SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
NOV
2021
30
SHERATON Brussels Airport www.digitalfinancesummit.com
Digital Finance Summit ! The Digital Finance Summit, highly renowned for its focus on the ever-increasing digitalisation of the finance industry, is back again, setting the path for a bright, more dynamic future at the heart of Europe. For the 6th consecutive year, FinTech Belgium is proudly creating a quality programme, across 3 stages along with an unmissable opportunity to network with key players from the Belgian FinTech world, with a minimum of 550 delegates. Join us on Nov. 30th!
In a nutshell
3
Stages including an EU Fintech Pitch stage
80 Speakers
500 Delegates
2
types of tickets: • In person > full experience • Digital > limited virtual access
18h
Keynotes, case studies, debates, workshops and pitches
1200
m² of in person exhibition and networking
PROGRAMME
CONFERENCE
The pandemic brought widespread and devastating disruption to our lives. The need for accelerated digitalisation became immediate.
Now is the time for reconstruction and redevelopment. How will finance contribute to this recovery? How can it contribute sustainably? Our selection of inspiring speakers will share up to the minute developments, trends and best practice from the digital finance world in this new, post covid era.
3 stages & more Stage
Stage
Stage
and more
Keynotes Case Studies Panels, Debates
EU Fintech Pitch Battle
Workshops, & interactive roundtables
Networking Exhibition “Meet the CEOs” Café
1
2
3
2 types of accesses are available : • •
In person tickets > full experience Digital tickets > Access to stage 1 & 2, sponsors static pages and a dedicated digital networking room
Programme
We will explore today’s most important issues and burning questions in regard to the following topics:
/ Finance In just one year, digital finance has evolved significantly. Among the new players, and the established ones who had to evolve extensively to meet the priorities set by governments, there is much to discuss. The key to the competitive future of the European financial ecosystem is the support of startups, scale-ups and small and large companies: our speakers will give you the latest on open banking, recent developments in crypto and the position of the central banks and governments on the matters. Sustainability will not be forgotten with the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies.
/ Insurance How is Insurance simplifying realtime processes and riskassessments? Is it becoming an inevitable, but invisible part of our day to day life? The increasing amount of data and the hyperconnectivity of individuals and corporates, as well as the demands of the customers, brings a continuous development of the Insurance sector built on complex technology-based solutions preventing the risk. This evolution brings ideas and opportunities beyond insurance: we will explore how startups, scale-ups and larger companies are adapting their business models to protect our families and business.
/ Regulation Is AI becoming a risk or a threat to our social community? How can we collaborate and build initiatives to share tools, best practice and policy regulating AML and other financial topics? Regulation in digital finance remains an important matter for all players. The EU wants to create the conditions for Europe to be a leader in this field. Our speakers will share with you the latest decisions and their impacts, as well as the regulatory policies in development such as eIDAS, ESG, utilities and many others in the regulatory pipeline.
/ Relaunch The post-covid economic recovery is already here and happening. It represents an opportunity to create economic prosperity for everyone. Environmental aspects are becoming more fundamental every day. Evidence of this includes investment by corporations, startups and scale ups in nascent industries. How can our industry contribute to this recovery without repeating the mistakes and replicating the laws of the past? How do incumbents and new players take sustainability into account with ESG development and other factors?
NOVELTIES 2021 Immersive Round Tables Exchange ideas and thoughts at these highly interactive agora sessions! A NEW and exciting session format introduced this year on our Stage 3. Immersive round tables are the fruit of a clear request from our attendees to break with Covid-induced digital silenced audience and one way knowledge sharing. These sessions will be animated by our sponsors, in a collaborative way, and will take place in an agora format, allowing participants to actively join the discussions with other experts from around Europe, increasing interactivity and valuable exchanges.
“Meet the CEO” Cafe! An exclusive opportunity to discuss and share ideas in an informal and cosy atmosphere. “Meet the CEO” Cafe will enable small groups of attendees to meet and exchange with VIPs of our industry in person during a short coffee break. These sessions are available to in person attendees only.
AUDIENCE TARGET
Companies Digital Finance Players (Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, ...) - 35% Banks, Insurance, Financial Institutions - 23% Tech providers and other industries - 17% Consultancy, Legal - 14% Governmental, Institutional - 5% Academic, students - 2% Press - 2% Investor - 2%
People CEO / COO / CMO / CIO / CFO - 25% Digital & Innovation expert - 20%
Directors and Managers - 16% Entrepreneur / Founder - 15% Consultant / Lawyer - 14% Gov. / Institutional - 5% Journalist - 2%
Investor - 2% Student - 1%
An greater International audience Thanks to the digitalisation of the DFS last yea, the proportion of International attendees has seen a great increase (10%) in the past few years. This year, we expect this increase to continue thanks to the hybrid solution made available but also to our close collaboration with 13 other EU fintech associations through the European Digital Finance Association. The EDFA is the independent industry body representing the digital finance community FinTech Belgium launched together with 7 other associations in 2020. Its mission is to support Europe’s global role in the financial technology sector. Right now, members of EDFA come from Belgium, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Holland, France, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Spain and Slovakia.
