EUROPE | 10-11 NOVEMBER 2025 | LONDON

CO-LOCATED WITH:

FTT Mutuals
FTT-AI-Transformation
Future Identity Festival
FID Fraud & FinCrime
FID IAM

The UK's largest & most impactful
fintech event

FTT Fintech Festival

10th - 11th November 2025 | The Brewery, London

Join C-suite executives, founders, and technology leaders from across financial institutions, fintechs, tech innovators, and a fascinating mix of non-financial enterprises as they delve into the digital transformation reshaping financial services.

From navigating today’s volatile macroeconomic and political landscape to the impact of AI, these industry leaders will share insights that set the scene for an ever-evolving industry.

Take the opportunity to jump on to one of 9 stages focusing on open finance, payments, embedded finance, fraud and FinCrime, AI, digital identity, identity access management and the mutuals sector.

Whether you’re a global financial institution, merchant, brand, marketplace, platform provider, fintech or technology enabler come and explore the future and stay ahead of the curve.

Two days, endless opportunities

Key event stats

We've grabbed the industry by the horns

2,000+

Festival
goers

1,000+

Representatives from financial institutions

400+

Rockstar
speakers

70%

Technology
buyers

20,000+

Facilitated meetings

9 stages

Of Festival
content

Festival Stages

The ultimate festival experience

Festival
Stage

Expect a big picture perspective through a global lens when it comes to views on the future of fintech and financial services on the Festival Stage. Unpack the digital transformation shaking up financial services. Join bold debates, lively discussions, and ideas that will spark conversations long after the Festival wraps.

FTT Open
Finance Stage

Join a community driven by shared passion for the power of Open Finance. Explore where the industry stands today – and where it’s headed. Discover emerging business models and unpack the evolving competitive landscape shaped by the open data economy.

FTT Embedded
Finance Stage

As financial services integrate seamlessly into everyday experiences, a new wave of distributors is redefining the market. Join a rapidly expanding community of financial and non-financial brands exploring fresh opportunities and innovative models in this fast-evolving space.

FTT Payments
Stage

Discover the cutting-edge trends, technologies, and business model innovations transforming the payments landscape. This stage is your gateway to the future of transactions – a space to learn, connect, and help shape the next generation of payment solutions.

FTT AI Transformation
(co-located event)

Jump right into the AI revolution and explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of industries of all types. From strategic integration to real-world impact, discover how AI is driving innovation, accelerating competition, and redefining the art of the possible.

FTT Mutuals
(co-located event)

Join us on our mission to unite leaders from building societies, credit unions, mutual insurers, friendlies and community banks. Be a part of a community with a shared vision to future-proof and grow the mutual finance sector. 

Future Identity Festival
(co-located event)

Hear from industry experts, technology whizzes and influential policymakers, all with unique insights to share on this rapidly evolving industry. Discover all the latest developments shaping the future of identity and trust.

FID Fraud &
FinCrime Stage

As digital transformation accelerates, protecting personal and financial identities, as well as transactions, becomes paramount. Bridge the gap between innovative identity solutions and the urgent need for fraud and financial crime prevention.

FID IAM
Stage

Join the sharpest minds in all areas of identity and access management. Crack the code on everything from identity orchestration that makes friction vanish, IAM strategies that empower both employees and customers, and cutting-edge solutions for managing the growing army of non-human identities.

Who attends?

Our audience combines banks, challenger banks, insurance companies, 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 Leadership

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Founder
President
Vice President

Risk, Compliance & Digital Identity

AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Cybersecurity Specialist
Data Privacy Officer
Digital Identity Manager
Financial Crime Analyst
Fraud Analyst
Fraud Prevention Manager
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
Legal Advisor
MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Risk Manager
Security Analyst

Technology & Development

Chief Information Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Product Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Data Scientist
Digital Product Manager
Digital Strategist
Digital Transformation Officer
Innovation Analyst
Innovation Manager
Lead Developer
Machine Learning Engineer
Product Manager
Software Engineer
Technical Architect

Customer Success, Support & Experience

Chief Customer Officer
Customer Experience Analyst
Customer Experience Manager
Customer Journey Manager
Customer Onboarding Specialist
User Experience Manager
VP of Customer Experience
VP of Customer Success

