Fintech sovereignty: Europe’s new incentive to compete with the US?

30 Sept 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
Several aspects of Europe’s financial world are dominated by US players, from digital wallets to card payments. But with a continental push for sovereignty in motion, will European fintechs finally have a catalyst to overtake?
Why is it important to build in Europe for Europe in the financial services world?
What does truly sovereign European finance require?
Is European regulatory pressure for sovereignty a genuine competitive advantage for homegrown fintechs?
Where does the sovereignty push give European challengers the clearest path to winning against US giants?
Speakers
Tim Chong
Tim Chong, Founder - Yonder
Zara Ryan
Zara Ryan, Venture Capital Investment Manager - BlackFin Capital Partners
Cole Bittel
Cole Bittel, Founder - Walt
Hrvoje Ćosić
Hrvoje Ćosić, CEO - Aircash
Damisola Sulaiman
Damisola Sulaiman, Fintech Reporter - Sifted