Join the largest payments event of the year
innovation stage programme
CUTTING THROUGH THE NOISE
Practical, pragmatic and on point!
Across two dynamic days, you’ll experience an agenda packed with visionary keynotes, expert panel discussions, and cutting-edge showcases. From practical insights on fintech scaling strategies to the unveiling of the Innovation Challenge Winners, Fintech Fringe will deliver a programme that inspires, connects, and empowers.
Whether you’re exploring the Mastercard Startup Pitch, networking with global industry leaders, or discovering the latest solutions on the Innovation Stage, this programme will pack some punch.
DAY 1
Tuesday / 25th March / 2025
Enjoy a coffee and network with fellow attendees and industry professionals.
Start your day with sharp insights from fintech insiders and journalists as they unpack the latest news, trends, and predictions shaping payments.
Scaling fast is more than ambition—it’s about strategy, execution, and trust.
Learn from a fast-scaling payment company as they reveal their “secret sauce” for scaling operations, building trust, and attracting investment.
What you’ll takeaway:
Understand how this fintech hyperscaler is setting new benchmarks by leveraging AI and embedded finance. Learn how partnerships and compliance innovation fuel scaling.
Regulatory sandboxes like the FCA’s AI Sandbox are fostering fintech growth by enabling innovation in a controlled environment.
Hear from fintechs that have successfully used regulatory frameworks to innovate, grow, and scale faster.
What you’ll takeaway:
Practical ways to turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Fraud is evolving faster than ever, with $1.03 trillion lost globally in 2023. This session brings together top experts to explore how fintechs, regulators, and innovators are fighting back.
What you’ll takeaway:
Dive into groundbreaking fraud prevention technologies, global reimbursement frameworks, and strategies to detect and combat scams at scale.
Digital wallets are evolving into AI-powered super apps with features like spending analysis and chatbots.
Explore the technologies driving the next wave of digital wallets and what fintechs can learn from this innovation.
What you’ll takeaway:
Practical applications for developing AI-driven wallet solutions.
Cheer on the most promising fintechs as they pitch groundbreaking ideas. Judges grill, founders shine, and you get a front-row seat to the next big thing.
This high-energy session is where bold ideas meet real-world impact, offering a glimpse into the next big disruptors in fintech.
What you’ll takeaway:
A sneak peek at the most exciting fintech innovations—and maybe even your next partnership.
Embedded finance is revolutionising payments by creating seamless customer experiences and unlocking new revenue streams.
Explore real-world examples of embedded payments driving customer loyalty and fintech growth.
What you’ll takeaway:
Steps to integrate embedded payments into your fintech offering for scalability.
Big brands like retail giants, telecoms, and mobile operators are leading payments innovation by mobilising their ecosystems.
Explore how leading companies are using fintech partnerships to reshape their payment ecosystems and drive customer engagement.
What you’ll takeaway:
Insights into collaborating with big brands to scale faster and more effectively.
Retail brands are using payments innovation to create seamless experiences and boost customer loyalty. Explore examples of how retailers are integrating advanced payment solutions to enhance customer journeys and retention strategies.
What you’ll takeaway:
Practical strategies for integrating payment innovations into retail operations.
Wrap up the day with a light-hearted and lively session designed to entertain and inspire.
Think Graham Norton meets fintech as an industry personality leads a relaxed discussion with key speakers, sharing fun stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and fresh takes on the day’s highlights.
What you’ll takeaway:
A relaxed way to connect, unwind, and reflect on the day’s big ideas.
DAY 2
Wednesday / 26th March / 2025
Enjoy a coffee and network with fellow attendees and industry professionals.
Start your day with sharp insights from fintech insiders and journalists as they unpack the latest news, trends, and predictions shaping payments.
Kickoff to Innovation Challenge.
A brief introduction to the session, exploring the latest innovations in payments and what to expect from the showcase.
About the Innovation Challenge Series
The Innovation Challenge Series is a new programme from Fintech Fringe driving innovation partnerships between corporates and startups. In partnership with PAY360, the first challenge will focus on driving innovation in payments, with fintechs tackling problem statements sourced from leading corporates.
The £1.8 trillion accessible payments market remains untapped. Joanne Dewar of Project Nemo dives into how inclusive payment designs not only drive growth but also create transformative impacts for underserved communities.
What you’ll takeaway
Actionable strategies to build inclusive payment solutions that unlock new market opportunities.
The moment of truth! Watch this year’s winning teams present their groundbreaking solutions to some of the payments industry’s biggest challenges, including accessibility.
What you’ll takeaway
Insights into cutting-edge innovations and opportunities to engage with the trailblazers shaping the future of payments.
Discover how AI and blockchain reshape payments.
Learn how these technologies boost security, scale systems, and create seamless customer experiences.
What you’ll takeaway
Practical strategies to adopt AI and blockchain in your payment solutions.
Generative AI is revolutionising payments through hyper-personalisation, smarter fraud detection, and enhanced operations.
See real-world practical AI applications driving efficiency in fraud detection, personalisation, and customer retention.
What you’ll takeaway
Practical examples demonstrated of how fintechs can leverage generative AI for competitive advantage.
BNPL is evolving into embedded credit models for both B2C and B2B audiences.
What you’ll takeaway
Practical examples demonstrated of how fintechs can leverage generative AI for competitive advantage.
Explore how tokenised payment model’s (eg Stripe’s blockchain adoption) and stablecoins are reshaping treasury and trade finance.
Tokenisation and Stablecoins are driving transformation in cross-border and real-time payments, unlocking cost efficiencies and improving security.
What you’ll takeaway
Actionable steps to adopt tokenisation to reduce friction in payments.
Wrap up the day with a light-hearted and lively session designed to entertain and inspire.
Think Graham Norton meets fintech as an industry personality leads a relaxed discussion with key speakers, sharing fun stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and fresh takes on the day’s highlights.
What you’ll takeaway
A relaxed way to connect, unwind, and reflect on the day’s big ideas.
SPEAKERS
join us as a speaker
Help inspire the next generation of Fintech Leaders
If you have experience in the fintech space and are passionate about sharing your knowledge with the next generation, we’d love for you to join our line-up and be part of shaping the future of the industry.
