Digital Finance Summit 2025
Europe's Digital Leap
The Digital Finance Summit 2025 has ended and was a MASSIVE success!
On December 2nd, the Egg opened its doors to the 10th edition of the DFS. Thank you to our speakers for the quality of their presentations and speeches, as well as to our partners for their big support! This edition was amazing... Take a look for yourself:
3 stages
4 roundtables
1 training & 1 workshop
21 stands, 37 partners & 100 exhibitors
5 hours of Matchmaking with Banks
Attendees rated the event ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
400+ attendees
100+ speakers
70+ bankers/insurers/FS professionals
150+ fintechers
195 companies
24 represented countries
Europe’s Digital Leap is about accelerating technological innovation and transforming FinTech into a global powerhouse.
This summit united pioneers in AI, blockchain, embedded finance, and digital assets to explore how cutting-edge technology can drive Europe’s competitive edge. From AI-driven banking to next-gen payment systems, cloud-native financial infrastructure, and quantum-safe security, industry leaders will showcase breakthrough innovations shaping the future.
With bold investment in tech and deep collaboration between startups, scaleups, and financial giants, Europe can set the global standard for digital finance. The future isn’t waiting—this is Europe’s moment to leap forward and lead the next wave of FinTech innovation.
THE DFS - ALL THE LATEST TRENDS OF FINTECH IN BELGIUM
For the 10th consecutive year, FinTech Belgium proudly created a quality programme, across 4 stages along with an unmissable opportunity to network with key players from the Belgian FinTech world.
Stage 1 set the pace for what’s next, with topics crafted to ignite conversation, drive innovation, and shape the future:
Payments Beyond Borders:
The European payments landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with initiatives like the European Payments Initiative (EPI) driving continental integration. This track explores how fintechs are at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging open banking and new technologies to innovate within the SEPA framework. We will delve into the acceleration of instant payments and sophisticated cross-border solutions benefiting both Belgian and wider European markets. Discover the latest trends in mobile payments and digital wallets, and how Request-to-Pay is redefining transactions, helping solidify Europe’s position in the global digital payment revolution.
Regulation: Striking the Right Balance
Navigating Europe's evolving regulatory terrain, including landmark regulations like MiCA and DORA, is crucial for success in the fintech industry. This topic examines the challenge of balancing robust consumer protection with fostering innovation across the continent. We'll explore how Belgian regulators, in concert with European directives, are striving for agile frameworks that empower trust and support technological advancements. Join the discussion on creating a future-proof regulatory environment that supports sustainable growth in Belgium and contributes to Europe's leadership in responsible, transformative financial innovation. This track will explore AML, Digital Identity and managing risks in an increasingly complex and instant digital world, including discussions about the upcoming Financial Data Access Directive (FiDA).
Fintech For Good
Fintech possesses an extraordinary capacity to drive positive societal impact across Europe and the world. This session spotlights how technology can foster financial inclusion. We will explore how Belgian fintechs are championing projects that enhance digital empowerment and support local communities, contributing to broader European goals. Discover the latest trends in accessible financial tools and sustainable finance solutions that align with EU objectives, aiming to serve underserved populations and promote financial literacy. This is about leveraging innovation for purpose, ensuring Europe’s digital leap creates a more equitable financial ecosystem for all.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the financial industry across Europe, with both agentic and generative AI offering transformative potential. This session will explore how financial institutions and fintechs are pioneering AI-driven solutions, from hyper-personalised banking to advanced fraud detection, contributing to the continent's innovation. We will unpack the distinctions and synergies between these AI forms within the EU's evolving regulatory AI framework. Discover the cutting-edge AI trends that are enabling a more intelligent, efficient, and customer-centric financial future for both Belgium and the wider European market.
From seamless cross-border solutions to the ethical power of tech and AI-fueled transformation, these sessions are designed to challenge assumptions and spark bold new thinking. This is where the next chapter of finance begins.
The 2025 edition is the 10th one of a series of conferences that started as the FinTech Belgium Summit in 2016. In 2019, further to a collaboration with Febelfin and the EBF, it evolved into what is now know as the Digital Finance Summit.
