Thought Leadership

House of Finance & Tech is Europe’s financial wellbeing ecosystem and hub based in Berlin. Our Thought Leadership formats connect European fintechs, banks, investors and policymakers to shape the financial wellbeing agenda across Europe.

HoFT Berlin fintech and financial wellbeing leaders exchanging ideas at a European thought leadership event

Your Thought Leadership Formats

Influence the Agenda

Share executive perspectives in panels, C-Level formats, and discussions. Position your organisation in conversations shaping Financial Wellbeing across banking, fintech, and policy.

Gain Visibility with Decision-Makers

Present your expertise & solutions to banks, investors, and policymakers. Engage in direct dialogue with regulators and BaFin on Financial Wellbeing innovation.

Spotlight Your Innovation

Get featured through HoFT media, interviews, and ecosystem stories. Showcase your company as a Financial Wellbeing use case to Europe’s fintech community.

 Next Banking Summit 2026

Next Banking Summit 2026

Bringing together 250+ leaders to tackle scaling challenges, regulatory dialogue, and technology in financial services.

July 2, 2026 · Berlin

250+ expected attendees from FinTechs, banks, investors, regulators, and policy institutions.

Regulatory Dialogue

Direct exchange between scaling FinTechs and regulators — bridging the gap between innovation speed and compliance frameworks.

Technology & Scaling

Deep-dives into the tech stack powering Europe’s next generation of financial services — from Open Finance to AI.

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FinWell Summit

FinWell Summit

FinWell Summit 2025 → Coming back on Dec 2, 2026

Europe’s leading event where financial institutions, FinTechs, regulators, and researchers set the agenda for Financial Wellbeing.

200+ decision-makers gathered in Berlin for a day of keynotes, panels, and workshops focused on data-driven Financial Wellbeing strategies, Open Finance, and AI-powered solutions.

200+  Attendees

30+  Expert Speakers

12 Sessions

Featuring leading voices from banking, academia, consulting, and policy — including Prof. Annamaria Lusardi (Stanford), Prof. Andreas Hackethal (Goethe University Frankfurt), Naveed Arshad (Deutsche Bank), Laura Wirtz (DKB), Dr. Viktoria Danzer (Roland Berger), and Prof. Christine Laudenbach (SAFE).

More details coming soon.



Your Story. Europe's Stage.

Das Altersvorsorgedepot: Versicherer trifft Fintech

Retirement Investing: Insurers Meet Fintechs

On 16 June 2026, this webinar will explore how the AVRG is reshaping retirement products. Participants will gain practical insights into emerging solutions, and concrete opportunities for insurer–FinTech cooperation.

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FinWell Database

Members-Only Webinar: Inside the FinWell Database

Find partnership opportunities, benchmark your company against European peers and track capital flows — all in one database built exclusively for HoFT members. See it live on 17 June.

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Next Banking Summit 2026

Next Banking Summit 2026

Berlin, July 2 — AI. BaaS. Stack. Who wins? Explore the agenda. Lead What’s Next. Meet 200+ executives. Free tickets for ​HoFT members.

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HoFT FinWell Summit

Finwell Summit 2026

FinWell Summit returns on 2 December 2026! Get ready for fresh formats, practical solutions, and actionable insights for your company. Mark your calendar.

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