MERGE hosted its first event in Poland, Warsaw in 2024 for the inaugural Polish Trade Finance Symposium 2024. A highly anticipated opportunity to connect with the key players in this exciting region, the event received the honour of patronage from the Ministry of Finance, Polish Investment and Trade Agency and KIG, the National Chamber of Commerce; as well as various trade associations and support from the private sector such as the corporate borrowers, financing experts, insurers and legal representatives.

Highlights

Over two days, industry leaders from Poland and CEE discussed economic growth, industry challenges, and future priorities, focusing on trade digitalisation, AI, ESG, regulatory compliance, and interoperability.

Attendees by Sector

Job Titles represented

What to expect in 2025

300+

200+

Companies

Attendees

30+

Supporters

"The symposium itself was perfectly executed, everything went smoothly, the speakers and topics were well chosen and the panels were moderated knowledgeably. For us at the BPCC, the event was a chance to showcase the expertise of our members in this sector, in particular HSBC, BNP Paribas and Bank Pekao S.A.".

Chief Advisor, BPCC

"In-depth knowledge of the specialised subject, diligence, perseverance and people skills shown by MERGE team during the preparatory stage as well as calm and efficient way the event itself was run by them have left a very positive impression on me."

Secretary General, ICC Poland

★★★★★

★★★★★

Patrons, Partners and Sponsors

Event Agenda 2024

15 MAY

8:30-10:00 Coffee and networking in the morning

10:05-10:25 Spotlight on the Polish Economy, Energy and Trade

10:25 - 11:10 Tech Focus: From Digital Trade Documents to the Dawn of the Robots

11:10-11:30 New Financing solutions to project finance and trade finance

11:30 12:15 A Bright Future for Factoring

12:15 13:30 Lunch and Networking

13:30 14:15 Making the Most of Buyer and Supplier-Led Supply Chain Solutions

14:15 14:30 FinTech Showcases Round 1

14:45 15:20 Sustainable Change: Embracing ESG and DEI in Trade and Supply Chain Finance

15:20 15:50 Overcoming Vessel Compliance Challenges

15:50 16:20 Coffee and Networking Break

16:20 17:00 Keeping Trade Data Safe

17:00 19:00 Networking Drinks Reception

14:30 14:45 FinTech Showcases Round 1

16 MAY

8:30 - 10:00 Coffee and networking in the morning

10:00 10:45 Trade Credit Insurance Innovations

13:00 14:30 Lunch and Networking

11:40 12:10 Supply Chain Solutions to Support SMEs

10:45 11:00 FinTech Showcases Round 2

12:10 12:55 Achieving Interoperability: Where Next?

11:15 11:40 Coffee and Networking Break

11:00 11:15 FinTech Showcases Round 2

12:55 13:00 Closing Remarks