Where Europe’s Payments & RegTech Leaders Shape the Future of Finance
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NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum
11 JUNE 2026
Conrad Hotel - Dublin, Ireland
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“You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind”
Irish proverb
Welcome to the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum 2026 in Dublin, Ireland!
Join us at the Conrad Hotel, Dublin for an energising one-day forum at the crossroads of payments, compliance and RegTech. In the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic technology and financial services hubs, this Forum unites senior leaders, innovators and regulatory experts to explore what is next for the European payments ecosystem.
Across a full day of keynote presentations, strategic panel discussions and practical case studies, you will dive into how instant and real-time payments, account-to-account (A2A) rails, open banking, digital identity, agentic AI and embedded finance are reshaping customer journeys and business models. You will also gain clarity on the fast-moving EU regulatory agenda – from PSD3/PSR and the Instant Payments Regulation to the new EU AML package, Digital Euro developments and data-sharing frameworks.
A special focus will be placed on AI and advanced analytics – how intelligent systems can streamline operations, enhance risk management and transform fraud and financial crime controls, while keeping governance, explainability and human oversight at the core.
Whether you represent a bank, payment institution, fintech, merchant, RegTech provider, card scheme or regulatory body, the Forum is designed to deliver concrete, actionable insights and open the door to high-value partnerships across Ireland, Europe and beyond.
Do not miss your chance to connect with peers and decision-makers, benchmark your strategy, and experience the unique energy of Dublin’s growing fintech and AI community.
Reserve your place today and help shape the future of payments, compliance and RegTech in Europe.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
OUR SPONSORS
OUR SPEAKERS
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WHERE GREAT MINDS UNITE
Interactive Panels. Disruptive Challenger Sessions. Insightful Keynotes
50
A PRESTIGIOUS
LIST OF OVER 50 SPEAKERS
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1000 MINUTES OF TAILORED CONTENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
400
OVER 400
INDUSTRY LEADERS PARTICIPATING
100
REPRESENTING
MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES
WHAT'S COMING UP
The Future of Payments in Europe
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Emerging Rails & Digital Cash – Real-time payments, A2A, digital currencies and contactless solutions reshaping how consumers and businesses move money across the EU.
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Shifting Customer Expectations – The rise of mobile payments, digital wallets and frictionless checkout journeys, and what this means for banks, PSPs, fintechs and merchants.
Regulatory Challenges and Compliance in Payments
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From PSD2 to PSD3 & PSR – How the evolving EU regulatory framework, Instant Payments Regulation and the EU AML package are changing the rules of engagement for payment providers.
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Operationalising Compliance – Practical strategies for implementing new requirements, reducing complexity and using RegTech to streamline onboarding, monitoring and reporting.
AI & Agentic AI in Payments & RegTech
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From Analytics to Agentic AI – Moving beyond traditional rules and models towards agentic AI systems that can orchestrate workflows, suggest actions and support real-time decisioning in payments and compliance.
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Human-in-the-Loop Intelligence – Designing governance, explainability and oversight so AI and agentic AI augment fraud, AML and risk teams while maintaining control, accountability and trust.
Innovations in Financial Crime Prevention & Cyber Resilience
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Next-Gen Fraud & AML Defences – Using data, AI and collaborative intelligence to tackle scams, mule accounts, APP fraud and cross-border money laundering across the European payments ecosystem.
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Stronger Together: Banks, Fintechs & Regulators – The role of partnerships, information sharing and aligned fraud/AML/cyber teams in building a more resilient and secure financial system.
