10 OCTOBER 2024 [DAY 1] 

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08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

Sponsored by European Payment Initiative (EPI)

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09:00-09:10

 WELCOME ADDRESS

Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events 

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09:10-09:20

 CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS

Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

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09:20-09:45

 KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Payments Technology. The Requirements for Better Regulation and Compliance in Finance​

Prof. Haroula Apalagaki, Acting General Manager at Hellenic Bank Association (HBA)

 

09:45-10:10

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Money Reimagined

• How technologies will converge to automate payments

• Expanding to encompass a wider range of tokenized assets

• Next-generation digital wallets

​Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
Dimitris Litsikakis, Director at Profile Software

Tolis Angelakopoulos, Country Manager at Ria Money Transfer

Dimitris Gerostathis, Director of Products and Solutions (APMEA) at Mastercard

 

​10:10-10:40

KEYNOTE DISCUSSION + Q&A

Embracing the Future: Navigating Rapid Change and Empowering Employees to Lead Your Company into the Future​​

• Understanding the rapid pace of change: Explore the technological advancements and global shifts driving the current rapid changes and how these impact businesses and industries

• The rise of the creator economy: Delve into the creator economy, examining its growth, the opportunities it presents, and its implications for traditional business models

• Training for success: Discuss the importance of upskilling and reskilling employees to remain competitive and help your company succeed in the new environment

Ani Filipova, Founder and CEO of Change Advisory

 

10:40-11:10

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by Infocredit Group

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11:10-11:35

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Banking on the Future with Payments

Piotr Jan Pietrzak, New Markets Lead at European Payment Initiative (EPI)

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11:35-12:05

 PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Technology Trends in Compliance Management and Fraud Detection​​​​

• Technology role in enhancing compliance and fraud prevention

• Automated tasks, risk prediction, and real-time monitoring

• Improving compliance reporting

• Novel AI-powered algorithms

• Adaptive learning

Moderator: Michael Diamantoulis, Chief Compliance Officer at epay a Euronet Worldwide Group Company 
Peri Katana, LL.M, CFE, Compliance & Risk Expert at OTE Group

Christos Barkas, Head of Fraud Detection Services Division at Eurobank (GRE)

Matthew Muscat, Solution Lead at ComplyRadar

Ana-Maria Vasile, Director, Head Of AML/CTF/SAN Compliance Division at CEC Bank

 

12:05-12:35

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Transforming Financial Services with AI:
Current Progress and Future Prospects​​

•  How is AI currently being utilised to improve customer experience in financial services, and what are some examples of successful implementations?

• Discussion on the ways AI has enhanced risk management and fraud detection in the financial sector, and what are the measurable outcomes?

• What are the regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of AI in financial services, and how are companies addressing these issues?

• What initiatives and innovations are major financial institutions and fintech companies investing in to stay competitive with AI advancements in the industry?

• What are the regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of AI in financial services, and how are companies addressing these issues?

Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

George Mintzas, Head of FC AML, ABC, Tax and Functions, Europe at HSBC

Dimitris Kontos, Deputy CIO, Head of IT Solutions Department at Cepal Hellas 

Gerry Kounadis, Director of Group Data Privacy, Technology & ESG Compliance Advisory at National Bank of Greece

Lefteris Economides, Product Director at Plum Fintech

 

12:35-13:00

KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE​​

Levels of Connection - 2.0

Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Spatzia.eu

 

13:00-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH

​Sponsored by TFI Markets

 

14:00-14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Optimising International Payment Workflows and Enhancing Price Visibility, Cost Efficiency, and Hedging in Cross-Border Payments​​

• Leveraging Technology for Seamless Cross-Border Transactions:
  Exploring how advanced technologies like API, blockchain, AI, and real-time payment systems can streamline international payment processes and improve transaction efficiency

• Reducing Costs and Mitigating Risks in International Payments: Identifying strategies to minimize cost in International Payments, mitigate currency conversion losses, and leverage hedging products to manage risk, ensuring cost-effective and timely global transactions

• Integrating Payment Solutions for Global Operations: Examining the benefits of integrating diverse payment systems and platforms to create a unified, efficient global payment workflow, enhancing overall operational efficiency

Moderator: Fani Pedoulou, Head of Sales at TFI Markets
Vassilios Kotoulas, Chief Financial Officer at Chalkis Shipyards

