Europe | 12th May 2026 | London

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FTT Embedded Finance
FTT Embedded Finance
FTT Embedded Finance
FTT Embedded Finance

Navigating complexity and charting a pathway to the future of payments

FTT Payments

12th May 2026 | London, UK

Whether you’re an established player in financial services, a pioneering fintech or an innovative brand striving to meet the evolving needs of your customers, join us at FTT Payments for an unmissable opportunity to be at the forefront of the payments revolution.

We’ll tackle both the complexities and opportunities of the rapidly evolving payments landscape head-on, diving deep into digital transformation, regulation and compliance, and the development of secure, sustainable, and inclusive payment solutions.

Ensure you are part of the conversations that are shaping the future of transactions and join us for this one-day event.

Check out the 2026 preview

Key event stats

700+

Senior
attendees

60%

Buyside

150+

Rockstar speakers
across all stages

Stages
of content

Key themes

Whether you are an established player in financial services, a trailblazing fintech or an innovative brand looking to keep pace with the evolving needs of end-users, join us for an unmissable opportunity to be at the forefront of the payments revolution.

Digital transformation
in payments

Understand how digital technologies are reshaping payment systems and offerings. Explore the rise of digital wallets, contactless payments, bank to bank, embedded payments and more.

The changing needs of
consumers and businesses

The challenges and opportunities in facilitating seamless, efficient, and secure transactions for increasingly global consumers and businesses.


Regulation
and compliance

Understand the evolving regulatory landscape and the role of policy and regulation in fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection.

Creating future-focused
technology infrastructures

Explore the technologies -AI, cloud, open banking, advanced data analytics, connected commerce and beyond - foundational to delivering on end-user demand now and in the future.

Digital currencies
and tokenisation

Consider the role of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenisation in the future of payments. What is the trajectory of adoption and development?


Secure, sustainable, and
inclusive payments solutions

Understand how considerations of security, sustainability, and inclusivity feature in the creation of the payments architecture.

Past attendees include

Financial institutions, brands & technology companies

Sponsors

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Rockstar speakers

Our line-up is growing daily. Check back for updates...

Arati Kurien
Director, Global Head of Commercial Cards Product Management

HSBC

LinkedIn
David Cox
Payment Strategy Lead

Virgin Media

LinkedIn
Michaela Weber
SVP, Corporate Development & GM, Payments

Commerce

LinkedIn
Sanjeev Pottay
Commercial Director, Financial Services

The Very Group Limited

LinkedIn
Pat O'Donnell
Global Commercial Director Payments and Embedded Finance

Phorest Salon Software

LinkedIn
Edgars Kokins
Managing Director

Bolt

LinkedIn
David Twigg
Financial Services MD

Frasers

LinkedIn
Quim Ros Coronas
Fintech Revenue Manager

Glovo

LinkedIn
Sean Hederman
Chief Technology Officer

Zilch

LinkedIn
Lusine Kuchukyan
Senior Product Manager

Glovo

LinkedIn
Lisha Zhang
Enterprise Global Marketplaces & Ecosystem Partnerships

 Ant Financial  

LinkedIn
Erdem Ersoz
Director of Cards

Tide

LinkedIn
Aurelie Seth
Head of Product

The Whisky Exchange

LinkedIn
Carl McCartney
 Global Sales Enablement Director

Les Mills

LinkedIn
Nessa O'Gorman
Director, Product Management

Expedia

LinkedIn
David Saidden
Global Head of Product Partnerships

TikTok

LinkedIn
Olga Gunchenkova
Director of Payments

Flutter 

LinkedIn
Pedro Batista
Chief Executive Officer

Payhawk Financial Services Limited

LinkedIn
Danish Kanojia
Product Lead, Fintech Payments

DoorDash (Wolt) 

LinkedIn
Aswin Peter
Senior Product Lead - Customer Experience and Product Strategy / Payments and Open Banking Innovation

British Gas

LinkedIn
Oliver Peter
Head of Ecosystems, Consumer

Lloyds Banking Group

LinkedIn
Ioannis Iliadis
Fintech Product

efood

LinkedIn
Ankit Sachdeva
Global Lead, Vendor Financing
Delivery Hero
LinkedIn
Diana Carrasco Vime
Head of Digital Pound & Retail Payments
Bank of England  
LinkedIn
Harsh Mehta
Head of Partnerships, AI & Agentic Commerce

Worldpay

LinkedIn
Edward Moore
Chief Revenue Officer

Payrails

LinkedIn
Dan Wilson
Head Of Payments Customer Journey

Nationwide Building Society

LinkedIn
Ingrid Olmesdahl
AI Transformation Director, EMEA

Ogilivy

LinkedIn
Tristan Blampied
Director Head of Domestic Payments Product

Barclays

LinkedIn
Rochelle Sharpe
Senior Product Owner - Payments

Allica Bank

LinkedIn
Marc O'Fathaigh
Country Manager UK & Ireland

Klarna

LinkedIn
Francesco Di Costanzo
CEO

Jaja Finance

LinkedIn
Natalie Gray
Senior Marketing Manager - Brand & Loyalty

 Frasers Group 

LinkedIn
Amber Henderson-Smart
Global Head of Client Connectivity, Global Payments Solutions

