The Association of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions of Turkey (TÖDEB) is taking part in Money 20/20 Europe, the world’s largest fintech fair with 20 members. Turkey’s pavilion was established at the event, which will take place in Amsterdam between June 4-6.
Money20/20 Europe brings together global leaders and innovators to discuss the latest trends and future developments in financial technology. Thousands of industry professionals will attend the exhibition, which will host key stakeholders from the banking, payments, fintech startups and electronic money sectors. This event creates a focal point in Amsterdam to foster new collaborations and experience the latest financial solutions.
Having participated in Money 20/20 Europe in 2023 with 8 members, TÖDEB participated this year with 20 members in one of the largest areas of the fair. Turkish companies take part in the Turkish pavilion established under the leadership of TÖDEB and with the support of the Ministry of Trade.
GIANT INDUSTRY MEETING IN AMSTERDAM
The pavilion was also attended by Ambassador to The Hague Selçuk Ünal, Consul General of Amsterdam Mahmut Burak Ersoy, Treasury and Finance Counselor of the Embassy in The Hague Zafer Düzenli, Trade Counselor of the Embassy in The Hague Aşkın Pekel, President of the Finance Office of the Presidency Prof. Dr. Göksel Aşan, Deputy President of the Finance Office of the Presidency Necip Fazıl Kaymak, Head of Department of the Finance Office of the Presidency Ozan Çağrı Gazitürk, Country Advisor for Benelux Region Ethem Tokgozlu, Honorary Consul Prof. Dr. Göksel Aşan, President of the Presidential Finance Office, Necip Fazıl Kaymak, Vice President of the Presidential Finance Office, Ozan Çağrı Gazitürk, Head of Department of the Presidential Finance Office, Ethem Tokgozlu, Benelux Region Country Advisor of the Presidential Finance Office, Honorary Consul Titus Kramer and Turgut Torunoğulları, Chairman of the DTİK Europe Representative Board. Following the visit, under the auspices of the Embassy in The Hague, with the cooperation of TÖDEB and with the support of TÖDEB Board Member Erkan Kork and BankPozitif, the Netherlands Turkish Business World and Finance Sector Meeting will take place.
“WE WILL ADDRESS THE WORLD FROM THE PAVILION OF TURKEY”
Ufuk Bilgetekin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of TÖDEB, said: “Money 20/20 Fair is the first international fair we attended as TÖDEB. We took the first step at the biggest fair in Europe and received very positive reactions. This year we will be represented with 20 members in a much larger area. It is very important for us to be here, to be one of the biggest participants in an event where the eyes of the whole world are on us. The Turkish pavilion we established in Amsterdam is a show of strength for both us and our industry. We came here following the demand of our members, the goals of our country and the development of our sector.”
“EUROPE IS ALWAYS OUR BUSINESS PARTNER”
Bilgetekin said, “We should not see Money 20/20 Europe as just a European fair. This is where the heart of the fintech industry beats. This is an area where collaborations are made, signatures are signed and the future is shaped. Europe is a natural trade partner for both our country and our members. It is also our gateway to the world due to the harmonization in regulations. For these reasons, being at Money 20/20 Europe Fair is valuable and valuable for the Turkish payment and electronic money sector. It is also important that this event is a national participation with the support of our Ministry of Trade. We are proud to be represented under the flag of our country at the Turkey Pavilion. I would like to express my gratitude to our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, our Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan and our Presidential Finance Office President Göksel Aşan for their support during this endeavor. With their pioneering support and the efforts of our members, we will make our industry the star of Europe.”