George Chalikias, Chief Financial Officer at Provet SA

Gary Palmer, President, CEO & Chairman at Payall Payment Systems

Theodoros Skagias, CFO and Procurement Director at TH.C.SKAGIAS S.A. (SKAG)

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14:30-14:55

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

 The Next-Gen Payments’ Landscape: The Rise of Instant Payments, the Connection with A2A Payments and How these Change the Industry Dynamics and Beyond​

​Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director - Business Development at Unzer

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14:55-15:20

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Key Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities

• Share perspectives from experts from regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and technology companies on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape

• Fostering innovation and safeguarding consumer protection

• Promoting collaboration among regulators to address payment challenges

• EU antitrust and payments

Moderator: Valia Varzaka, Director, Forensic-Anti Financial Crime Advisory Services at KPMG Greece

Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP, Global Regulatory, Compliance and Enterprise Risk at Paysafe

Ana-Maria Vasile, Director, Head Of AML/CTF/SAN Compliance Division at CEC Bank

Rene Plank, Deputy Head of Unit at European Commission - DG Competition, Antitrust Payment Systems

Stavroulla Karagianni, CISO and Head of Protection & Resilience at Allianz Greece & Cyprus

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15:20-15:50

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsoreed by HighRadius

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15:50-16:20

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

How Open Banking Initiatives Lead to Innovate Payment Solutions

• API Integration to facilitate seamless data sharing and collaboration between financial institutions and third-party developers

• Enhanced customer insights

• Collaborations between traditional banks and fintechs

• Maintain customer trust and data security

Moderator: Tony Craddock, Director General at Payments Association

​Panos Papavassiliou, Founder & CIO at finker – Open Banking Solutions
George Mitris, Head of Digital Channels and Cards at Optima bank
Athanassios Daflos, Head of Cash & Trade Services Business Development, Transaction Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking at Eurobank

Gerasimos Papaleventis, First Vice President Treasury at FIMBank plc

 

16:20-16:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Growth and Concerns of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)​

•  Growing use of BNPL as a financial solution

•  Increasing call for regulatory focus to ensure consumer protection
  and responsible usage

• Effective partnerships with BNPL providers

​Moderator: Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director - Business Development at Unzer

Elias Pitsavos, Head of Klarna Greece
Emilios Markou, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Hellas Direct

Sofia Galatoula, Deputy Branch Director, tbi bank Greece

Valia Babis, Advisor to the Governor at Bank of Greece

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16:50-17:20

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Future of Embedded Finance: Integrating Financial Services Seamlessly into Everyday Experiences

• How is embedded finance redefining the relationship between financial services and non-financial industries, and what are the most compelling use cases?

• What technological advancements are driving the growth of embedded finance, and how are these technologies being implemented across various sectors?

• How can businesses leverage embedded finance to enhance customer engagement and loyalty, and what are some successful examples?

• What regulatory and security challenges do companies face when integrating financial services into their platforms, and how can these be effectively managed?

Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

Christina Apostolou, Head of Mobile Banking at Eurobank

Tatiana Giemelou, Head of Embedded Banking at National Bank of Greece

Jeremy Boles, Head of Fintech Sales & Partnerships at Cambrist

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17:20-17:45

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A 

Shielding the Future - Protect Native Financial Services​

As attackers become more sophisticated and numerous, our traditional defenses are pushed to their limits. All it takes then is a single variation of a malicious payload to get through the web application firewall. A single undetected phishing email to inject ransomware into a corporate network. Or a single line modified in a third-party script to send credit card information to the dark web.
To adapt to this new situation, we must extend our defenses with adaptive blocking methods. In this talk, you will learn how to find and block these unknown threats by using the power of Connectivity Cloud

Dominic Haussmann, Specialist Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare

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17:45-18:10

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A 

The Digital Euro: What’s New & What’s True

Stella Ioannidou, Financial Market Infrastructures Policy and Oversight - Financial Market Infrastructures and Payments Department at Central Bank of Cyprus

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18:10-18:15

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1

Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

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18:15-19:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Sponsored by Cloudflare

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11 OCTOBER 2024 [DAY 2]

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08:30-09:00

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

Sponsored by Change Advisory

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09:00-09:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Rise of A2A Payments and Its Effects on the Payments Industry​​

• What are the driving factors behind the rising popularity of A2A payments

• Pay By Bank Trend as a next front in merchants

• Impact on financial institutions

​Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

Nassos Pavlidis, Director of Transaction Banking Solutions at Alpha Bank

Andreas Mantis, Head of Business Development & Innovation at Interbanking Systems DIAS S.A.

