What is this event about?
Join us at the premier event for those involved in the card markets of Central and Eastern Europe!
"The CEE region remains one of the most attractive for investment, due to its outstanding potential for growth. Its card and payments markets are no different."
With the longer-term effects of the economic crisis still uncertain and with constantly evolving technology and regulation there has never been a more crucial time to be aware of the issues facing the market.
Attend this conference to discover and network with the key personnel; from local and Central banks to the foremost experts in the industry - learn about the big issues from the people who really know.
SMi’s 7th annual Central and Eastern European Card Markets conference will shine a spotlight on the region and this rapidly advancing card market.
Why should you attend this event?
Learn from the industry's leading pioneers and take back new approaches to your work!
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Key areas covered:
- Analysis from the regional experts within CEE
- Innovation within CEE markets, including mobile payments and contactless technology
- New advances and challenges in the fight against fraud
- Retailer's perspectives on the payments market
- Loyalty programmes in the CEE area
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How you will benefit:
Update your knowledge on CEE card markets and all the key developments over the last 12 months with our case studies from a selection of countries in the region
Learn, through firsthand accounts, what the big issues are and what they mean for your organization: How to tackle fraud; how to establish effective loyalty programmes; what new technology means for the marketplace – it’s all here!
Evaluate the latest trends and developments in the industry – How are markets for payment cards weathering the economic storm? What demographics present the greatest opportunities?
Discover what the future holds in this rapidly evolving market and navigate the impact of new regulation and technology
Network with all the key personnel in CEE area card markets
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Confirmed speakers include:
Andras Bakonyi, Head of Credit Cards, Magyar Cetelem Bank/BNP Paribas Personal Finance
Milosz Brakoniecki, Director, Direct Banking & Retail, Bank Zachodni WBK/Santander Group
Baris Cosan, Co-ordinator, Cards Fraud & Authorization, Credit Europe Bank
Mikko Haikonen, Senior Manager, Nokia Solutions, Nokia Corporation
Ilgaz Kaya, Director, Cards Department, GarantiBank Romania
Jiri Kejla, Product Development Manager, Credit Cards, GE Money Bank
Piotr Kubien, Head of Financial Services & Insurance, Tesco Poland
Koen Maegherman, Country Manager, KBC Consumer Finance, K&H Bank
Andreas Melan, Group Payments Card Manager, IKEA
Tonu Ots, Head of Card Issuing & Product Delivery, Swedbank
Erwin Petsch, Senior Card Consultant, Paymint
Constantine Stivaros, Head of Self-Service Banking & eBusiness Development, Piraeus Bank
Anca Diana Sultanovici, Head of Business Development, BCR/Erste Group
Amit Vujic, CEO, ePlus Systems
Sirus Zafar, Head of Cards, Komercni banka/Societe Generale Group
Who should attend this event?
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CEO's, Directors, Heads of Cards, Heads of Business Development from:
- Banks
- Financial institutions
- Card technology manufacturers
- Retail card suppliers
- Public sector transport projects
- Payment market solution providers
- Private Finance and Equity firms
- Economic analysts
Fancy speaking at the conference? Do you know of anyone who may be interested in speaking? We are always on the look-out for new speakers for our upcoming conferences. Let us know - contact the Conference Producer.
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities,contact our Sponsorship Department
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Participants from other conferences in this series have come from organizations including:
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