What an incredible experience at Seamless Europe in Munich! 🌍

I had the privilege of speaking on the panel “APIs and Open Payments: Transforming Connectivity in the Financial Ecosystem by Adopting the Necessary Tools” alongside a brilliant lineup of experts: Abe Karar from EY and James Simcox from Equals Money. Our discussion delved deep into how APIs and open payments are reshaping the financial ecosystem, enabling greater connectivity, and driving innovation across the industry. It was an insightful session, and I’m excited about how these technologies will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in financial services.

But the event wasn’t just about the panel discussions—Seamless Europe was an amazing opportunity to reconnect with so many friends, colleagues, and innovative companies from the fintech world. It was inspiring to hear about the future vision for Qwist from Rory G. , and I had a chance to dive into the impressive work Dataroid which is a successful a spinoff of Commencis, thanks to a detailed chat with Elif Parlak. Besides, great to catchup with finbyte and great friend Burc Avci! I also learned so much from Nuri Yalcin, whose deep experience at Slalom is always a source of valuable insights.

Another highlight was catching up with Vincent Matthaei-Ma and learning about his exciting new venture, MoreTo which is helping banking customers achieve their life goals. I highly recommend everyone check it out—there’s something very promising in what they’re building! It’s always refreshing to see new startups challenging the status quo and pushing for innovation in fintech.

It was also a great pleasure to see the Turkish payment ecosystem well represented in the Türkiye Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Kuruluşları Birliği section. I was happy to meet with leading companies such as Elekse Elektronik Para & Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş., Ödeal, PayFix, PayPorter, ininal, Paycell, PayPole Ödeme Hizmetleri Ve Elektronik Para A.Ş., and TRPOS Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş..

Additionally, I had an insightful conversation about FX and international money transfers with Murat Kastan, CEO of UPT Ödeme Hizmetleri ve Elektronik Para A.Ş.. It’s always exciting to see Turkish fintech making waves on the international stage!

Overall, Seamless Europe was a fantastic event filled with thought-provoking conversations, cutting-edge innovations, and a forward-looking spirit that reminded me why I love being a part of this industry. I walked away with new insights, valuable connections, and a renewed excitement for the future of fintech.

Looking forward to seeing where these ideas and connections lead. Until next time, Munich! 👋

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Exciting News! I’ll be speaking at Seamless Europe on September 10-11 in Munich!

Join my panel discussion on “APIs and Open Payments: Transforming Connectivity in the Financial Ecosystem by Adopting the Necessary Tools” on September 10th at 12:40.

I’ll be sharing the stage with industry experts Abe Karar, Director of Digital, Fintech at EY, James Simcox, CPO and MD for International at Equals Money, and Dr. Erhan Yazgan, CIA, CRMA, CPA, Indpt. Audit., Board Member at PayFix.

Register today and be part of the conversation:
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Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Reflecting on an incredible experience at Seamless North Africa 2024 in Cairo! 🎤

On September 2-3, I had the honor of participating in two insightful panels alongside top industry leaders at Cairo International Exhibition Centre.

On the first day, we discussed “Revolutionizing how consumers interact with banks and other financial services providers: APIs at the core of advanced tech”. It was a pleasure to share the stage with Bahaa Farouk (Chief Transformation Officer, Suez Canal Bank), Mostafa MohyEldin (Head of Fintech-Retail Business, Banque Misr), and our great moderator Amr Elharony. We explored how APIs are fundamentally changing the financial landscape, driving innovation, and enhancing consumer experiences together with examples of Deutsche Bank API Banking.

Day two was all about “Digital only, mobile first, and innovation at all ends: enabling customers the flexibility to access their banking services anytime, anywhere”. I was thrilled to engage with S. Apenburg (Group Compliance Officer, N26), Ignacio Santos(CEO, Fazil Crypto), Jules Ferdinand P. (Head of Cyber Risk Intelligence, BNP Paribas), and Ahmed Mobarak (Head of SME, Mashreq) moderated by Amr Elharony. Together, we dived into the impact of digital-first strategies and mobile banking, which are reshaping how customers interact with financial institutions.

A huge thank you to the event organizers and everyone who attended! Especially to Miriam Ghanem for the great support and excellent organisation! It was inspiring to connect with 5,000+ attendees, 200 speakers, and 200 exhibitors—all contributing to the future of fintech and banking.

Special thanks to Brigitte Koetting and Sherwette Abdeen for joining the event and representing Deutsche Bank there. Your insights and participation were invaluable!

Looking forward to seeing where these conversations lead in the journey of banking innovation in North Africa!

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Exciting News! I’ll be taking the stage at Seamless North Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on September 2-3! 🎤

On the first day, I’ll be speaking on a panel about “Revolutionizing how consumers interact with banks and other financial services providers: APIs at the core of advanced tech”. I’ll be joined by industry leaders Ahmed Effat, Deputy CEO at Banque du Caire, Bahaa Farouk, Chief Transformation Officer at Suez Canal Bank, and Mark Rennie Davis from Advistic Consulting.

Together, we’ll delve into the transformative role of APIs in the financial sector, exploring how they are driving innovation and enhancing consumer experiences.

On the second day, I’ll be speaking on another panel about “Digital only, mobile first and innovation at all ends: enabling customers the flexibility to access their banking services anytime, anywhere.” I’ll be joined by S. Apenburg, Group Compliance Officer at N26, Omar Juarez, Head of IT & Cybersecurity Risk Management at Nubank, and Steven Haley from Mojaloop Foundation.

We will be exploring how digital-first strategies and mobile innovation are reshaping the future of banking, giving customers unprecedented access and flexibility.

Don’t miss out! Join me and over 5,000 attendees, 200 speakers, and 200 exhibitors at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.

Register for free and be part of this incredible event: https://lnkd.in/erMfhGNg

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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