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SUMMARY:MoneyLIVE North America
DESCRIPTION:Designed by banks\, for banks. \nThis September\, 900+ industry leaders from the USA and Canada will gather in Chicago to shape the future of banking and payments in North America.\n\nBe at the epicenter of transformation and position yourself at the forefront of change\, where ideas turn into action. If you’re looking for high impact and high ROI networking\, this is the place to be. \nUse our 15% discount code THEPOWER15. \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/moneylive-north-america-2/
LOCATION:The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel\, Chicago\, 221 N Columbus Dr S\, Chicago\, IL\, IL 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Middle East Banking Information Summit
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next evolution of banking innovation at MEBIS 2026 \nNow in its 17th edition\, the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS) explores the AI-driven transformation reshaping finance\, from Generative and Agentic AI to hyper-personalised customer experiences\, digital ecosystems\, and autonomous banking. \nUniting C-level executives\, technology pioneers\, and digital innovators\, MEBIS is the region’s leading platform for shaping the future of banking\, with actionable insights\, case studies\, and connections that drive digital success. \nTo learn more\, visit: https://www.bankinnovation-me.com/ \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/middle-east-banking-information-summit/
LOCATION:Jumeirah Emirates Towers\, Near Museum of Future\, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:6th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & Regtech
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech will take place on 17 September 2026 at the Montcalm Hotel in Mayfair\, London. The forum brings together senior professionals from payments\, banking\, regulatory technology\, compliance\, and financial services to examine practical developments shaping the payments and regulatory landscape. \nThe agenda features keynote sessions\, panel discussions\, roundtables\, and structured one-to-one meetings focused on payment infrastructure\, regulatory requirements\, compliance operations\, fraud prevention\, data management\, and the role of technology in supporting financial institutions. Discussions are designed to address real operational challenges and regulatory expectations across the UK and wider European markets. \nThe forum attracts executives from banks\, payment service providers\, fintech firms\, regulators\, and technology vendors seeking informed discussion\, peer exchange\, and business development opportunities. Hosted in London’s financial district\, the event provides a focused environment for professional dialogue and relationship building. \nFor more information and registration\, visit: https://www.qubevents.com/financial-innovation-forum \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/5th-financial-innovation-forum-payments-regtech/
LOCATION:Montcalm Hotel\, Mayfair – London\, 2 Wallenberg Pl\, London\, W1H 7TN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QUBE%20Events":MAILTO:info@qubevents.com
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SUMMARY:Seamless Fintech Middle East
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East’s biggest fintech event for 26 years\, Seamless Fintech brings together big tech\, government\, banks\, financial institutions\, fintechs\, investors\, and media. Perfect for anyone passionate about the Middle East’s fintech and payments landscape\, this event allows you to explore the fast-evolving ecosystem\, engage with top industry players and innovators and visit our Identity Showcase to discover cutting-edge solutions. \nWhether you’re presenting your latest payment innovations or showcasing impactful demos\, this is your opportunity to foster connections and accelerate business growth. \n \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/seamless-fintech-middle-east/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre\, Dubai\, Trade Centre 2\, United Arab Emirates
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Finance Transformation Africa
DESCRIPTION:Finance Transformation Africa 2026: Where the Continent’s Financial Future Is Built\nJohannesburg\, South Africa – On 30 September to 1 October 2026\, the Maslow Hotel in Sandton will host the most comprehensive financial services event on the African calendar: Finance Transformation Africa 2026 (FTA 2026). \nFormerly known as Banking Transformation Africa\, the summit has evolved to reflect a broader\, more integrated financial landscape. One ticket now unlocks five specialised streams – Wealth\, Insurance\, Payments\, Lending\, and the flagship Finance Transformation track – making it the only pan-African platform where banking\, insurance\, fintech\, and investment leaders meet under one roof. \nWhy the Evolution?\nAfrica’s financial services sector has outgrown the word “banking.” The most disruptive innovation is happening at the intersections: embedded lending\, AI‑powered underwriting\, instant cross-border payments\, and robo-advisory for mass markets. FTA 2026 captures that reality. Delegates can send their team to master Insurance Digitisation while they focus on Strategic Cost Transformation\, returning with a 360‑degree road-map. \nWhat Past Attendees Say\nThe event’s reputation is built on results. At the 2024 Banking Transformation Africa summit\, Alestair Mawaneke\, Group CEO of Chikwama Pay\, noted: “Attending was a game-changer. We officially partnered with TransUnion as a direct result of connections made at the summit.” \nAlcinda Massango\, Head of Transactional Banking Sales Enablement at Rand Merchant Bank\, added: “The quality of engagement and opportunities was exceptional. This has been the best event I’ve attended – and I’ve been to many.” \nIn 2025\, the summit brought together executives from Absa\, Standard Bank\, Nedbank\, FNB\, MTN\, Yoco\, and FICO\, among others. Discussions ranged from AI decisioning and cloud modernisation to cyber resilience and open finance. The 2026 edition expands that conversation across insurance\, wealth\, and lending – sectors previously underserved by traditional banking events. \n\nWhat Makes FTA 2026 Different?\n\n Curated C‑suite access. This is not mass networking. The event features pre‑scheduled 1‑on‑1 matchmaking\, a dedicated matchmaking hub\, and concierge‑led introductions. Delegates meet the people who sign off on partnerships and technology budgets.\n Actionable streams. Each of the five tracks delivers case studies\, not theory.