20/20 MONEY EVENT GUIDE

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT BIRCH

FINTECH MAGAZINE GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MONEY20/20 EUROPE AND BEYOND…

If this is your first time at Money20/20, leave your preconceptions of business events at the door. Founded in 2012 with a view that serious industry conferences didn’t have to be boring, Money20/20 has flourished into a fintech fiesta.

The annual festival of finance returns to Amsterdam for three memorable days of executive insights, game-changing inspiration, and all-important networking.

So, congratulations for being here.

Money20/20 brings together the great and the good for the financial world, covering everything from banking to payments, and crypto to insurance. As well as attracting a wealth of disruptive startups, Money20/20 this year welcomes senior executives from giants including HSBC, JP Morgan, Visa, Mastercard, Morgan Stanley, UBS, ING, Barclays, ABN Amro, and Citi.

“We are thrilled to welcome such powerhouses to our stages and throughout the show this year. These companies are coming to lead, transform and flip the script on every front of our fintech expectations. And the speaker line-up is just the tip of the iceberg, the entire show will be one to remember,” said Money20/20 President, Tracey Davies.

“Money20/20 Europe is giving participants new content formats, new stages, and key experiences embedded throughout the show that will connect, inspire and inform them. We have worked hard to make sure we exceed everyone’s expectations with big opportunities, powerful learnings and unparalleled networking.”

Key themes and speakers at Money20/20 Europe 2023 include:

FINTECH GETS REAL Fintech is no longer a niche industry. It is now mainstream, and it is having a major impact on the way we bank, invest, and manage our finances.

SMOOTH INTERACTIONS

Making the customer experience as seamless and frictionless as possible. This is being done through innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, chatbots, and biometric authentication.

7,500+ ATTENDEES

2,300+ ATTENDING COMPANIES

350+ SPEAKERS 380+ SPONSORS 90+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

FINTECH MAGAZINE'S MONEY20/20 MOMENTS NOT TO MISS...

11:00

B2B BNPL: Our Survey Says…

The Box, RAI

Anil Stocker, CEO and Co-founder of Kriya, is the speaker at this intimate, 45-minute session taking a deep dive into Buy Now Pay Later data. BNPL is a hot topic when it comes to consumer applications but relatively unsung in the B2B arena.

TUESDAY 6 JUNE

09:30

Introducing: Tuesday Fusion Stage, RAI

This is a great way to get a flavour of the day ahead, with this opening session providing a cheat-sheet for the day’s hottest talks, workshops, and pitches. Expect exclusive chats with some of the key speakers plus some special guests, too. You can also catch the early Introducing session on subsequent days of the show.

10:35

Cloud on Europe’s Terms: Sovereignty and Security in the Banking Sector

Fusion Stage, RAI

As we are all well aware, cyber attacks are on the rise and one of the top priorities for business leaders. This session will explore what sovereignty focus means for Europe’s financial sector, discussing links between sovereignty and cybersecurity, and the expectations of the markets and its regulators.

Speakers include Alexandra Maniati of the European banking Federation and Brent Phillips of Deutsche Bank, while the moderator is Georgina Bulkeley of Google Cloud.

This session allows the audience to get up close and personal with data, giving them the ability to ask questions, discuss and really understand at a high level the current opportunities and concerns. Note: only the first 40 people will be able to attend this session.

13:15

Banking On It: HSBC

UK CEO Ian Stuart Encore, RAI

Hear how HSBC worked to structure the SVB UK deal in record time from CEO Ian Stuart, why HSBC felt it needed to act fast to support the UK’s startups, and how he sees things playing out for European startups and banks as they build a new future together. Should be a fascinating session.

14:00

Gender Diversity in Blockchain and Crypto: Brining Women Onboard

The Box, RAI

Gina Ordonez Pari of Zimpler will explore the benefits of promoting diversity and inclusivity in the industry. She’ll also discuss how engaging more women can contribute to a larger user base and drive the growth and success of the industry.

15:05

Star(ling) Your Engines: A UK Export Success Story

The Close Up Stage, RAI

Rather than expanding into other markets, Starling has its own SaaS arm, Engine. In this intimate fireside chat, Starling CEO Anne Boden and Engine CEO Sam Everington discuss their progress, what the strategy entails and what the industry reaction has been so far.

16:00

FinTech Magazine's Happy Hour

Hall 1, Stand D190

You've had a busy day, so why not come and put your feet up at our stand for a well deserved beverage or two on us!

16:30

Fintech + Travel: An Unexpected Journey

Fusion Stage, RAI Research shows that consumers plan to prioritise spend on travel even as other discretionary spend areas come under pressure.

Consumers are also open to new fintech experiences in travel like BNPL and Foreign Exchange services to travel more flexibly. This panel session will draw on insights from some of digital travel's hottest innovators to explore how fintech and payments innovation are improving the customer experience and driving new growth.

