Are you a fintech startup eager to showcase your innovation to Europe’s leading payments and transaction banking executives? The Fintech Zone at EBAday 2026 is your opportunity, and applications are now open.
Hosted by the Euro Banking Association and Finextra, EBAday is Europe’s premier payments conference, drawing together senior professionals from across the financial services ecosystem. The Fintech Zone is a dedicated space within the event where selected early-stage companies can present their working products or proofs of concept to a panel of expert judges and influential banking leaders.
Why Apply?
Participating in the Fintech Zone offers:
- Unmatched exposure to decision-makers from top European banks and financial institutions.
- Live pitching opportunities in front of a high-profile audience.
- Networking with potential partners, investors, and collaborators.
- Media coverage and visibility through Finextra and EBAday channels.
- A chance to be crowned the Fintech Zone Winner, a prestigious title that brings momentum.
Looking Back: Fintech Zone 2025
At EBAday 2025, held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, the Fintech Zone celebrated its 20th anniversary with a record-breaking 70+ applications from eight countries, including the USA and New Zealand. Sixteen standout startups were selected to pitch live, showcasing innovative solutions in identity, compliance, payments, and AI.
The 2025 winner, Authologic, impressed judges with their modular, no-code onboarding workflows that integrate digital IDs and identity wallets into existing KYC/AML infrastructure, effectively eliminating manual checks and reducing fraud risks.
Could You Be Next?
If your fintech is developing solutions that promote innovation, collaboration, and transformation in financial services, we want to hear from you. Whether your focus is on digital identity, embedded finance, ESG data, cross-border payments, or AI-driven compliance, the Fintech Zone is your stage.
Apply and get ready to pitch your vision at the heart of European fintech here.