Money20/20 Europe Announces Powerhouse Speaker Lineup

Money20/20 Europe has unveiled its speaker lineup for the 2026 event in Amsterdam, featuring over 450 industry leaders. For fintech professionals, the agenda signals a shift toward the convergence of traditional banking and decentralized finance, alongside a heavy focus on autonomous AI systems and the evolving regulatory landscape across the continent.

What was announced

Money20/20 Europe will take place from June 2-4 at the RAI in Amsterdam. The event is set to host more than 450 speakers across six stages, focusing on the forces redefining global finance through AI innovation, digital assets, and regulatory transformation. High-profile speakers confirmed for the event include Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Klarna; Onur Genç, CEO of BBVA; and Marguerite Bérard, CEO of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Other notable names include Kelly Devine, President, Europe at Mastercard; Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro; and Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK.

Joining them are industry figures such as Takis Georgakopoulos, Chief Operating Officer of Fiserv; Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Kraken; and Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks. The lineup also features Cassie Craddock of Ripple, Chris Harmse of BVNK, Simone Maini of Elliptic, and Olugbenga Agboola of Flutterwave. The 2026 agenda is built around four primary pillars: AI and the Agentic Age, The Great Rebundling, Money Stack Rewired, and Regulation in the Fast Lane.

A significant addition to the show floor is the Intersection Stage, which will serve as a hub for discussions on the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The event will also introduce the Orbital Stage and MoneyLab workshops. The Startup Hub has been expanded to include a larger stage and exhibition area, alongside the return of the Startup Pitch Competition, which will feature last year's winner, Sinpex. Additionally, a new Investor Area has been designated for venture capital meetings, while the invite-only Policy20 Summit will address regulatory concerns on the first day.

The companies involved

Money20/20 is a global platform for the fintech industry, positioned as a primary venue where financial services professionals conduct business. The European edition, held annually at the RAI in Amsterdam, serves as a focal point for the region's banking, payments, and technology ecosystems. The event brings together a diverse range of players, from established global payment networks like Mastercard to digital-first challengers such as Revolut and Klarna.

The inclusion of major traditional institutions like BBVA and ABN AMRO alongside social trading platforms like eToro and digital asset firms like Ripple and Fireblocks reflects the event's role in bridging different sectors of the financial world. These companies represent various facets of the market, including buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, sustainable finance, and cross-border payment infrastructure. The event's structure, including specialized areas for startups and policy discussions like the Policy20 Summit, aims to facilitate interaction between early-stage innovators, institutional leaders, and regulators within the European financial landscape. The Startup Hub specifically highlights the role of emerging companies, featuring founders and breakthrough ideas that aim to disrupt the existing financial paradigm.

What this means

The emphasis on "The Intersection Stage" and the "Money Stack Rewired" pillar suggests that the industry is moving past the experimental phase of blockchain and stablecoins into a period of structural integration. By placing TradFi and DeFi leaders on the same stage, the event highlights a growing market consensus that the future of value movement depends on hybrid infrastructure. The focus on "Agentic AI" also indicates a shift in the fintech narrative from simple automation to autonomous decision-making systems. This puts pressure on legacy institutions to accelerate their digital transformation or risk being sidelined as "The Great Rebundling" reshapes how consumers interact with financial products.