

The FinTechers CEE Roadshow - Vienna 🇦🇹
​In cooperation with Mastercard, Elevator Ventures & Raiffeisen Bank
​Vienna sits at the crossroads of banking, regulation and deep tech which makes it a natural stop for The FinTechers CEE Roadshow.
​Together with Mastercard, Elevator Ventures, and Raiffeisen Bank, we’re hosting an informal late-afternoon FinTechers meetup where founders, investors, banks and deep-tech innovators come together over beers to explore what’s next for financial services.
​Join us for an informal late-afternoon FinTechers meetup in Vienna, where founders, investors, banks, and deep-tech innovators gather over beers to explore the future of financial services.
​We’ll dive into how GenAI augments fintech innovation, what remains uniquely human, and how trust, risk, and regulation must adapt.
​The session also uncovers where AI intersects with blockchain and quantum technologies, and what this convergence means for the next generation of fintech infrastructure. Expect insights, candid conversations, and relaxed networking in true Vienna style.
​Agenda
​17:00 – 17:20 | Arrival, Beers & Casual Networking
​Easy start to the evening with cold drinks & warm introductions
​17:20 – 17:30 | Welcome Remarks
​What brings The FinTechers to Vienna
​Why fintech × deep tech is heating up right now
​17:30 – 18:30 | Deep Dive Panel: Human + Machine – GenAI, Blockchain & Quantum in Fintech
​What we’ll explore:
​Where AI augments fintech innovation
​Fraud detection, decisioning, compliance, personalization
​What remains uniquely human-driven
​Trust, creativity, judgment, ethics
​Risks, trust & regulation
​Governance, model transparency, data protection, systemic risk
​Where AI meets blockchain & quantum
​AI-enhanced smart contracts
​Blockchain + AI as shared trust layers
​Quantum threats to cryptography & banking security
​Post-quantum readiness for financial institutions
​Speakers: TBA
​Moderator: TBA
​18:30 – 20:00 | Beers, Networking & Collaboration (~90 minutes)
​Founders × banks × investors × deep-tech minds
​Informal discussions, product demos, and new connections
​Optional founders pitch