Under the theme "Navigating Future Growth", DACH and CEE's leading event for financial services (FS) dealmakers is returning this year for another great edition!

Building on 8 successful editions, we will re-unite the region’s key players leading the market across banking, insurance, asset management, real estate, debt and equity investing!

In 2025, financial services M&A is poised for a cautiously optimistic rebound, building on the strategic momentum of 2024, which, despite low deal volumes, saw a rise in megadeals and deal values. While macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and competitive margin pressures continue to weigh on the sector, some headwinds have eased—opening the door for selective, forward-looking transactions.

Dealmaking remains a vital lever for FS players to reshape their models, pursue growth, and respond to shifting client expectations and technological disruption. In this environment, acquisitions will likely focus on boosting revenue and margins, with particular interest in fintech partnerships to enable innovation and embedded finance capabilities.

Simultaneously, divestitures are expected to accelerate, helping firms streamline portfolios and reallocate capital to more profitable, future-oriented segments.

With a mix of panel discussions and keynote presentations attended by selected industry representatives, we will explore leading themes shaping the financial services industry today.

Agenda & Location

The Summit will kick-off at ca. 09:00 CET (on-site registration starting at 08:00 CET), followed by panels and key notes presentations across the day (speakers and detailed agenda to be announced soon), interwind with breaks and lunch for networking; we expect to conclude at ca. 16:00 CET.
The Event will take place at hotel Park Hyatt Vienna, located at  Am Hof 2, Vienna Austria.


For any questions regarding PwC Financial Services Dealmakers Summit 2025, reach out to us by email!