FinTech Connect 2024 will open its doors at the ExCel exhibition centre in London on December 4‑5, drawing more than 2,000 participants and a roster of 100 speakers to discuss the sector’s most pressing topics, including the expanding role of artificial intelligence in financial services.
Event lineup focuses on AI and regulatory balance
The two‑day program features over 80 sessions, workshops, and a startup showcase that aim to illustrate how AI tools are reshaping banking products, payments security, and customer interactions. Speakers from institutions such as HSBC, Starling Bank, Lloyds Banking Group and the Bank of Ireland will address how generative AI can be deployed without degrading user experience, and how fintech firms can partner with AI providers while maintaining trust and transparency.
Regulators will also be on the agenda, debating the tension between rapid innovation and the need for robust oversight. Topics include digital identity verification, fraud‑proof payment systems, and the practical steps needed to operationalise new technologies across large enterprises.
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Industry voices converge from finance to retail
Beyond traditional banking, the event pulls in perspectives from a range of sectors. Executives from companies like TUI GROUP, fashion retailer Asos.com, automotive brand Jaguar Land Rover, ride‑hailing service Uber and dating platform Bumble will share how fintech solutions support their operations. The agenda reflects the broad impact of financial technology, from merchant payments to consumer credit.
Attendees can expect a mix of keynote panels and focused workshops. The “Innovation” stream will spotlight emerging concepts, while the “Implementation” track will explore practical deployment concerns, such as third‑party onboarding and scaling fintech solutions across an organization.
Laurence Coldicott, Senior Content Director at FinTech Connect, said the event offers a “wealth of resources” to keep participants “on top of all the action.” He added that the gathering highlights the organization’s ongoing mission to “connect, collaborate, and explore the future of finance.”
The agenda is packed.
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From a practical standpoint, the conference’s schedule suggests a heavy emphasis on hands‑on demonstrations. Exhibitors will present live tech demos, allowing visitors to see the latest payment innovations in action. This focus on tangible experience aligns with the broader industry trend of moving beyond theory to proof‑of‑concept deployments.
FinTech Connect 2024 offers a full snapshot of where finance meets technology, offering stakeholders a chance to gauge the direction of AI‑enabled services and the regulatory frameworks that will shape their evolution.
Media representatives receive complimentary access and can arrange interviews in a dedicated media room, ensuring coverage of the event’s key moments. Registration details for participants, sponsors, and startups are available through the event’s official channels.
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