Finance Forward 2025 (FFWD25), held on May 6–7 in Hamburg as part of the OMR Festival, is where the sharpest minds in fintech, AI, and digital finance converge to reimagine the future of money. From billion-euro neobanks to crypto innovators and regulators, this event brings together the forces shaping how we pay, invest, and save. With high-profile speakers like Dirk Nowitzki, Ryan Reynolds, and OpenAI’s Nicholas Turley, FFWD25 is not your typical finance conference—it’s where technology meets culture, and serious business meets fresh ideas.
This year’s program takes a bold step into Web3, crypto, and blockchain territory. Expect big conversations on how decentralized finance is disrupting traditional banking, with leading voices from Coinbase Germany and Solana Superteam on stage. Whether you’re a startup founder, an investor hunting the next unicorn, or a strategist navigating the AI-powered future of finance, FFWD25 is your gateway into what’s next.
10:20 - 11:00 – Predictions 2025 – Scott Galloway – Conference Stage
11:50 - 12:15 – Reddit Results: How Community Engagement Influences Purchasing Decisions – Jen Wong – Conference Stage
12:20 - 12:40 – Becoming an Always-On Brand: PayPal’s Evolution from Payments to Commerce Companion – Geoff Seeley – Red Stage
12:45 - 13:05 – A Thousand and One Powers: How the Finance Lobby Uses Storytelling to Secure Influence – Anne Brorhilker – Red Stage
15:00 - 15:30 – From Wall Street to Berlin: Global Growth Opportunities for Germany and the EU – Noah Leidinger, Jan Beckers – Conference Stage
15:30 - 15:50 – Crypto: Who Will Win the Race for the Mass Market? – Denny Morawiak, Patricia Albrecht – Blue Stage
17:00 - 17:20 – The Finanzfluss Story: How to Build a Financial Brand – Thomas Kehl – Yellow Stage
17:00 - 17:40 – Fireside Chat with Ryan Reynolds – Ryan Reynolds – Conference Stage
10:05 - 10:40 – Beyond Business – Live Podcast with Eric Demuth & Christian Wolf – Blue Stage
11:45 - 12:25 – Beyond the AI Hype: Where We Really Stand and What Lies Ahead – Philipp Klöckner – Conference Stage
12:30 - 13:00 – Emerging Tech Trends 2025 and Beyond – Amy Webb – Conference Stage
13:30 - 13:50 – From Consumer Scare to Financial Partner: Schufa’s Playbook for the Future – Tanja Birkholz – Red Stage
13:55 - 14:15 – Beyond Banking: What’s Next for N26? – Valentin Stalf – Red Stage
14:30 - 15:10 – Fireside Chat with Dirk Nowitzki – Philipp Westermeyer, Dirk Nowitzki – Conference Stage
15:40 - 16:10 – How ChatGPT Conquered the World: OpenAI’s Nicholas Turley Tells the Story – Nicholas Turley – Conference Stage
15:45 - 16:15 – Fintech Trends: Investment Apps, Payment Hype & Private Equity – Tamaz Georgadze – Blue Stage