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16th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum
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“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
Alexander Graham Bell
The 16th NextGen Payments and RegTech Forum is an inspirational gathering connecting leading decision-makers from across the entire Payments and RegTech community, delivering optimum benefit through premium content and bespoke networking opportunities.
High-achieving specialists will inspire the participants with their knowledge and innovative concepts on how to evolve business activities in the world of technology advances, regulations, empowered customers and continuous development in a disruptive economy.
The 16th NextGen Payments and RegTech Forum is an inspiring platform to build connections, educate and explore new business opportunities. Meet the key decision-makers that excel in this rapidly changing payments world and follow the shift in leading business models and cutting-edge financial technology.
The 16th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is the ultimate meeting point for future-oriented financial service enthusiasts.
OUR SPONSORS
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
THE EVOLVING PAYMENTS TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE
Hear more about - what is the future of money? Learn more about Payments in the Metaverse, embedded finance, BNPL, how to reach the market effectively with the latest innovations in Payments. Discover more about decentralized finance, Crypto payments, AI, Blockchain, biometric payments and much more…
DATA PRIVACY, ETHICS
& CYBERSECURITY
Protecting consumers’ privacy and the potential of AI are key themes to be covered. Hear more
about connecting cybersecurity with managing risk and fraud and establishing a model of security-
by-design.
Let’s explore the revolution of AI and the impact of bias and ethics.
REGTECH AND COMPLIANCE INNOVATION: KEY TRENDS & CHALLENGES
Discover more about automating compliance management and using advanced technologies.
Learn more about next-generation financial crime compliance technology and increasing
transparency and cost-efficiency.
WHERE GREAT MINDS UNITE
Interactive Panels. Disruptive Challenger Sessions. Insightful Keynotes
40
A PRESTIGIOUS
LIST OF OVER 40 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1000
1000 MINUTES OF TAILORED CONTENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
400
OVER 400
INDUSTRY LEADERS PARTICIPATING
100
REPRESENTING
MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES
THE AGENDA
2-3 NOVEMBER | LIMASSOL | CYPRUS
2 NOVEMBER 2023 [DAY 1]
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
Sponsored by George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:05-09:15
CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS
Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
09:15-09:40
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
The Future of EU Payments
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Technology investments in the face of recession
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How to use payment data more effectively?
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Accelerating innovation for new banking models
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Increasing public-private sector collaboration
Elie Beyrouthy, Chair of the Executive Board at European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF); Vice President, European Government Affairs at American Express
09:40-10:15
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
The Geometry of Success and the Power of Change
A revered architect of legacy, and catalyst for business growth James merges the Sandler principles with a dynamic approach to change, embodying the true essence of adaptability and leadership excellence.
James Abraham, CEO at Sandler
10:15-10:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Next Digital Revolution
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The future of digital payments technology
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How Web3, Blockchain, and the Metaverse are set to transform financial services?
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How to capitalize on the next digital revolution?
Moderator: Christos Malikkidis, Business & Legal Advisor at Royal Pine
Elina Mantrali, Counsel at Harneys
Elena Kontou, CEO at SEPAGA EMI
Fani Pedoulou, Head of Sales at TFI Markets
Marios Charalambides, Partner, Board Member, Head of Financial Services
at RSM Cyprus Ltd
10:45-11:10
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Compete Not. Collaborate. Strategies for Fintechs and EMIs to enter the Digital Financial Services Scene
Peter Theunis, Senior Vice President Sales at BPC
11:10-11:40
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by eBOS
11:40-12:20
PANEL DISCUSSION
RegTech Trends and Updates
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The growing importance of RegTech
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Adapting to the constantly changing global regulatory framework
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Utilizing technological systems to deploy effective regulatory solutions
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Digital onboarding
Moderator: Costas Y. Konis, CEO at Innovage Consulting
Christos Ttiniozou, Managing Director at Complytek
Charis Savvides, Partner at Grant Thornton, Cyprus
Alexandros Constantinou, Director of Compliance Services at MAP S.Platis
Aija Rimsa, Executive Director & AMLCO at Skanestas Investments
Marinos Hadjipetris, Commercial Manager at eBOS
Yurii Shevchuk, Head of Compliance at Parimatch Cyprus
12:20-12:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
Open Finance and Beyond
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Scaling up for a new era of open innovation
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Getting ready for the next phase of open innovation
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Exploring the new business model opportunities in open finance
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Lending transformation - grasping the power of intelligent automation in lending; Uncovering what the future of lending holds in the era of connected ecosystems
Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
Jas Shah, Founder and Consultant at Bitsul
Anastasis Rossides, Head of Risk Modelling at Bank of Cyprus
Loukis Loucaides, CEO at Moneygate Solutions Ltd
12:50-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Sponspred by Odyssey
14:00-14:25
FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A
Future Trends in AI
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Continuous expansion of AI adoption
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Exploring ways to use AI to augment experiences
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Developing strategies, expanding on market research, and automate
Moderator: Panis Peri, Start-up Blogger
Haris Zacharatos, CEO at CELLOCK LTD
14:25-14:50
KEYOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Sanctions & AML Compliance - How Not to Get Caught in the Crossfire
Yiannis Pettemerides, Forensic, Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Registered Auditor and Insolvency Practitioner at eBOS Resident Consultant & Associate
14:50-15:20
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Next Wave of the Consumer Payment Experience
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Purpose-driven and predictive customer experience
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Main changes in consumer payment experience expectations and behaviors
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Modernizing the consumer payment
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Real-world examples
Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Michalis Michaelides, Director of Sales and Business Development Europe at BPC
Andreas Xenophontos, Head of Payments at Skilling Limited
Zoltan Nemeth, COO, Executive Director - Swissquote Capital Markets Ltd
Stalo Parmaxi, Vice President Operations at Pay.com
Ugnė Buračienė, Group CEO at payabl.
