Payment technologies 2024

About the event

Welcome to the Baltic Payment Forum, where innovation meets insight in the dynamic world of payments and fintech.

Join us for a day of thought-provoking discussions, visionary keynotes, and immersive sessions exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the payments landscape. Engage with industry leaders, connect with peers, and discover cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of digital finance.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging player in the field, the Baltic Payment Forum is your gateway to staying ahead in this rapidly evolving industry. Reserve your seat right now!

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SPEAKERS OF THE FORUM

Simonas Krėpšta

Member of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania

Marine Krasovska

Head of Fintech Supervision Department, Bank of Latvia

Dome Scaffidi

Independent Consultant Global Payments Innovation Practice (UK)

Vaida Česnulevičiūtė Markevičienė

Vice-Minister at Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania

Rachel Hunt

Chief Strategy Officer and founder of Tripliii (UK)

Anna Pavlovska

Head of Partnerships Fintech Hub LT

Oleksii Shaban

Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine

Bernardo Weaver

CEO of Weaver Advisory (USA)

Marius Galdikas

CEO at ConnectPay (Lithuania)

Panos Chalkias

Managing Director, Transaction Systems (Hungary)

David Selman

“WeCare” project in Jordan (USA)

Ivan Istomin

Digital Transformation Expert, Board Director & Advisor (UK)

Oleg Strekal

Senior Consultant, McKinsey & Company (Czech Republic)

Daumantas Dvilinskas

CEO & Co-Founder TransferGo (LT/UK)

Valerijus Tomaševičius

Head of Payment Division at Walletto (Lithuania)

William Collinge

Regional Director, EMEA, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Timotej Jancar

Paysafe – Financial Services Sales (Austria)

Gintarė Bačiulienė

Head of Technology Team at Invest Lithuania

Yash Jain

Founder Global Market Estimates Research & Consultants (India)

Judith Crawford

Director of Policy and Operations Electronic Money Association (UK)

Žoržas Šarafanovičius

CEO of ASHBURN International (Lithuania)

Andrius Bičeika

Supervisory Council at Revolut Holdings Europe

Tomas Augucevičius

Deputy General Director BS/2

Michał Kirszenstein

Strategic Partners Sales Manager w Elavon Financial Services DAC (Poland)

Mikhail Patsan

Investor, entrepreneur, Founder of the Web3 university "Learn to Earn Global"

Sebie Salim

CEO and Co-Founder at Tenakata, Director and Co-Founder at Eclectics International (Kenya)

Alexander Mikhailovski

Chief Product Officer, eComCharge UAB (Lithuania)

AGENDA

08.00 - 08.50

Registration. Start your day by connecting with fellow industry professionals and preparing for a day of insightful discussions.

09.00 - 09:15

Welcome speech by organizer, Karolina Aleksandrova, Founder & CEO ProMoney and Partners. Join the forum with a warm welcome and an overview of the exciting day ahead

09:15 - 10:05

OPENING DISCUSSION

«EXPLORING EMERGING TRENDS. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PATMENTS LANDSCAPE 2024»

Key discussion points:

  • 1. Global Regulatory Landscape: How are international regulations impacting the digital payments ecosystems, and how can businesses navigate this complex landscape?
  • 2. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Examining the development and potential impact of central bank-backed digital currencies on the global payments landscape.
  • 3. Payment Technologies: How are emerging technologies influencing the evolution of digital payment solutions? In what ways are traditional payment systems adapting to the rise of contactless and mobile payments?

10:05 - 11:05

SESSION 1

«THE EVOLUTION OF PAYMENTS»

10:05 - 10:25

Payment system of Ukraine: achievements and results. The future of payments 2024-2025: the regulator's view

10:25 - 10:45

Digital Strategy: Innovation Unit Setup in a Bank

10:45 - 11:10

Cash or cashless. Who win the battle?

