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United Kingdom

Europe Corporate Banking Forum 2026

8 Fenchurch Pl
London EC3M 4PB
United Kingdom

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What we'll explore

Join us for the 4th edition of our premier event for industry leaders and innovators where cutting-edge technology meets real-world impact.

This 1-day conference in London brings together experts and representatives from financial institutions across Europe to explore key trends shaping the industry, from the impact of emerging technologies and the evolution of corporate lending to advancements in trade finance.

We'll also discover how co-innovation accelerates digital transformation and how AI is revolutionizing operations and client engagement. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and shape what’s next.

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Agenda

Times are in GMT

Morning plenary sessions
8:00 - 9:00

Registrations and breakfast buffet

9:00 - 9:15

Opening statement: Message from our leadership

9:15 - 9:40

Opening keynote

A perspective on the forces reshaping corporate lending, from emerging market dynamics and strategic shifts to tech-driven innovation and the next wave of industry transformation

  • Guest speaker to be announced soon
9:40 - 10:10

Fireside chat: Innovating Finance Together

Exploring the power of collaborative innovation as a catalyst for change in corporate lending and a driver of industry evolution

10:10 - 10:40

Expert Panel: The modernisation imperative

  • Rick Foresta, Chief Product Officer, Lending, Finastra
  • Radha Suvarna, Chief Product Officer, Payments, Finastra
  • More speakers to be announced soon
10:40 - 11:10

Morning coffee break

Product breakout sessions
11:10 - 11:55

Lending breakout 1

The future of integration with Nexus (lending and trade)

11:10 - 11:35

Payments Breakout 4

Cross-border reinvented: SWIFT's next frontier

Lending breakout 2

Applications of AI: Academy AI & Assist AI

11:35 - 11:55

Payments Breakout 4

Instant everywhere: The rise of real-time payments

CMS Breakout 3
11:55 - 12:05 

Break to change rooms

12:05 - 12:50

Lending breakout 1

Transformation of commercial and corporate lending

11:55 - 12:15

Payments Breakout 4

From complexity to clarity: Elevating customer experience through Payment Hub strategy

Lending breakout 2

Digitisation of trade and supply chain finance

12:15- 12:50

Payments Breakout 4

Innovation in payments panel: Exchanging perspectives on innovation priorities and operational excellence in payments

  • Moderator: Radha Suvarna, Chief Product Officer, Payments, Finastra
  • More speakers to be announced soon
CMS Breakout 3
12:50 - 14:00 

Lunch break

Afternoon sessions
14:00 - 14:20 

Lending keynote: Lending forward - Trends, shifts, and what’s next

14:00 - 14:30 

Payments keynote: The evolution of FGPP to a full microservice-enabled architecture

14:20 - 14:50 

Expert panel: Smart tech for smarter lending

Explore how tech-driven lending is streamlining workflows, cutting costs, and driving growth, and how tokenization secures transactions and enables new models

  • Lauri Rantakari, Head of Lending and Deposits, OP Corporate Bank
  • Robert Downs, Global Head of Corporate and Syndicated Lending R&D, Finastra
  • Moderator: Linda Gaye, Regional Sales Director, Lending, Finastra
  • More speakers to be announced soon
14:30 - 15:30 

Expert Panel: Payments technology modernization - Lessons from the frontline

14:50 - 15:10 

Trade keynote 

Trade unlocked: What’s changing and what comes next

  • Speakers to be announced soon
15:10 - 15:40 

Trade panel Breakout

Building for the next chapter of trade finance through transformative technologies and connected ecosystems

15:30 - 15:40

Closing statements Payments

Capitalizing on Private Credit Breakout

A deep dive into the evolving private credit landscape, featuring expert perspectives on market dynamics, growth opportunities, and what’s shaping the future of the industry

15:40 - 16:10 

Coffee break

16:10 - 16:55 

Closing keynote

  • Special guest speaker to be announced soon
16:55 - 17:00 

Wrap up and closing statement

17:00 - 19:00 

Drinks reception

Speakers

Speakers

Europe Corporate Banking Forum

Bringing together some of the most influential banking leaders in Europe to explore how innovation, collaboration, and technology can unlock new value.

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