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“Trust, intelligence, and speed are no longer trade-offs. They’re the new standard.”
QUBE Events
On 19 February 2026 at the Hilton Malta, senior leaders in payments, banking compliance, regulation, AI, fraud and risk will come together for a focused, high-impact fintech and payments conference.
The NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Malta is a senior-level regulatory compliance and payments conference where banks, payment providers, fintech innovators, policy leaders and regulators align on what is next - from instant payments and account-to-account (A2A) transactions to AML, KYC, DORA / NIS2, PSD3, MiCA and AI-enabled compliance.
This high-level fintech event in Malta is built for decision-makers who are shaping the future of payments, RegTech, financial crime prevention and digital finance across the EU, UK and wider international markets.
Across keynote presentations, strategic panel discussions, real-world case studies and invite-only roundtables, delegates will gain direct insight into:
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The technologies reshaping payments and transaction flows: instant payments, cross-border payments, A2A, digital wallets, embedded finance and payment initiation
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The evolving regulatory environment: PSD3, MiCA, DORA / NIS2, AML and KYC obligations, and what supervisors now expect from banks, PSPs, fintechs and iGaming operators
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The new standard for financial crime prevention: fighting fraud, scams and mule activity while protecting user experience and conversion
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AI in production: how AI is already being deployed at scale in onboarding, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, customer protection and operational resilience - with governance, audit trails and accountability
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How Malta is positioning itself as a trusted payments, fintech and compliance hub, with credible supervision and an increasingly mature regulatory framework
Beyond on-stage content, this is also about access.
The Forum is engineered for senior dialogue, policy clarity and commercial opportunity. Delegates can connect through curated one-to-one meetings with vetted counterparts, focused working lunches and private networking sessions - designed to open relationships, shape partnerships and accelerate deals.
Join us in Malta - a growing hub for payments, fintech, compliance innovation and digital finance — for a day of intelligence, collaboration and deal-making.
Secure your place at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Malta 2026 and be part of the conversation defining the future of payments, regulatory compliance, AML / KYC and financial services in Europe.
OUR SPONSORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
1. Innovation in Payment Technologies
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Emerging Payment Solutions: Explore the latest advancements in payment methods, including contactless payments, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency integrations that are reshaping consumer behaviour and business models
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AI and Automation in Payment Processing: Understand how artificial intelligence and automation are being utilised to enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience in payment transactions
2. Navigating Regulatory Challenges
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Understanding Global Compliance Frameworks: Gain insights into the various regulatory environments affecting payments globally, including PSD2/3, GDPR, and AML regulations, and how businesses can adapt to comply
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Risk Management and Compliance Strategies: Discuss effective strategies for managing compliance risks and developing robust frameworks to safeguard against regulatory violations and associated penalties
3. Fraud Prevention and Security Measures
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Identifying Trends in Payment Fraud: Analyze the latest trends and tactics used by fraudsters in the payments sector and how to stay ahead of evolving threats
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Implementing Effective Security Protocols: Learn about best practices for securing payment systems, including multi-factor authentication, encryption, and continuous monitoring to protect against breaches
OUR AGENDA
19 FEBRUARY | MALTA
19 FEBRUARY 2026
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
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Badge collection, welcome coffee, first informal introductions
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Concierged 1-to-1 meeting scheduling
09:00-09:10
WELCOME ADDRESS
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Opening of the Forum and how the day will run
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Why Malta matters now for payments, compliance, and growth
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:10-09:20
CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS
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Key themes for 2026: trust, speed, safety, and scale
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How regulation and innovation must move together (not fight each other)
09:20-09:45
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Payments, Compliance & Innovation: Malta 2026
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How supervisors in Malta and across Europe expect firms to manage risk, fight financial crime, and stay resilient
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What “good governance” now looks like in practice: data controls, accountability, board visibility
09:45-10:15
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The 2026 Payments Landscape: Instant, Cross-Border & Embedded
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Real-time payments, account-to-account, and cross-border money movement: what customers now expect as “normal,” not “premium”
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How AI can spot unusual activity in milliseconds and approve good transactions faster, without adding friction
10:15-10:40
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Instant, Open & Intelligent: Building the AI-Powered Payments Stack
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How payment flows are being automated end-to-end: routing, screening, authorisation, settlement
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Where banks, PSPs, and platforms are already using AI to cut cost, reduce fraud, and protect margin
10:40-11:00
FIRESIDE CHAT
From Rules to Intelligence:
A Practical AI Roadmap for Compliance Leaders
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Moving from manual monitoring to smart, explainable monitoring that regulators can trust
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How to roll out AI in compliance without losing human oversight or control
11:00-11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Curated one-to-one introductions with senior buyers and partners
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Time to follow up on specific use cases and partnership needs
11:30-12:00
CASE STUDY
Real-Time Fraud Orchestration: Cutting APP Scams Without Killing UX
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How layered signals (behaviour, device, biometrics, pattern history) can stop scams in real time
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How to protect the customer without blocking legitimate payments or slowing checkout
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
AML/KYC 2.0: Risk-Based Compliance in High-Velocity Markets
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Smarter onboarding and continuous KYC: keeping bad actors out without making honest customers wait
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Using AI and shared data to catch suspicious behaviour early and reduce false positives across banking, fintech and iGaming
12:30-12:55
KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE SESSION
Live Demo:
Intelligent Customer Onboarding & Transaction Monitoring
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How real-time screening works: sanctions, PEP, source of funds, affordability signals
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What “good evidence” looks like when a regulator asks, “Why did you approve this transaction?”
