As Poland continues its rapid digital transformation, its financial sector presents significant opportunities for innovative fintech solutions. At the same time, Singapore’s fintech ecosystem is renowned for its global reach, technological maturity, and strong innovation culture. Together, these ecosystems can create new pathways for collaboration, growth, and market entry.
This online event, co-organized by FinTech Poland, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Future Finance Poland, the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), and Enterprise Singapore, will bring together leading Polish banks, fintech innovators, and ecosystem builders to explore partnership opportunities.
Participants will gain first-hand insights into the Polish market, hear directly from Poland’s largest banks about their current challenges and areas of focus, and learn what requirements banks expect from prospective partners. In addition, the event will provide a go-to-market overview of Poland, offering practical guidance for fintechs looking to establish a footprint and scale in the region.
The session will conclude with a call to action, inviting participants to submit their solutions for consideration—transforming knowledge-sharing into tangible collaboration opportunities. This event serves as a strategic bridge between Singapore and Poland, unlocking possibilities for cross-border innovation, stronger partnerships, and a more resilient financial ecosystem.
📆 30 October 2025, Thursday
⏰ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (SGT)
📍 Teams
Programme
3:00 PM – Opening remarks
Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
3:10 PM – Polish market overview
Dr Paweł Widawski, CEO, Future Finance Poland
3:30 PM – Bank presentations
Representatives of PKO Bank Polski and Bank Pekao SA
“Key challenges and innovation focus areas”
4:00 PM – Partner expectations
Banks outline desired collaboration models and requirements (including potential need for a physical presence in Poland after successful POC or contract award)
4:15 PM– Go-to-market summary for Poland
Dr Paweł Widawski, CEO, Future Finance Poland
4:25 PM – Call to action
Invitation for participants to submit proposed solutions via email
4:30 PM – End of event
Guests
Paweł Widawski, CEO, Future Finance Poland
Paweł Widawski is a recognized expert in financial innovation, regulatory strategy, and digital transformation. He currently serves as President of Future Finance Poland, a strategic initiative aimed at positioning Poland as a next-generation financial centre and strengthening the country’s international role in digital finance. He is the founder and former president of the FinTech Poland Foundation, which under his leadership became one of the leading fintech think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe. He also served as a board member of the Polish Cashless Foundation (Fundacja Polska Bezgotówkowa), actively supporting the development of electronic payment infrastructure and the promotion of cashless transactions in Poland. Previously, he held the position of Vice President of the Polish Bank Association and served as Advisor to the President of the National Bank of Poland. Throughout his career, he has represented the Polish financial sector in dialogue with European and international institutions. Paweł holds a PhD in Law from the University of Warsaw and is a frequent speaker at international conferences on finance, regulation, and technology.
Antonina Karwasińska, Director of Operations & Development, Brokerage Office, Pekao SA
Antonina has been connected with the Pekao Group since 2018, initially serving as legal counsel at CDM Pekao S.A. From 2021 to 2023, she served as legal counsel and proxy (prokurent) at Pekao Investment Management S.A. Since 2022, she worked as Director of the Accounting and Settlements Office, and from 2024 she became Director of Operations & Development in the Brokerage Office of Bank Pekao S.A. She is also Chair of the Audit Committee of the Association “Polish Council of Structured Products.” Between 2007 and 2010, she served as Director of Operations for the World Youth Alliance chapter in Poland. She holds degrees from, among others, the University of Warsaw, Université de Poitiers, and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (recipient of the French Government Scholarship). She completed the DLT Talents Program at the Frankfurt School of Blockchain Center, organized by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Jacek Stryczynski, Director of International Innovation Market, Department of Innovation and Development, PKO Bank Polski S.A.
Jacek Stryczynski is an executive specializing in innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic development, with over 25 years of experience across academia, government, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. He began his career in astrophysics, conducting research at Nicolaus Copernicus University. Currently, he serves as Director of International Innovation Markets in the Department of Innovation and Development at PKO Bank Polski, where he leads strategic technology initiatives. He is also a member of the Bank’s AI Competency Center, contributing to the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions. Previously, he held leadership roles at Electronic Data Systems and Lionbridge, where he was responsible for driving innovation and digital transformation across various sectors. He also has experience as an entrepreneur and founder. In addition to his professional roles, Jacek is an active mentor, speaker, and certified expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and agile methodologies, with credentials from institutions such as MIT Sloan and DataWorkshop. His approach emphasizes ethical and inclusive innovation, supporting sustainable digital transformation.