The Unchain Fintech Festival

About this Event

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Unchain Fintech Festival, the premier financial innovation summit for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), taking place on 17–18 June 2026 in Oradea, Romania. Set against the historic stone walls of the Oradea Fortress, the event evolves from the “Fintech Fortress” into the “Finance Fortress,” bringing together the full spectrum of the financial sector—from central bankers and regulators to disruptive startups and global technology giants. Over the two‑day program, participants will explore the challenges of regional integration, AI‑driven automation, and emerging visions within a distinctive festival‑style atmosphere. The Unchain Fintech Festival, organized as a one‑day gathering of finance and technology specialists, aims to examine new developments, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships, with the venue situated on the ancient Oradea Fortress in Romania. The programme features more than 800 senior leaders, a carefully selected audience in which 60 % hold C‑level positions or are founders. A special 5th‑anniversary segment will include exclusive retrospective sessions and forward‑looking discussions about the CEE digital economy. Dedicated Unchain Insurtech & Banking tracks will provide deep‑dive stages covering the DORA framework, open finance and cross‑border payments. Attendees can look forward to strategic dialogues through intensive workshops on AI risk management, liquidity and credit access, as well as unique networking opportunities such as social events, city tours and private parties set in one of Europe’s most beautiful Art Nouveau cities.