11–14 April 2027 · Belgrade, Serbia
FinTech Beyond Borders
What could Africa and Southeast Europe build together in fintech?
We help African fintech scale-ups, banks, payment providers and commercial partners find each other, explore pilots and bring products to new markets.
Organized by SEE UP Accelerator & Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator
How the programme works
The work begins before April.
Tell us what you want to achieve, whether that’s entering a new market, finding a technology partner or testing an idea together. SEE UP uses those priorities to plan introductions ahead of the Belgrade visit.
- 01
Before Belgrade
We identify companies whose priorities match yours and make the first introductions.
- 02
In Belgrade
Meet potential customers and partners in person. Discuss what a pilot, an integration or a distribution partnership could look like.
- 03
After Belgrade
Follow up on the most promising conversations and agree on a concrete next step.
Who it is for
Who should take part?
Bring a business challenge you want to solve or a market you want to reach. The programme is for fintech teams looking to expand and for businesses that could use, integrate or distribute what they build.
African fintech scale-ups
You have a product in market, paying customers or live commercial deployments, and a clear reason to expand into Europe. Tell us which customers or partners would help you take the next step.
Banks and payment providers
Bring a use case your team is working on. Meet fintech teams with products already in use and explore what you could pilot or integrate.
Commercial and technology partners
If you work in retail, e-commerce, telecoms or another industry where payments or financing matter, bring a concrete use case. Explore how a fintech partner could help you improve checkout, offer financing to merchants or serve customers across borders.
Investors and ecosystem partners
Meet scale-ups preparing for European expansion. Explore investment opportunities or help connect teams with customers and partners in the region.
Belgrade 2027 programme
Two days of focused conversations.
The planned visit runs from 11 to 14 April 2027. The programme is being developed around the participating companies and their business priorities.
- 11 AprilArrival in Belgrade.
- 12 AprilWorking breakfast, business matching meetings and conversations with banks, fintech companies and potential partners.
- 13 AprilFinTech Beyond Borders gathering, company presentations, discussions, further business meetings and networking.
- 14 AprilDeparture.
Indicative programme. Sessions and individual meetings will be confirmed as preparation progresses.
Archive · Edition 01 · 2026
The first edition. Belgrade, April 2026.
The first FinTech Beyond Borders brought African fintech scaleups together with European and regional banking, fintech and investment representatives at Ložionica in Belgrade.
Speakers · 2026 edition
Voices from the first edition.
Selected speakers. Titles describe their participation in 2026.
- 01
Petar Jovanović
CEO, AikBank
- 02
Zorana Branković
Executive Board member, Banca Intesa
- 03
Gregor Bierent
CEO, NF Innova
- 04
Nadeem Juma
CEO, Credable Group
- 05
Anton Mozgovoy
CEO, Holyheld
- 06
Nenad Subotić
Payten, discussion moderator
Who took part in 2026
Two ecosystems, one room.
African scaleup delegation
- Credable Group
- ToumAI
- Synapse Analytics
- PayTic
- Shiga Digital Holdings
European and regional banking and fintech participants
- AikBank
- Banca Intesa
- NF Innova
- Payten
- Holyheld
Network
Who is joining, and who we work with.
2027 participation
- TBC Group
- Alipay
TBC Group and Alipay will also participate in the upcoming edition. Further participating organisations will be announced as the programme develops.
Relationships beyond Southeast Europe
SEE UP is part of the Swiss Fintech Association and partners with Tenity, extending its relationships across the international fintech ecosystem.
These are SEE UP network relationships.
Practical information
Questions before you commit.
When is the visit?
Arrival is planned for 11 April and departure for 14 April 2027, with two programme days in Belgrade.
Who should attend from our company?
A CEO or another member of the executive team with authority to discuss and advance commercial partnerships.
What does SEE UP cover?
Accommodation, food and beverages within the programme, and programme organisation.
What does the participating company cover?
Flights and visa costs.
Can you help with visas?
SEE UP can provide invitation letters and supporting documentation. Visa requirements depend on the passport used for travel.
When does business matching begin?
Preparation starts once participation, priorities and the scope of cooperation have been agreed. Relevant online introductions can take place before April.
Is participation open to everyone?
Participation is curated according to business relevance, company readiness and the potential fit with the programme.
When will the delegation be finalised?
We aim to finalise the participating company delegation by 15 November 2026. This applies to the company delegation, not to every bank, investor or other programme participant.
Delegation finalised by 15 November 2026
Let’s discuss where the opportunity is.
Tell us about your company, your priorities and the people you would like to meet. We will explore whether FinTech Beyond Borders is a useful fit.
Company delegation
For fintech companies considering the delegation.
Bank or commercial partner
For banks, payment providers and commercial partners.
Investor or ecosystem partner
For investors and ecosystem organisations.
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Ilija Veljković
Head of Partnerships & Business Development
SEE UP Accelerator
ilija@seeup.net