Europe | 17th March 2027 | London

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Save the date: 17th March 2027 | London, UK

FTT Lending 2027 is where the future of lending takes shape. Explore the forces transforming the industry, from consumer and business lending to AI-driven credit decisioning, smarter underwriting and evolving risk management.

Bringing together senior leaders from banks, specialist lenders, fintechs and technology innovators, FTT Lending is the place to exchange ideas, share new perspectives and discover new opportunities to move the industry forward.

Ready to explore what's next? Join the conversations, connect with the people driving change and uncover fresh approaches to reaching new borrowers, accelerating credit decisions, improving portfolio performances, navigating regulatory change and putting AI to work responsibly.

Check out the 2026 show highlights

Key event stats

700 +

Attendees across 3 events

300 +

Lenders

120 +

Rockstar speakers

4

Stages of content

Key themes

The lending reset

Explore how shifting market dynamics, changing borrower demand and growing competition are reshaping the lending landscape. Discover how lenders can identify new opportunities, make more precise credit decisions and pursue sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market.

Consumer credit

Examine the evolving consumer lending landscape, from mortgage regulation and changing credit products to affordability and responsible lending. Explore how lenders can respond to changing borrower needs, improve access to suitable finance and adapt their propositions to an evolving regulatory environment.

Closing the SME finance gap

Discover how lenders can close the SME finance gap, reach underserved businesses and develop sustainable lending propositions. Explore the opportunities presented by specialist lending, alternative finance and improved credit assessment to support business growth while managing risk.

Transforming lending through AI

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming credit decisioning, underwriting and lending operations. Discover how lenders can apply AI to accelerate decisions, improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable returns while maintaining appropriate controls and human oversight.

Managing risk in the AI era

Navigate the challenges of AI explainability, model risk and accountability as automated decision-making becomes increasingly embedded in lending. Examine how lenders can strengthen governance frameworks, manage evolving risks and maintain responsible lending standards without compromising innovation.

Smarter lending

Discover how digital origination, predictive analytics and proactive collections can improve lending performance. Explore how lenders can eliminate friction across the application journey, identify financial distress earlier and optimise portfolio management to support better borrower outcomes and sustainable profitability.

Rockstar speakers 2026

Andy Veares
Managing Director, Corporate & Commercial

Metro Bank

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Conrad Ford
Chief Product and Strategy Officer

Allica Bank

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Joel Perlman
Co-founder

OakNorth Bank

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Deepa Mardolkar
Embedded Finance Director

Lloyds Banking Group

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Rahul Duseja
Chief Credit Officer

Zempler Bank

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Neil Kadagathur
CEO and Co-Founder

Creditspring

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Christoph Rieche
CEO

Iwoca

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Alastair Douglas
CEO

TotallyMoney

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Tom Mylrea-Lowndes
Chief Legal Officer & Chief of Staff

Teya

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Katherine Chan
CEO

Juice 

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Naga P Tumuluri
ex-CRO

Blue Motor Finance

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Julian Cork
COO & Director

Landbay

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Jack Smith
Founder & CEO

Lovey

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Ruth Spratt
UK Country Manager, Board Director

Affirm

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Tony Hall
Head of Business Development

Saffron Building Society 

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Charlotte Grimshaw
Head of Intermediaries

Suffolk Building Society 

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Zak Lambert
Head of Product

Plaid

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Adam Tarpey
Head of SME Lending

Starling Bank

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Gurpreet Chahal
Regional Sales Manager

Yorkshire Building Society

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Gareth Anderson
Head of Business Management

Allica Bank

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Justin Parr
Chief Credit Officer

Treyd

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Charles Morley
Director of Mortgage Distribution

Metro Bank

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Adrian Sargent
CEO

Castle Community Bank

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Alok Kularni
Head of Engineering and Automation

Virgin Money

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Luca Kotton
Head of Corporate Lending and Credit Technology

Investec

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Nick Moss
Chief Commercial & Product Officer

Birmingham Bank

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Philip Bonhard
Head of Experience Design, Homes & Mortgages

Lloyds Banking Group

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Richard Haslam
Global Head Guarantees Product Management

HSBC

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Thorsten Seeger
Chief International Business Officer

SME Bank

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Francesco Di Costanzo
CEO

Jaja Finance

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Ylva Oertengren
COO

Simply Asset Finance

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David Whitehouse
Head of Credit Risk

bunq

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Matt Measor
Head of Risk & Control - Borrowing and change

Monzo

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Gurminder Bhagarath
CEO

London Capital Credit Union

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Philippa Pykett
Head of Digital SME Lending Growth

 Shawbrook Bank

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Scott Wilson
Founder & CEO

Covecta

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Ben Ussher-Stanley
Regional Vice President

nCino 

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Mark Holloway
Chief Information and Technology Officer

Bibby Financial Services

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Toby Wootton
CEO

Crowd2Fund

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Martin Rehak
CEO

Resistant AI

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Iain Gibbons
Marketing Director

Vida Bank

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Ben Thomas
CRO and Founder

Covecta

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Kai Hunter
COO

Lovey

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Funmi Olufunwa
Founder

Hoops Finance

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Gabriella Kindert
CEO

Snappi Bank

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Ben Ingram
Head of Partnership

Treyd

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Mick McAteer
Co-Director

Financial Inclusion

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Dan Sinclair-Taylor
Country Head UK & I

Youlend

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Rob Cox
Chief Product & Customer Officer

LendingMetrics

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Joe Postle
Chief Product Officer

Jaja Finance

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Julie Warren
Marketing and Partnership Director

Propel Finance

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Chris Bosworth
CEO

Finclusion

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Jagriti Singh
Head of Risk

365 Finance

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Ajay Kumar
Head of Trade Finance

Citi

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Zana Aston
Founder and CEO

TechWomen4Boards

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James Barker
Owner

GTM Hive

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Sarah Kocianski
Sarah Kocianski, Fintech Expert

Independent

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Sabila Din
CEO and Co-Founder

Din Consulting

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Polly Dhaliwal
COO

Enterprise Nation

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Wasim Mushtaq
Founder

1CG

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Paul Brett
Founder

BTS Consult and Coach

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Brendan Gilmore
Managing Director

BPG Strategy

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Agenda 2026

Content, community & experiences

Look forward to lively conversations, new connections and good times

London skyline along the Thames

Iconic London venue

FTT Lending will take place at etc.venues by Convene, County Hall, London.

The perfect space to experience our live content sessions and busy exhibition area, right in the heart of London’s Square Mile.

Attendees networking at the drinks reception

Drinks reception

Join us on the expo floor for a drinks reception, to finish off a day of inspiring content and smart networking. Discuss and debate what’s been covered on stage throughout the day, do a final sweep of the expo, and connect with anyone you haven’t had a chance to meet yet.

A hosted buyer meeting in progress

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.

View the benefits, FAQ and apply to join here .

Co-located with

One day, unlimited networking and an interconnected community.

Future Identity Finance will explore how innovation, regulation and customer expectations are changing how we identify ourselves to access financial services.

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

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Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Discover the unique sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at FTT Lending 2027. Click on the button below to find out more and how you can get involved.

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700 + Attendees across 3 events
300 + Lenders

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Micha Paramitha
Conference Producer

Speaking opportunities

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Milana Vlaović
Community Manager

Sponsorship & exhibition enquiries

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Alicia Condon
Head of Marketing

Marketing & media enquiries

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