Welcome to Future Banking Summit!
We welcome Event Partners and Expo Partners at Qosmo Hotel Brasov. Setup event hall.
Wine tasting fme Romania VIP Networking & Wine Tasting (by invitation only)
An invitation-only C-Level experience set in a fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Brașov. Hosted by fme Romania, the evening combines executive networking with a guided tasting of 6 premium wines, a select gourmet menu and delicious cocktails. If you are a participant representing a bank please request your exclusive invitation at [email protected].
Networking Meet & Greet @ Qosmo Hotel
This welcome session is the ideal setting to mingle with all the attendees already in Brașov ahead of the conference days. To make the evening even more special, DoAff is bringing a taste of Latvia to Brașov—you’ll have the chance to try Valmiermuiža, Latvia’s celebrated craft beer known for its unhurried brewing heritage and rich, authentic flavor.
Networking Trivia Night
We’re wrapping up Day 0 at Qosmo Hotel with an evening of fun and friendly competition! Team up with fellow attendees to test your knowledge in an interactive quiz hosted by the Future Banking team. Expect great prizes, plenty of laughs, and the perfect chance to build lasting connections in a relaxed setting!
Networking Registration at Qosmo Hotel
Welcome coffee and expo area visits.
Special Opening Fireside Chat
Panel VISA FIRESIDE CHAT - The First AI Payment on a Romanian Banking Stage
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Alexandru Mihalache
GTM Products Director, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria
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Visa
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Silvia Ionescu
Deputy Director of E-commerce
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Banca Transilvania
Panel LIMITLESS BUSINESS Who Powers Romania's Companies?
Rebecca Marina
Ionuț Stan
Cosmin Moldoveanu
Presentation Presentation
Presentation Presentation
Networking Networking lunch in the hotel restaurant
LIMITLESS IDENTITY: The State Knows Who You Are. Does Your Bank?
Cătălin Giulescu
Panel LIMITLESS RESILIENCE: How Banks Stay Secure, Compliant and Competitive
Adrian-Marius Sălăgean
Presentation Presentation
Panel LIMITLESS TRUST: Can We Still Trust the Digital Economy?
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Michal Prázný
Vice President, Business Development Eastern Europe
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Total Issuing Solutions, FIS
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Amit Shastri
Global Head of Expansion
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Entrust
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Mihai Rotariu
Communications, Media & Marketing Manager
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Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)
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Petruț Lixandru
Deputy Executive Director – Digital Banking & AI | Retail Products and Customers
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BCR
Fireside chat Mastercard
Ștefan Toderiță
Panel LIMITLESS AI: Will AI Change Banking or the People Inside It?
Liliana Avram
Andrei Negulescu
Yannis Jacob-Draghici
Presentation Presentation
Speech LIMITLESS MINDSET: How Far Can You Go When You Refuse to Stop? - Tibi Ușeriu SPECIAL MOMENT
Tibi Ușeriu
Cocktail 🍸Future Banking Summit Cocktail
On Thursday, October 8th, at 20:00, all summit participants are invited to an exclusive networking evening at Kasho Mosaico Urbano, a premium venue located in the heart of Brașov. Unwind after the conference days with a delicious dinner, a full Open Bar, and high-level networking in a sophisticated, vibrant atmosphere. Kasho - Șirul Livezii 1.
Networking Registration & coffee
LIMITLESS ECONOMY/ Romania's Next Decade
Oana Gheorghiu
Panel LIMITLESS LOYALTY The Future of Customer Engagement: Why Customers Stay – And Why They Leave
Vlad Huțuleac
Bohumil Farsky
Artis Gromuls
Raluca Micu
Presentation Presentation
LIMITLESS DREAMS/ Who Will Finance the Romanian Dream?
Gabriel Pralea
Marius Olteanu
Dan Niculae
Panel LIMITLESS LENDING: What Happens Behind an Instant Loan?
Lucian Daia
Antar Turgay
Networking Coffee break
Panel LIMITLESS FINTECH/ How the Baltics Became a Fintech Success Story
Janis Pranevics
Eglė Krolytė-Plentienė
Erika Piirmets
Presentation Presentation
Presentation Presentation
Panel LIMITLESS DIGITAL: Is Romania Ready for AI Banking – and to Leave Cash Behind?
Adrian Dinculescu
Bogdan Ilinca
Dimana Vlaeva
Panel How financial innovation can transform an industry? An Agricover & Visa premiere
Andrei Vasile
Closing remarks and event raffle
Networking Networking Lunch
Future Banking Summit has become the largest event dedicated to financial technology in Romania, with the 2025 edition bringing together over 500 participants and more than 50 speakers from both Romania and other European markets.
In 2026, we move forward with a theme that speaks directly to the reality of every player in the industry: limits. Not the limits that block us, but those that force us to innovate, rethink processes, and turn challenges into real opportunities, while still complying with the regulations governing the industry.
At a time when regulations are tightening, technology is advancing faster than it can be adopted, and economic and geopolitical volatility is testing the resilience of the financial system, banking is becoming a continuous exercise in pushing beyond limits.
Themes of Future Banking Summit 2026:
Future Banking Summit is where industry leaders don’t come to confirm what they already know, but to challenge what they believe. LIMITLESS BANKING is about courage in an industry built on rules.
3 reasons to attend Future Banking Summit 2026:
Shape What’s Next: Your Future Banking Summit 2026 Experience
Get ready for three days filled with powerful insights and bold conversations. Explore the agenda to see what’s coming up and plan your time to make the most of learning opportunities, networking, and hands-on engagement with industry experts. More info TBA.
Previous editions of Future Banking Summit: 2025 / 2024 / 2023 / 2022 / 2021
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This event is strictly In Person and will not be fully broadcasted online. If you want to join us, please go through the registration page and choose the ticket to the event. Thank you!