Wednesday 7 June

10:42

Welcome to the Age of Centaurs: Hundred-Million Lessons for Startup Success

Money-Bot, RAI

They run a tight schedule at Money20/20, which is why this session is due to start at an irregular time. However, this session is about time, specifically the changing nature of it. It’s been nine years since Aileen Lee coined the term ‘unicorn’. Get ready for the next generation, as Money20/20 Wizard Sanjib Kalita heralds the dawn of a new era, where sustainable success takes precedence over glittering valuations. Welcome to the Age of Centaurs.

13:00

Future of Money 2035

The Box, RAI Hamish Thomas of Deloitte shares four possible scenarios ahead on the journey to 2035 and the future state of Money and Payments.

Alongside the longer range perspectives, understand significant near-term change that Deloitte can foresee. This session is especially relevant to retailers, tech companies, governments and regulators, covering potential responses to anticipated opportunities and challenges.

15:00

Europe's Got Access (Winner announcement)

Encore, RAI

Find out which climate-focused startup will walk away with US$100,000, in this contest backed by Commerce Ventures.

15:37

Generative AI within Fintech & Financial Services

The Summits, RAI

There is no escaping ChatGPT and generative AI, but what does it mean for banking and fintech? Discover from leaders at BBVA, Swift and NVIDIA how banks and fintechs evaluate generative AI, which applications they embed with AI first, and why waiting to invest is not an option.

Thursday 8 June

10:05

Europe’s Formula for Supporting

Female Founders in Fintech Elements, RAI

Fun fact – Europe produces more female fintech founders than anywhere else.

This panel features female founders, co-founders and VCs discussing what needs to be done to level the playing field for women across the globe.

11:00

16:00

FinTech Magazine's Happy Hour Part 2 Hall 1, Stand D190

If you missed us yesterday, swing past and say hello!

16:20

What's Sharia Got to Do With It? New Banking Solutions for an Evolving Muslim World Money-Bot, RAI Europe is home to more than 40 million Muslims who remain underserved. From halal investment products to sharia-compliant banking solutions, this session explores why it's critical for banks and fintechs to understand the unique needs of Muslims.

The Impact of Quantum Computing on Banking, Payments and Financial Services Outer Limits, RAI

The speakers in this session from IBM explore what quantum computing means to the payments industry, and to bank and corporate CIOs and CPOs as they try to stay ahead of security threats and risks.

14:45

Marketing on a Changing Frontier: CMO Strategies to Succeed Elements, RAI

In uncertain times, CMOs need a clear vision, and this panel aims to provide you the insight required to prioritise marketing efforts.

The discussion brings FinTech and Financial Services marketing leaders together, sharing their experiences, best practices, case studies and real-life examples on visionary perspectives.

Strategic Decisions

Fintechs are facing a number of strategic challenges, like how to compete with traditional banks, how to manage risk, and how to scale their businesses. Hear from top execs how they overcome these hurdles.

OWNERSHIP IS OUT, PERMISSION IS IN

Showcasing the shift from a centralised to a decentralised model of ownership.

BACK END IS OUT, FRONT END IS IN

The frontline battle for customer attention is being fought on the front end. In the past, financial institutions focused on building robust back-end systems. However, in today's digital world, the front-end experience is just as important, if not more so.

“We are proud to present an agenda designed to help the industry build bridges from the challenges of right now to the incredible opportunities of what is next. Money20/20 Europe is the place where money does business. We can’t wait to open the doors to the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre on June 6th, fueling the industry with inspiration, knowledge sharing, genuine in-person connections and so much more,” said Tracey Davies, President of Money20/20.

Green finance also takes centre stage this year, with the Champions of Change – plus seven influential fintech leaders

Startups Hangout

As the name suggests, the Money20/20 panel of investors has selected the best startups to showcase their propositions on stage. Don’t miss out on the Next Big Thing. Watch out for a series of 10-minute pitches on The Close Up Stage presenting or moderating sessions as part of the programme. They include:

• Dr. Ruth Wandhofer, Executive Director and VC partner at Gauss Ventures

• Maria Prados, Head of Vertical Growth at Worldpay

• Mary Agebsanwa, Fintech Growth Lead at investment technology provider Seccl

• Maarten Stolk, Co-founder and CEO of Deeploy

• Gerrit Sindermann, Deputy Executive Director at Green Digital Finance Alliance

• Joanne Dewar, Vice Chair for Global Processing Services

• Aydan Al-Saad, Creator at the startup European Income

“The Champions of Change is a team of influential, passionate thinkers with impact and purpose beyond the norm, leading and disrupting everything from green finance, financial inclusion and explainable AI,” said Davies.

FinTech magazine was a media sponsor at last year’s gathering and has a significantly increased presence in 2023 – that’s inflation for you. But seriously, as FinTech’s global audience and stature has grown over the last 12 months, it seemed a logical move to come back bigger (check out our stand in Hall 1/D190)

FinTech is a fast-moving beast, and many of the CEOs and founders we interviewed in 2022 have already moved on or moved aside due to rampant M&A activity in the sector. If you want to showcase your company to our community, get in touch by contacting james.white@bizclikmedia.com or simply drop by the stand.