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Programme

Welcome to the programme for the Europe FinTech Awards

Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the awards ceremony, from who’s hosting and what’s on the menu, to the all-important shortlist.

We hope you have a brilliant night, and good luck to all those who are shortlisted!

Introduction

The evening begins with opening remarks from the head of the judging panel Miranda McLean, executive board member of European Women Payments Network (EWPN).

Miranda will then hand things over to your host for the evening…

The host

Sameena Ali-Khan anchors national bulletins for ITV at weekends, and throughout the week on Central Tonight in the Midlands, covering a wide range of stories across daily news and documentaries.

After studying physiology and chemistry, Sameena was drawn to journalism. She first started working on radio in Manchester, and first appeared on air on BBC Radio Lancashire. Sameena remained with the BBC, going back to Manchester before stints on the BBC Asian Network, BBC West Midlands, BBC London, and Radio 5 Live.

On TV (aside from a debut appearance made whilst living in Nigeria on the country’s equivalent of Blue Peter) Sameena presented and reported for Northwest Today, Inside Out, and Midlands Today before moving to ITV.

With a presenting style combining bright and approachable with authoritative, Sameena has won numerous awards during her broadcasting career, including three RTS Midlands Best Screen Personality Awards, for her work on ITV News Central.

The entertainment

Lux Collective are an innovative DJ Live duo consisting of saxophone and percussionist/DJ. Combining the deep musical knowledge of a skilled multi-instrumentalist and the instinctive rhythm and mixing of a pro DJ and drummer, Lux Collective always deliver an unforgettable party. 

This talented pair play the biggest hits in classic dance, house, club and chart music, as well as classic Motown, pop, soul, funk and reggae. Lux Collective’s expansive repertoire and dynamic live show has guests of all ages and tastes cramming the dance floor. 

With an amazing light up saxophone and a wireless microphone, the Lux Collective join you and your guests on the dance floor during their exhilarating, interactive performances. This is accompanied by stunning colour changing percussion, bongos and DJ set up.

Timings

19:00 Welcome reception

19:45 Dinner

21:45 Awards

23:00 After party

00:00 Carriages

Menu

The Judges

Alison Donnelly fscom
Alison Donnelly fscom Read Bio
Ana-Maria Georgescu Romanian Fintech Association
Ana-Maria Georgescu Romanian Fintech Association Read Bio
Daniel Isdal Furset Fintech Norway
Daniel Isdal Furset Fintech Norway Read Bio
Jacqueline Mühlhausen European Women Payment Network
Jacqueline Mühlhausen European Women Payment Network Read Bio
Joonas Tomperi Fintech Finland
Joonas Tomperi Fintech Finland Read Bio
Linda Strazdina European Fintech Association
Linda Strazdina European Fintech Association Read Bio
Mats Persson Bergius SweFinTech
Mats Persson Bergius SweFinTech Read Bio
Miranda McLean European Women Payment Network
Miranda McLean European Women Payment Network Read Bio
Peter Strikwerda​ Holland Fintech Association
Peter Strikwerda​ Holland Fintech Association Read Bio
Philip Creed fscom
Philip Creed fscom Read Bio
Stefan Haase Whitecap Consulting
Stefan Haase Whitecap Consulting Read Bio
Yvonne de Ville IoD Finance and FinTech Group
Yvonne de Ville IoD Finance and FinTech Group Read Bio
Zoltán Ács Hungarian Fintech Association
Zoltán Ács Hungarian Fintech Association Read Bio

Shortlist

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Get Your Tickets for 2025

That’s it! The Europe FinTech Awards is closed to submissions for another year! The independent judging panel is currently scoring and assessing the 2025 entries. The shortlist will be announced soon, but if you want to guarantee your spot at the awards ceremony in July, book your tickets right away.

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