Socrates Maanian, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Worldline

Tasos Michas, Product Manager, Payments at Novibet

 

09:30-09:55

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Megatrends and Key Insights into the FCC Industry

• Insight into the key trends institutions are facing across Financial Crime Compliance

• What firms are doing to remain efficient and effective in a cost constrained environment

• How appropriate use of data & technology can help in the fight against Finance Crime

Jonny Bell, Director, Financial Crime Compliance Strategy at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

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09:55-10:20

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A 

Transforming Payments: Turning Change into Opportunity with Instant Payments and CBDCs

Fabian Meyer, Managing Partner at CORE SE

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10:20-10:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Shaping Cash Flow: The Evolution and Impact of Digital Payment Solutions on Treasury Management​​

• Payments are undergoing rapid and transformative changes globally, evolving faster than ever before. Current and emerging payment rails will enhance transaction flows and the information related to payments, creating a wealth of data to aid in treasury decision-making and working capital optimization

• In this session, senior treasury practitioners will explore innovative payment solutions currently in use, and how open banking, APIs, and AI are integrating into treasury payments processes and systems

• The panel will also examine the adoption of real-time payments for corporate treasury and explore use cases for payment initiation

• This lively discussion will address common pain points in payment modalities and how treasury and payment professionals can collaborate to deliver seamless, interoperable payment solutions

Moderator: Marianna Polykrati, Group Treasurer at AVRAMAR

Manos Valsamakis, Treasury Manager at Kaizen Gaming 
Sotiris Agious, Financial Controlling Manager at SARKK S.A.
Kostas Apostolidis, Incoming & Outgoing Payments Manager, Treasury at OTE Group of Companies (HTO)

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10:50-11:20

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by tbi bank

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11:20-11:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption​

• The importance of regulatory clarity

• Tokenization of real-world assets

• Continuous growth of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

• ​Adoption of crypto payments by mainstream customers and major retailers

Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Jovi Overo, Managing Director at Unlimit BaaS, UK

Costas Xitas, Managing Director at Chainblox

Demetrios Tseas, Senior Cryptocurrency Consultant at Infocredit Group

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11:50-12:20

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A 

Cross-Border Payment Innovations​

• Continued incorporation of blockchain technology to enhance transparency, security, and speed in cross-border transactions

• Increasing partnerships

• Facilitate smoother cross-border transactions and compliance

• Cost reduction focus

Patrik Havander, Head of Money Movement Solutions, Nordics & Baltics at Visa

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12:20-12:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Regulatory Reporting Focus

• Compliance automation

• Recognising the increased regulatory pressure on financial institutions

• Customisation and modularity

Moderator: Nicoletta Kouvara, Managing Partner of Aptus Legal

Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO at snappi

Konstantinos Maragkakis, EEA CEO at Paysafe Payment Solutions Ltd

Vangelis Tsekrekos, Head of Regulatory Compliance & Control Group Compliance
at Piraeus Bank

Vassiliki Ntoupi, Senior Director, Compliance & Risk Officer at Piraeus Financial Holdings

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12:50-13:15

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

How Can Banks Navigate the Modern Financial Services Landscape: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities​​

• Projecting the long-term evolution of payment methods

• Integrating emerging technologies in future payment systems

• Adoption of Digital Currencies: The rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their impact on traditional banking

• Increased use of cryptocurrencies for everyday transactions

• Personalised financial services and real-time transaction analysis

Moderator: Tony Craddock, Director General at Payments Association

Ioannis Vougioukas, CEO at Epirus Bank
Panagiotis Tournavitis, CEO at Cooperative Bank of Karditsa

Alexandros Pappas, Chief Experience Officer at Novibet

Hiba Chamas, Business Development Director for the Americas and MENA region at RTGS global

 

13:15-13:20

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS

Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

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13:20-14:30

NETWORKING CLOSING LUNCH

Sponsored by ComplyRadar

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