Policymaker's keynote on building fintech ecosystems

In this keynote, Dr Friederike Lange, Head of Digital Finance, Payment Services and Cybersecurity at the German Federal Ministry of Finance, will highlight Germany's commitment to fostering a thriving FinTech ecosystem. The keynote will emphasise the crucial role of the FinTech sector in driving innovation and competitiveness in the financial market and the wider economy. Focusing on Germany as a leading FinTech hub in Europe, Dr Lange will present German and EU initiatives aimed at improving financing and regulation for FinTechs to provide insights into building a robust FinTech ecosystem. The keynote will conclude by exploring opportunities for further development of the FinTech market through increased international exchange of best practices.