Open Tech Calendar

This timely seminar will examine the growth and development of the UK digital payments sector.

It takes place with uncertainty following the EU referendum result and as the adoption of digital payments services continues at pace.

Delegates will assess key challenges facing the sector and the outlook for new technology. In particular, sessions will consider latest advances in areas such as blockchain and mobile services, alongside the evolving needs of individual and business customers, the pace of adoption, and priorities for enhancing usability, easing implementation and reducing costs.

Further areas of discussion include the regulatory and policy challenges, particularly focusing on cyber security and data concerns, what more can be done to encourage productive relationships between established players, SMEs and challenger organisations throughout the sector, and the current financial and technological barriers for SMEs looking to integrate new systems, as well as how these can be mitigated.

We are delighted that Tony Craddock, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Payments Association has agreed to be a Guest of Honour at this seminar and deliver a keynote address, together with Scott Abrahams, Senior Vice President, Acceptance and Emerging Payments, MasterCard; Andrea Dunlop, Chief Executive Officer, Card Solutions and Acquiring, Paysafe; Paul Anning, Partner, Osborne Clarke; Chris Dunne, Market Development Director, VocaLink and a speaker confirmed from Analysys Mason. Additional senior participants are currently being approached.