Switchio Connect was a truly successful and memorable event, bringing together partners, innovators, and friends of the payments industry. Hosted at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Copenhagen, the evening opened with a warm welcome from Jiri Ellinger, Czech Ambassador, followed by inspiring presentations and stories of partnership.

Kamil Hanacek introduced Payments Freedom, while Patrik Nachtmann from P.V.A. systems s.r.o. presented Shop That Never Sleeps. Success stories were then shared by Martin Gunkel from Mastercard, Guisthinio Ririhena from Worldline, Lyris Miao from YabandPay, and Jonas Jakobsen from AltaPay. The evening concluded with an exceptional dining experience prepared by chef Marcel Ihnačák, paired with fine South Moravian wines.

This event would not have been possible without the support of Jiri Ellinger, Vilma Anyzova, and Miroslav Kraus, whose warm welcome and hospitality set the perfect atmosphere. We are also grateful to our colleagues Aneta Maňasová, Jakub Svec, and Kamil Hanacek for their outstanding presentations, and to Alon Eliya Bigler for moderating the evening with great energy.

Despite flight delays and cancellations, our guests showed incredible determination to be part of the evening. A special mention goes to Geir Westbye, who rode his motorcycle all the way from Oslo to join us.

The photos from Switchio Connect capture the true spirit of the event: partnership, innovation, and Czech hospitality. It was a night to remember and we are excited to continue this tradition with Switchio Connect 2026. We look forward to welcoming you again next year and building on the energy and inspiration we shared in Copenhagen.