The city welcomed over
4,000 fintech professionals from across the world for the event that was held
at the City of Dreams Integrated Resort in Limassol, Cyprus, from September 19
to 21, 2023. Running for more than 10 years, iFX EXPO International gives
C-suite executives a common platform to connect, collaborate and build a
community that leads the financial space into a transformative future.
iFX EXPO International 2023 commenced with a vibrant opening party at a prime seafront location,
sponsored by leading financial institution BDSwiss. The theme for the event was
to share “big ideas from industry pioneers,” paving the way for inspirational
conversations before the main event.
Then over the next 2
days, visitors in their thousands attended the exhibition at the luxurious City
of Dreams Integrated Resort venue to network, discover exciting new business
opportunities and participate in insightful speaker sessions. The Official
Night Party, sponsored by ZuluTrade, wrapped up a successful and very
productive Day 1. Culminating this year’s show was the prestigious UF AWARDS
Global 2023 Ceremony followed by the Official Closing Party.
Sponsored by Leading
Fintech Brands
The event could not
have been such a success without the support of its various sponsors including
the Official Global Partner – ATFX; Elite Sponsor – Fxview; Regional Sponsor – Match-Prime
Liquidity. Additionally, B2Broker, Equiti Capital and Zotapay joined the
line-up as Diamond Sponsors.
Sponsors came from all finance
verticals, including fintech, retail & institutional trading, liquidity
providers, digital assets and blockchain, payments, banking, regulation,
marketing, and others.
From the Juice Bar organised
by Cricpayz to the amazing Cocktail Bar sponsored by ATFX, every aspect of the event
was taken care of meticulously for an unparalleled experience. Syntellicore and
Capital Wallet kept attendees engaged with their Photo Booth and Beer Bar,
respectively making the occasion memorable for all participants.
The events’ media
partners were keen to capture the 2.5-day expo, sharing it with their worldwide
audiences by tweeting, sharing, posting, liking and Instagramming across their
online platforms!
Renowned Speakers and
Thought Leaders
iFX EXPO International
2023 welcomed over 100 esteemed speakers, covering diverse topics, such as
leveraging intelligent technologies, empowering brokerages by elevating
payments, enabling improved risk management, innovation and community building
in the fintech industry. Each panellist offered immensely meaningful insights
into their domain of expertise. Every speaker gave unique and visionary
perspectives on how brokerages, fintech firms, banks, and other players in the
industry must prepare for the year ahead.
Dr. George Theocharides
of CySEC emphasised ensuring compliance in financial operations. Speakers in
the “Crypto at the Crossroads: Role in the Financial Landscape” segment
explored digital currencies’ viability amidst economic challenges, moderated by
Tom Higgins, Gold-i’s Founder & CEO, discussing innovative security
solutions and building user confidence.
Two
days of dynamic Speaker Hall sessions and Idea Hub discussions were truly
memorable, featuring a lineup of distinguished speakers, including:
- Dr.
Stella Mourouzidou Damtsa – Manager Segments and Propositions at Bank of Cyprus - Alex
Phillips – Senior Vice President & Fintech Leader FINPRO at Marsh - Sarvjeet
Singh Virk – Co-founder & Chief Managing Director at Finvasia - Dr.
Dimitrios Patsos – Sr. Specialist, Security at Microsoft - Marios
Tannousis – CEO at Invest Cyprus - Elif
Kundakci – CEO at Swissquote Capital Markets - Alex
Chessé – Head of Sales France, Middle East, Africa at Fireblocks - Fedor
Balashko – Head of Sales at TikTok - Christophoros
P. Anayiotos – Board Member, Deal Advisory at KPMG - Panos
Bollas – Sector Lead, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria & Malta at Google - Michael
Ioannides – Visa Country Manager Cyprus at Visa Europe
And The Winner Is…
The exhibition
concluded with the UF AWARDS Global 2023 Ceremony, the most coveted awards in
the finance sector, representing the pinnacle of achievement in the fintech and
financial services industry. The UF AWARDS recognise and celebrate the
torchbearers of exemplary leadership, innovation and customer service,
revolutionising the finance landscape across both B2C and B2B spaces. The
awards establish the standards that guide best practices of businesses in the
industry.
Missed This One?
If
you missed the iFX EXPO International 2023, connect with the event’s Facebook or Instagram accounts to get a peek into all
that went down. Stay tuned for official photos and videos across social media
channels too.
And
get ready for the next one! Be part of the future-ready global financial ecosystem
as a sponsor or exhibitor for the next event, scheduled for January 16 to 18,
2024, in Dubai, UAE. The next event is expected to offer a plethora of
opportunities to forge partnerships, showcase your offerings and gain valuable
insights into the dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
Click here to learn more or
email sales@ifxexpo.com.