Europe | 9-10 November 2026 | London


Shaping the future of the way we
live, work & transact

FTT AI Transformation

9th - 10th November 2026 | The Brewery, London

What do you do when AI poses as many questions as it does answers to industry challenges?

AT FTT AI Transformation we tackle the macro trends – such as how the future of work, industry, and society will unfold – as much as we dig deep into the practical challenges of leveraging a fast-moving set of technologies. How will AI agents be implemented to better meet the needs of customers and colleagues, are guardrails being put in place to ensure businesses and individuals are protected from potential harms, will automation lead to new levels of productivity and can any organisation afford to stand still.

Join C-suite executives, founders, technology leaders from across financial institutions, fintechs, tech innovators, and a fascinating mix of non-financial enterprises as they explore the impact of the defining technologies of our time.

Who attends?

Our audience includes banks, challenger banks, insurers, B2B and B2C fintechs, building societies and credit unions, retail, e-commerce, crypto exchanges, crypto wallets, marketplaces, freelancing and social platforms, gaming, healthcare, entertainment, travel, telecommunications and mobility businesses. Job titles of attendees include:

Executive and Senior Management

Chief AI Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Data Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Operating Officer

IT & Data Management

IT Director
Head of IT
Data Science Director
Head of Data Analytics
Data Governance Manager
IT Project Manager
AI/ML Specialist
Business Intelligence Manager

Operations and Strategy

Director of Operations
Head of Digital Transformation
Strategy Director
Innovation Manager
Process Improvement Manager

Risk and Compliance

Chief Risk Officer
Risk Management Director
Compliance Director
Risk Analyst
Regulatory Affairs Manager

Snapshot of attending companies

Sponsors

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Two days, endless opportunities

Key event stats

The premium event for AI innovation and impact

2,500+

Festival
goers

70+

Innovative AI
speakers

8 stages

Of Festival
content

70%

Technology
buyers

 

Key themes

Technology

AI is not a single capability, but the convergence of machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning, robotics, and agentic systems.
As organisations move from pilot to scale, where is it delivering real impact? Which use cases are proving transformative? Are firms optimising existing models, or fundamentally rethinking how financial services businesses are built?

 

Society

Is society truly ready for AI, and what does readiness mean in practice? As the pace and scale of change accelerate, the challenge is to understand what’s coming, navigate uncertainty, and help individuals, institutions, and businesses adapt to an AI-driven future.

 

Industry

AI is moving across every industry, but how is it being used in practice? From financial services to the shop floor, we’ll look at real-world applications, the drive for greater efficiency, and the challenges organisations must overcome to scale adoption.

 

Regulation & trust

As economies across the world look to understand the impact of AI, the debate is turning to regulation, governance, and trust. What does good regulation look like in practice, and which guardrails are needed to protect privacy, strengthen security, and build confidence in rapidly evolving AI technologies?

 

The future

Will AI drive the fourth industrial revolution? As development accelerates, are businesses making informed choices about how they use it? And as fears grow about machines replacing people, how do we ensure individuals build the skills needed to succeed in a very different world of work?

 

Ethics & responsibility

AI’s ethical challenges are profound. How do we drive positive innovation without embedding old biases, and how do we build the transparency, accountability, and oversight needed to earn trust as AI becomes central to decision-making?

 
 

Download the 2025 agenda below

Stay tuned, the 2026 agenda is coming soon.

Featured Rockstar speakers 2025

Stay tuned, the 2026 speaker line-up will be announced soon.

Carol Wilson
Royal London logo AI Ethics and Governance Fellow of Information Privacy

Royal London

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Dara Sosulski
Head of AI and Model Management

HSBC

LinkedIn
Abhineet Kesarwani
Regional Director

Lyca Mobile Group

LinkedIn
Erbin Lim
Director of Engineering

Pfizer

LinkedIn
Christos Kondylis
Executive Director/Data Science & Innovation

Standard Chartered plc

LinkedIn
Jeff Valane
Managing Director, Group Head of AI Management & Strategy

HSBC

LinkedIn
Natalia Konstantinova
Architecture Lead in AI

BP

LinkedIn
Kirsty Rutter
Fintech Investment Director

Lloyds Banking Group

LinkedIn
Rohit Dhawan
Group Head of AI

Lloyds Banking Group

LinkedIn
Nikolay Burlutskiy
Senior Manager GenAI Platforms

Mars

LinkedIn
Francesco Di Costanzo
CEO

Jaja Finance

LinkedIn
Scott Wilson
Founder & CEO

Covecta

LinkedIn
Nick Moss
Chief Commercial & Product Officer

Birmingham Bank

LinkedIn
Sam Hancock
Global Head of Data Science

Octopus Energy

LinkedIn
Claudia Nichols
Chief Customer Officer

Simply Health

LinkedIn

Content, community & experiences

FTT AI Transformation is not just an event - it’s a community. C-Level executives mingle with start-up founders to debate and discuss and challenge the conventional wisdom and visions of the future across all the stages. Whether engaging on stage or off, carrying on the conversation on the Festival floor or at the craft beer bar, both our audience and speakers are essential to the dynamic.

8 content
stages

Navigate your way through 8 stages of world-class content, including FTT AI Transformation, the FTT Fintech Festival, FTT Embedded Finance, FTT Payments, FTT Mutuals, Future Identity Festival, and FID Fraud & FinCrime Stages.

Networking reception
& craft beer bar

Unwind after a day of inspiring content with fine wines, craft beers, and canapés.

Join our tasting sessions to sample top UK brews, connect with strategic partners, and enjoy great conversations in a relaxed setting.

