The first UK-Ukraine Fintech Summit will take place on the 15th of July 2021 and aims to connect the governments, key fintech visionaries, startups and leading technology companies of the two countries.
The event will explore current challenges and opportunities in the fintech industry, uncovering game-changing technologies behind some of the most effective financial solutions and unleashing new business opportunities for participants.
The Summit will be attended by government officials of The UK and Ukraine, leading fintech companies and industry leaders. The event is being organised by the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Sigma Software Group. (Government officials, fintech companies and industry leaders from the UK and Ukraine have confirmed their participation. The organisers of the event are The Embassy of Ukraine in The UK and Sigma Software Group.
Why now?
Unparalleled post-Brexit business opportunities, amplified by the UK-Ukraine free trade agreement signed at the end of 2020 have inspired this first UK-UA Fintech Summit — a must-attend event to deep dive into the specifics of British-Ukrainian cooperation.
“The new agreement does not only secure the continuity of trade between Ukraine and the UK, but also creates new opportunities for investment and drives collaboration on emerging technologies, helping companies innovate and grow.
Ukraine’s IT industry has long been among the country's fastest growing industries and has truly become a major driving force of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid development of fintech in Ukraine can be attributed to a tech-savvy population, coupled with the digital transformation agenda of the Ukrainian Government”, says Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK Vadym Prystaiko.
Why Ukraine?
Ukraine is one of the world's emerging tech powerhouses. The local IT sector is growing five times faster (25%) than the global average (4-6%). Ukraine has more than 220,000 developers and is considered one of the world’s top outsourcing destinations. Over the past 6 years, domestic startups raised over $2 billion in venture capital investments producing Ukraine’s first three unicorns — Grammarly, GitLab, and airSlate.
According to UAFIC, there are more than 150 fintech companies in Ukraine, almost half of which (47,5%) were founded in the past three years. Half of them (52%) are operating in international markets.
“The Ukrainian fintech industry is maturing and already has a lot to offer to its international partners. This summit is a great way for British companies and thought leaders to get acquainted with our most prominent fintech projects, to reveal new strong business opportunities and to find long-term partners and clients.
Sigma Software supports startups through the Sigma Software Labs business incubator and Inspirium Laboratories VC helping them reach new markets and gain new clients. This Summit is our way of giving Ukrainian fintech startups a chance to present their products on the international stage to TheCityUK, London Stock Exchange Group, TiE London, FinTech Scotland, and other UK financial authorities,” says Valery Krasovsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Sigma Software Group.
Key topics:
Presentation of the UK Fintech Ecosystem
Presentation of the Ukrainian Fintech Ecosystem
Fintech trends: How the pandemic has influenced the processes of digitalization in the banking sector
Business panel: The emergence of new products, cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies
Showcase of Ukraine’s top 10 innovative fintech startups
The conference will be held in a hybrid online/offline format.
Register now to expose yourself to breakthrough economic opportunities, to explore disruptive technologies and connect to fintech's brightest minds on July 15th.
Organisers: Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland & Sigma Software Group.
Co-organisers: TheCityUK, London Stock Exchange Group.
Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, FinTech Scotland, National Bank of Ukraine, TiE London, Emerging Europe, Sigma Software Labs, Ukrainian Startup Fund, UTEW, and IT Ukraine Association.