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LONDONS FINTECH EXPO THE DEFINITIVE MARKETPLACE FOR THE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY DECEMBER 8TH-9TH // WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON
100 EXHIBITORS INC. 50% PRE-SERIES A FUNDED START UPS
2000 VISITORS
SUPPORTED BY
CONFERENCE SESSIONS, DEMOS, WORKSHOPS, MENTORING CLINICS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
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EUROPE’S MOST EXCITING EXHIBITION OF FINTECH INNOVATORS IS HERE! 2000 Fintech professionals all together in one place for two days in London – the heart of fintech. FinTech Connect Live is where the next generation of early stage start ups stand shoulder to shoulder with established fintech blue chips and the emerging band of scale ups who have been disrupting the traditional finance scene in recent years.
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FINTECH CONNECT LIVE IN NUMBERS
2,000+
Combining the hustle and bustle of an exhibition featuring over 100 exhibitors (already 40% sold out), FinTech Connect Live also plays host to a keynote auditorium with inspirational case studies from around the world, a series of sub-sector oriented micro-conferences, a showcase theatre including fifty 10 minute product demos, educational workshops for start up leaders, micro-mentoring clinics and much much more.
Attendees from around the globe
100+ International sponsors and exhibitors
50% Pre-series A start up exhibitors
100+ International speakers and visionaries
In London alone annual fintech revenue is estimated at £20bn and growing. Of this, £3.6bn is attributed to emergent (disruptive) FinTech whilst the other £16.4bn is generated by incumbent players. Everyone is innovating and investment in the space has erupted at all levels of the scale. FinTech Connect Live is a marketplace; it is where technology and innovation professionals from leading financial institutions come to assess the latest products in their fields, where investors go to meet high potential growth businesses, where partnerships are forged between established tech providers and new market entrants, where start ups and scale ups go to meet financiers, advisors and prospect customers, and where the very latest cutting edge products on the market are demoed.
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We are really excited to be part of FinTech Connect Live in December. The team is building up a brand new event, which brings early stage start-ups, investors and banks together – perfect for us. We will get the opportunity to present Lendstar, our social financial network, to investors and banks and get in touch with other people whose hearts are beating for fintech. In return Lendstar will bring some international flavor from Munich to London by attending the greatest fintech show on earth. Christopher Kampshoff, CEO, Lendstar
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What’s happening at FinTech Connect Live? •
Europe’s leading fintech marketplace, where early stage start ups demo their innovations, shoulder to shoulder with established tech providers who have new products to showcase
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Attend practical workshops on regulation, import/export, funding, marketing, brand positioning, launch and growth strategies
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Hear from inspirational keynote speakers who have taken their businesses to the next level
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5 Separate micro-conferences each focusing on different areas of fintech: Payment innovation, Crowdfunding, Peer to Peer Lending, Cryptocurrency, Insurance Fintech, and Trading Technologies.
Unique in its scale, positioning and format, FinTech Connect Live sits at the cross section of fintech start-ups, incumbent tech providers, financial institutions and the investor community. It is a true ecosystem event. Start-ups & Scale-ups FinTech Connect Live is a great platform to market your product, an open mentoring and advisory environment, and a fantastic way to get on the map with potential investors and customers.
Incumbent Tech Providers Ensure that you stand out against the dynamic start up community, establish relationships with the innovators of the future, meet with innovation professionals from financial institutions and assess potential acquisition opportunities.
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Meet with angels, VCs, and advisors who can help your business to flourish
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Give scores of in-depth product presentations to hundreds of financial innovation stakeholders
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Debate and discuss with fintech founders – share knowledge and ideas
Financial Institutions: Venture Professionals
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Benefit from on site advisory clinics with market experts
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Meet the next generation of fintech talent in the onsite FinTech Talent Challenge
Support and nurture the next generation of fintech innovators, see scores of demonstrations all in one place, and take multiple meetings with the teams who are behind the technology.
Financial Institutions: Innovation Professionals
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Review up to 100 new fintech products & services and meet the leaders who run them. Understand the opportunities and threats that fintech innovation represents, and learn more about the key technological trends that are affecting the market.
Angel Investors, Venture Capital Firms and Institutional Investors
As a fintech start up, we see the massive value of using innovative new ways to incorporate technology into the financial sector. FinTech Connect Live firmly adheres to this ideology and is the event the industry’s been waiting for; A considered platform for professionals to share insight and develop new strategies. As a start up InvestUP see this as a landmark event for the FinTech community. It’s a great opportunity to discuss challenges, network and conclude business with not just industry partners, but also customers and investors. We see it as the future marketplace for FinTech and we’re very excited to be a founding partner of it. James Tuckett, Managing Director, InvestUP
WHERE ARE THEY COMING FROM?
FinTech Connect Live is the only large scale exhibition which splits its’ exhibitors into pre-series A funded start ups, post-series A start ups and incumbent tech providers. This means that you can meet with scores of the organisations that perfectly profile against your target partner market, whatever that may be.
