Zagreb has become the central meeting point for the regional FinTech leaders. Over the past two years, the Money Motion conference has gathered 3,500 leading experts, business managers, startups, and investors. It brought representatives of global brands to Croatia for the first time, proving that Zagreb is fully capable of hosting a world-class events. As the largest CEE FinTech conference, Money Motion has attracted more than 700 organizations in the first two years.
The third edition of Money Motion is set to take place on March 27th and 28th at the Zagreb Fair, offering an even higher level of quality content. With more than 90 experts sharing insights on four stages, the event will raise the bar once again. In addition to the three established zones within the conference, dedicated to addressing industry challenges and the startup ecosystem, the conference will feature a brand new stage at the heart of the expo zone, spanning over 2,000 square meters.
Topics will include the latest trends in user experience within the financial and payment industries, technological advancements in AI and blockchain implementation, accompanying regulations, sustainability and security of infrastructure and processes, and integration with related markets such as telecommunications, insurance, and especially retail. Visitors can look forward to an extensive program at Money Motion 2025, a FinTech conference sponsored by leading regional industry brands, including Mastercard, Monri, and ASEE.
“We find ourselves in a completely different world than the last time we prepared for the conference. In just the past six months, we’ve witnessed unexpected changes across the FinTech and related industries. Bitcoin has exceeded all value growth expectations; since the U.S. elections, our growth at Electrocoin has exploded. Traditional financial institutions are increasingly investing in crypto, which they previously firmly opposed, and European regulations are constantly being re-examined in relation to more agile markets, such as the American one. There is clear global and regional interest in these topics, as well as in discussions and solutions. Everyone is eager to absorb as much information as possible. We’ve sold out the conference in the past two years, and it’s already clear that we’ll do it again this year,” said Nikola Škorić, founder and director of Electrocoin, leading Croatian cryptocurrency brokerage and crypto-payment processing company, and a co-founder of Money Motion.
The first speakers have been announced
This year’s conference success formula combines the best elements from the past two editions with an impressive lineup of new FinTech executives taking the stage.
Returning to the stage are Christian Rau (SVP Crypto and Fintech Enablement at Mastercard); Bartosz Ciolkowski (General Manager of Mastercard for Southeast Europe), Piotr Jelenski (CEO of ASEE and Payten); Maurice Lisi (Head of Digital Business at BPER Bank); and Goran Bosankić (Chief Revenue Officer and Board Member at Field39).
New speakers include Thekla Paschli (Chief Technology Officer at payabl., a leading European payment solutions technology company); Milan Gauder (CEO of IzzyPay, a rapidly growing Hungarian buy-now-pay-later solution); Claudia Cruceru (Head of Visa Direct for Central and Eastern Europe); Pavel Kaminsky (founder and CEO of 7Security, a recognized brand in the cybersecurity industry); and Berislav Marszalek (founder and CEO of Entrio, the leading ticketing platform in Southeast Europe).
All you need to know about the Money Motion 2025 Startup Pitch Competition
The third edition of the Startup Pitch Competition will be held on the Startup stage, where the top 10 FinTech startup finalists from aounrd the world will compete for a prize fund of €20.000.
In addition to a cash pool shared among the top three finalists, the best startup will earn a seat at the Fundraising Bootcamp – the largest European investor-readiness programme with a 98% success rate.
Applications are open until the end of January. Any team with a tech solution addressing challenges in the FinTech industry is encouraged to apply, no matter how unconventional their idea might be. The organizers will select the top ten finalists, whose representatives will pitch their ideas on the first day of Money Motion. All the presentations will take place in front of the jury consisting of six individuals, including industry experts, investors and experienced mentors. A list of the last year’s winners and jury members can be found at the official conference website.
How to join Money Motion 2025
Visit the official homepage to learn more about the largest FinTech conference in the Central and Eastern Europe. Tickets for Money Motion are available for purchase on the Entrio platform, one of the Croatian strongest ticketing agencies.
The ticket is valid for both conference days, including any additional events during the evening.