\n\n\nWealth: robo-advisory\, ESG portfolios\, cross-border wealth structuring.\nInsurance: zero‑touch claims\, digital underwriting\, fraud analytics.\nPayments: instant interoperability\, tokenisation\, embedded payments.\nLending: alternative credit scoring\, collections analytics\, SME decisioning.\nFlagship: AI\, cloud migration\, cyber resilience\, open finance.\n\n\n The people who shape policy and practice. Regulators\, heads of digital transformation\, chief data officers\, and founders of Africa’s fastest‑growing fintechs all share the same floor. As Ken Chikwanha\, Executive Head of Data Governance at Standard Bank\, said after the 2021 edition: “The organising committee was professional\, the platform worked perfectly\, and engaging with delegates was a pleasure.”\n\nEssential Details\n\nDates: 30 September – 1 October 2026\nVenue: The Maslow Hotel\, Sandton\, Johannesburg\nRegistration:  early Bird (R9 999) open until 30 June; Standard (R10 999) from 1 July.\n\nThe summit is hosted by Seraph Network\, an events company known for delivering high‑impact\, technology‑driven learning and networking experiences across Africa. \nSecure your place at www.financetransformationafrica.com and join the leaders building Africa’s financial future – one conversation at a time. \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/6th-annual-finance-transformation-africa/
LOCATION:Maslow Hotel Sandton\, Rivonia Road\, Grayston Drive\, Gauteng\, Sandton\, 2146\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Fintech Meetup Europe
DESCRIPTION:2\,500+ senior leaders from Fintech\, Banking\, Payments\, and Commerce.\nEurope has one of the most sophisticated financial systems in the world\, its best days are not behind it. They are being built now. \nThis is the continent that created modern banking\, pioneered regulation\, and in turn\, set global standards for trust\, and consumer protection. Europe did not grow by moving fast and breaking things. It grew by building institutions that endured. \nIn a world now defined by volatility\, geopolitical pressure\, and fragile systems\, the ability to build under scrutiny is a competitive advantage. Trust is not a constraint on growth. It is the condition for it. \nEurope’s financial future will not be defined by who moves fastest\, but by who builds systems that survive regulation\, scale across borders\, and perform under pressure. \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/fintech-meetup-europe/
LOCATION:Feira Internacional de Lisboa\, R. do Bojador\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Open Banking Expo UK & Europe
DESCRIPTION:Open Banking Expo UK & Europe returns to London on 13–14 October 2026\, bringing together the organisations shaping the next phase of Open Banking\, Open Finance and Smart Data. \nWith the FCA roadmap now live and the Smart Data Bill in force\, the industry has moved beyond discussion into delivery. This is where real progress is shared\, challenged and accelerated. \nAcross two days\, the agenda focuses on execution: \n\nwhat Open Finance looks like in production\nhow the UK payments vision is translating into implementation\nwhere commercial models are working\, and where they’re not\nhow Smart Data is expanding beyond financial services\n\nJoin senior leaders from banks\, fintechs\, regulators and the wider ecosystem to understand what’s actually happening on the ground\, and what comes next. \n👉 Register here: www.openbankingexpo.com/uk \n🎟️ Use 20% discount code: POW20 Expires 15 September. \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/open-banking-expo-uk-europe-3/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, London\, 52 Upper Street\, London\, N1 0QH
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SUMMARY:Open Banking Expo Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 take place on 13 October in London\, recognising the organisations delivering real impact across Open Banking\, Open Finance and Smart Data. \nThese awards are about what’s been achieved\, not what’s planned. \nFrom payments innovation and data use\, to customer experience\, infrastructure and AI\, the Awards celebrate the people and businesses turning strategy into real-world outcomes. \nEntries are now open. \nDeclare your intention to enter by 5 June to secure 25% off your entry fee. \n👉 Submit your intention to enter: www.openbankingexpo.com/awards/intention \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/open-banking-expo-awards-3/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, London\, 52 Upper Street\, London\, N1 0QH
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SUMMARY:MoneyLIVE Nordic Banking
DESCRIPTION:MoneyLIVE Nordic Banking unites the top leaders from across the Nordic and Baltic regions to take innovation to new heights. Be inspired by visionaries and ensure you’re at the centre of transformational developments. The ideas sparked at MoneyLIVE Nordic Banking will set the bar for future innovations – will you be part of the conversation? \nGet 15% off your ticket with our price discount code: powermlnb15 \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/moneylive-nordic-banking-4/
LOCATION:Bella Center\, Copenhagen\, Center Blvd. 5\, 2300 København\, Denmark
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SUMMARY:FinTech Connect 2026
DESCRIPTION:FinTech Connect hands financial institutions direct access to the technologies\, partners\, and strategic insights needed to drive innovation\, improve operational efficiency\, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving financial services market. \nFor fintechs\, the event provides access to growth-focused content\, strategic partnerships\, prospective customers\, and investor meetings that can help accelerate the next phase of commercial scale and market expansion. \nReturning to Excel London on 1–2 December\, FinTech Connect 2026 brings together 5\,000+ senior professionals from banks\, financial institutions\, fintechs\, regulators and investors for two days of specialist content\, live technology showcases and the networking that moves the industry forward. \nSeven specialist content tracks cover every major function in financial services — from AI governance and digital assets to real-time payments\, RegTech\, core banking transformation and corporate treasury innovation. \nAs a proud partner\, we’ll be at the event to connect with the people shaping what financial services looks like next. Use discount code is P50-15\, which will give you  15% off ticket prices \n
URL:https://www.thepower50.com/event/fintech-connect-2026/
LOCATION:ExCeL London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fintech Connect
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