge of fintech innovation as 3 carefully selected start-ups present their game-changing solutions. These sessions showcase the next generation of financial technology, from companies addressing untapped market needs to those reimagining existing services. Each pitch represents not just a business opportunity, but a glimpse into the future of finance.
The Smart Data and APIs: The Failure of APIs with Quick and Seamless Integration
Despite promises of plug-and-play integration, the reality of financial APIs often falls short. This discussion examines why API adoption in financial services remains challenging, from documentation gaps to security concerns. We'll explore emerging standards, successful integration strategies and how the industry can move toward truly seamless connectivity that unlocks innovation rather than hindering it.
From Friction to Flow: Transforming Customer Experience in Financial Services
Customer expectations have been forever changed by digital-first experiences, yet many financial services still struggle with legacy friction points. This panel examines successful transformations that have reimagined everything from onboarding to daily banking. Learn how leading institutions are leveraging behavioural science, design thinking and emerging tech to create experiences that don't just satisfy but delight.
DAY
02
Opening Keynote - Day Two
As we begin our second day, we'll reflect on key insights from Day One while setting the stage for deeper dives into the forces reshaping finance. Discussions will focus on the structural changes occurring in how financial services are funded, built, and delivered to an evolving global market.
Innovating Under Fire: Raising Capital when the World is Burning
In an environment of geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, securing funding requires more than a compelling pitch deck. This panel brings together VCs and successful founders to discuss the new realities of fundraising. From adjusted valuations to creative funding structures, we'll explore how resilient companies are adapting their strategies to thrive in challenging times while building sustainable businesses.
Partnerships and Collaboration: Unlocking new Opportunities, the Success Stories and Takeaways
The era of fintech versus traditional finance is giving way to a new paradigm of strategic collaboration. This session showcases successful partnerships that have created value for all stakeholders. From bank-fintech alliances to cross-border collaborations, we'll examine the frameworks, cultural shifts and commercial models that turn potential competitors into powerful allies.
Keynote/Fireside Chat
Sponsor keynote/Fireside chat
Networking Break
Coffee break and networking opportunity
The Future of Money: Digital Assets and the Fight for Financial Control
The battle for the future of money is intensifying, with central banks, stablecoins and decentralized protocols all vying for dominance. This panel examines the technological, regulatory and geopolitical forces shaping digital assets. Who will control the rails of future finance, and what does this mean for financial sovereignty, privacy and innovation?
The Digital Money Revolution: Why CBDCs and Stablecoins are Reshaping Global Finance
Central Bank Digital Currencies and stablecoins represent fundamentally different visions for digital money, yet both are rapidly gaining traction. This session explores how these technologies are being deployed globally, their impact on monetary policy and financial inclusion, and the potential for coexistence or conflict. What does the proliferation of digital money mean for traditional banking and cross-border commerce?
Keynote
Featured keynote presentation
Lunch and Networking
Lunch break with networking opportunities
Start-up Pitching
Experience the cutting edge of fintech innovation as 3 carefully selected start-ups present their game-changing solutions. These sessions showcase the next generation of financial technology, from companies addressing untapped market needs to those reimagining existing services. Each pitch represents not just a business opportunity but a glimpse into the future of finance.
Beyond the Hype: Wealthtech's Real Opportunity
While consumer fintech grabbed headlines, wealthtech has quietly revolutionized how individuals and institutions manage assets. This panel cuts through the noise to examine where real value is being created, from AI-powered portfolio management to democratized access to alternative investments. We'll discuss sustainable business models and the convergence of B2B and B2C strategies in wealth management.
One Size Fits None: Building Fintech for Every Generation
From Gen Z's mobile-first expectations to Baby Boomers' wealth transfer needs, successful fintech must navigate vastly different user requirements. This session explores how leading companies are creating adaptive experiences that resonate across generations without compromising functionality or security. Learn strategies for inclusive design that acknowledges diverse financial behaviors and technological comfort levels.
Fintech 2030: The Quiet Revolution No One's Talking About
While the industry focuses on today's challenges, profound shifts are quietly reshaping finance's foundation. This important closing panel will look beyond current trends to explore emerging technologies and social changes that will define the next decade. From quantum computing's impact on cryptography to the financialization of everything, panellists will examine the forces that will transform not just how we bank, but how we think about value, ownership and economic participation.
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KEY TOPICS
Some of the subject areas that will shape the agenda
Banking in an AI-driven world
Identity, privacy and personalisation
Payment strategies for the new era
Global regulatory challenges
AI and the fight against financial crime
Real World Assets, tokenisation and crypto
The Future of Money: Digital currencies and CBDCs
Real-time Payments and Blockchain
How AI is shaping bank-customer UX
Next generation payments rails and infrastructure
Open data and utilising the API economy
Embedded Finance: Eliminating friction for customers
Data strategies in product development
Innovating Under Fire: Capital raising in turbulent times
Driving innovation in lending
Partnerships and collaboration: The success stories and takeaways
