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20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum 

20th NPF
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“Don’t let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action.” 
Jim Rohn

The Payments industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies, enhanced security, and changing customer preferences driving greater efficiency and convenience.
 

RegTechs’ are now marked by agility, speed, integration, and analytics. Implementing advanced RegTech solutions ensures precision, comprehensive oversight, internal alignment, and effective risk management.
 

The 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum returns to Zurich, Switzerland to explore how organisations are optimising operations and seizing opportunities through the latest technological innovations in Payments and RegTech.
 

Join us at this prestigious forum to network with global influencers, strategists, and thought leaders. Engage in discussions on market trends, digitalisation, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
 

The 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is the premier event for forward-thinking professionals in the payments and regulatory sectors.

WHAT'S COMING UP

THE ADVANCEMENT IN PAYMENTS TECHNOLOGY

Hear more from industry experts as they share experiences on a range of global trends expected to bring advances to the market, including more about the practical applications of AI, sophisticated customer journeys including Augmented reality (AR), contactless payments, instant payments, expansion of digital wallets, embedded payments, augmented reality, new variations of buy now, pay later (BNPL), and the latest updates on digital currencies, and much more…

DATA PRIVACY, ETHICS & CYBERSECURITY

Protecting consumers’ privacy and the advancement of AI are key themes to be covered. Hear more about connecting cybersecurity with managing risk and fraud and establishing a model of security-by-design. Let’s explore the evolution of AI and the impact, with more about what’s up ahead…

REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLIANCE

Explore how RegTech transcends simplifying compliance and reducing costs to secure a verifiable competitive advantage. Hear from industry experts as they unveil the latest benefits of these advanced technologies. Discover the next generation of compliance technology, driving transparency and cost-efficiency.

WHERE GREAT MINDS UNITE

Interactive Panels. Disruptive Challenger Sessions. Insightful Keynotes

50

A PRESTIGIOUS
LIST OF OVER 50 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

1000

1000 MINUTES OF TAILORED CONTENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES

400

100

OVER 400
INDUSTRY LEADERS PARTICIPATING
REPRESENTING 
MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES

THE AGENDA

6 MARCH | ZURICH | SWITZERLAND

6 MARCH 2025 

08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

09:00-09:05

 WELCOME ADDRESS

Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events

09:05-09:10

 CHAIRMEN WELCOME ADDRESS

09:10-09:35

 PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Future of Payments and Compliance in 2025: Navigating Innovation and Regulation 

  • 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

09:35-10:05

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Instant and Real-Time Payments: Infrastructure, Expectations, and Regional Integration​​

Exploring the rise of instant payments in Europe, infrastructure needs, and the impact on banks, consumers, and merchants as Switzerland and DACH align with global real-time payment standards.

10:05-10:35

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Digital Currencies and CBDCs: Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges ​​

Discussion on the role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the economy, their impact on monetary policy, and the regulatory requirements for cross-border integration.

 

10:35-11:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Latest Developments on International Sanctions and AML/TF Developments- Key Trends and Challenges

11:00-11:30

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

11:30-12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Cutting-Edge Innovations in Cross-Border B2B Payments

  • Real-Time Payment Tracking and Transparency

  • Simplifying Compliance with Multi-Jurisdictional Regulations

  • Scalable and Secure Cloud-Based Payment Platforms

12:00-12:30

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

 

12:30-13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
 The Rise of Super Apps and Digital Wallets: User Adoption and Competitive Landscape​​

A look at how super apps and digital wallets are reshaping financial services, examining the regulatory challenges, competitive landscape, and user adoption trends in Europe.

 

13:00-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH 

 

14:00-14:30

KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A 

Sustainability and Green Payments: Building Compliance into Eco-Friendly Financial Services

Insights on how payments can support ESG and sustainability, with green finance initiatives and new compliance requirements shaping the future of eco-friendly payments.

 

14:30-15:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
 Open Finance and Beyond​​

  • Scaling up for a new era of open innovation

  • Exploring the new business model opportunities in open finance

  • Panelists discuss embedded payments and Open Finance trends, focusing on compliance, consumer experience, and the opportunities for fintech partnerships in Switzerland and beyond

 

15:00-15:30

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

15:30-16:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Evolving Threats and Innovations in Financial Crime Prevention

  • Exploring how AI and machine learning are transforming fraud detection and prevention

  • A look at the latest emerging threats in financial crime such as Cybercrime, Ransomware, and Digital Fraud

  • Discussion on the Cross-Border Collaboration and Regulatory Harmonisation in fighting financial crime, including the role of international frameworks, data-sharing agreements, and technology-driven compliance solutions to combat global money laundering and fraud

 

16:00-16:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Future Trends in Cryptocurrencies

  • Moving toward decentralised finance and decentralised autonomous organisations

  • Tokenisation and its impact on traditional financial markets

  • Advancing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and Tokenisation

  • Cryptocurrency Adoption and Payment Solutions: Bridging Traditional Finance and Crypto - the growing role of crypto in payments, partnerships with traditional finance, and how merchants are starting to adopt crypto in everyday transactions

 

16:30-17:00

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?

  • Adapting to Hybrid Fraud Tactics: we will cover the evolving fraud in a hybrid world, next-generation authentication and digital payment methods

17:00-17:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

  • Exploring the key regulatory challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

  • Developing frameworks to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI and ML

  • Developing a coherent framework for regulating emerging digital assets

 

17:30-18:00

EXPERIENCE SESSION

 

18:00-18:10

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS 

18:10-19:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

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KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING

Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader

Generate Leads
It is the most cost-effective way to generate qualified leads of key B2B decision makers

Targeted Audience

Meet & engage with your target group


 

Global Reach
Hybrid events enable you to connect with your target audiences both locally and globally

 

New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel

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MEANINGFUL NETWORKING

This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector! Our aim with the 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking and practical conversations that promote business growth.

TICKETS
BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsoring the 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.

You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.

 

Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.

 

Packages can include:

  • 25-minute Keynote presentation 

  • Inclusion in an industry-expert panel discussion

  • Access to The Meeting Point, which includes ONE-TO-ONE pre-qualified meetings

  • A bespoke integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy

  • Social media campaigns

  • Customised email campaigns to over 200 000 subscribers

  • Dedicated booths and promotional areas

  • Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with the international media

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“Impressive stage of presenters discussing actual hot topics in the payments industry. A good forum for networking with others working in the same sector & also payments/financial services experts.”
 
MeDirect Malta Senior, Manager - Core Banking Platforms

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