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IMPACT: FinTech Leading Through Change
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th April 2023
Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH
Countdown to IFGS 2023
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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.
2000+
Delegates
15+
International delegations
40%
C-Suite, Board or Partner level delegates
50%
Female speakers
70+
Countries in attendance
Take a Look at This Years Agenda
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.
Hot Sessions
Fireside Chat with Brian Armstrong, CEO, Coinbase
Keynote:
The Digital Pound: An Overview
Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor for the Bank of England for Financial Stability
The FinTech CEO Series
Disruption Then, Now and Tomorrow
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
The FinTech CEO Series
The Future of FS: Not Just Different, but Better
Moderated by
Michael Hayman MBE DL, Co-Founder, Seven Hills
Panelists
Louise Hill, COO, GoHenry
Jaidev Janardana, CEO, Zopa
Charles McManus, CEO, ClearBank
Samantha Seaton, CEO, MoneyHub
Paul Taylor, CEO, Thought Machine
Love Actuary: Are CBDCs a Risk or an Opportunity for Capital Markets?
Moderator
Dr Ruth Wandhofer, Partner, Gauss VC
Panelists
Gilbert Verdian, Founder and CEO, Quant
Marion Laboure, Macro Strategist, Deutsche Bank
Josh Lipsky, Senior Director, Atlantic Council
Partnership Series: Partnering for Success
James Bardrick, UK Head, Citi
Steve Toland, Co-founder and CEO, TransFICC
Keynote:
How Will AI Impact Financial Innovation?
SME Lending: Revving the Engine of the UK Economy
Moderated by
Daniel Layne, CEO, QV Systems
Panelists
Rob Straathof, CEO, Liberis
Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Allica Bank
Ylva Oertengren, COO, Simply Asset Finance
Eric Mouilleron, Founder and CEO, Bankable
“Game of Loans” – Are Neobanks still Challenging?
Mark Mullen, CEO, Atom Bank
Valentina Kristensen, Director Growth and Communications, OakNorth
Speakers
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