The AltFi Festival of Finance 2023
New World. New Crisis.
The AltFi Festival of Finance is a two-day in-person spectacular exploring innovation and opportunities in fintech, banking and lending in the UK and across Europe.
Since establishing our annual Festival in 2020, we’ve followed the ups and downs of our industry, and we’re excited to bring the Festival of Finance back for the fourth year running!
For 2023 we’ll be exploring the new opportunities of our post-pandemic world and the new crises presented by a global economic slowdown and rising cost of living.
Across the two days, we’ll welcome speakers and delegates from the UK and European fintech and alternative finance sectors. We’ll cap off the event by welcoming everyone to our classy AltFi After Hours party in central London.
Each day’s full agenda will be available soon, but you can expect to hear from 50+ speakers joining us from the most innovative finance companies in the UK and Europe.
AltFi Festival of Finance 2022 highlights:
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AltFi Festival of Finance 2022
Agenda
Day 1 - 25 Apr 2023
10:00 - 10:30
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Arrival And Registration
SPEAKERS
10:50 - 11:00
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Welcome Remarks
A warm welcome from the AltFi team, and some housekeeping to kick off the day.
SPEAKERS
11:00 - 11:30
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Opening Fireside Chat With Michelle He, Abound
We sit down with the co-founder of Abound (formerly Fintern) Michelle He, fresh off the back of a bumper £500m funding round from Citi and Hambro Perks for this fintech at the intersection of AI, open banking and consumer lending.
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11:30 - 12:00
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Coffee Break
SPEAKERS
12:00 - 12:30
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What Does ChatGPT Mean For Fintech?
Artificial intelligence has exploded into the public consciousness in 2023, with many predicting myriad ways this technology will soon impact our day-to-day life, from creating original artworks to helping children speed through their homework. But what impact will it have on financial services? Join our four expert speakers to find out.
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12:30 - 13:00
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Neobanking Strategies In 2023
The times are certainly changing as neobanks respond in a host of different ways to strengthen their competitive advantage over incumbents amid the economic slowdown. From software-as-a-service to global expansion, in this session, we dive into the changing strategies of three leading neobanks.
SPEAKERS
13:00 - 13:30
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Down To Zero: Who Will Win The Payments Race To Free?
The race to “eventually free” payments, as stated by Wise as its mission in 2011, has come a long way. The median remittance fee has fallen from around 7.7% to just 5.7% during that time. However, that journey is far from over. Join leading payments providers to find out what they’re doing to reach ‘free’, and how long it might take to get there.
SPEAKERS
13:30 - 15:00
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Lunch
SPEAKERS
15:00 - 15:30
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Difficult HR Conversations, And How To Navigate Them
From changing WFH policies to scaling back company growth, clear internal communication at fintechs of all sizes has never been more important. Join three experts to find out what that looks like in practice and how they’re handling difficult HR conversations in 2023.
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15:30 - 16:00
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Coffee Break
SPEAKERS
16:00 - 16:30
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RIP Risk? How Savings And Investment Apps Are Handling Changing Consumer Trends
With interest rates high and growth stocks in the doldrums, savings and investment habits are rapidly changing. But what does that mean for the leading neobrokers, investment apps and wealthtech platforms?
SPEAKERS
16:30 - 17:00
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The Open Finance Regulatory Journey So Far
It’s been quite a journey since 2019 when former Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the UK would set out a new agenda for open finance. Four years on and much has changed, but how close are we to realising the vision of open finance?
SPEAKERS
17:00 - 17:30
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What Are Europe's Top Fintech VCs Looking For?
Will profitability remain all the rage? Are investors adverse to BNPL? How will investment levels fluctuate in the next 12 months? In this session we ask three of Europe’s top fintech VCs what they're looking for from founders and what their plans are for 2023.
SPEAKERS
17:30 - 17:35
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Closing Remarks
09:30 - 10:00
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Arrival And Registration
SPEAKERS
10:00 - 10:30
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A Primer On… Crypto In 2023
In this pre-event breakfast session, Mauricio Magaldi of 11:FS kicks off the day with an exploration of the state of crypto in 2023.
SPEAKERS
10:30 - 10:35
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Welcome Remarks
A warm welcome from the AltFi team, and some housekeeping to kick off the day.
SPEAKERS
10:35 - 11:00
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Opening Fireside Chat With… Alex Marsh, Head Of Klarna UK
Despite a challenging 2022, Klarna is not slowing down. With a series of big, bold announcements in the first few months of 2023—like partnering with Paris Hilton and launching a ChatGPT plugin—and the US now becoming its largest market, things are heating up. We sit down with Alex Marsh to find out what plans Klarna has for the UK this year.
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11:00 - 11:30
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Exploring The SME Alternative Lending Landscape
How is the SME alternative lending landscape shaping up in a time of high inflation and rising interest rates? We’re joined by three leading lenders to explore the ongoing impact of supply shortages and rising energy prices, as well as the latest innovation in the sector.
SPEAKERS
11:30 - 12:00
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Coffee Break
SPEAKERS
12:00 - 12:30
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Inside HMRC's £10bn Payments Revolution
Just two years since launching, HMRC has become the leading example of open banking payments being used effectively and at a vast scale. Join the architects of this project to find out why it came about, how the challenges in launching were overcome and what its success means for open banking’s future.
SPEAKERS
12:30 - 13:00
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Combatting Imposter Syndrome In Finance
Despite our experience, skills and achievements, it’s all too common (especially in a jargon-filled industry like fintech) to struggle with self-doubt or feeling like a phoney. But there are ways for workplaces and individuals to tackle imposter syndrome, ensuring inclusivity and feelings of belonging while getting the best out of your team.
SPEAKERS
13:00 - 13:30
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AMA With… Charlotte Crosswell OBE, Chair, Centre For Finance, Innovation And Technology
A 30-minute no-limits ‘Ask Me Anything’ sit down with one of the leading minds of financial technology.
SPEAKERS
13:30 - 15:00
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Lunch
SPEAKERS
15:00 - 15:30
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How Consumer Duty Changes Everything In B2C
With just three months left until it is implemented, the UK's Consumer Duty regulation will call on some 60,000 financial services firms to change their approach to customers and ensure they're providing "good outcomes". But what does this mean in practice, and how will it impact smaller fintechs and lenders?
SPEAKERS
15:30 - 16:00
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Coffee Break
SPEAKERS
16:00 - 16:30
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Is The Crypto Industry Regulatable?
Crypto currently exists among a patchwork of global regulations which right now neither protect investors nor maintain the industry’s libertarian ideals. But is there an alternative to this ‘worst of both worlds’? What does the legislative landscape look like for crypto’s future, and is it even regulatable?
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16:30 - 17:00
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Consumer Lending In A Recession, And Preparing For The Upturn
With consumer finances continuing to be hit by a perfect storm of rising costs and falling living standards, how are lenders responding to this crisis while also preparing for an eventual upturn?
SPEAKERS
17:30 - 17:35
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Closing Remarks
That’s a Day 2 wrap from the AltFi team, some thank yous and goodbyes before the After Party starts.
SPEAKERS
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