The 19th edition of EBAday, the premier annual European event for payments and transaction banking, will take place on June 18th and 19th, 2024, at CCL in Lisbon, Portugal.
EBAday is looking for early-stage startups with a working proof of concept or pilot to apply for the 2024 Fintech Zone.
Sixteen finalists will receive two tickets each and the unique opportunity to showcase their product to key decision-makers, potentially accelerating their company’s success in the payments industry.
Finalists will have the chance to attend EBAday for both days, using one day to pitch to the judges and interact with over 1,400 delegates at their exhibit during the other day.
The top product will be honored with the prestigious Fintech Zone trophy, and the victory will be highlighted in an article published on Finextra, reaching 800,000 monthly website visitors, along with an exclusive interview on FinextraTV.
Startups are encouraged to apply by April 26, 2024, and should be prepared to cover their own travel and associated expenses to and from Lisbon.
Successful applications should feature innovative and disruptive products in areas such as next-generation banking, payments-as-a-service, instant payments and request to pay, identity services and fraud prevention, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cross-border payments interoperability, advancements in payments technology, fintech collaboration, and trends in liquidity and cash management practices.
Geertjan van Bochove, co-founder and chief finance/operating officer of International Payment Identity (iPiD), the 2023 Fintech Zone winner, stated, "The jury of industry experts confirmed that Bank Account Validation is a top concern in the industry. With upcoming regulations in Europe, this win provides us with enhanced credibility among a valuable senior audience and excellent networking opportunities!"
Applications for the Fintech Zone 2024 have already been submitted from various countries, including Belgium, Estonia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Italy, Israel, Spain, Ireland, Greece, France, Lithuania, Singapore, and Finland.
Don’t miss out! Apply today!