Country of origin comparison (in % of total registrations)
100% 90%
Africa
80%
Asia
70%
Americas
60%
EU other
50%
France
40%
NeLux UK
30%
Belgium 20% 10% 0% 2018
2020
OPPORTUNITIES
EXPO & NETWORKING
Exhibition & Networking Opportunities During coffee breaks, lunch and the closing cocktail, in person participants will have ample opportunity to enjoy and explore the different booths and demos, to exchange with speakers, sponsors, partners and FTBE staff. A variety of networking possibilities will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet and also have a one to one chat when needed.
Private physical and digital rooms of all sizes can be reserved for specific meetings or small satellite symposia. Details upon request. The exhibition hall is accessible exclusively to onsite attendees and a digital room dedicated to networking will be available to digital attendees.
VENUE
CONFERENCE
Sheraton Brussels Airport Not only does the Digital Finance Summit take stock of the vast expansion FinTechs have been experiencing both geographically and strategically over the past few years, but it also gathers experts’ insights about what lies on the road ahead and what to expect in the future! What better place than a summit to discuss the future of Europe’s financial and fintech landscape at the famous Sheraton Brussels Airport? Located just 39 steps away from the Brussels International Airport, this one-of-a-kind venue is also easily reachable from the vibrant city center, whether by public transport or by car.
WE OFFER WHAT
What we offer? The Digital Finance Summits goal is to give its sponsors maximum visibility and recognition by making the most of its international outreach. The DFS is therefore the perfect opportunity for your company to showcase it’s best-in-class innovations and solutions and build new bridges to the entire digital and financial community.
Country Pavilion Do you represent another ecosystem of Digital Finance and would like to promote it on the Belgian market? The DFS offers you the opportunity to have your own country pavilion and showcase up to 5 companies active in Digital Finance from your country. Don’t miss the greatest FinTech Belgian event to show your talents and create partnerships with our local key actors.
Country Pavilion Max. 4 Booth size – with the Country agency and its 5 fintech members
Large Premium
# Complementary conference tickets
6
# Complementary digital tickets
6
Ad in booklet for the Country Agency
½ page
Boilerplate in booklet for the 5 fintech members
¼ page / member
Visibility pack Press files can be displayed for journalists in press corner Price
Country Pavilion & Bronze for max.5 FT members Yes 8000€
All prices are VAT excluded
And what if..? #covid19 Worried about the resurgence of the virus and a potential confinement 3.0 of any kind? Please do not worry ;)
On the one hand, we stay up to date with all sanitary guidelines from the Government, we will do everything we can to protect everyone as the situation requires at the end of November. The necessary sanitary measures will be put in place: we will most probably require a negative test or a document that demonstrates you are vaccinated such as the EU Digital Covid Certificate. On the other hand, if we have to respect strong restrictions in terms of the number of attendees, we will be creative, as you know we can be! We have already prepared several scenarios for a successful event. Whatever happens, we will be ready!
“In person” event MAIN***
PLATINUM***
GOLD*
SILVER*
BRONZE
max.3
max.3
max.8
max.25
max.10
Extra Large Premium
Large Premium
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# Complementary in person tickets
20
10
5
2
1
# Complementary digital tickets
20
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1 page
1 page
1 page
½ page
¼ page
Ad in booklet
1 page (prime position)
1 page
½ page
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Visibility pack
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Medium
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(incl. stage visibility)
(incl. stage visibility)
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Possibility to provide 3 experts
Possibility to provide 2 experts
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Booth size
Boilerplate in booklet
Press files can be displayed for journalists in press corner Stage 3 involvement : Hosting of Workshops and Round tables coorganisation and animation as expert ** Price
* -50% for Start-ups / Scale-ups with < 50 FTE and paid 2021 membership at FTBE ** Relevant to the 4 summit themes defined by the organisers – co-organisation and content co-creation in collaboration with other sponsors (3 parallel sessions animated by 1 or several partners). Satellite room rental (1/2 day) , Speaker or Business Lounge branding prices, available upon request. All prices are VAT excluded *** In case an exclusivity is requested (exclusion of a list of competitors), an additional fee of €10k will be requested
The organiser FinTech Belgium asbl/vzw is the independent federation by and for Fintechs in Belgium. Created in 2015, our grassroot non-profit organisation is also the first and largest community of FinTechers in Belgium, gathering financial professionals, startup entrepreneurs and investors, who are interested in discovering and discussing disruptive business models and new technology, for the financial services industry. Our mission is threefold: to promote fintechs, be their SPOC for regulators and other parties, and share information and best practice for FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech, AccountingTecH… In other words, Make the magic happen! www.fintechbelgium.be
WANT TO JOIN THE DIGITAL FINANCE SUMMIT 2021?! Fill in this partnership order form:
https://fintechbelgium.typeform.com/to/gamxpCc4
Any question, contact us
Alessandra Guion alessandra@fintechbelgium.be +32 475 95 63 30
SPEAKER PROPOSAL?
The theme of this year, sustaining economic recovery, will be on all stages (see slide 8). If you want to propose an interesting speaker and content worth spreading amongst the Belgian ecosystem, fill in this form: https://fintechbelgium.typeform.com/to/Fk0nT09D
PITCH APPLICATION?
Are you a European Fintecher and want to pitch in front of a jury of investors? Boost your visibility and open the door to new exciting opportunities! Apply here! https://fintechbelgium.typeform.com/to/RccpRf0w