The Autumn is always a pivotal period in the business world’s cycle, and as such, it is generally chock full of events that attract prominent players. In September alone, Drofa Comms attended four such high-profile venues located in London and Edinburgh, shaking hands with FinTech thought leaders and attending informative panels about the upcoming future of this sector.

Here are the main highlights from each of these gatherings:

After Dark: Underground by 11:FS Fintech Insider, September 20

After Dark: Underground by 11:FS Fintech Insider

Key takeaway: cashless payment systems are all the rage today, while banks are taking a step back in terms of popularity among the regular audience. A reminder of the dynamic nature of the financial industry and the importance of keeping an eye out for the latest trends.

WiBT 4th Year Anniversary Party by Women in Blockchain Talks, September 13

Women in Blockchain 4th Birthday

Key takeaway: the event celebrated the 4th birthday of the WiBT association, a global educational and networking platform dedicated to female leaders in the blockchain field.

PIF Summit 2023 by The Payments Innovation Forum, September 20-21

Key takeaway: the subject of open banking and BaaS (Banking-as-a-Service) received particular attention during the summit, as it signifies a major shift in the way banking functions are delivered and consumed by the end users.

FinTech 2023 by Scotland FinTech Summit, September 21

Fintech Summit Edinburgh 2023

Key takeaway: the 10th annual summit took an in-depth look at the role of financial innovation in the socio-economic recovery of the post-COVID world. The pandemic greatly shifted the tides towards the adoption of digital assets, cashless payments, and collaboration with FinTech services on a scale that never happened before.

There are still more events to cover before the year is out – stay tuned for more!