For the fourth time, SME Banking Club partners with UNCHAIN Fintech Festival, taking place on June 17-18th in Oradea (Romania).
Olena Gryniuk will be there to represent SME Banking Club and moderate one of the panel discussions.
“The fifth anniversary represents more than just a chronological milestone; it marks a fundamental shift in our regional impact.
We are moving beyond the ‘fintech’ label because the challenges of 2026 — liquidity, credit access, and risk management — require a unified ‘Finance’ front. By transitioning from the ‘Fintech Fortress’ to the Finance Fortress, we are inviting the entire spectrum of the financial industry to Oradea to ensure that CEE remains a cohesive, innovative, and resilient economic bloc within the European Union. EU Inc. will definitely be a big topic this year at UNCHAIN“, says David Pollack, Managing Partner at UNCHAIN.
Reflecting on the momentum behind the 2026 edition, Eliad Saporta, Founder & CEO of Coriunder and long-time UNCHAIN contributor, notes: “What we are seeing across banking and payments is not a race for the next shiny feature, but a recalibration of roles. In 2026, the real competitive advantage will come from institutions that understand context, knowing when to automate, when to intervene, and how to stay visible in the moments that matter most to customers. This is exactly the type of conversation UNCHAIN.”
Mr. Saporta’s contribution at UNCHAIN 2026 will further explore how infrastructure choices, AI governance, and embedded finance models are reshaping short- and medium-term strategies across Europe’s financial institutions.
A Platform for Connection and Execution
Hosted within the historic Oradea Fortress, UNCHAIN 2026 continues to combine strategic content with a highly curated networking environment, offering brands and institutions full exposure to the CEE market in a single setting. The event brings together private-sector leaders alongside central banks, regulators, and global networks such as Visa, reinforcing its role as a bridge between policy, innovation, and real-world execution.
As Central and Eastern Europe transitions from catching up to actively shaping Europe’s financial future, the UNCHAIN Festival stands as the platform where that future is debated, challenged, and built.
Tickets and Registration
Hundreds of finance leaders return to Unchain each year. This year, they have the chance to access Super Early Bird tickets for UNCHAIN Festival 2026. Register at: https://unchainfestival.com/tickets/.
About UNCHAIN Festival
UNCHAIN Festival is the leading finance and technology summit in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2022, it has connected banks, fintechs, regulators, and industry leaders in Oradea, Romania, fostering cross-industry collaboration and turning emerging trends into actionable strategies for regional growth and resilience.
