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20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum
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“Don’t let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action.”
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The Payments industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies, enhanced security, and changing customer preferences driving greater efficiency and convenience.
RegTechs’ are now marked by agility, speed, integration, and analytics. Implementing advanced RegTech solutions ensures precision, comprehensive oversight, internal alignment, and effective risk management.
The 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum returns to Zurich, Switzerland to explore how organisations are optimising operations and seizing opportunities through the latest technological innovations in Payments and RegTech.
Join us at this prestigious forum to network with global influencers, strategists, and thought leaders. Engage in discussions on market trends, digitalisation, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
The 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is the premier event for forward-thinking professionals in the payments and regulatory sectors.
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
THE ADVANCEMENT IN PAYMENTS TECHNOLOGY
Hear more from industry experts as they share experiences on a range of global trends expected to bring advances to the market, including more about the practical applications of AI, sophisticated customer journeys including Augmented reality (AR), contactless payments, instant payments, expansion of digital wallets, embedded payments, augmented reality, new variations of buy now, pay later (BNPL), and the latest updates on digital currencies, and much more…
DATA PRIVACY, ETHICS & CYBERSECURITY
Protecting consumers’ privacy and the advancement 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 evolution of AI and the impact, with more about what’s up ahead…
REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLIANCE
Explore how RegTech transcends simplifying compliance and reducing costs to secure a verifiable competitive advantage. Hear from industry experts as they unveil the latest benefits of these advanced technologies. Discover the next generation of compliance technology, driving transparency and cost-efficiency.
THE AGENDA
6 MARCH | ZURICH | SWITZERLAND
6 MARCH 2025
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:05-09:10
CHAIRMEN WELCOME ADDRESS
Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
09:10-09:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The Future of Payments and Compliance in 2025: Navigating Innovation and Regulation
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Navigating the evolving landscape of payments and RegTech
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Shaping the industry, driven by technological advancements, regulatory imperatives, and shifting consumer preferences
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Cybersecurity and data protection
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A convergence of innovation and compliance
Agata Marty, Co-Founder & CEO at FinCredible, Board Member and Secretary at Swiss Fintech Association
Firas Habach, Swiss Head of Financial Crime Compliance (MLRO) at Revolut
Cedric Ming, Head of Compliance at radicant Bank
Max Nitsche, Managing Director EMEA for Payments from Alvarez & Marsal
Hartwig Gerhartinger, Global Lead Compliance Regulatory Enterprise Risk Government Affairs at Paysafe
09:35-10:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Instant and Real-Time Payments: Infrastructure, Expectations, and Regional Integration
Exploring the rise of instant payments in Europe, infrastructure needs, and the impact on banks, consumers, and merchants as Switzerland and DACH align with global real-time payment standards.
Gorazd Marin, Principal Product Manager Payments at Finastra
10:05-10:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Currencies and CBDCs: Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges
Discussion on the role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the economy, their impact on monetary policy, and the regulatory requirements for cross-border integration.
Magdalena Boškić, Head RegTech & Crypto Compliance Services at Sygnum
Tobias Tenner, Head of Digital Finance at Association of German Banks (BdB)
10:35-11:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Latest Developments on International Sanctions and AML/TF Developments- Key Trends and Challenges
Christian Dargatz, Head of Compliance at Unzer
11:00-11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
11:30-12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Cutting-Edge Innovations in Cross-Border B2B Payments
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Real-Time Payment Tracking and Transparency
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Simplifying Compliance with Multi-Jurisdictional Regulations
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Scalable and Secure Cloud-Based Payment Platforms
Harold Bosse, Vice President of Innovation Product Development at Mastercard
Jens Kohnen, Managing Director at Starfish
Marianne Zentriegen, Head Payment and Debit Solutions at PostFinance
Ermanno Ciarrocchi, Chief Growth Officer at CleverChain
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
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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Modernising the consumer payment
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Real-world examples
David Kauer, Customer Journey Owner & Member of Management at PostFinance
Deniz Oran, Head of Payment Partnerships EMEA at Google
Christel Karsten, Director FinTech Strategy at Booking.com
12:30-13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The Rise of Super Apps and Digital Wallets: User Adoption and Competitive Landscape
A look at how super apps and digital wallets are reshaping financial services, examining the regulatory challenges, competitive landscape, and user adoption trends in Europe.