OUR AGENDA
11 JUNE | DUBLIN | IRELAND
11 JUNE 2026
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
Opening remarks and housekeeping
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:05-09:10
CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS
Key themes for Ireland and Europe in 2026 and how to maximise the day
09:10-09:35
PANEL SESSION + Q&A
Ireland & Europe Payments Priorities for 2026
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PSD3/PSR: what changes for PSPs, merchants and consumers - and what to do now
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SEPA Instant at scale: readiness, adoption and operational impacts
09:35-10:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Sepa Instant in Practice - from Compliance to Competitive Advantage
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Verification of Payee (VoP), fraud controls and real-time risk for instant payments
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Liquidity, routing and exceptions management - what breaks at scale
Moderator: Vincent Brennan, Industry Expert
Gillian Byrne, Head of Payments at the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)
David Wilson, CTO at Fire
Sargis Sargsyan, Global Payments Associate at HSBC
Kent Henderson, VP Product at Mangopay
10:05-10:30
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Merchant Acceptance in Ireland - Higher Approval rates, Lower Cost-to-Serve
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Improving authorisation and reducing declines: data quality, routing and optimisation
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Tokenisation and modern authentication: frictionless journeys with strong security
Amandeep (Aman) Batra, Head of Payments Performance EMEA at Stripe
10:30-10:55
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
PSD3/PSR & SCA Evolution - What Ireland`s PSPs and Merchants Must Prepare For
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SCA 2.0 direction: stronger security with less friction (passkeys/biometrics, risk-based authentication)
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New rights and responsibilities: refunds, liability, dispute handling and customer protection
Moderator: Sara Savidge, CEO at Fexco International Payments
Gary Bampton, CEO & Executive Director at PaymentSense Ireland Limited T/A Dojo
Viorela Dragomir, VP - Payment Network Relations Europe at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
10:55-11:25
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Refreshments and networking
11:25-12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Fraud & Scams 2026 - APP Fraud, Mules & Real-Time Defence
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APP scams and social engineering: prevention, detection and customer protection
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Mule accounts and money movement: behavioural signals and cross-industry collaboration
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AI & agentic defence: real-time decisioning, step-up controls and case automation without losing accountability
Danny Finnan, Dept MLRO / Dept Head of AML/CTF at Coinbase
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Identity & Wallets - The New Front Door to Payments
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EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) and eIDAS 2.0: implications for onboarding and authentication
Moderator: Garrett Cassidy, Founder & Managing Director at Abarta Consulting
Ran Weissblech, Industry Expert
12:30-13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Pay by Bank & Open Finance - Moving from Open Banking to A2A Commerce
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Operating-model changes: policies, controls, reporting and supervisory expectations
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Attendees network over lunch, fostering connections and discussions
14:00-14:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Regulatory Readiness for 2026 - PSD3/PSR, DORA, AMLA and Beyond
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Practical implementation planning: safeguarding, resilience, supervision and audit-ready financial crime controls
Tommy Hannafin, Head of Division, Payments Regulation and Supervision Division at Central Bank of Ireland
Stephen Croughan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Bank of China
Konstantinos Maragkakis, EEA CEO at Paysafe Payment Solutions Ltd
14:35-15:00
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Building Resilience Payments Operations - What DORA Readiness Really Looks Like
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Cloud/outsource oversight and incident response: reducing
downtime and customer impact
15:00-15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees and discuss key insights
15:30-15:55
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Responsible & Agentic AI in Payments, Fraud & Compliance
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Model risk, governance and explainability for AI/agents: keeping regulators and auditors comfortable
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Agentic workflows in payments ops and investigations: where to automate, where to keep humans-in-the-loop
15:55-16:20
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Agentic Payments - The Companion to Agentic Commerce
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Delegated authority in practice: consent, limits, identity and how agents change the payment journey
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Risk & regulation: liability and disputes, fraud/scams controls, AML/sanctions, governance and auditability
Mustafa Hussain, MLRO at ACE Money Transfer & ACE Union
16:20-16:30
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS
Recap of the day's insights and expressions of gratitude to sponsors, speakers and attendees
16:30-18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing networking reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers,
featuring local drinks & snacks
MEDIA PARTNERS
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Finally we are back with in-person events! The time to connect with our colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector is here! Our aim with the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Dublin 2026 is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking. No spamming, no irrelevant conversations, just quality conversations that promote business growth.
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BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Dublin 2026 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 5 pre-qualified 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
