Nine Scottish companies will take part in Europe’s leading fintech conference

Nicola Anderson – CEO of FinTech Scotland

FinTech Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), has announced that nine Scottish fintech companies will participate in Europe’s largest fintech conference, Money2020, taking place in Amsterdam from 4 to 6 June.

The companies – Modulr, Zumo, Inicio AI, Autorek, Predictiva, Br-dge, Appointedd, Encompass and CopyHouse – will represent the Scottish fintech sector as part of the wider delegation from the UK Department of Business and Trade (DBT).

Hosted at the DBT Pavilion, the Scottish delegation will showcase the country’s leadership and innovation in the fintech sector, highlighting its global influence. FinTech Scotland and SDI will share the pavilion with other regional fintech groups part of the UK national Fintech network, including Fintech Wales, Fintech Northern Ireland, Supertech West Midlands, Fintech North as well as Fintech Alliance and Barclays Rise.

FinTech Scotland and SDI have planned a series of activities designed to maximize the impact of the event for Scottish fintechs. These include:

• Interviews with national experts on European regulations, to support fintech export services.
• Build meaningful connections with a networking event with over 200 European fintechs.
• A series of presentation and networking events for investors, driving investments for future growth and international expansion.
• A series of roundtables focusing on expert opinions on growing an international fintech business.
• Capture key learnings and expert insights from the conference with a series of live podcasts from the event.

Additionally, TSB, a strategic partner of FinTech Scotland, will share a key stage with Scottish fintech Inicio AI to discuss fintech collaboration.

Nicola AndersonCEO of FinTech Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to have a strong presence at Money2020, where we will highlight the immense talent, innovation and leadership that Scotland brings to the fintech sector.

“This partnership is an essential part of our broader strategy to support the growth and expansion of fintech companies. We look forward to the meaningful collaboration and opportunities this global event will provide, as well as the development of new connections.”

Ruben Aitkenmanaging director of international operations at Scottish Enterprise, said: “With a rich history in financial services, internationally renowned universities and an innovative technology scene, Scotland’s fintech sector enjoys an incredibly strong global reputation.

“Money20/20 is the largest fintech event in Europe and we look forward to joining FinTech Scotland to showcase the best the Scottish sector has to offer, opening doors for Scottish businesses to international markets and offering investment opportunities here in Scotland”.

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