15:20-15:50
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Complytek
15:50-16:20
PANEL DISCUSSION
Future-Proofing Financial Strategies: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Digital Payments
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Challenges and opportunities in the world of digital payments
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How financial strategies can adapt to stay competitive and secure in this changing environment
Moderator: Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO at CLOWD9
Stathis Flangofas, Group CFO, Executive Director at SquaredFinancial
Savvas Pashias, Chief Financial Officer at Flyfish
Nicolas Panayi, Group Treasurer at OSM Thome
16:20-16:50
FOUNDERS FEATURE
Kamran Hedjri, Group CEO at PXP Financial
INTERVIEW BY: Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO at CLOWD9
16:50-17:00
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1
Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
17:00-18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Sponsored by BPC
3 NOVEMBER 2023 [DAY 2]
08:30-09:10
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE
Sponsored by SEKURI
09:10-09:30
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Bring your Future Success to Now
James Abraham, CEO at Sandler
09:30-10:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH
The Future of Money: the Digital Euro
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Offering public money that is fit for the digital age, truly pan-European, and reliable – no matter what.
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Way forward: stocktaking to move on to further testing and development.
Stella Ioannidou, Financial Market Infrastructures Policy and Oversight - Financial Market Infrastructures and Payments Department at Central Bank of Cyprus
10:00-10:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Partnering with FinTech and BigTech
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Big Tech’s influence on digital banking
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How FinTechs and BigTechs bring payment to the Metaverse?
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Mutual benefits of collaborations
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Generating new ideas and technologies
Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
Ian Gauci, Managing Partner at GTG
Ran Cohen, Co-founder & CEO at BridgerPay
Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO at CLOWD9
10:30-11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Securing Financial Frontiers: Navigating Evolving Cybersecurity Trends in Payments and Beyond
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Adapting to DORA: How can financial institutions effectively adapt to DORA and implement necessary changes in their risk management activities?
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What Role Does Regulation Play in Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks?
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Can Enabling Technology Service Providers Bridge the Gap Between Fintechs and Traditional Banks in the Face of Stringent Regulations and Cybersecurity Challenges?
Moderator: Andreas C. Livadiotis, CEO at XValley
Nicholas Kattirtzis, Team Leader of the GRC team at Odyssey
Georgios Papamichael, Technical Analyst in Digital Trust Services
at JCC Payment Systems Ltd (Own views)
Guy Karsenti, CTO and Technology Advisor to the Board at Praxis
11:00-11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Infocredit
11:30-12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Anti-Money Laundering – Latest Developments
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An increasing collaboration between regulators and RegTech companies
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Novel technologies
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AI-enhanced transaction monitoring
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Improving real-time Anti-Money Laundering and fraud detection
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Enhancing crypto regulations
Moderator: Anna Stylianou, CEO at AML Cube
George Apostolides, Head of Compliance and Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer at Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
Andrea Moundi Savvides, Head of Compliance, Europe at Harneys
Nassos Paltayian, Director at Abacus Limited
Demetrios Tseas, Senior Cryptocurrency Risk Analyst at CipherTrace
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Global Mobile Wallets and Super-Apps
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How innovative, disruptive technologies are changing the world of payments?
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Consumers shift from card-based to account, and QR code-based transactions
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Increased investment in mobile technology beyond retail payments
Moderator: Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO at CLOWD9
Elina Mantrali, Counsel at Harneys
Andreas Xenophontos, Head of Payments at Skilling Limited
Petru Metzger, President, Payments at Blankfactor
12:30-13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Payment Regulations Updates
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EU Payments regulations: from Europe to the whole world
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Summary of the latest regulatory and legal developments for the Payments sector
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Ensuring transparency for customers and supervisors
Moderator: Vasilis Charalambous, Head of GZG Tech at George Z. Georgiou
& Associates LLC
Elie Beyrouthy, Chair of the Executive Board at European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF); Vice President, European Government Affairs at American Express
Stella Ioannidou, Financial Market Infrastructures Policy and Oversight - Financial Market Infrastructures and Payments Department at Central Bank of Cyprus
Jessica Ramos, Head of Regulatory, Oversight and Financial Affairs at EBA CLEARING
Ian Gauci, Managing Partner at GTG
Rainer Olt, Head of Payments and Settlement Systems Department at Eesti Pank (The Estonian Central Bank) - Online
13:00-13:05
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS
Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
13:05-15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Sponsored by QUBE Events
MEDIA PARTNERS
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
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SUPPORTING PARTNER
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the 16th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.
You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.
Packages can include:
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20-30 minute keynote presentation or inclusion on an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point which includes 5 pre-qualified meetings
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An integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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International social media campaigns
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with international media
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Finally we are back with in-person events! The time to connect with our colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector is here! Our aim with the 16th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking. No spamming, no irrelevant conversations, just quality conversations that promote business growth.
