Unchain Fintech Festival

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Unchain Fintech Festival, the most influential financial innovation summit in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), held from 17–18 June 2026 in Oradea, Romania. Set within the historic stone walls of the Oradea Fortress, this landmark event transitions from the "Fintech Fortress" to the Finance Fortress, uniting the entire spectrum of the financial industry—from central bankers and regulators to disruptive startups and global tech giants. Over two days, attendees will navigate the complexities of regional integration, AI-driven automation, and the emerging vision in a unique, festival-style atmosphere.

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Unchain Fintech Festival is a one-day event that brings together specialists from finance and technology to analyze new things, share thoughts, and construct partnerships. The event takes region on the ancient Oradea Fortress in Romania.

Event Highlights

• 800+ Senior Leaders: A curated audience featuring 60% C-level management and founders.
• The 5th Anniversary Special: Exclusive retrospective sessions and future-casting for the CEE digital economy.
• Unchain Insurtech & Banking Tracks: Dedicated stages for deep-dives into the DORA framework, open finance, and cross-border payments.

What to Expect

• Strategic Dialogue: In-depth workshops on AI risk management, liquidity, and credit access.
• Unique Networking: Social events, city tours, and private networking parties in one of Europe’s most beautiful Art Nouveau cities.
• Expert Stages: Four content stages (Main, Focus, Roundtable, and Innovation) running simultaneously.

Event Topics 2026

• Finance Integration: Beyond the fintech label—integrating legacy systems with modern stacks.
• EU Inc. Vision: Strengthening Europe’s internal economic cohesion and regional resilience.
• Embedded Everything: Turning retail and logistics into financial hubs through invisible payments.
• AI vs. Legacy: Navigating the infrastructure risks and automation limits of modern banking.

Featured Speakers

• Alexandra Pollack – Founder & CEO, Unchain Festival
• David Pollack – Managing Partner, Unchain Festival
• Risk Coeckelbergs – Founder, The Banking Scene
• Eliad Saporta – CEO, Coriunder
• Ivana Jolic – Director of Risk Modelling & Fintech Expert

Unchain Fintech Festival 2026 is a must-attend platform for fintech leaders to connect, learn, and shape the future of finance in Europe and beyond