The Executive Meeting Point for Payments, Risk & Compliance
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7th Financial Innovation Forum
Payments & RegTech
15 September 2027
Sheraton Grand Park Lane - Mayfair - London, United Kingdom
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“The future is already here — it's just not evenly distributed.”
William Gibson
THE FUTURE OF FINANCE IS NOT WAITING
Payments are entering a decisive new era. AI agents are beginning to act on behalf of customers, digital money is challenging familiar settlement models, fraud is becoming more sophisticated and the demands on financial institutions have never been greater. In this environment, innovation alone is not enough — the winners will be those who can turn new technology into trusted, commercially viable solutions
Taking place in London, the 7th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech brings together senior leaders from banks, payment institutions, fintechs, merchants, regulators and technology providers for a dynamic day of candid debate, practical insight and high-value networking
From agentic commerce and stablecoins to merchant acceptance, cross-border payments, cyber resilience and the next generation of RegTech, the Forum explores the choices shaping financial services across the UK and Europe — and the partnerships needed to turn ambition into action
BOLD IDEAS • TRUSTED INNOVATION • VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Senior leaders from banks, PSPs, fintechs, payment networks, merchants, regulators, RegTech companies and technology providers — including executives responsible for payments, innovation, product, compliance, risk, fraud, cybersecurity, treasury and partnerships
PAST SPONSORS
PAST SPEAKERS
Our speaker line-up brings together leading voices from the global payments industry, the UK compliance sector, and top banking technology innovators. They will deliver high-value insights on driving innovation, meeting regulatory demands, and navigating the rapidly evolving payments landscape.
PAST CONTRIBUTORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
THE PAYMENTS POWER SHIFT: WHAT COMES NEXT?
Instant and cross-border payments, Pay by Bank and intelligent orchestration are rewriting the economics of moving money. Discover which models will scale, where friction remains and how banks, PSPs and merchants can turn speed into a competitive advantage
THE NEW MONEY RACE: STABLECOINS & TOKENISED FINANCE
Digital money is moving from headline to real-world use case. Explore stablecoins, tokenised deposits and emerging settlement models — and what interoperability, regulation, liquidity and trust mean for mainstream adoption
AGENTIC AI: WHEN SOFTWARE BECOMES THE CUSTOMER
As AI agents start searching, buying and paying, who gives permission, who is accountable and who owns the relationship? Go beyond the hype to examine the opportunities and guardrails of agentic payments, commerce and AI-led operations
THE TRUST BATTLE: FRAUD, CYBERSECURITY & REGTECH
Deepfakes, scams, cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny are testing financial resilience. Hear how leading teams are modernising financial crime defence, safeguarding, compliance and third-party oversight without slowing legitimate innovation
AGENDA
15 SEPTEMBER | LONDON | UNITED KINGDOM
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
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Badge collection, welcome coffee and first introductions
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Concierged one-to-one meeting check-in
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
Opening the 7th Financial Innovation Forum
Welcome from QUBE Events and an introduction to the day’s programme
09:05-09:10
CO-CHAIRS OPENING ADDRESS
The Decisions That Will Define Finance in 2027
Setting the scene for UK and European payments, innovation and regulation
09:10-09:35
OPENING KEYNOTE + Q&A
The Payments Power Shift: What Will Actually Change by 2030?
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The forces reshaping payment economics, competition and customer expectations
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Which investments will matter most for banks, PSPs and merchants
09:35-10:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The New Money Race: Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits and
Bank-Led Innovation
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Where digital money is solving real settlement and treasury problems
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Interoperability, redemption, safeguarding and the UK regulatory pathway
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How banks, PSPs and merchants choose between new and established rails
10:05-10:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Agentic Commerce Is Here: Who Controls the Payment?
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Consent, delegated authority and liability when AI agents buy and pay
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How merchants, issuers and networks prepare for machine-initiated transactions
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Identity, dispute resolution and trust in autonomous journeys
10:35-11:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Scams at Machine Speed: Can Financial Crime Teams Fight Back?
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Deepfakes, APP fraud, mule networks and AI-enabled social engineering
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Real-time intelligence sharing and effective intervention without unnecessary friction
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Where autonomous investigations help and where human judgement remains essential
11:05-11:35
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Curated introductions with senior buyers, innovators and potential partners
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Follow-up conversations on practical use cases and partnership opportunities
11:35-12:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
From Instant to Intelligent: Rebuilding Cross-Border Payments
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Moving money faster while improving transparency, tracking and reconciliation
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Managing liquidity, FX, sanctions and operational exceptions across corridors
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Where interoperable rails and richer data create measurable value
12:05-12:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The Merchant Mandate: Higher Conversion, Lower Costs,
Less Friction
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Approval rates, orchestration, smart routing and the economics of checkout
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Pay by Bank, wallets and alternative payment methods that earn adoption
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Balancing fraud prevention, authentication and customer experience
12:35-13:00
FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A
Open Finance’s Breakthrough Moment: From Access to
Everyday Value
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Turning open banking and data-sharing capabilities into compelling products
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Customer consent, commercial incentives and trust at scale
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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Hosted tables and purposeful conversations with industry peers
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Opportunities for sponsors and delegates to deepen introductions
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The UK RegTech Reality Check: Grow Faster, Govern Smarter
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Authorisation, safeguarding, Consumer Duty and operational accountability
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How to make compliance automation genuinely audit-ready
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Scaling UK and European businesses without creating regulatory blind spots
14:30-15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Cyber Resilience Under Pressure: The Next Attack Surface
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API exposure, cloud concentration, third parties and payment infrastructure threats
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Preparing for ransomware, service disruption and AI-enabled attacks
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Board-level readiness, testing, response and recovery that work in practice
15:00-15:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
AI Beyond the Pilot: Show Us the Business Case
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What AI is genuinely delivering in operations, risk and customer service
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Model oversight, explainability, data governance and measurable return on investment
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How to redesign teams and processes without losing accountability
15:30-15:55
CLOSING LEADERSHIP DEBATE + Q&A
The Financial Institution of 2030: Reinvent or Be Replaced?
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Where incumbents, fintechs and technology platforms will compete and collaborate
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The capabilities leaders must build now to stay relevant
15:55-16:00
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS
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Key takeaways across payments, trust, technology and regulation
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How to continue the conversations and partnerships after the Forum
16:00-18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
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Hosted drinks, informal networking and relaxed follow-up conversations
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An opportunity to reconnect with speakers, sponsors and industry peers
PAST MEDIA PARTNERS
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
International locations and access to global networks enable you to connect with your target clients both locally and globally
New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel
Competitive Benchmarking
Gain insights into the competitive landscape and gain knowledge of new trends and players in the
market
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsoring the 7th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech 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:
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20-30 minute keynote presentation or inclusion on an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point which includes pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
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An integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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International social media campaigns
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with international media
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