On April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, ARC will host one of the most important fintech gatherings of the year, FinTech Beyond Borders, organized by SEE UP Accelerator. Bringing together leading regional bankers, global fintech leaders, international investors, and high‑growth startup companies, FinTech Beyond Borders introduces a unique format to the local ecosystem, one that places Belgrade firmly within the global fintech conversation.
Connecting Global Innovation with Regional Markets
FinTech Beyond Borders is the first event of its kind in Serbia to welcome fintech scaleups from Africa alongside European and regional ecosystem leaders. The event creates a platform for meaningful exchange between innovation-driven startups, established financial institutions, investors, corporations, and media.
A special highlight of the event is the participation of African fintech scaleups addressing a Southeast European audience for the first time, supported by Visa, which has committed $1 billion in investments into African fintech startups through its global programs.
The venue, Ložionica, has been provided to SEE UP by ARC – American Resource Center, reinforcing the importance of international cooperation, innovation, and cross‑border business connections.
The evening program offers strategic insights into global and regional fintech trends:
- Opening Address
Tipten Troidl, Foreign Commercial Service Officer, U.S. Embassy in Belgrade - Vision for Regional Innovation Development
Dušan Obradović, CEO, SEE UP - Fireside Chat: The Future of Fintech Investment and Africa as the Next Major Market
Moderator: Teodora Pećanac
Guest: James Ashton‑Smith, Visa Africa Tech Accelerator - Keynote Presentation: Banking and Technology Trends Ahead
Gregor Bierent, CEO, NF Innova
Main Event: C‑Level Debate — Legacy Banks vs Digital Challengers
The central highlight of the evening is a high‑level C‑suite debate, presented in this format for the first time:
Legacy Banks vs Digital Challengers: Who Is Shaping the Future of Finance?
Moderated by Nenad Subotić (Payten), the debate brings together leaders from both traditional and digital financial institutions:
Representing Legacy Banks
- Petar Jovanović, CEO, AIK Banka
- Zorana Branković, COTO, Banca Intesa
Representing Digital Challengers
- Nadeem Juma, CEO, Credable
- Anton Mozgovoy, CEO, Holyheld
Startup Pitch Session: €50M+ Scaleups from Africa
Attendees will also meet African fintech scaleup companies valued at over €50 million, each actively shaping global financial markets:
- Shiga
- Synapse Analytics
- PayTic
- Credable
- ToumAI
Why FinTech Beyond Borders Matters
FinTech Beyond Borders offers a rare opportunity to connect banks, fintech founders, investors, corporations, and media in one place, enabling concrete discussions about the future of a trillion‑dollar global market.
More than just an event, FinTech Beyond Borders aims to position Belgrade as a key meeting point for global fintech innovation and regional market growth, fostering long‑term collaboration and international visibility for the local ecosystem.