Finance, Operations & Strategy

Accountant
Business Analyst
Business Strategy Consultant
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Payments Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Controller
Corporate Strategist
Finance Manager
Financial Analyst
Operations Manager
Strategic Analyst
Strategy Director
Strategy Manager
Treasurers

Investors & Analysts

Angel Investor
Equity Analyst
Investment Manager
Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
User Experience Manager
Venture Capitalist

Featured Rockstar speakers

Saif Malik
CEO UK
Standard Chartered
LinkedIn
Richard Davies
Chief Executive Officer
Allica Bank
LinkedIn
Helen Bierton
Everyday Banking Director
Lloyds Banking Group
LinkedIn
Joel Perlman
Co-Founder and Senior MD
OakNorth Bank
LinkedIn
Raghu Narula
Chief Customer & Banking Officer
Starling Bank
LinkedIn
Mario Madeddu
Head of Risk & Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer
Starling Bank
LinkedIn
Mitch Trehan
Chief Compliance Officer
Allica Bank
LinkedIn
Rohit Dhawan
Group Head of AI
Lloyds Banking Group
LinkedIn
Natalia Konstantinova
Global Architecture Lead in AI
BP
LinkedIn
Christos Kondylis
Executive Director/Data Science & Innovation
Standard Chartered
LinkedIn
Ricardo Chaves
Executive Director, Artificial intelligence Centre of Excellence
Banco BPI
LinkedIn
Kate Pender
CEO
Fair4All Finance
LinkedIn
Nikolay Burlutskiy
Senior Manager GenAI Platforms
Mars
LinkedIn
Simon Taylor
CEO
Melton Mowbray Building Society
LinkedIn
Colin Field
CEO
Saffron Building Society
LinkedIn
Andrew Morris
CEO
Cirencester Friendly
LinkedIn
Ciara Davies
CEO
Metro Moneywise Credit Union
LinkedIn
Mark Taylor
Head of Financial Crime Compliance
CEX.IO
LinkedIn
Annet Steenbergen
Advisor
EU Digital Wallet Consortium
LinkedIn
Florina Neag
CISO Romania
E.ON
LinkedIn
Gareth Dothie
National Lead Force for Fraud
City of London Police
LinkedIn
Chris Hubbard
Global Fraud Director
Just Eat Takeaway
LinkedIn
Greg Sachrajda
Head of Department - Retail Banking
FCA
LinkedIn
Chip Mahan
Global Head Payments & Banking
Sage
LinkedIn

Sponsors

4 star sponsors

 
 

3 star sponsors

 
 

 
 

 
 

2 star sponsors

 
 

Industry partners

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Content, community & experiences

The FTT Fintech Festival is not just an event – but a community. C-Level executives mingle with start-up founders to debate and discuss the conventional wisdom of each event day across all our 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.

9 content
stages

Navigate your way through 9 stages of world-class content, including the FTT Fintech Festival, FTT Embedded Finance, FTT Payments, FTT Open Finance, FTT Mutuals, FTT AI Transformation, Future Identity Festival, and FID Fraud & FinCrime Stages.

Networking drinks reception

What better way to wind down from a day of inspiring content and smart networking than an evening of fine wines, beers, and canapés. Continue to connect, discuss, and debate or simply kickback and relax.

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.

Craft beer
bar

Join our craft beer sessions to taste the UK's finest brews and network with key strategic partners.

Enjoy great beer and even better connections!

Live music,
great vibes

FTT will present music throughout the Festival, showcasing the best in new music but never overlooking past favourites. Expect guest DJs and good times.

Exclusive partner
sessions

Join our partner sessions with the Fintech Marketing Hub featuring expert insights on the latest trends and insights in the world of fintech. Plus, media training for women led by the award-winning PR agency WITH.

Co-located with

Two days, unlimited networking and an interconnected community.

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

AI will transform almost every aspect of our lives. Understand how the technologies and components that comprise AI are already starting to shape the future.

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 the 7th edition of the Festival. Click on the button below to find out more and how you can get involved.

 

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

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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

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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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