RoFintech
AWARDS GALA 2026
We recognise outstanding achievements and innovation in the financial technology sector.
MAIN PARTNER
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Access
Access is free for RoFintech community members
(1 representative + 1 guest).
Romania’s first dedicated fintech awards ceremony
RoFintech Awards Gala 2026 is where Romanian fintech shows up at its highest level.
An invite-only evening bringing together the executives, founders, builders, bankers, and institutions shaping what comes next. Expect a sharp program, real conversations, and the kind of networking that actually moves partnerships forward.
AWARDS
We spotlight the teams and leaders who actually moved the market this year.
From breakout startups to established industry players, the RoFintech Awards recognise measurable impact and real innovation, the kind that’s shaping how finance works next.
Nominate a fintech,
or, nominate yourself.
You can nominate your own company or put forward another fintech that deserves the spotlight.
To submit a valid nomination, choose at least one fintech in each of the 9 award categories. Nominating across all categories helps us capture the full picture of innovation happening in the ecosystem, not just one corner of it.
You can check the terms and conditions at this link.
Award Categories Include:
Most Innovative FinTech Project
Most Promising FinTech Startup
Most Profitable FinTech of the Year
Best Partnership of the Year (FinTech to FinTech)
Collaboration of the Year (Fintech to Non-Fintech)
Digital Financial Service of the Year
Excellence in User Experience
Financial Inclusion Project of the Year
Leadership in the FinTech Industry
🔹 ROBI Award - Best Open Finance API
Advisory Board
Tudor Darie
Fagura
CEO
Adrian Seceleanu
Jurnalist
Editor Business Hi-Tech
Diana Şuster
Visa
CEE Business Development
Ana-Maria Georgescu
Smart Fintech
CEO
Dănuț Arion
Reff & Associates
Managing Associate
Răzvan Enache
Filip & Company
Business Development Manager
Jury
Raluca Micu
Token
Deputy CEO
Florin Branici
Unicredit Bank Romania
Alternative Channels Director
Ciprian E. PALTINEANU
IHC
Managing partner
Tudor Stanciu
Ventures’n’Law
Co-Founder
Aleodor Tabarcea
STRIPE
Engineering Manager
Silviu Nistor
Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiara
Financial Stability Expert
Utku Ogrendil
Virtual Advisory Board (VAB)
Board Member
Emil Minciu
5e Consulting Services
Business consulting & trainer
Vasile Strat
ASE
Dean Bucharest Business School @ ASE
Alexandru Biță
Libra Internet Bank
CTIO
Elena Gheorghe
PayU
Country Manager
Daniela Dragnea
WIF
Strategic Leader in FinTech
Claudia Cruceru
VISA
Head of Visa Direct CEE
Madalina Hristescu
Hristescu & Partners
Managing Partner
Ionut Horatau
BNR
Payments Oversight
Laura Toncescu
KPMG
Partner
Gabriel Florea
RomLux
Management Board
Horia Grozea
NETOPIA
Online & Mobile Payments
Nicolae Ursu
CEE Attourneys
Partner
Andreea Pipernea
APlus Advisory
Managing Partner
Dimana Vlaeva
SelfPay
Director Payment Solutions
Alexandra Neagu
Smith&Smith
Head of Product and Digital Transformation Manager
Cristian Nacu
IFC
Senior Country Officer for Romania at IFC
Last year's
WINNERS
Leadership in the FinTech Industry
Raluca Micu – BNR
Who will be there?
This is the room where Romania’s fintech decisions get made.
RoFintech Awards Gala is invite-only, reserved for a select group of industry leaders and ecosystem builders. If you received an invitation, please confirm your attendance.
Fintech Founders & CEOs
Banking & Financial Executives
Institutional Investors & VCs
Regulators & Policy Leaders
Tech Visionaries & Innovators
GALA TIMELINE
Registration Period
Validation Period
Project Judging
Awards Ceremony
Request a ticket
If you’re passionate about fintech and believe you should be part of this exclusive evening, you may request a ticket.
