FINAS Meetup #16

FINAS Meetup #16 focuses on tokenization, MiCA readiness and practical DLT pilot use cases.

Keynote by Visa, Partner of Meetup #16.
Host: Davy Čajko, President FINAS.

Join us for FINAS Meetup #16 — Tokenize & Trust.

We bring together leaders from payments, banking, startups and regulation to discuss MiCA readiness, asset tokenization and practical DLT‑pilot use cases. The program features short presentations, a lightning block with an integrated discussion, and focused networking opportunities.
Venue: Jurkovičova Tepláreň

PROGRAM
17:00 – 19:00 — OFFICIAL PROGRAM

• Opening – FINAS (SK)
  Why 2026 is a pivotal year for fintech and what FINAS is preparing for members.
• Keynote VISA – Filip Marák (CZ)
  VISA's perspective on the future of payments, infrastructure and EU regulation.
• Hronček & Partners – MiCA & ESMA – Mgr. Kristína Vojtylová (SK)
  What MiCA really means for companies and what ESMA will supervise.
• Tokenization & DLT – Invest Bay (CZ) & BlockBen (HU)
  Real tokenization projects from the CEE region – what works and where the opportunities lie.
• Akcenta – Gabriel Čajko (SK)
  How fintechs can leverage traditional cross‑border B2B payment infrastructure.
• MiCA Survivors – Topic in preparation
  A discussion focused on practical MiCA implementation challenges, lessons learned and the most common regulatory questions.

Showcase – 10‑minute presentations

Elmore (PT) (tbc)
Digital income insurance with elements naturally aligned with MiCA – user protection, transparency and new distribution models.

Everlution – Tomáš Demovič (SK)
MiCA/DORA: practical risks, processes and essential compliance requirements.

19:00 – 21:00 — NETWORKING & AFTER‑SESSION
Space for new partnerships, discussions and collaboration.

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