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On-site Delegate List
* attend on a complimentary basis
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CEO
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CTO
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CIO
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CFO
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CDO
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CISO
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Director: Innovation, Technology, Architecture
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UX Director
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Director/Head of FinTech Partnerships
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Payments, Transaction Banking Director
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Director Retail Banking, Corporate Banking
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Director of IT & Security, Cyber Security
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CRO
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Innovation / Strategy Director
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Chief Data Officer
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Director Blockchain, Emerging Tech, Experimentation
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Head of / Director of AI
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Board Member
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Advisor to the Board
Audience Breakdown


Segmentation
Geography

Seniority

Banks
Solution Providers
Associations / Credit Unions / Others

APAC
CEE Region
Rest of Europe
CIS countries
MEA

C-Suite
Directors / Department Heads
Senior Managers / Product Owners
Other
Winter Edition Agenda
30 - 31 January 2025 | Vienna, Austria
Banking and
the World
Quo Vadis Banking?
Upcoming Regulatory Initiatives
Geo-political climate and its impact on banking
Understanding the EU AI Act
Technology and Innovation in Response to Geo-Political Changes
Current and Future Trends
GenAI Hype Cycle. What's next?
Major events influencing the industry and what can banks do to successfully address associated risks
Main Industry Challenges
Compliance & Risk Management
Reconfiguring Banking in a Digital Era: Integrating ESG through Financial and Digital Education
Building a Future-Proof Bank
Beyond Digital Transformation
The Digital Bank of the Future: Strategies for Full-Scale Digital Transformation
Next Gen Core Banking Transformation
Navigating the Future of Digital Identity in Banking: Exploring Opportunities with EIDAS 2.0
Foundations for AI Success
Model Risk Management agility
Using AI to activate your metadata to drive business value
Digital Innovation Labs: Incubating and Accelerating Fintech Innovations
Strategies for scaling successful prototypes into full-fledged digital products and services
Building Responsible AI: Governance, Culture, and Validation
Banking and
People
The Future of Talent: Building a Workforce for the AI-Driven Era
Overcoming Talent Shortages
How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Talent Skilled in Emerging Tech and Innovative Business Models
Bridging the Skill Gap: Training Programs and Continuous Learning Opportunities
Banking For All Generations
Ensuring Inclusion: Effective Strategies and Technologies for helping Clients Adopt new Technologies
Cultivating a Change-Ready Culture
Measuring Success: KPIs and Metrics for Evaluating progress in Digital Transformation
Leveraging Data and AI to Create Tailored Customer Experiences
Payments
Digital Wallets: Leveraging European Digital ID for a Seamless Payment Experience
Enhancing security with multi-factor authentication and cryptographic protocols
Streamlining cross-border payments with real-time settlements and reduced costs
On the Verge of Instant Global Payments Revolution
Achieving Interoperability: Strategies for Seamless Integration Across Diverse Payment Systems
Stepping Towards Pan-EU Solutions forPayments at POI
Emerging Threats in the Digital Payments Landscape
AI and Machine Learning in Payments Through the Hype Lens
Enhancing UX in Digital Payments: Balancing Security and Convenience
Future Risks,
Cybersecurity, and
Fraud Prevention
Building Digital Resilience in Banking: Strengthening ICT Risk Management under DORA Regulation
Future-Proofing Digital Operations: Best practices for building resilience against emerging threats
Cyber Psychology: Unveiling the Minds Behind Digital Fraud
How employees’ cognitive biases can lead to security gaps
Customer behaviours that expose them to fraud
Cyber Threats of Tomorrow: Preparing Banks for the Next Generation of Digital Attacks
Ensuring AI reliability and trustworthinessInstant Payments:
Addressing New Cybersecurity Challenges in a Rapid Transaction Environment
Innovation and Banking Tech
The Future of Digital Banking Architecture
Existing use cases and practical applications of quantum computing in financial services
Future Outlook: Strategies for leveraging cloud computing to build a resilient, future-ready banking architecture
Data as the New Currency
Leveraging Data Analytics and Technologies for Strategic Advantage in Banking
Building a Robust Data Infrastructure
Data-Driven Decision Making: Real-World Applications and Success Stories
Navigating AI Ethics and Data Privacy: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
Crypto, CBDCs and Blockchain
Digital Euro vs. Card Networks vs. EPI
How Should Banks Prepare for the Digital Euro? Insights from Recent Assessments
Compliant privacy for Cryptocurrencies
Wholesale CBDC: Transforming Cross-Border Settlements and Financial Market Infrastructure in Europe
How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Traditional Banking Systems
Analysing the Disruptive Potential of Blockchain Technology Beyond Cryptocurrencies and Its Impact on Conventional Banking Structures
Tokenization of Assets: Opportunities and Challenges for Banks
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Round Table Discussions
Practical Workshop
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Conjoint City Tour
Open Microphone
Live Q&A Sessions with Expert Speakers
Smart Networking
Interactive Panel Discussions
AI vs Experts
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Webinar or Podcast Sponsor
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25 mins talk +
Panel Moderation
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Exhibition Space
+1 table & 2 chairs
3x4 sq.m
Attendee Benefits Programme

Gold
20 mins
Exclusive in Topic
Moderator or
Workshop Lead
or Panel Moderation
3x3 sq.m

Silver
15 mins
Panelist
2x2 sq.m

Bronze
Panelist
2x2 sq.m
Email with special offer for attendees sent after event
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Event Tickets
5 + 8 free*
Sponsored Newsletter
Materials in Delegates Welcome Kit
Highlighted Talks
Logo on Event + Livestream Page (5.5K + viewers)
4 + 4 free*
2 + 2 free*
2
Inclusion of Sponsor details, website, logo and contacts on conference website and promotional mailing lists
Advertisement on Final Agenda
1 full page ad
Virtual Booth on Event App
Sponsor's Roll-up on Stage
1/2 page ad
1/4 page ad
1/4 page ad
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Branding Partnerships

Pens & Notepads

Lanyards

Badges

Exhibitor
Exhibition Space
2x2 sq.m
2x2 sq.m
2x2 sq.m
2x2 sq.m
+1 table & 2 chairs
Satellite Events Access
Event Tickets
2
Branded Materials
Notebooks & Pens
Materials in Delegates Welcome Kit
Speaking Slot
Logo on Event + Livestream Page (5.5K + viewers)
2
Lanyards
2
Badges
2
Inclusion of Sponsor details, website, logo and contacts on conference website and promotional mailing lists
Sponsor's Roll-up on Stage
Advertisement on Final Agenda
1/4 page ad
1/4 page ad
1/4 page ad
Experience Partnerships

Dinner Host

Cocktails Host

Registration Sponsor
Speaking
Panel Moderation
Branded Experience
Networking Dinner Day 1
Exhibition Space
2x2 sq.m
Panelist
Cocktail Reception Day 0, 1 or 2
2x2 sq.m
Panelist
TV Stand with your ad at the Registration Desk
2x2 sq.m

Innovation
15 mins
+1 table & 2 chairs
Satellite Events Access
Event Tickets
3
Materials in Delegates Welcome Kit
Advertisement on Final Agenda
1/4 page ad
Logo on Event + Livestream Page (5.5K + viewers)
2
1/4 page ad
2
1/4 page ad
2
Inclusion of Sponsor details, website, logo and contacts on conference website and promotional mailing lists
Sponsor's Roll-up on Stage
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