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IMPACT: FinTech Leading Through Change
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th April 2023
Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH
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IFGS returns for its 9th year to the historic Guildhall in the City of London, and will welcome the brightest and best from the financial services and fintech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector now and in years to come.
The UK continues to be a leader in financial innovation.
Its place at the centre of global financial services, with supportive regulation, access to world-class talent, and a rich investment landscape has made it a hotbed of startups and established fintechs. These new and exciting businesses are working to change and evolve the sector for the benefit of consumers and businesses alike.
IFGS 2023 will convene industry leaders ranging from innovators, institutions, regulators to policy-makers, startups and investors to one place for two-days of thought-provoking discussion. The agenda will shine a spotlight on the global fintech ecosystem, with an increased focus on the key areas that are enhancing, empowering and ensuring that fintech and financial services pave the way for economic growth, sustainability, and a financial system that caters for all.
Key Themes
ESG Meets FinTech: The True Impact of Financial Innovation
The FinTech Talent Pipeline and Jobs of the Future
FinTech Investment: A Global Outlook
Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Finance
Financial Inclusion and Wellness: FinTech at the Heart of it All
Global Collaboration and Competitiveness
Positioning Culture at The Core
Data, Tech and Regulation
NetZero: FinTech in the Driving Seat
Keeping up with the Regulators
IFGS returns for its 9th year to the historic Guildhall in the City of London, and will welcome the brightest and best from the financial services and fintech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector now and in years to come.
The UK continues to be a leader in financial innovation.
Its place at the centre of global financial services, with supportive regulation, access to world-class talent, and a rich investment landscape has made it a hotbed of startups and established fintechs. These new and exciting businesses are working to change and evolve the sector for the benefit of consumers and businesses alike.
IFGS 2023 will convene industry leaders ranging from innovators, institutions, regulators to policy-makers, startups and investors to one place for two-days of thought-provoking discussion. The agenda will shine a spotlight on the global fintech ecosystem, with an increased focus on the key areas that are enhancing, empowering and ensuring that fintech and financial services pave the way for economic growth, sustainability, and a financial system that caters for all.
2000+
Delegates
15+
International delegations
40%
C-Suite, Board or Partner level delegates
50%
Female speakers
70+
Countries in attendance
Hot Sessions
We’ve got an incredible lineup of panels and fireside chats that you won’t want to miss. From expert insights to engaging discussions, you’ll get the chance to learn from some of the most talented and inspiring people in the industry.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable event. Take a look at our agenda to see what’s happening on the day.
The FinTech CEO Series
Moderated by
Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance
Panelists
T.S. Anil, CEO, Monzo
Lisa Jacobs, CEO, Funding Circle
The Power of Proactivity: Why Regulation Now Will Pay Off Later
Moderated by
Amy O Brien, FinTech Reporter, Sifted
Panelists
Michael Saadat, Head of International Public Policy, Block
Jaidev Janardana, CEO, Zopa
“Game of Loans” – Are Neobanks still Challenging?
Mark Mullen, CEO, Atom
Valentina Kristensen, Director Growth and Communications, Oaknorth
HODL amid FUD: Lessons from the Story of Crypto
Moderated by
Emily Nicolle, FinTech Correspondent, Bloomberg (MOD)
Panelists
Sushil Kuner, Head of FinTech Accelerator Group, Gowling WLG
Love Actuary: Are CBDCs a Risk or an Opportunity for Capital Markets?
Moderator
Dr Ruth Wandhofer
Panelists
Gilbert Verdian, Founder and CEO, Quant
Marion Laboure, Macro Strategist, Deutsche Bank
Josh Lipsky, Senior Director, Atlantic Council
Keynote:
Paranoid Android: How Will AI Impact Financial Innovation?
Jonas Andrulis, CEO and Founder, Aleph Alpha
Beyond Lip Service: Advancing True Diversity in FinTech
Moderated by
Swarnali Mitra
Panelists
Damien Shieber, Non-Executive Director and Board Member, Progress Together
Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE
Liz Ward, Director of Programmes, Stonewall
Sonal Lakhani, Global Head of Programmes and Strategic Initiatives, Barclays Rise
First look at the Agenda!
Be the first to see the sessions at IFGS 2023

Evgenia Loginova
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer at BPC Founder and CEO at Radar Payments
James Bardrick
Citi's Country Officer for the UK, Cluster Head for the UK, Jersey and Israel and the Chief Executive of Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Prof Markos Zachariadis
Professor and Chair in Financial Technology (FinTech) & Information Systems, Alliance Manchester Business School
Sam Edge
Global Head, FinTech Business Development, Startups & Venture Capital at Amazon Web Services / MBA, CA