EasyPay participated in the international conference “Champions of Growth,” organized by the Future500 Initiative and IEDC – Bled School of Management, held at the premises of the European Commission in Brussels. The Albanian fintech company was selected among the 500 most promising companies in Central and Eastern Europe, representing Albania at a key forum focused on growth and innovation in Europe.
Future500 is a pan-European platform designed to identify and support high-growth potential companies (scaleups), connecting them with investors, institutions, and European policymakers. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of the region’s most promising companies and help them evolve into global leaders.
The platform was initially launched during the Bled Strategic Forum 2025 inui Slovenia, as part of the Future 500 Forum, bringing together business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Europe to discuss the challenges of scaling European companies and access to capital. EasyPay was also part of this earlier event, actively engaging from the early stages of the platform.
Participation in Brussels marks a continuation of this engagement and recognition of EasyPay’s role in advancing digital financial services in Albania and the region. As one of the country’s leading electronic payment platforms, EasyPay contributes to increasing financial inclusion and modernizing services for individuals and businesses.
The conference brought together high-level representatives from European institutions, international investors, and business leaders, including European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Albania’s Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj, as well as institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Fund (EIF).
One of the key messages of the forum was that European companies have strong potential to grow within Europe, while emphasizing the importance of reforms to support innovation and scaleups. Special attention was also given to the integration of the Western Balkans, including Albania, into the European economy, highlighting the region’s importance for companies seeking new markets.
For EasyPay, participation in this platform represents an important step toward expanding its international presence, building strategic partnerships, and promoting the potential of Albania’s fintech sector across Europe.