Berlin to host international fintech festival

Berlin will host the first International Fintech Festival, called FIBE, on April 24-25, 2024. The festival aims to bring together fintech startups, investors, traditional banks, and policymakers to shape the future of the financial sector. It is expected to become the leading event of its kind, promoting innovation and global exchanges.

Facts

  • FIBE (Fintech Berlin) will be held for the first time on April 24-25, 2024, at the CityCube in Messe Berlin.
  • The festival targets the fintech ecosystem in Europe and aims to elevate exchanges to a global level.
  • FIBE sets new standards by bringing together innovation, finances, and policymakers.
  • The announcement of FIBE was made on June 22, 2023, at the summer festival of the Berlin Finance Initiative.
  • FIBE is co-organized by the Berlin Finance Initiative (BFI), Handelsblatt, and Messe Berlin, with Berlin Partner as the non-commercial sponsor.
  • Keynote speakers at the announcement included Berlin’s Senator for Economics Franziska Giffey, emphasizing Berlin’s significance as Germany’s leading fintech hub.
  • FIBE aims to establish itself as the signature event for Europe’s fintech ecosystem, focusing on dialogue-oriented formats and a tailored supporting program.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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