Budapest Fintech Week 2026
Budapest Fintech Week is here once again!
Budapest Fintech Week 2026 is an international, inclusive meeting point, where the entire fintech community can showcase their solutions, innovations and build meaningful connections.
After last year’s success we bring together the region’s fintech, banking and startup scene again this year. This isn’t just another event - it’s a collaborative platform for the whole ecosystem to build connections, exchange ideas and explore the future of finance.
Organized by the Hungarian Fintech Association and Startup Hungary. In collaboration with Ergomania and HOLD Fund Management.
📍Location: Hungary, Budapest, Stopper Úszóház, Moszkva sétány, 1138
📅 Date: 2-3 December 2026
Throughout the program, we’ll cover hot topics such as tokenized assets already in action, neobanks from incumbent roots and investing with fintechs. We’ll also dive into how fintechs can support small business locally and globally with insights from leading experts and examine the challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity in the era of AI and Quantum.
Join us as we dive into the latest trends, tech advancements and regulatory updates that are shaping the industry. Let’s unite the community, spark new opportunities and create something big and unforgettable together!
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🌟 AGENDA 🌟
DAY 1 - December 2. (Wednesday)
16:00 – 16:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks
16:05 – 16:30 Neobank with Incumbent roots: TBD
16:30 – 16:45 Cybersecurity in the era of AI and Quantum – Keynote
16:45 – 17:25 Micro-Heroes, Mega-Impact: Supporting Small Business locally and globally – Panel
17:25 – 17:45 Networking Break
17:45 – 18:25 The Tokenized Tomorrow: Reimagining the Fabric of Finance - Panel
18:25 – 19:05 The Money Maze in the Fintech arena: how to invest without getting lost – Panel
19:05 – 19:25 Surprise guest – Fireside chat
19:25 – 21:00 Party & Networking
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DAY 2 - December 3. (Thursday)
Morning
9:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-10:10 Opening remarks
10:10–10:40 Generative UI - Keynote Presentation
10:40–11:20 Sentient Banking: From Chat to Composed Screens - Panel discussion
11:20–12:00 Voice Is Back: Agents That Talk - Panel discussion
Coffe table session: Sentient Banking demo
12:00–12:40 | Networking Lunch
Early Afternoon
Accessibility & SME Banking
12:40–13:25 EAA Year One – Live Teardown + Panel
13:25–13:45 Talk – What 20+ CEE SME Journeys Taught Us
Kano modell: Feature prioritisation workshop
Country & International Market Sessions: What Different Markets Are Building
14:00–14:30 Czech Republic – What the Czech Market Ships That We Don't
14:30–15:00 Austria: Vienna's AI & CX Agenda
15:00–15:40 East–West Discussion + Asia Outlook
15:40–16:00 Coffee Break
Late afternoon, evening
Executive Outlook: Investment Priorities & the Future of Payments
Closing Panel
Networking