Meet Global FinTech Talent at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026
Amsterdam, 7-8 October 2026 | WTC Amsterdam
Global Fintech Talent will be at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026 on 7 and 8 October at WTC Amsterdam, bringing together the European FinTech ecosystem for two days of discussion, networking and industry insight.
This year we are not only attending. Global Fintech Talent Co-Founders Angela Ward and Boudewijn van Heezik will be speaking about one of the biggest changes facing the FinTech talent market: the impact of AI on people, skills and hiring.
If you are attending AFE26 and want to discuss FinTech hiring, international expansion, talent strategy or how AI is changing the skills companies need, we would be happy to meet.
Speaking at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026
FinTech's Talent War: AI Just Changed the Rules.
Angela Ward: Co-Founder, Global Fintech Talent.
Boudewijn van Heezik: Co-Founder & Chief Talent Strategist, Global Fintech Talent.
AI is rapidly changing how FinTech companies work, but the biggest talent challenge may not simply be finding more AI specialists.
The next competitive advantage could come from experienced FinTech professionals who understand payments, financial infrastructure, regulation, product and commercial markets and know how to apply AI effectively within those environments.
During our AFE26 session, Angela and Boudewijn will explore how AI is changing the FinTech talent market, which skills are becoming more valuable and what companies should consider when building teams for the next stage of the industry.
What does AI mean for FinTech talent?
AI is already changing how companies source information, analyse markets, build products and operate teams. That does not remove the need for deep FinTech expertise. In many cases, it makes that experience more valuable.
The strongest teams will increasingly combine domain knowledge with the ability to use AI effectively.
Topics we are exploring include:
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how AI is changing FinTech roles and skill requirements,
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where domain expertise remains difficult to replace,
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the growing value of professionals who combine FinTech experience with AI capability,
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how hiring managers should evaluate AI skills alongside industry knowledge,
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how leadership teams should think about workforce planning as AI adoption increases,
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what this means for the next generation of FinTech talent.
Read more about the next FinTech talent gap.
Meet Global Fintech Talent at AFE26.
Amsterdam is home to one of Europe's most connected FinTech ecosystems, and Amsterdam Fintech Event provides an opportunity to bring founders, financial institutions, investors, technology companies and ecosystem leaders together.
Global Fintech Talent works exclusively across FinTech, payments, digital assets, AI and financial services.
We support companies with:
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executive and specialist search,
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leadership hiring,
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commercial and partnership roles,
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product and engineering talent,
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compliance, risk and legal hiring,
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talent mapping and market intelligence,
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compensation benchmarking,
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workforce planning,
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international expansion across Europe and Asia.
A specialist FinTech talent partner.
Global Fintech Talent is a specialist FinTech executive search and talent advisory firm supporting companies across Europe and Asia.
Our work spans startups, scaleups and established financial technology businesses entering new markets, building new functions or looking for hard-to-find senior and specialist talent.
Our specialist sectors include:
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payments,
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digital assets and blockchain,
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AI in financial services,
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embedded finance,
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financial infrastructure,
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lending,
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RegTech and compliance,
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WealthTech,
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enterprise and B2B FinTech.
Part of the European FinTech ecosystem.
Global Fintech Talent has long-standing links to the European FinTech ecosystem and the Holland Fintech Association.
Amsterdam Fintech Event is an initiative of Holland Fintech Association and Cognito Amsterdam and takes place at WTC Amsterdam on 7 and 8 October 2026.
Our involvement in AFE26 reflects the same approach we bring to our client work: combining specialist FinTech knowledge with a practical understanding of how talent markets are changing.
Frequently asked questions.
Who from Global Fintech Talent is speaking at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026?
Global Fintech Talent Co-Founders Angela Ward and Boudewijn van Heezik will speak at AFE26 in the session “FinTech's Talent War: AI Just Changed the Rules”.
What is the AFE26 session about?
The session explores how AI is changing FinTech roles, skills and hiring, and why experienced FinTech professionals who know how to apply AI may become increasingly valuable.
Can I meet Global Fintech Talent during AFE26?
Yes. Angela and Boudewijn will be at Amsterdam Fintech Event on 7 and 8 October and are available to meet FinTech companies, founders, hiring leaders and ecosystem partners during the event.
What types of FinTech roles does Global Fintech Talent recruit?
We recruit senior and specialist talent across leadership, commercial, partnerships, product, engineering, technology, compliance, risk, legal and operations across Europe and Asia.
Meeting us at Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026?
If you are attending AFE26 and want to discuss your hiring plans, international expansion, talent strategy or how AI may affect the skills your organisation needs, we would be happy to meet in Amsterdam.