Pioneers of Digital Finance Awards 2025

In Partnership with KPMG, we are honoring the visionaries transforming the future of money, live on stage at Istanbul Fintech Week, 11 June 2025. Now, you can showcase your breakthrough fintech or digital banking innovation and gain global recognition at IFW.

Why Enter?

Lift your brand above the noise with a KPMG-curated trophy presented on the IFW main stage.
Amplify your story to 3000+ attendees, partners, and collaborators.
Gain access to the region’s strongest fintech network.

Customized Awards Categories with Semi-Bold List

Awards Categories

BANKS

Pioneer Bank

Jury's Special Award

Most Collaborative Bank

Visionary Bank

FINTECHS

Pioneer Fintech

Jury's Special Award

Financial Inclusion Champion

Innovative Fintech

Rising Fintech

Global Fintech

Fintech Awards Embed

Key dates

Applications close:

13 May 2025 (23:59 GMT+3)
Jury deliberation:

May 2025
Awards ceremony:

11 June 2025 – Istanbul Fintech Week, Fişekhane

Who should apply?

Banks delivering world‑class digital customer experiences
Fintech scale‑ups building innovative financial products

Take the stage at one of fintech's most influential gatherings.

Apply as a Fintech Apply as a Bank

Entries are reviewed by a jury composed of sector professionals from banks and fintechs, as well as independent industry experts.

Got any questions? Please contact: financialinnovation@kpmg.com.tr

Explore the full 2025 agenda

Still in the early stages? Pitch your Start-up at IFW

Pioneers of Digital Finance Awards 2025

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In Partnership with KPMG, we are honoring the visionaries transforming the future of money, live on stage at Istanbul Fintech Week, 11 June 2025. Now, you can showcase your breakthrough fintech or digital banking innovation and gain global recognition at IFW.

Why Enter?

Lift your brand above the noise with a KPMG-curated trophy presented on the IFW main stage.
Amplify your story to 3000+ attendees, partners, and collaborators.
Gain access to the region’s strongest fintech network.

Mobile Customized Awards Categories with Semi-Bold List

Awards Categories

BANKS

Pioneer Bank

Jury's Special Award

Most Collaborative Bank

Visionary Bank

FINTECHS

Pioneer Fintech

Jury's Special Award

Financial Inclusion Champion

Innovative Fintech

Rising Fintech

Global Fintech

Awards Categories

Banks

Jury's Special Award
Most Collaborative Bank
Visionary Bank
Pioneer Bank

Fintechs

Jury’s Special Award
Financial Inclusion Champion
Innovative Fintech
Rising Fintech
Global Fintech
Pioneer Fintech

Mobile Fintech Awards Embed

Key dates

Applications close:

13 May 2025 (23:59 GMT+3)
Jury deliberation:

May 2025
Awards ceremony:

11 June 2025 – Istanbul Fintech Week, Fişekhane

Who should apply?

Banks delivering world‑class digital customer experiences
Fintech scale‑ups building innovative financial products

Take the stage at one of fintech's most influential gatherings.

Apply as a Fintech Apply as a Bank

Entries are reviewed by a jury composed of sector professionals from banks and fintechs, as well as independent industry experts.

Got any questions? Please contact: financialinnovation@kpmg.com.tr

Looking for other event details?

Explore the full 2025 agenda

Still in the early stages? Pitch your Start-up at IFW