PAY360 2026: Shaping the Future of Payments

Written By Stuart Harrison

PAY360 2026, the largest event dedicated to the global payment’s ecosystem, will take place on 24–25 March 2026 at ExCeL London. Hosted by The Payments Association, the event will bring together more than 6,000 innovators, thought leaders from across the payments ecosystem to explore the trends, technologies shaping what comes next in payments.

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A Powerhouse of Speakers
Over 200 global speakers from fintech, financial services, regulatory bodies and technology leaders will take the stage. Through keynote sessions and expert panels, they will explore key themes—from the future of money and open payments to financial crime, resilience, AI and instant transfers—offering practical insights to help businesses stay ahead.

  • Georgios Kolovos – Payments and Fintech Leader, NVIDIA

  • Paul Horlock – Chief Payments Officer, Santander

  • Ravi Tiwari – Everyday Banking Director, Lloyds Banking Group

  • Keith Douglas – CEO, Vocalink, a Mastercard company

  • Emma Verhagen – Founder and CEO, Ideal Shift AI and ex-Global IT Director, Unilever

  • Laureen Macare – Head of Data and Risk, Payments Technology, NatWest

  • Andrew Pym – Head of Operational Resilience, Monzo

Brand New Agenda
PAY360 2026 features a refreshed agenda designed for professionals across the payment’s ecosystem. Attendees can join sessions covering:

  • The Future of Money – How crypto, stablecoins, digital wallets and CBDCs are reshaping global payments.

  • Open Payments – How open banking and finance enable secure, data-driven services through APIs and embedded finance.

  • Financial Crime – How technology is improving AML, fraud detection and compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape.

  • Operational Resilience – How organisations embed resilience into digital transformation to meet regulatory demands.

  • Predictive Intelligence – The role of AI and data in transforming risk management, operations and customer experience.

  • The Instant Transfer – The infrastructure behind instant payments and its impact on expectations and cross-border flows.

Interactive workshops and merchant-focused roundtables will provide hands-on learning and tailored problem-solving.

Innovation and Networking
PAY360 2026 offers unmatched networking opportunities, supported by an AI-powered matchmaking app that helps attendees connect and schedule meetings in advance. More than 150 exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge solutions, while the Fintechs’ Pitch Live competition will highlight emerging innovators to a global audience of investors and decision-makers.

Why Attend?
PAY360 2026 is the essential event for professionals across payments, banking and technology, offering:

  • Access to world-class thought leadership

  • Opportunities to connect with peers and industry influencers

  • Exposure to the latest products, solutions and innovation

  • Practical insights to solve challenges and future-proof businesses

Whether you aim to innovate, network or gain strategic perspective, PAY360 2026 is the must-attend event for the payment’s community.

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