Fintech Summit 2022 | Only two weeks left

by James · September 1, 2022

DIGIT’s Fintech Summit 2022 is just two weeks away.

Now in its ninth year, the event will see senior staff from across the financial technology community come together to discuss the latest advances in the field, and assess their role in the ongoing socio-economic recovery.

The summit, to be held on 15 September, will explore new trends, such as the accelerated transition to mobile banking, digital channels and embedded payment systems, along with increased interconnection of services.

The conference will reflect on the development of financial technology against this backdrop of volatility; assesses the key challenges and market disruptions, and discusses the opportunity for fintech to help clients deal with the cost of living crisis.

Speakers include:

Jason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate, Starling Bank
Sendi Young, CEO: Europe, Ripple
Ritesh Tendulkar, Chief Innovation Officer, Module no
Marika Lohmus, head of payments and fraud, Cleo
Antoinette O’Neill, COO: Americas, Barclays
Andy McMahon, ML Engineering Lead, NatWest
Andy Willmott, CTO, OneBanx
Nicola Anderson, CEO, FinTech Scotland
James Varga, CEO, DirectID
Devina Paul, CFO, Zumo
Caroline Murphree, MD: Investment, Retirement and Savings, Money Box
Gavin Littlejohn, Fintech entrepreneur
Callum Sinclair, Partner: Head of Technology, Burness Paull
Richard Gaster, Business Applications Specialist, Microsoft
Jamie Logue, Head of Banking Delivery, Incremental Group

Commenting on the summit, DIGIT director Ray Bugg said: “Financial technology is not only at the heart of the financial sector, but it touches virtually every sector. Just as it was critical to supporting businesses during the pandemic, fintech will prove critical to navigating the post-pandemic.

“In a time of economic turmoil and uncertainty, the solutions fintech offers provide consumer benefits and values that are crucial for businesses and customers.”

In addition, the Financial Technology Summit 2022 will take place ahead of the Scottish Financial Technology Awards 2022 on Thursday 6 October 2022. In the first ceremony since 2019, the awards will celebrate the development of the Scottish fintech ecosystem, recognizing outstanding individual and organizational achievements within the sector.