6 NOVEMBER 2024 [DAY 1] 

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08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

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09:00-09:15

 WELCOME ADDRESS

Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events

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09:15-09:30

 CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS

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09:30-09:55

 KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Exploring the Latest Trends and Ideas in the Payments and RegTech Landscape 

• Navigating the evolving landscape of payments and RegTech

• Shaping the industry, driven by technological advancements, regulatory imperatives, and shifting consumer preferences

• Cybersecurity and data protection

• A convergence of innovation and compliance

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09:55-10:20

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Payments Leadership Roundup: Shaping the Future of Payments ​

• The long-term impact of current trends on global finance

• A paradigm shift in payment methods

 

10:20-10:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Future Trends in Cryptocurrencies​

• Moving toward decentralized finance and decentralized autonomous organizations

• Tokenization and its impact on traditional financial markets

• Advancing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and tokenization

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10:50-11:20

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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11:20-11:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

 Financial Inclusion​

• The use of data and analytics to improve financial inclusion

• The role of partnerships in promoting financial inclusion

• Addressing regulatory and policy barriers to financial inclusion

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11:50-12:15

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

AI-Driven Payments Innovation

Explore how AI is transforming payment systems, enhancing transaction speed, fraud detection, and personalization in digital and cross-border payments

 

12:15-12:40

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
 Latest Advancements in Cross-Border B2B Payments​​

• Growth of global B2B eCommerce

• Transparent tracking of cross-border payments

• Addressing complex regulations and infrastructure

• Scalability and security in cloud-based platforms

 

12:40-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH 

 

14:00-14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A 

The Next Wave of B2B Payments

• Evolution of the B2B payment landscape

• Rise in B2B mobile payments

• Digitalization of business processes

• Virtual cards and integrated payment offerings​

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14:30-14:55

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Future of Financial Crime​​

• Current Framework and future expectations

• A greater collaboration among banks, payment providers and public
  sector in preventing fraud and money laundering

• Challenges of fighting Fin Crime and Customer Convenience

 

14:55-15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Next Wave of the Consumer Payment Experience

• Purpose-driven and predictive customer experience

• Main changes in consumer payment experience expectations and behaviors

• Modernising the consumer payment

• Real-world examples

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15:30-16:00

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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16:00-16:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Rise of A2A Payments and Its Effects on the Payments Industry

• What are the driving factors behind the rising popularity of A2A payments

• Pay By Bank Trend as a next front in merchants

• Impact on financial institutions

 

16:30-17:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Regulatory Frameworks: What Lies Ahead in 2024
and Beyond​

• Promoting regulatory cooperation and convergence

• Encouraging harmonisation of regulatory standards across jurisdictions to facilitate cross-border payments and financial innovation

• Updating regulatory frameworks to address emerging technologies and risks

 

17:00-17:25

FOUNDERS FEATURE 

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17:25-17:30

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1 

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17:30-19:00

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

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7 NOVEMBER 2024 [DAY 2]

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08:30-09:15

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

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09:15-09:45

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Growth and Concerns of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)

• Growing use of BNPL as a financial solution

•  Increasing call for regulatory focus to ensure consumer protection and responsible usage

•  Effective partnerships with BNPL providers

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09:45-10:10

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Role of RegTech in Open Banking​

• Exploring how RegTech streamlines adherence to open banking regulations by automating compliance processes and ensuring data security

• Innovation catalyst

• Highlighting the role of RegTech in safeguarding consumer data and privacy rights

• Regulatory evolution

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10:10-10:40

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Transforming Financial Services with AI:
Current Progress and Future Prospects

• How is AI currently being utilised to improve customer experience in financial services, and what are some examples of successful implementations?

• Discussion on the ways AI has enhanced risk management and fraud detection in the financial sector, and what are the measurable outcomes?

•  What are the regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of AI in financial services, and how are companies addressing these issues?

• What initiatives and innovations are major financial institutions and fintech companies investing in to stay competitive with AI advancements in the industry?

 

10:40-11:05

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Consumer-Driven Payment Diversity​

• Payment options like BNPL, PayPal, pay-by-bank

• Payment personalization in the gig economy and e-commerce

• Future of in-app payment integrations

• Emerging consumer payment preferences

• Role of diverse payment methods in enhancing customer loyalty

• The future of PayTech collaborations

 

11:05-11:35

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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11:35-12:05

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Adapting to Hybrid Fraud Tactics​

• Evolving fraud in a hybrid world

• Next-generation authentication and digital payment methods

• Small business vulnerabilities ​

 

12:05-12:35

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Future of Payments: A 10-Year Outlook​​

• Predicting the next decade in payments

• Long-term impact of current trends on global finance​

 

12:35-12:45

CHAIRMAN CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS

 

12:45-14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

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