Government Agencies FinTech Connect Live encourages grass roots innovation and aims to help start ups meet future customers and potential investors. As well as a host of UK based start ups, the event welcomes many international exhibitors and attendees from all over the World. Some are at the stage where they need help with export strategies, some are international businesses coming to the UK to set up base or to do business here, and others simply require input on how to set up and establish their businesses.
Professional Services: Advisory, Consulting, Legal, Recruitment UK
40%
Rest of Europe
25%
North America
20%
Fintech is flourishing and FinTech Connect Live gives you a great opportunity to network and do business with early stage established organisations with genuine business needs.
Rest of World
15%
Students FinTech Connect Live connects the next generation of financial computing talent with start ups, financial institutions and established technology providers.
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DRAFT AGENDA AT A GLANCE FinTech Connect Live provides visionary keynote presentations, a series of 5 microconferences focusing on different fintech subsectors, 8 practical workshops aimed at start ups, two days of on site mentoring clinics, and over 50 pitches from start ups and scale ups.
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LEADERSHIP
LEARNING & KNOWLEDGE
SHARING
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
DAY ONE: 8TH DECEMBER 2015 AUDITORIUM
START UP WORKSHOPS
MICRO-MENTORING CLINICS
DEMO THEATRE
09.00 Expo doors open 9am 10.00-11.00
10.00-13.00
Workshop 1: Why start ups fail and how to avoid it!
Visionary keynote presentations
12.00-13.00
Workshop 2: How to export your offering to international markets 14.00-15.30
14.00-15.00
Micro-conference 1: Lending and Funding in the Digital Age
Workshop 3: Optimising your marketing and branding strategy
16.00-17.30
Micro-conference 2: Virtual Currencies
16.00
Workshop 4: To pivot or not to pivot – how to make the call
Running daily from 11.00 until 16.00 the fintech micro advisory clinics are hosted by an advisory network who will offer practical guidance to start up leaders. Half hour sessions must be pre-booked and are subject to availability. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive input from leading market experts
11.00-16.30
Innovation Showcase The Showcase Demo Theatre is the place to go to hear quick-fire product demos from innovative fintech businesses. With participating companies coming from start ups, scale ups and blue chips, attendees have the opportunity to sit in on the sessions that match with their particular areas of interest.
18.00 Close of Day One
DAY TWO: 9TH DECEMBER 2015 AUDITORIUM
START UP WORKSHOPS
MICRO-MENTORING CLINICS
DEMO THEATRE
09.00 Expo doors open 10.00-12.00
10.00-11.00
Micro-conference 3: Payments Innovation
Workshop 5: Understanding different funding models
13.00-14.40
12.00-13.00
Micro-conference 4: FinTech Innovation Round Up
Workshop 6: Building high performance teams 14.00-15.00
15.10-17.30
Micro-conference 5: FinTech for the Insurance Sector
Workshop 7: How to work with regulators 16.00 - 17.00
Workshop 8: How to do business with banks
Running daily from 11.00 until 16.00 the fintech micro advisory clinics are hosted by an advisory network who will offer practical guidance to start up leaders. Half hour sessions must be pre-booked and are subject to availability. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive input from leading market experts
17.00 Close of event
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11.00-16.30
Innovation Showcase The Showcase Demo Theatre is the place to go to hear quick-fire product demos from innovative fintech businesses. With participating companies coming from start ups, scale ups and blue chips, attendees have the opportunity to sit in on the sessions that match with their particular areas of interest.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PACKAGES
SHOWCASE PACKAGES: Thousands of attendees will navigate the tightly packed expo hall featuring the most innovative technologies: early stage start-ups, scale ups, and incumbent providers demoing their new product offerings. We can cater to all budgets; from early stage start ups who just need a small pod to meet with prospect customers and investors, to large space only options for established tech companies who have multiple products & services to showcase. Pre-Series A Start-up • Pod • Seminar Speaking Slot (limited) - 1 x 10min • Passes for clients x2 • Staff Passes x2
Exhibitor • 6sqm • Seminar Speaking Slot (limited) - 1 x 10min • Passes for clients x3 • Staff Passes x4
Exhibitor • 12sqm • Seminar Speaking Slot • (limited) - 1 x 10min • Passes for clients x4 • Staff Passes x6
Larger stand spaces available contact us for more details
HEADLINE PACKAGES:
Associate Partner: • Micro-conference panel • Mentor in Micro-Mentoring Clinic • Branding on all Signage • Pass for clients x4 • Staff Passes x6 • 6sqm booth or meeting space
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Knowledge Partner: • Micro-conference Speaking slot • Keynote Panel slot • Workshop contribution* • Sole Sponsorship of workshop* • Mentor in Micro-Mentoring Clinic • Lead Generation Eshot • Fullpage advert in showguide • Insert in Visitor bag • Branding on all Signage • Pass for clients x15 • Staff Passes x10 • Dedicated pre event & Onsite interview • Newsletter feature • Press Release Distribution • Partner listing on fintechconnect.com portal • 12sqm booth or meeting space
Supporting Partner: • Micro-conference Speaking slot • Workshop contribution* • Mentor in Micro-Mentoring Clinic • Halfpage advert in showguide • Branding on all Signage • Insert in Visitor bag • Pass for clients x12 • Staff Passes x8 • Dedicated Onsite interview • Newsletter feature • Press Release Distribution • Partner listing on fintechconnect.com portal • 12sqm booth or meeting space
