On April 24th and 25th of April, Messe Berlin hosts the inaugural fintech and finance festival, FIBE. FIBE aims to convene a diverse array of industry professionals and decision-makers from banks, suppliers, politics, associations, and academia.
FIBE brings industry professionals with policy makers together
A multitude of international industry experts have already confirmed their participation. Now, Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck has confirmed his keynote speech for April 24 at 4:30 p.m. In addition to Habeck, Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. Florian Toncar will participate in a panel discussion with Berlin industry experts on stage and discuss the competitiveness of the ecosystem in Berlin.
3 stages, 2 days, 6,000 square meters: Diverse programme unveiled!
Habeck and Dr Toncar are scheduled to speak on the Festival Stage, one of three FIBE stages, alongside the Club Stage and the Podcast Stage. The Festival Stage will host discussions, interviews, startup pitches, and keynotes, while the Club Stage will offer insights from industry experts, Meet & Greets, and Masterclasses. Among the top speakers Maximilian Tayenthal (Co-Founder & CEO at N26), Dr Feiyu Xu (Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at nyonic) and Michael Kent (Fintech Angel & Venture Partner at Headline). For a complete overview of all current speakers, head over to our website.
Pitch Perfect: Startups showcase themselves at FIBE
Whether it's fully automated liquidity planning, platforms for digitised assets, BNPL solutions, or creative ideas around blockchain development - to foster innovations within the European fintech scene, FIBE has introduced the "Pitch Perfect" format.
Startups in the seed phase can present their company through brief presentations to a high-profile audience, including venture capitalists, at the fintech festival in Berlin. Interested startups can apply starting from February 5th. Out of all submissions, a total of seven startups will have the opportunity to be on the Festival Stage on April 24th and 25th. With these pitches, FIBE remains true to the festival character. The startup pitches are comparable to opening acts at music festivals. There won't be a prize for a winner by the end of all presentations. All 7 startups are potential winners, as they get a spot on the Festival Stage, gaining visibility and the attention of venture capitalists.
Further information about the programme and ‘Pitch Perfect’ can be found here: https://www.fibe-berlin.com/en/program/
About Messe Berlin
Berlin has been a trade fair destination for 200 years, and has been one of the most important such hubs for many decades. Messe Berlin – the state’s own trade fair company – conceives, markets and organises hundreds of live events every year. It strives to be an outstanding host for visitors at all events, generate optimal business stimuli, and provide fair conditions for everyone. This concept is reflected in the company slogan: Messe Berlin – Hosting the World. www.messe-berlin.de
About Handelsblatt
The Handelsblatt is the largest business and financial newspaper in German. Around 200 editors, correspondents, and permanent staff around the globe ensure up-to-date, comprehensive, and well-founded reporting. Compared to other daily newspapers, the daily business and financial newspaper is indispensable reading for decision-makers at the first and second management levels. According to the "Reader Analysis Decision-Makers in Business and Administration (LAE) 2022, the Handelsblatt reaches 1,025,000 top decision-makers every trading day. The Handelsblatt can be reached online at www.handelsblatt.com
About Berlin Finance Initiative
The Berlin Finance Initiative (BFI) sees itself as the umbrella of Berlin's fintech ecosystem, uniting traditional banks and fintech companies. As the voice of Berlin's finance and technology industry, the BFI actively advocates for its diverse interests and strengthens ties to global markets. The BFI is a proud partner of de:hub FinTech Berlin and Germany Finance and was founded in 2020 by Achim Oelgarth and Caroline Wahl : www.berlin-finance-Initiative.de
