TechFinTech 2026 to Convene Financial and Tech Leaders in Istanbul
Istanbul, April 3 – TechFinTech 2026, an eagerly anticipated event that unites the technology and finance sectors, is set to take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Levent in Istanbul. Organized by Bilişim Zirvesi Etkinlik Şirketi, known for events like the IT Summit and IT 500 Research, this marks the fourth iteration of the summit, focusing on the intersection of finance and technology.
The event, with Mayasoft as its main sponsor, will offer a half-day intensive program featuring prominent decision-makers from the sector. It aims to delve into the current state and future trajectory of the digital financial ecosystem, exploring topics that are shaping the transformation of finance.
Exploring the New Rules of Finance
TechFinTech 2026 stands out as a strategic gathering in Turkey’s finance and technology landscape, not only analyzing the ongoing transformation but also offering a multi-dimensional perspective on how finance will evolve in the future. Critical topics such as the real-time economy, AI-powered financial decision-making mechanisms, embedded finance, and autonomous systems will be key discussion points.
The finance sector is rapidly evolving beyond mere digitalization, becoming data-driven, real-time, and increasingly autonomous. TechFinTech 2026 will address fundamental questions at the heart of this transformation: What role will artificial intelligence play in financial decision-making processes? How can CFO and CIO collaborations provide a competitive advantage to institutions? How can innovation be sustained in an era of stringent regulations?
The event will feature discussions on the future of finance from a strategic viewpoint, covering themes such as “The New Era of Financial Digitalization,” “The Age of Real-Time Payments and Liquidity,” “Data-Driven C-Suite,” “Creating Value with AI in Finance,” and “Autonomous Financial Systems.”
A Comprehensive Program on the Future of Finance
The program for TechFinTech 2026, designed to provide a comprehensive look at the transformation of finance, will commence with an opening speech by Ayhan Sevgi, General Editor-in-Chief of BThaber, titled “The New Era of Financial Digitalization.” The keynote speaker, Uğur Kağan Dinçsoy, Responsible Partner and Blockchain Services Leader at Deloitte, will discuss the changing dynamics in the financial ecosystem with his presentation, “Who is Where in the New Financial Equation?”
A highlight of the event will be the main panel, “Data-Driven C-Suite,” moderated by Murat Göçe, Chairman of BThaber. Panelists include Doğu Özden, CFO of Koç Finans; Hale Kocabıyık, IT Director of ING Turkey; and Mustafa Özgül, CFO of CRC, who will offer multi-dimensional perspectives on data-driven decision-making processes.
Following the panel, Pınar Tüfenkçi, Sales Director at İşNet, and Taygun Alban, Co-Founder & CEO of Upsonic, will evaluate the future of financial infrastructures in their session, “Digital Resilience in the Financial Sector: Cloud, Regulation, and Continuity.”
Cihan Yıldız, CTO of Boyner Büyük Mağazacılık, will discuss the next generation of customer experience in retail and payment technologies with his presentation, “Customer Experience 5.0 in Retail and Payment Technologies.” Çağlar Kara, COO of Oredata, will elaborate on the role of artificial intelligence in financial value creation in his speech, “Creating Value with AI in Finance: What is Possible Today?” Economist Dr. Hakan Yurdakul will provide a macro perspective on the financial world with his presentation, “Finance in the New Economic Order.”
Gamze Kaplan Gökalp, Data Management Director at OdeaTech, will address the future operational structure of finance under the title “Autonomous Financial Systems and AI-Powered CFO Models.” Furkan Ünal, Group CFO of Tab Gıda, will share his insights in a presentation titled “Who Makes the Decision? CFO or Algorithm?”
Özhan Örge, Assistant General Manager of QNB Leasing, will discuss new dimensions of risk management in his presentation, “Proactive Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions.” Dr. Erhan Bahtiyar, Director of Service and Ecosystem Banking at Dünya Katılım Bankası, will introduce new business models in finance with “Embedded Finance 3.0: Ecosystem Economy and Bankless Banking.”
In the final segment of the event, Cihan Keser, IT Digitalization Projects and Data Management Director at Hannover Fairs Turkey, will share insights on global changes in financial systems with his presentation, “Real-Time Money and Global Liquidity Transformation.” Ümit Bilik, Technology Head at Trakya Yatırım Holding, will discuss the transformation in data and system architecture in his speech, “From Distributed Structure to Central Intelligence.”
TechFinTech: A Strategic Meeting Platform
Beyond merely sharing information, TechFinTech brings together senior executives from the finance and technology worlds on a strategic platform. By convening CFOs, CIOs, CTOs, and data leaders, the event aims to shed light on the future financial and technological roadmaps for institutions.
In addition to Mayasoft as the main sponsor, İşNet and Oredata are premium sponsors. E-Güven İzometri, Pax, Verion, and WGuard are promotional sponsors, while Ajanspress, Eti Danışmanlık, Faselis, Megisty, Pax, Postaban, Sirius, and Ventus Creative contribute as service sponsors.
CFOs, CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs from institutions can attend TechFinTech 2026 for free. Tickets for other participants are available for purchase via the website. Detailed information about TechFinTech 2026 can be found at www.TechFinTech.com.tr.
Source: Matriks
