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We are pleased to invite you to the exclusive ITFA CEE Regional Committee Educational and Networking Event “Emerging Flows, Evolving Practices: Advancing Trade Finance in CEE”, taking place on Thursday, 20th of November 2025 in Budapest, hosted by OTP Bank Plc and sponsored by Intellect Design Arena Ltd.
This seminar aims to strengthen regional trade finance by offering specialised insights and support. Participants can expect engaging conversations on key trade finance topics, meaningful networking with industry peers, and expert insights into the digital evolution of financial services – including the latest regulatory developments and practical innovations.
Location: OTP’s M12 office building located at 12 Madarász Viktor street, 1131 Budapest, Hungary
Agenda:
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Registration |
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Host welcome note by Mr. Viktor Nagy (ITFA CEE Board member / OTP Bank Plc) |
| 13:05 – 13:15 | “ITFA’s mission and strategic vision” keynote by Mr. Sean Edwards (Chairman of ITFA Board / SMBC Bank International Plc.) |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Keynote by Mr. Semih Özcan (Chairman of ITFA CEE board / Vakif Bank International AG) |
| 13:30 – 14:15 | “Geopolitics at the Gate: Tariffs, Elections, and the Future of Trade Flows” – presentation by Mr. Gergely Tardos, Head of OTP Bank Plc’s Research Center |
| 14:15 -15:00 | Panel discussion “Shifting Flows, Emerging Futures” moderated by Ms. Evgeniya Sharkova (Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Head of Trade Finance Sales) |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Panel discussion “Building Standards, Shaping Futures: Market Practice Guidance for CEE Practitioners” moderated by Dr. Maria Mogilnaya (Advisor, Trade Finance, CargoX / ITFA CEE Board member) |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | “Business Impact of AI in Trade Finance” – presentation by Mr. Raju Singha (Intellect Design Arena Ltd.) |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Closing remarks |
| 17:15 – 18:30 | Cocktail reception |
This event is free to attend and open to both ITFA members and non-members. Please note that registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on 7th of November 2025, or earlier if capacity is reached.
We kindly invite you to register at your earliest convenience. Should you have any queries or comments, please contact us at sec@itfa.org or at Milan.Markos@otpbank.hu.
We very much look forward to meeting you in Budapest!
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