On May 9-10, we’ll be hosting the 10-year anniversary of our Summit, this time in sunny Malta! At the event, we’ll have lots of exciting speakers, panel discussions, networking activities, pitch competitions, and much more. The EU-Startups Summit will gather around 2,000 founders, startup enthusiasts, and investors for two days of networking, inspiration, and learning!
A highlight of this year’s summit is our panel discussion titled “How to Avoid Financial Hiccups When Scaling Internationally.” This session is dedicated to guiding startups through the complex financial challenges they face as they expand beyond their home markets. Moderated by Federico Travella, founder & executive chairman at Novicap, this panel aims to provide startups with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate international markets successfully.
Scaling internationally presents unique financial hurdles, including managing currency risks, understanding local financial regulations, and securing funding across different countries. To address these issues, we’ve invited an exceptional lineup of speakers who have successfully navigated the international expansion of startups. They will share their insights on overcoming financial barriers, leveraging local and international financial resources, and crafting strategies to ensure a smooth and sustainable global growth trajectory.
Immy Spence is the Head of EMEA Sales at Airwallex a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. With its proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders.
Regina Lau is a global payments strategy leader driven by a passion for helping brands scale and grow faster. With a twenty-year career in finance and payments, she has worked with companies and merchants across the globe to leverage the enormous international growth opportunities that embedded finance has to offer. Regina is the current CFO at Weavr, where she leads the banking operations and commercial teams, the risk and compliance, finance, legal, and HR teams, and also oversees all regulatory licensing.
Maxim Sergeant is the Founder of Bakeronline and orderBilly. Bakeronline is a pioneering platform that transformed the bakery industry with specialized e-commerce and payment solutions, rapidly expanding to 23 countries before its acquisition. Building on this success, Maxim ventured into the hospitality industry in 2020 with the launch of orderBilly, a solution to optimize the ordering and payment process in your local bar or restaurant. orderBilly is currently scaling across Europe through a strategic buy-and-build approach, transitioning from a traditional SaaS model to a hybrid food tech company with integrated SaaS, MaaS and DaaS services.
Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion that promises to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing the tech ecosystem today. Secure your ticket now and join us for a conversation that could change the way we think about diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
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Malta Enterprise is Malta’s economic development agency, facilitating economic growth, investment, and innovation, by offering a range of support services for local and foreign enterprises setting up a productive presence in Malta. As a key player in Malta’s economic landscape, it contributes to the nation’s prosperity by attracting investments, supporting businesses, and driving innovation, thereby reinforcing Malta’s position as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Malta Enterprise actively cultivates a vibrant startup ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for startups and offering tailored support and incentives to empower emerging businesses.
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The M. Demajo Group is a leading business player in Malta, with a successful history spanning 114 years. The Group’s growth and diversification have resulted in a wide coverage of business sectors through a commitment to long-term results. M. Demajo Group’s workforce is 500 strong and their various activities have been developed through organic growth, acquisitions, partnerships, and startups. Its strong financial situation and ethical standards, its business reputation, and its renowned track record as a business partner are all key factors in its continued expansion.
Cloud Office has over 20 years of combined experience with Google Cloud, is a leading Premier Google Cloud Partner, and the only Bulgarian partner distinguished by 11 “Expertise” awards from Google. Headquartered in Bulgaria and with a subsidiary in London, UK, they are bringing the best from hyper scalers Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services to their customers. With a team of 70+ certified engineers, they are trusted by 600+ clients(ranging from startups to worldwide known publicly traded companies) and successfully delivered over 700 Google Cloud projects, showcasing their ability to drive innovation and value.
Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from payments, treasury, and spending management to embedded finance. With its proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 100,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more.
