​08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

Badge collection, informal introductions and one-to-one meeting check-in

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09:00-09:05

 WELCOME ADDRESS

QUBE Events welcome and introduction to the two-track programme

Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events

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09:05-09:10

 CO-CHAIRS OPENING ADDRESS

The 2027 priorities: payments innovation, trust and regulated growth

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09:10-09:40

 PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Digital Assets in 2027: From Authorisation to Institutional Adoption 

• Where banks, CASPs, asset managers and corporates see practical demand

• Building viable services around payments, custody and tokenised investments

• Malta's role in the European ecosystem and the barriers to scaling

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09:45-10:10

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Instant Payments in Greece: Marriage After a Long Engagement​​

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10:10-10:40

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

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10:40-11:05

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

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

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11:05-11:35

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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11:35-12:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Shielding the Future - Protect Native Financial Services​

As attackers become more sophisticated and numerous, our traditions are pushed to their limits. All it takes then is a single variation of a malicious payload to get through the web application firewall. A single undetected phishing email to inject ransomware into a corporate network. Or a single line modified in a third-party script to send credit card information to the dark web. To adapt to this new situation, we must extend our defenses with adaptive blocking methods. In this talk, you will learn how to find and block these unknown threats by using the power of Connectivity Cloud.

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12:00-12:30

KEYNOTE DISCUSSION + Q&A

Embracing the Future: Navigating Rapid Change and
Empowering Employees to Lead Your Company into the Future

• Understanding the rapid pace of change: Explore the technological advancements and global shifts driving the current rapid changes and how these impact businesses and industries

• The rise of the creator economy: Delve into the creator economy, examining its growth, the opportunities it presents, and its implications for traditional business models

• Training for success: Discuss the importance of upskilling and reskilling employees to remain competitive and help your company succeed in the new environment

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12:30-13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + 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​

 

13:00-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH 

 

14:00-14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A 

The Growth of Cashless Payments

• Modern mobile wallets

• The growing popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services

• The emergence of new payment technologies

 

14:30-14:55

INTERACTIVE SESSION + Q&A
 The Role of Strategic Supervision and Engagement in Supporting UK Payments Now and for the Future​​​

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14:55-15:25

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

 

15:25-15:50

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Branding Begins in the C-Suite

How your brand develops from the top down. Insights into the key elements that can revolutionise your business and brand

• Brand Value -  Understanding the value that brand brings to the vision and success of a company, in every industry and field. Not as an add-on, an afterthought, or a marketing function, but as a core element of business strategy, and building transformative companies with heart

• Building purpose driven organisations to drive more loyalty from within -  
  How your team and organisation can get behind your vision and mission to show up for you every day. Nurturing empowered and enlightened employees and stakeholders who will drive your bottom line

• How to build personal brands for leaders - Embodying your personal brand in a leadership position with authenticity and consistency, to inspire others, build trust and align your personal values with your company’s mission

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15:50-16:20

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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16:20-16:50

FIRESIDE CHAT + 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

 

16:50-17:20

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

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17:20-17:50

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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17:50-18:00

CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS

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18:00-19:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

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