11:10 - 11:40

Coffee-break

11:40 - 12:40

SESSION 2

«PAYMENT EXPERIENCE»

11:40 - 12:00

Payments - how businesses are solving 2024's most complex problems

12:00 - 12:20

The changing landscape of payment acceptance infrastructure: trends and lessons learned

12:20 - 12:40

EU developments for the fintech sector 2024

12:40 - 13:30

PANEL DISCUSSION 2

«NAVIGATING THE FUTURE HORIZON: TRENDS SHAPING PAYMENTS AND FINANCE WORLD»

Key discussion points:

  • 1. (X)aaS and Embedded Finance: The Changing Landscape of Financial Services
  • 2. Collaboration vs Competition. To what extent are partnerships and collaborations between traditional financial institutions and fintech startups driving innovation in digital payments? How can businesses navigate the balance between collaboration and competition in this rapidly evolving landscape?
  • 3. Blockchain and Decentralized finance (DeFi): What role will blockchain and DeFi play in reshaping traditional financial systems, and what challenges and opportunities do they present
  • 4. Cross-industry synergies. Explore opportunities for collaboration and synergy between the payments and finance sector and other industries, such as healthcare, retail, or energy

13:30 - 14:30

Networking lunch

14:30 - 15:45

SESSION 3

«INNOVATIVE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SHOWCASES»

14:35 - 14:55

Future is now. The impact of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning on finance industry

14:55 - 15:10

Payment technologies to boost your business

15:10 - 15:25

World-class payment solutions

15:25 - 15:45

Innovations in payments. Current trends

15:45 - 16:30

Open Space Talks

“KEY DRIVERS OF FINTECH AND PAYMENT ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT”

16:30 - 18:00

NETWORKING & COCTAIL (snacks and drinks served)

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

Date

April 09, 2024
Working language - English

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Konstitucijos Av. 20, Vilnius, LT-09308, Lithuania

ONLINE TICKET

150 €/1 delegate

Group price 3 persons or more - 20% discount

OFFLINE TEAM TICKET
(when group 3 or more)

300 €/1 delegate

TESTIMONIALS

Prasad Khambalikar
Regional Director Europe – Banking and Financial services Oracle (UK)

Thanks Karolina for inviting me. It was a great insightful well organized event ! I look forward participating in future forums and hope next one to be in Ukraine soon. Thank you so much and wish you a great success in future!

Egle Autukaite
Country manager Monavate

What a fantastic day at Baltic Payment Forum, great energy, bright minds, insights and conversations with the lovely people I had a chance to meet. Here are some personal highlights;

AI in payments industry, how some companies use Chat GPT to help with their policies

Ukrainian central bank standing against the war using power banking strategies.

Polish unicorns revolutionising the payments industry.

Digital wallet trials across Europe to replace paper identification.

Climate friendly payment incentives.

And once again great job Karolina Aleksandrova and the team.

Radu Strelciuc
young FinTech enthusiast

The Baltic Payment Forum that was held in Vilnius on April 25 impressed me by its well-rounded panel of speakers and its welcoming atmosphere. The Forum's discussions on emerging technologies, banking regulations, and the situation in Ukraine provided diverse perspectives and experiences from the Payment Industry, making it an insightful and valuable event for attendees. The inviting atmosphere made it easy to connect with other participants and build new professional relationships. Additionally, the event was expertly organized with attention paid to every detail, including the quality of invited speakers, the venue, and the catering. Overall, the Baltic Payment Forum in Vilnius on April 25 exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend attending to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and network in the Payment Industry. Looking forward to seeing you at another excellent event!

Iulia Lihenco
Marketing Manager, Salt Edge Inc.

As a sponsor and participant of Baltic Payment Forum 2023, we can confidently say that it was an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the field and learn about the latest trends in fintech.

The conference provided a comprehensive overview of the current payments landscape in the region and offered valuable insights into emerging technologies and industry developments.

The organizers did an exceptional job of bringing together industry leaders, startups, and regulators to facilitate meaningful discussions about the future of payments.

We highly recommend Baltic Payment Forum to anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the latest payments news, and Salt Edge is looking forward to participating in future events.

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