Malta FinTech Summit 2026
Where Mediterranean finance meets the future of payments
Designed for Executives & C-suite, Industry professionals, Investors & finance
About this event
The Malta FinTech Summit brings together bank executives, payment founders and regulators for two days of keynotes, panels and networking on the future of digital finance in the EU. Now in its fourth edition, the summit anchors Malta's growing reputation as a fintech and payments hub.
Why attend
- ✓Networking opportunities
- ✓Expert-led sessions
- ✓Q&A with speakers
Key topics
About the organisers
Malta Financial Services Authority
The MFSA is Malta's single regulator for financial services, overseeing banking, insurance, investment services, and pensions.
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Agenda
Registration & coffee
Opening keynote: The future of digital payments in the EU
Dr. Elena Borg
Scaling payment infrastructure across fragmented EU rails
James Cassar
Lunch & networking
What Mediterranean fintech founders get wrong about fundraising
Sofia Muscat
Panel & audience Q&A with regulators
Dr. Elena Borg, James Cassar, Sofia Muscat
Speakers
Dr. Elena Borg
Chief Economist, Central Bank of Malta
Two decades in central banking, focused on digital currency policy across the eurozone.
The future of digital payments in the EU · 45 min
James Cassar
Founder & CEO, PayNexus
Built PayNexus into one of Southern Europe's fastest-growing payment orchestration platforms.
Scaling payment infrastructure across fragmented EU rails · 30 min
Sofia Muscat
Partner, Meridian Ventures
Invests in early-stage fintech across Malta, Italy and Greece.
What Mediterranean fintech founders get wrong about fundraising · 30 min
Sponsors
Venue & logistics
Mediterranean Conference Centre
Triq il-Mediterran, Valletta, Valletta, Malta
Parking. Public car park directly beneath the venue, validated tickets available at registration.
Accessibility. Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Hearing loop, Accessible parking
Practical information
Language. English, Maltese
Age restriction. 18+
CPD & Accreditation
Accreditation body. CISI
CPD hours. 8
Certificate of attendance provided.