HSBC

LinkedIn
Hani Taleb
UK Director

EL&N London 

LinkedIn
Austin Elwood
Digital Assets Industry Lead

Natwest

LinkedIn
Chris Higham
Director, Payments Product Owner

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking

LinkedIn
Kirsty Rutter
Fintech Investment Director

Lloyds Banking Group

LinkedIn
Martin Wallraff
Director Product

Payments Consulting Network

LinkedIn
Myles Harrison
Chief Product Officer

AMINA Bank

LinkedIn
Lars Johnson
Founder

Your Coin 

LinkedIn
Jakob Pethick
Chief Commercial Officer

YouLend

LinkedIn
Emma Kisby
Operating partner

Haatch 

LinkedIn
Raul Arribas
CTO

Venga

LinkedIn
Michael Breen
Head of Money Management Sales and Revenue (EMEA)

Stripe

LinkedIn
Ross Mitchell
Senior Manager – Loyalty

Virgin Money 

LinkedIn
Andy Patton
CEO

Lycamoney

LinkedIn
Austin Elwood
Digital Assets Industry Lead

NatWest

LinkedIn
Rachel Magnay
Global Marketing Leader, Brand, Growth & Customer Strategy

Independent

LinkedIn
Luke Trayfoot
Global Head of Strategic Partnerships

YouLend

LinkedIn
Adriana Ennab
Director

Stand with Crypto International 

LinkedIn
Sophie Hornbach
Director, Global Strategic Initiatives

Unidays 

LinkedIn
Christopher Lade
Consumer Lending Product & Strategy Manager

EE

LinkedIn
Gary David
Professor of Sociology and Experience Design

Host of Experience by Design Podcast at Bentley University

LinkedIn
Letizia Pepe
Director

Bank of America

LinkedIn
Aaron Carpenter
CEO

Transact Payments

LinkedIn
Jonny Keir
Director of Payments Technology

Natwest

LinkedIn
Ruwani Hewa
Director of Payments

Starling

LinkedIn
Amelia Stewart
Payments Strategy Lead

NatWest

LinkedIn
Mariano Diaz
Chief Banking Officer

Xace 

LinkedIn
Andrew Briscoe
Product Head, Banking | Fintech

Independent

LinkedIn
Nanna Bergmann
Managing Director/ General Manager

Moonrise by Lunar

LinkedIn
Michiel Smet
Head of Operations

Pockit & Monese

LinkedIn
André Shenoi
Senior Product Manager - Commercial Cards

WorldFirst

LinkedIn
Sophia Furber
Research Analyst, Emea Fintech
S&P Global Inc.
LinkedIn
Garrett Cassidy
Founder & Managing Director

Abarta Consulting

LinkedIn
Brendan Gilmore
Managing Director

BPG Strategy

LinkedIn
Lisa Addison
Growth, Business Development & Engagement Director

Kyndryl

LinkedIn
Isabel Pitt
Independent

Independent

LinkedIn
Livia Bernardini
CEO

Future Platforms 

LinkedIn
Kate Bohn
Industry Consultant - Financial Services Banking and Insurance

Tungsten Automation 

LinkedIn
Wasim Mushtaq
Founder

1CG

LinkedIn
Paul Loberman
Senior Consultant

May Business Consulting

LinkedIn
Zil Bareisis
Head of Retail Banking and Payments

Celent

LinkedIn
Shaul David
Consultant

University of Oxford

LinkedIn
Grant Evans
Co-Founder & Co-Host of The Payments Shed
Linkedin
Dwayne Gefferie
Guest Co-Host of The Payments Shed
Linkedin

Agenda

Content, community & experiences

Look forward to lively conversations, new connections, and good times

Iconic London venue

FTT Payments is hosted at Convene 22 Bishopsgate, a stylish venue in the heart of London and the perfect space to partake in compelling content sessions, explore the vibrant exhibition area and more.

Drinks reception

To finish off a day of inspiring content and smart networking, attendees enjoy a drinks reception on the expo floor whilst networking with strategic partners.

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.

Co-located with

One event day, unlimited opportunities and an interconnected community

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FID IAM brings together top minds to crack the code on everything from identity orchestration that makes friction vanish, IAM strategies that empower both employees and customers, and to cutting-edge solutions for managing the growing army of non-human identities.

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Discover the unique sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at FTT Payments 2026. Click on the button below to find out more and how you can get involved.

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Contact us

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

Milana Vlaović
Community Manager

Sponsorship & exhibition enquiries

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Alicia Condon
Head of Marketing

Marketing & media enquiries

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Lisa Moyle
Chief Strategy Officer

Content & speaking enquiries

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