The event will bring together representatives of the financial technology sector in the Baltics and other European countries for discussions about current developments, as well as opportunities for networking and starting new collaborations. During the forum, a fintech start-up competition will also be held.
"The future economy is unthinkable without a strong and powerful fintech sector. Latvia Fintech Forum inspires both policy makers and entrepreneurs, helping them discover new pathways towards the fintech sector's expansion and meaningful contribution to economic growth," said Mārtiņš Kazāks, Governor of Latvijas Banka, the Latvian central bank, ahead of the forum.
The forum will be opened by Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics. The Fintech Forum is organised by Latvijas Banka, in cooperation with the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga (RITA).
Fredis Bikovs, director of RITA, said: "The fintech sector has always been, and continues to be, significant for Riga. Our city has all the preconditions necessary for fintech companies to grow and realise their potential. These range from a favourable regulatory environment and municipal support programmes for the start-up ecosystem's development to human capital and talent – significant elements for the sector's growth."
A significant part of this year's Fintech Forum will be dedicated to the fintech start-up competition organised by accelerator Tenity. The audience will have the opportunity to watch the competition finalists' pitches, as well as the award ceremony.
At the end of the forum, the attendees will have the chance to network and build connections with the representatives of the fintech ecosystem both from Latvia and other European countries.
The Fintech Forum will take place at Mazā Ģilde, Amatu iela 5, in Riga. Anyone interested in participating in the forum must register at fintechforum.lv. The forum program is available on the same website. Attendance is free of charge.
