They say starting a company is hard.
They’re right. The work, the waiting, the uncertainty, it’s a mental avalanche. Sometimes it’s pushing through the grind with little to show for it. Sometimes it’s stalling a team dinner because you’re waiting on a maybe. And staying the course when walking away would be easier? That’s the hardest part.
We won’t pretend otherwise, and we know you don’t either.
At Nordic Fintech Week, we have built a space for the real ones: the hoodie wearing, pitch perfectionists, late night worrying kind of founders and teams.
Whether you are chasing your next investor or your newest breakthrough in AI, the Global Fintech Arena is where you’ll move, laugh, think and collide with the kind of serendipity that turns into partnerships, sales calls, and investor coffees.
So, bring your laptop, your people, and your A-game.
It’s time to level up.
Time is precious, and so is good advice.
That’s why we have curated a handful of straight-talking, actually useful masterclasses for Fintechs showcasing in the arena.
Learn how to own the room with Steve Morris on storytelling, get inside an investor’s head with Mike Sigal, finally understand term sheets (without the legal headache), and walk away with sharper sales tactics from Jamie Reynolds.
Exclusive to Fintechs in the Arena
We are opening the doors this year to The Vertical Rooms. A series of thematic demo sessions focused on the biggest opportunity areas in Fintech.
Think ESG & Climate, AI, and Insurance & Pension and more. Fintechs selected for each theme will get to showcase what they’re building to an audience of potential partners, investors, and decision-makers looking for real solutions.
And for those ready to pitch, we’re also running a dedicated Investor and Partnership Track, connecting selected fintechs with our investor network and Copenhagen Fintech partners.
Exclusive to Fintechs in the Arena
Now in its 6th edition, the Nordic Fintech Awards celebrate the startups and scaleups redefining finance across the region and spotlighting bold ideas and the people behind them.
Finalists are evaluated by a jury of industry leaders, including experts from Citi, Visa, EY, UNDP, Microsoft, and Chainalysis.
Recognition here isn’t just a badge, it’s a signal to investors, partners, and the ecosystem that you’re building something that matters. This is where visibility turns into momentum.
Nominations close June 2025.
The best part of Nordic Fintech Week isn’t just the stage, it is who you meet off it.
In the Global Fintech Arena, you’re not just getting a booth.
You are stepping into a space full of founders deep in the build phase, figuring out sales, chasing funding, and pivoting hard. Just like you are.
We have carved out time for real connection: BBQs, padel, coffee chats, and the kind of serendipity that doesn’t happen over LinkedIn.
The Launchpad Library is for early-stage fintechs, and those mid-pivot, who want to share what they’re building in a more personal, interactive way.
We’re also opening it up in the 2nd edition for book launches.
Speakers and ecosystem friends will get space to bring their ideas to life and give their work the airtime it deserves at Nordic Fintech Week.
Exclusive to Fintechs in the Arena
Sometimes the biggest win is just having your own space to show up. At the arena, every Fintech gets a physical spot, because we know being visible matters at a conference.
You can join a shared setup with other Fintechs in your vertical (we’ll keep it simple, branded, and easy), or go for a standalone upgrade booth if you want something that’s fully yours (1x2m² and a bit more presence).
Exclusive to Fintechs in the Arena
3 full access tickets
1x2m2 booth* with a custom backdrop
Branding in the conference app (Brella)
Announcement on LinkedIn
Social media assets to help you promote your presence
Plus, exclusive access to:
– Masterclasses
– The Vertical Rooms (Demo Days)
– Investor & Partner Showcases
– Launchpad Library
*GFA standard package includes generic branding setup by Nordic Fintech Week.
The furnishing and branding of the GFA upgrade package needs to be booked through CPH Lounge (added expense of approx. 530 EUR excl. VAT).
excludes 25% VAT
2 full access tickets
Spot in the GFA * with your logo
Branding in the conference app (Brella)
Announcement on LinkedIn
Social media assets to help you promote your presence
Plus, exclusive access to:
– Masterclasses
– The Vertical Rooms (Demo Days)
– Investor & Partner Showcases
– Launchpad Library
*GFA standard package includes generic branding setup by Nordic Fintech Week.
excludes 25% VAT
Around 1–2 years old or more, and officially registered (e.g. with a CVR in Denmark)
With some product–market fit and a live product or demo you can showcase at the Arena
Able to attend in person with at least one team member (ideally two) across both days, so you can really make the most of the event
Ready to use the Brella (networking app) platform to follow the program, set up meetings, and plug into the full Nordic Fintech Week experience