12:55-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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Hosted tables and working lunch conversations
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Opportunity for sponsors and buyers to sit together with purpose
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Open Banking → Open Finance: Monetising Consented Data & Payment Initiation
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How bank data and payment initiation are turning into new services: account-to-account checkout, recurring A2A, smart collections
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Personalisation and retention: using data (safely) to keep customers loyal and reduce churn
14:30-15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Assets in Payments:
Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits & MiCA-Ready On/Off-Ramps
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How tokenised value moves faster and cheaper — and when that actually matters for a bank, PSP, or merchant
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Stablecoins, MiCA, CBDCs and on/off-ramp controls: making crypto-style speed work inside regulated finance
15:00-15:30
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Operational Resilience 2026: DORA / NIS2 Readiness for PSPs & Banks
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What regulators now expect on uptime, incident response, vendor risk and cyber resilience
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How AI-driven threat detection and auto-triage help teams act in minutes, not hours
15:30-16:00
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Follow-up discussions on partnerships, pilots, integrations
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Media/interview windows and press moments
16:00-16:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
AI Safety & Governance for Financial Institutions
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How boards and regulators want AI to be managed: transparency, audit trails, model risk, accountability
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Building internal guardrails so AI helps decision-making instead of creating new compliance exposure
16:30-17:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Agentic AI & The Next Commerce Wave:
From Checkout to Lifelong Relationship
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AI “agents” that resolve refunds, disputes, and loyalty issues proactively — before they become churn
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Turning post-payment service into a long-term customer relationship, not just “support”
17:00-17:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Navigating Malta's Business Landscape: Future Opportunities and Emerging Challenges
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Strong compliance as a market enabler: faster onboarding, smoother banking access, easier cross-border expansion
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How Malta can position itself as a trusted hub: clear governance, credible supervision, and confidence for investors
17:30-17:40
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS
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Key takeaways for payments, risk, policy and technology
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How to stay engaged after the Forum
17:40-19:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Hosted drinks, informal networking, relaxed follow-up conversations
19:30-22:30
EVENING NETWORKING PARTY
Music, canapés, and continued private discussions with peers and prospects
PAST MEDIA PARTNERS
PAST EVENT VIDEO
PAST EVENT VIDEO
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Interactive Hybrid Platform
Hybrid events enable you to put a virtual face to your organisation or come actually face-to-face by speaking to your viewers, attending meetings and networking
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
BECOME A SPONSOR
Partnering with the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Malta 2026 places your brand directly in front of senior decision-makers.
It is a senior-level, highly curated environment built to accelerate meaningful conversations, warm introductions and commercial opportunities.
As a Sponsor, you will:
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Present your solutions to a concentrated audience of qualified senior stakeholders across payments, compliance, risk, fraud, regulation and digital finance
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Build meaningful relationships through curated one-to-one meetings with vetted prospects aligned to your growth targets
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Elevate your brand by contributing thought leadership on stage and in media, positioning your company as a strategic partner in payments, RegTech, compliance and financial crime prevention for the EU, UK and Malta markets
Our sponsorship packages are built around outcomes - visibility, credibility and deal flow - and shaped to your objectives.
Packages can include:
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A 20–30 minute keynote presentation or participation in a high-level industry panel
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Access to the Meeting Point: pre-qualified, pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with senior buyers and partners
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A fully integrated international marketing and branding campaign
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Global social media amplification across QUBE channels and partner networks
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Branded presence in premium onsite locations (booths, demo areas, meeting lounges)
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High-profile PR and interview opportunities with international media
Establish your organisation as the trusted partner of choice.
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 Malta 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.