VIP Hosted Meetings Programme

Fast-track access to the industry leaders and technology providers you want to meet with efficiency and ease. Look no further to strengthen existing partnerships and build new connections.

Barista coffee
stations

Energise your event experience at our barista stations, where exceptional coffee fuels every moment.

A great event starts with a great cup of coffee.

Basketball
challenge

Comms for Good returns with its popular basketball challenge, supporting vital cancer charities, The Eve Appeal and Orchid.

Exclusive partner
sessions

Join our partner sessions with the Fintech Marketing Hub for expert insights into the latest fintech marketing trends. Explore how GTM Hive is shaping partnerships between tech providers and financial institutions. Plus, don’t miss media training for women, led by the award-winning PR agency WITH.

Marqeta is taking over
the DJ booth at the Festival

Look forward to great music, throwback favourites, and a drinks reception to match – all powered by Marqeta.

Experience an evening where music, innovation, and connection come together in perfect rhythm.

Co-located with

Two days, unlimited networking and an interconnected community.

The UK’s largest and most impactful fintech festival showcasing visionary ideas, practical innovation and deep dives into solving industry problems from a wide spectrum of financial services.

Hear how fintechs and technology providers are increasingly partnering with mutuals to deliver full-scale innovation projects.

Future Identity will explore the latest initiatives, technologies and concepts shaping the global ecosystem of identity and trust.

FID Fraud & FinCrime will bridge the gap between innovative identity solutions and the critical need for fraud and financial crime prevention.

FID IAM unites top minds in identity and access management to tackle everything from seamless user experiences to robust security.

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Discover the unique sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at FTT AI Transformation. Click on the button below to find out more and how you can get involved.

 

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What others are saying...

Will you be joining us?

“It’s amazing. This is my first year relocated to London, UK, and it’s my second year participating in this event. Since my first time attending the event, immediately I think this event is really different from anything else I’ve attended. It’s a lot more cosy, a lot more intimate, and a lot more interactive, which really feels like we’re building a long-term friendship and also a meaningful connection within the ecosystem.”

Rebecca Shao - Innovation & Fintech Leader - Jaguar Land Rover

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Rebecca Shao - Innovation & Fintech Leader - Jaguar Land Rover

“It’s amazing. This is my first year relocated to London, UK, and it’s my second year participating in this event. Since my first time attending the event, immediately I think this event is really different from anything else I’ve attended. It’s a lot more cosy, a lot more intimate, and a lot more interactive, which really feels like we’re building a long-term friendship and also a meaningful connection within the ecosystem.”
“This is an interesting event because it brings together different perspectives from different industries on the overall payment ecosystem, and it allows attendees to meet potential partners. There is a commercial aspect, which is very interesting in terms of facilitating business development opportunities with the players attending the event as well.”

Sergio Signoretti - CEO Advisor & Strategic Advisor - lastminute.com

The Festival 2024 - Testimonials
2025-06-03T16:25:35+00:00

Sergio Signoretti - CEO Advisor & Strategic Advisor - lastminute.com

“This is an interesting event because it brings together different perspectives from different industries on the overall payment ecosystem, and it allows attendees to meet potential partners. There is a commercial aspect, which is very interesting in terms of facilitating business development opportunities with the players attending the event as well.”
“It’s a great festival; this is maybe my third or fourth year. I’ve been here in many different capacities and roles. I like this particular festival because it has a great mix of participants from the sector, partners, and vendors. We really do have a great range of conversations, good content on stage as well, and it’s an opportunity to meet new faces and also reconnect with existing ones.”

Scott Wilson - Founder & CEO - Covecta

The Festival 2024 - Testimonials
2025-06-03T16:26:09+00:00

Scott Wilson - Founder & CEO - Covecta

“It’s a great festival; this is maybe my third or fourth year. I’ve been here in many different capacities and roles. I like this particular festival because it has a great mix of participants from the sector, partners, and vendors. We really do have a great range of conversations, good content on stage as well, and it’s an opportunity to meet new faces and also reconnect with existing ones.”
“We’ve been here a couple of years now. We’ve had partnerships with Invest Northern Ireland and that’s been great. I think we decided to come to the event ourselves this time round really to be able to showcase some of the technology and the products that we have, and to be able to bring those to the market. And we see that this is a really diverse event with lots of different interests and lots of different expectations across the board, so it’s a good diverse audience.”

Steven Hewlett-Light - Managing Director: Head of Product - FinTru

The Festival 2024 - Testimonials
2025-06-03T16:26:48+00:00

Steven Hewlett-Light - Managing Director: Head of Product - FinTru

“We’ve been here a couple of years now. We’ve had partnerships with Invest Northern Ireland and that’s been great. I think we decided to come to the event ourselves this time round really to be able to showcase some of the technology and the products that we have, and to be able to bring those to the market. And we see that this is a really diverse event with lots of different interests and lots of different expectations across the board, so it’s a good diverse audience.”
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Certified by the CPD Group

FTT AI Transformation is a CPD-certified event.

Attendees can request a CPD certificate after joining.

Want to learn more about CPD certification? Find out more here.

Want to speak to the team?

Reach out to the FTT AI Transformation team with queries on how to get involved with the event through our sponsorship, exhibition, speaking, or media partnership opportunities

Milana Vlaović
Community Manager
Sponsorship & exhibition enquiries
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Lisa Moyle
Chief Strategy Officer
Content & speaking enquiries
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Emma Kurzyca
Client Success Manager
Hosted Meetings & sponsorship delivery
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Alicia Condon
Head of Marketing
Marketing & media enquiries
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