As part of a two-day excursion to Berlin, Master’s students from the Faculty of Business and Economics attended FIBE 2026 together with Prof. Dr. Diego d‘Andria and Prof. Dr. Mareike Heinemann. The FinTech fair gave participants the opportunity to explore current developments in a rapidly evolving financial industry at close range, engage directly with start-ups, established companies, banks and investors in a variety of formats and experience key future-oriented topics in a highly practice-oriented environment.
The programme focused on innovative business models as well as the latest trends and developments, while also addressing broader questions related to geopolitical change and regulatory frameworks. Alongside numerous founders and industry experts, the speaker line-up included Yoni Assia, CEO and Co-Founder of eToro, Marc-Alexander Christ, Co-Founder of SumUp, Steffen Jentsch, Germany CEO of Solaris, and Cathie Wood, an investor widely known for her focus on disruptive innovation.
The visit once again demonstrated how closely technological innovation and financial issues are linked today. Excursions like this not only deepen students’ academic understanding, but also strengthen motivation, support career orientation and encourage them to look beyond the classroom. For our Master‘s students, the visit provided valuable insights into current career paths and helped them develop a stronger sense of the skills that are becoming increasingly important in a changing professional environment.