
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