There are a number of other unique sponsorship opportunities that give you the foremost branding and networking exposure on site at FinTech Connect Live. We’re happy to help you to work out something completely bespoke but a few additional options include:
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*Limited Availability
X1 Insight Partner EXCLUSIVE • 30 minute pre-event webinar delivery (subject ROLE agreed with FinTech Connect editorial team) • Sole delivery of 1 hour workshop session • Sponsorship of post-event survey • Sponsorship of post-event report and write up • 12sqm expo stand • 4 staff passes and 4 customer passes • Logo and branding on all signage and pre-event materials including website • Access to visitor list
X1 Social Media Partner – NETWORKING EXCLUSIVE • 5 passes for staff & 5 for ROLE partners/customers • Personalised branding on all social media channels • Branded infographic on website and in expo guide • Your own dedicated blogger at the event • Branding and personalisation of Tweetbeam on site. • 12sqm expo stand • Access to visitor list • Listing and branding on all event signage and in all marketing material including website • Social media account manager to curate a dedicated comms plan for you • Social media prize giveaway on site • Participation in a panel discussion in the conference
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If there is something we haven’t listed but you would like to propose, feel free to get in touch. Contact: steve.clarke@fintechconnect.com
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All packages include: • Logo and profile in EZone on event website • Pitch book / Whitepaper & Press Release hosting • Company Profile in Expo Guide • Unlimited use of networking app
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After-show Party and X1 EXCLUSIVE Hospitality Sponsor ROLE • Exclusive sponsor of the FinTech Connect Live After-Show Party • Your sole logo and branding next to all bar areas • Welcome remarks and introduction to the party from senior Exec • Logo and signage around stage/live music area • 24sqm expo stand space • 5 passes for staff and 5 passes for customers • Access to visitor list • Logo and branding on all event signage and preevent marketing material including website • Participation in a panel discussion in the conference • Advert in Expo guide
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Companies who want to support the fintech evolution should consider headline packages in order to receive the highest level of branding, networking and speaking opportunities. Founding Partner – Only 4 Available • Sponsor a start up pod x 6 • Allocated meeting area • Keynote Speaking slot • Micro-conference Speaking slot • Keynote Panel slot • Workshop contribution* • Sole Sponsorship of workshop* • Mentor in Micro-Mentoring Clinic • Lead Generation Eshot • Fullpage advert in showguide • Insert in Visitor bag • Branding on all Signage • Pass for clients x 20 • Staff Passes x 12 • Dedicated pre event & Onsite interview • Newsletter feature • Press Release Distribution • Partner listing on fintechconnect.com portal • 24sqm booth or meeting space
EXHIBITION BAGS
SHOWGUIDE
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UNRIVALLED MEDIA EXPOSURE
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We work with the leading industry press and media to guarantee the widest amount of coverage possible. We invite many editors, journalists & bloggers to attend and can arrange press conferences or multiple onsite interviews to ensure your message in amplified and continues long after the event has taken place.
EARLY PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: SUPPORTED BY:
FOUNDING PARTNER:
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
EXHIBITORS:
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Unmissible, FinTech Connect Live is simply the best event out there for FinTech Start ups. As an exhibitor it’s going to provide us with major visibility and valuable face to face exposure to key stakeholders across the whole community.
FinTech Connect is a free opt-in membership network of fintech stakeholders from around the World. Fintechconnect.
com not only provides a centralised source of aggregated news, blogs, reports and whitepapers but it also features loads of original content on the latest startups on the scene, and guidance from a network of advisors.
At its heart is an online digital connections portal which facilitates relationships between financial institutions, solution providers, start-ups, investors and advisers. Built on an open platform, a simple profiling tool enables users to look up and contact fellow members with mutual interests and objectives.
JOIN THE FINTECH CONNECT COMMUNITY FREE NOW! With thousands of members and growing every day, it seemed natural for us to provide an opportunity for our community and other affiliated market stakeholders to network, share experiences, forge partnerships and learn from one another at a physical event. Which is FinTech Connect Live! Join the FinTechConnect Community at www.fintechconnect.com/signup
FinTech Connect Live, is the event of the year for fintech start ups and businesses alike. The FinTech Connect team are putting together something that has not been seen before, and we can’t wait to showcase our products and services and get to know others in this booming industry. We are proud to be a part of it! Mark Harvey, CEO, SendCash Global
FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT: SEARCH FINTECH CONNECT FOLLOW US @FINTECT_CONNECT WWW.FINTECHCONNECT.COM/BLOG
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General Enquiries
Steve Clarke FinTech Connect +44 (0) 790 885 6165 Steve.clarke@fintechconnect.com 130 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BD, UK
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