Saskia Devolder, Head of Money Movement Solutions CE at Visa
Efi Pylarinou, Founder of Pylarinou Advisory
Kasper Luyckx, Head of Wallets & Staking at Crypto Finance AG, subsidiary of Deutsche Borse Group
Isadora Turatti; Global Director, Payments; BEES | part of AB-InBev
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00-14:30
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Sustainability and Green Payments: Building Compliance into Eco-Friendly Financial Services
Insights on how payments can support ESG and sustainability, with green finance initiatives and new compliance requirements shaping the future of eco-friendly payments.
14:30-15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Open Finance and Beyond
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Scaling up for a new era of open innovation
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Exploring the new business model opportunities in open finance
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Panelists discuss embedded payments and Open Finance trends, focusing on compliance, consumer experience, and the opportunities for fintech partnerships in Switzerland and beyond
Katharina Lushchnik, Vice President Sales, Open Banking at Mastercard
Simon Alioth, MD & Head of Open Finance at Synpulse8
Sven Ludwig, Partner, EMEIA Head for Strategic Initiatives at EY ifb, Regional Director at PRMIA
15:00-15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
15:30-16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Evolving Threats and Innovations in Financial Crime Prevention
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Exploring how AI and machine learning are transforming fraud detection and prevention
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A look at the latest emerging threats in financial crime such as Cybercrime, Ransomware, and Digital Fraud
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Discussion on the Cross-Border Collaboration and Regulatory Harmonisation in fighting financial crime, including the role of international frameworks, data-sharing agreements, and technology-driven compliance solutions to combat global money laundering and fraud
Moderator: Cedric Ming, Head of Compliance at radicant Bank
Romano Ramanti, Certified Ethical Hacker at Zurich Cantonal Bank
Timo Purkott, Partner, Global Fraud and Financial Crime Transformation Lead at KPMG
16:00-16:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Future Trends in Cryptocurrencies
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Moving toward decentralised finance and decentralised autonomous organisations
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Tokenisation and its impact on traditional financial markets
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Advancing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and Tokenisation
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Cryptocurrency Adoption and Payment Solutions: Bridging Traditional Finance and Crypto - the growing role of crypto in payments, partnerships with traditional finance, and how merchants are starting to adopt crypto in everyday transactions
Andreas Langenegger, Senior Salestrader and Co-Head Crypto Assets at Berner Kantonalbank AG
Katharina Lasota Heller, CEO at LEXCELLENCE, President at Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association, Co-Chair Regulatory Working Group at Crypto Valley Association
Benedek Orban, Head of Ecosystem at CV Labs & CV VC
Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer at AMINA Bank
Felix Simon, Digital Asset Expert at InCore Bank AG
16:30-17:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Transforming Financial Services with AI: Current Progress and Future Prospects
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How is AI currently being utilised to improve customer experience in financial services, and what are some examples of successful implementations?
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Discussion on the ways AI has enhanced risk management and fraud detection in the financial sector, and what are the measurable outcomes?
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What are the regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of AI in financial services, and how are companies addressing these issues?
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What initiatives and innovations are major financial institutions and fintech companies investing in to stay competitive with AI advancements in the industry?
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Adapting to Hybrid Fraud Tactics: we will cover the evolving fraud in a hybrid world, next-generation authentication and digital payment methods
Gregor Kaelin, Head of Financial Services Switzerland at Google Cloud
Ali el Hassouni, Head of Data and AI at bunq
17:00-17:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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Exploring the key regulatory challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
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Developing frameworks to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI and ML
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Developing a coherent framework for regulating emerging digital assets
Andrea Martin Schnoz, Co-head Group Regulatory Management Office at Julius Baer
Audrey Milesi, CEO at AMC Advisory, Chair at ACAMS Switzerland Chapter
Mercedes Nieto, Head of Regulatory at Bitcoin Suisse
17:30-17:55
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
The Future of Commerce
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Invisible & embedded Payments
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IoT Payments
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Modular multi-rail frameworks for Corporates combining traditional and new payment rails (such as instant payouts)
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AI-based payments
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Value Added Services
David Kauer, Customer Journey Owner & Member of Management at PostFinance
17:55-18:25
EXPERIENCE SESSION
18:25-18:35
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS
Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
18:35-19:30
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MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector! Our aim with the 20th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking and practical conversations that promote business growth.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the 20th 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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25-minute Keynote presentation
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Inclusion in an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point, which includes ONE-TO-ONE pre-qualified meetings
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A bespoke integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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Social media campaigns
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Customised email campaigns to over 200 000 subscribers
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with the international media
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