Encouraging and
Elevating Technology
Innovation in Türkiye
Agora Fintech encompasses a 3 days of finance technologies exhibition designed to showcase and applaud the innovative fintech landscape in İstanbul. Bringing together the leading financial institutions and service providers of Türkiye and nearby countries, the fair is the locomotive of the ecosystem and enables new collaborations and opportunities in the region.
Agora Fintech will host more than 20+ interactive sessions, 50+ speakers and 1,000+ delegates
Agora Fintech is a part of Mobilefest, the largest technology show in Eurasia, which brings together the Fintech ecosystem with more than 20.000 visitors, 300+ exhibitors and many international buyers.
Stage
| Time | Event & Speaker |
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| 10:10 - 10:15 |
Welcome Remarks
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| 10:15 - 10:35 |
Virtual Keynote: Payment Ecosystem in UK
Riccardo Tordera
The Payments Association
Head of Policy and Government Relations
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| 10:35 - 11:10 |
Financial Services Overview: The Impact of Company Structure
Gencay Karaman Moderator
Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Finance Office
Fintech Division Director
Hande Sarıdal
Token Payment Services & E-Money
Chief Executive Officer
Carlo Giugovaz
Supernovae Labs S.r.l.
CEO and Founder
İskender Ada
Magnus AI
Vice President of Business Development
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| 11:10 - 11:45 |
Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring Open Banking and Open Finance
Explore the broader concept of Open Finance, which extends beyond banking to encompass a wide range of financial services and products and learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by Open Banking and Open Finance.
Ozan Deniz Moderator
Interbank Card Center
Chief Executive Officer
Orkun Saitoğlu
İyzico
Chief Executive Officer
Giorgio Andreoli
European Payments Council
Director General
Zeynel Abidin Avcı
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Deputy Executive Director
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| 11:45 - 12:05 |
Keynote: Fintech Ecosystem in Kenya
Ali Bin Mohamed
Association of Fintech in Kenya
Board Member
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| 12:05 - 12:40 |
Hidden Facets of Mobile from Kitchen to User
Learn how to use digital advertising to grow your business internationally. Discover strategies for maximizing ROI, navigating cultural differences, and overcoming language barriers. Gain insights from real-world case studies and expert advice.
Kerem Bozokluoğlu Moderator
INSIDER
VP of Industry Transformation & Shareholder
Emrah Pamuk
Digital Exchange
Co-Founder and CEO
Elif Şahin
Watsons Türkiye
Head of E-Commerce
Zafer Kavaklı
Woom Digital and Optifeed
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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| 12:40 - 13:40 |
Lunch Break
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| 13:40 - 14:00 |
Keynote: Banking of the Future: Redefining the Individual Experience with Contextual Banking
Kübra Odabaş Taşlı
BankPozitif
Group Head of Products and Channels
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| 14:00 - 14:35 |
Redefining Payment Dynamics: The Instant Payment Experience
Dr. Erhan Yazgan Moderator
PayFix
Board Member
Fatin Zadjali
BankDhofar
Head of Learning and Development
Fevzi Güngör
Ödeal
Chief Executive Officer
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| 14:35 - 15:10 |
The Future of Transactions: Exploring Cashless Payments and Smart Payment Technologies
Dive into the world of cashless payments and smart payment technologies through real-world case studies in this illuminating session. Join us as we explore how businesses are leveraging innovative payment solutions to enhance customer experience.
Zeynel Abidin Avcı Moderator
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Deputy Executive Director
Hani Idris
International Development Bank
Regional Manager and CEO
Burak Sargut
Sipay
Chief Product Officer
Ceyda Ünal
Belbim
Chief Marketing Officer
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| 15:10 - 15:30 |
Keynote: Fintech Ecosystem in Nigeria
Babatunde Obrimah
Fintech Association of Nigeria
Chief Operating Officer
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| 15:30 - 16:05 |
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Legislation of Payment Services
Join us for an enlightening session as we unravel the intricate web of legislation governing payment services. This panel session will provide insights into the regulatory frameworks shaping the payments industry, both domestically and internationally.
Gökhan Uğur Bağcı Moderator
TÖDEB
Legal Consultant
Arie van den Bergen
Finnick Legal B.V.
Attorney and Owner
Alireza Siadat
Annerton
Partner
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| 16:05 - 16:40 |
Decoding Fintech: Insights from the Investor's Perspective
Discover the latest trends and investment opportunities in the dynamic world of fintech in this insightful session. Join seasoned investors as they share their perspectives on the fintech landscape, including emerging technologies and market trends.
Bora Yılmaz Moderator
Papara
M&A Director
Umar Munshi
ETHIS Global
Founder
Suzy Al Zeerah
Bahrain FinTech Bay
Chief Operating Officer
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Agora Fintech is part of Mobilefest, the largest technology show in Eurasia
Mobilefest, the largest technology show in Eurasia, which brings together the technology ecosystem with more than 300+ exhibitors and 20.000 visitors.
Join the community shaping the future of fintech
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677 Fintech Companies — Turkish Fintech Ecosystem in Numbers
The Turkish fintech ecosystem is growing rapidly. The number of fintech startups in Türkiye has increased rapidly in the last years.
7th in the world and 1st in Europe credit card ownership figures High Digitalization 90+ Million active retail digital banking customers
The ever-increasing number of start-ups, accelerator programs, incubation centers and co-working spaces supports entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Türkiye received a Start-Up investment of 1.6bn USD in 2022 and was included in the Super League category where countries with an investment of 1-10bn USD are listed. According to data Türkiye is listed 3rd in MENA and 10th in Europe.
Banks establishing their own technology subsidiaries developing new applications and new financial technologies to implement and gain competitive advantage through innovation.
When & Where
10:00 - 17:00
(UTC +3)
The Payment and Electronic Money Institutions Association of Türkiye (TÖDEB)
TÖDEB, which is the owner of the Agora Fintech event, is a legal entity and public institution that payment institutions and electronic money institutions operating in Türkiye must be members of within the scope of the Additional Article 1 of the Law No. 6493 on Payment and Securities Settlement Systems, Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions.
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