CEE Perspective
Academy Conference

The first-ever CEE Perspective Academy Conference, happening on 20 November 2025 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, marks a new milestone for the region’s financial community. The event will gather academics, regulators and industry leaders to discuss how education, innovation and smart regulation can drive meaningful progress in Central and Eastern Europe. The programme includes keynotes, panels and a fireside chat with European and regional voices, as well as the launch of a new initiative supporting young tech talent.

20 NOVEMBER 2025

Bucharest University
of Economic Studies

AGENDA

Speech

13:30

10 Min.

Welcome Remarks

Speech

13:30

10 Min.

Welcome Remarks

Speech

13:40

20 Min.

Keynote Speech

Speech

13:40

20 Min.

Keynote Speech

Panel

14:00

50 Min.

Panel 1: Advancing Finance Through Vision and Education

Academy Board members and esteemed professors from CEE countries offer perspectives on the financial sector’s trajectory. Banking, regulation, and financial education trends are analyzed, alongside obstacles and prospects. The session underscores strategies fostering innovation and enduring value.

PANEL

14:00

50 Min.

Panel 1: Advancing Finance Through Vision and Education

Panel

14:50

55 Min.

Panel 2: Capital Markets - Regulatory Innovation in Action

This panel features distinguished leaders from European stock exchanges sharing practical insights on regulatory adaptation. The session moves beyond theoretical discussions to provide actionable strategies for regulatory compliance that drives innovation and market competitiveness.

PANEL

14:50

55 Min.

Panel 2: Capital Markets - Regulatory Innovation in Action

Fireside

15:45

30 Min.

The Future of European Finance: Converging Perspectives

Exploring the intersection of monetary stability and banking transformation in Europe’s evolving financial landscape.

Fireside

15:45

30 Min.

The Future of European Finance: Converging Perspectives

16:15

Coffee Break & Book Signing

16:15

Coffee Break & Book Signing

Speech

16:35

30 Min.

Finance and Entrepreneurship: Real-World Perspectives

Speech

16:35

30 Min.

Finance and Entrepreneurship: Real-World Perspectives

Panel

17:05

55 Min.

Panel 3: CEE Banking 4.0 – From Traditional Lending to AI-Native Credit & Market Infrastructure

CEE banking leaders, fintech pioneers, and capital market innovators explore how traditional banks can transform into digital-first financial ecosystems. The discussion focuses on practical pathways for CEE banks to integrate tokenized securities, DLT infrastructure, and embedded finance solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and customer trust.

PANEL

17:05

55 Min.

Panel 3: CEE Banking 4.0 – From Traditional Lending to AI-Native Credit & Market Infrastructure

Tech Spotlight

18:00

15 Min.

Beyond Cash: How Technology is Reshaping the Global Payments Landscape

tech spotlight

18:00

15 Min.

Beyond Cash: How Technology is Reshaping the Global Payments Landscape

18:15

Networking Cocktail

18:15

Networking Cocktail

18:30

ASE Museum Tour

18:30

ASE Museum Tour

VENUE

Bucharest University
of Economic Studies

Piața Romană 6, București 010374, Rumanía