Voilà! The FINE Impact
Connecting European Fintech Ecosystems
After two years of collaboration, research, and community building, the FINE Project is coming to its finale.
But instead of ending with a report, we’re closing with a morning event in Paris, France, with some of the brightest minds in fintech, investment, and policy.
On October 21st, 2025, the FINE Project will close discussing what we achieved, what we’ve learned, and what we can do next.
Expect open panels, deep dives, and unapologetic honesty about the inclusive investment across Europe. Come meet us during the Finance Innovation’s Investment Day at the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations – 15 quai Anatole France, 75007.
Register for free now and get the full FINE experience in Paris, France.
Why attend the FINE Final Conference?
Because you want more than pitch decks.
This event brings founders, investors, finance professionals, and policymakers, together to talk openly about what’s working, and what’s not, in inclusive fintech. It’s fast, focused, and built for people who want to make a difference, not just attend another fintech event.
What will you get?
Part of the exclusive Innovation Day from Finance Innovation, at the event you’ll hear fresh insights, join real talks, and meet people who matter. Each FINE Conference session blends sharp input from the project with bold voices from across Europe. You’ll leave with ideas, contacts, and momentum, and maybe even the spark for what comes next.
Who is it for?
- Policymakers (EU, national, regional)
- Public institutions supporting innovation
- Fintech startups and scale-ups
- Private and institutional investors
- Accelerators and incubators
- Industry associations and cluster organisations
- Academia and think tanks
- General public
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Final Agenda (Grenelle Room)
| Time | Session | Format and Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | Guest check-in and informal networking |
| 09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome Speech | Speaker: Maria Lupse – Finance Innovation (FINE Project Coordination) and Cosmin Cosma – RoFintech |
| 09:35 – 09:45 | Keynote – FINE Project: Results, Impact, and Policy Feedback | Speaker: Stella Konakchieva – Project Officer at EISMEA |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Panel Topic – How Data-Driven Investors Spot Soonicorns in European Fintech | Speaker: Milena Stoycheva – CEO of The Edge Speaker: Michele Foradori – Managing Director at BlackFin Moderator: Bozena Adamczyk – Truffle Capital |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Panel Topic – Investors’ Toolkit & Abilities for the New Tech Age of AI | Speaker: Florian Graillot – Astorya VC Speaker: Elizaveta Donskaya – Director at Plug and Play Tech Center Speaker: Lionel Slusny – CEO of Shiperise.com Moderator: Georgie Friederichs – CrowdfundingHub |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Coffee Break | Refreshments & informal conversations |
| 11:05 – 11:35 | Panel Topic – Europe vs the World: Potential of EU Fintech Community to Drive the Future of Finance | Speaker: Socheat Chhay – Group Head of Corporate Venture at Sopra Steria Ventures Speaker: Alessandra Guion – Chair of the BOD of EDFA Moderator: Robert McConnell – The Fintech Corridor |
| 11:35 – 12:00 | Panel Topic – Using Regulation and Government Policies to Nurture Fintech Innovation in Europe | Speaker: Hubert de Vauplane – Partner at Morgan Lewis Speaker: David Manjarres – Head of the ICT Department at Seventure Partners Speaker: Jean Guillaume – CEO of Powens Moderator: Xavier Corman – Co-Founder & CEO at Finrack |
| 12:00 – 12:10 | Closing Remarks | Final words & acknowledgments from the FINE consortium. |
| 12:10 – 13:00 | Lunch & Networking | Catered networking session with all guests |
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