Berlin Fintech Leaders Event
Leaders of Tech is a community of more than 1,200 current and future technology leaders, founded in 2019 to give people who work in and around technology a place to connect, share, learn and collaborate. Our events programme runs across formats — keynotes, meet-ups, workshops and round-tables — and the Berlin fintech leaders event brings that same format to one of Europe's most active financial-technology scenes. It is designed for people leading change at the intersection of finance and technology: the operators, product and engineering leads, founders, and policy and transformation specialists who are shaping how money moves.
Who the event is for
The Berlin fintech leaders event is built for a cross-section of the fintech and technology community rather than a single job title. Typical attendees include:
- Technology leaders and engineering managers working in banks, payment providers, insurers and fintech scale-ups.
- Product, data and security leads responsible for building and protecting financial products.
- Founders and senior operators from early-stage and growth-stage fintech companies.
- Transformation, strategy and policy professionals navigating regulation and digital change.
- People moving into leadership roles who want to learn from peers already there.
If you are curious about how financial technology is being built and governed in Berlin and beyond, you will find the conversation relevant — whether you are new to the city's ecosystem or have been part of it for years.
What to expect from the programme
Leaders of Tech events are structured around conversation rather than broadcast. The Berlin fintech leaders event follows that approach, with a mix of short talks, moderated discussion and open networking. Themes that tend to come up in our community and are especially relevant to fintech include:
- Diversity and inclusion in technology — how fintech teams widen access to technical and leadership roles.
- Policy and regulation — the practical impact of financial-services rules on product and engineering decisions.
- Data protection and security — building trust into products that handle sensitive financial data.
- Developing future leaders — how senior technologists grow the next generation of fintech leadership.
- Research and development hubs — why companies choose cities like Berlin for fintech engineering and innovation.
Because the agenda is shaped around the people in the room, expect the discussion to move with the questions attendees bring. Come ready to contribute a perspective, not just to listen.
How to get the most from the event
Our community is deliberately interactive, and the value you take away depends on how you engage. A few practical suggestions:
- Arrive with a question. Think about one problem you are working on in your own organisation and bring it to the room.
- Introduce yourself early. The networking portions are where peer relationships start; say what you do and what you are trying to solve.
- Mix across sectors. Talk to people from outside your own company and sub-sector — the most useful conversations often cross boundaries between banking, payments, insurance and pure technology.
- Follow up. Exchange details and continue the conversation afterwards; many of our members' strongest connections began at an event.
- Share what you learn. Take one idea back to your team and put it into practice.
Joining the Leaders of Tech community
The Berlin fintech leaders event is one part of a wider Leaders of Tech programme that includes online events, keynote speakers, workshops and knowledge-sharing round-tables. Membership is open to current and future technology leaders across professions — from engineering, product and cyber security to finance, legal, operations and transformation — and at every experience level, from entry-level through to senior and executive roles.
If you would like to attend events like this one, receive our member newsletter and be part of a diverse, inclusive community focused on disruption and innovation, you can join through the Leaders of Tech website. Members are the first to hear about upcoming events and can help shape the topics the community explores.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Berlin fintech leaders event?
It is a Leaders of Tech gathering that brings together technology and financial-services leaders in Berlin to connect, share insight and collaborate on the issues shaping fintech. It follows the same interactive format as our other events: talks, discussion and networking.
Do I need to work at a fintech company to attend?
No. The event is aimed at people working in and around technology and finance, including banks, insurers, payment providers, consultancies and technology companies, as well as those moving into leadership roles.
How do I find out when the next event takes place?
Dates and registration details are published on the Leaders of Tech events page and shared with members through our newsletter. Joining the community is the most reliable way to hear about upcoming Berlin events and other gatherings.
Is there a cost to attend?
Event arrangements vary by format and venue. Check the individual event listing on the Leaders of Tech site for the details that apply to a specific date.
Can I speak or suggest a topic?
Yes — our programme is shaped by the community. If you have a perspective on fintech, policy, data protection or developing future leaders, get in touch through the Leaders of Tech contact page and tell us what you would like to contribute.
