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This years agenda, will explore the trends, technologies and regulatory developments shaping the future of payments, with expert discussions on AI, Open Banking, digital money, fraud, embedded finance and the innovations driving the next generation of financial services.

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08:00
  1. 45 mins

    Join us for breakfast, connect with fellow attendees, and please collect your name badge from the registration table before entering the event.

08:45
  1. 5 mins
    Official opening of the Clarion Leaders’ Summit as we welcome attendees and set the stage for an engaging and inspiring event. We look forward to welcoming you and kicking off the summit together.
08:50
  1. 10 mins

    Chairperson Keynote as we open the summit with insights, perspectives, and a vision for the discussions and opportunities ahead.

09:00
  1. OPENING DISCUSSION: Open Banking Delivering Incremental Revenue
    30 mins

    Turning Infrastructure into Revenue, hosted by Yapily, explores how banks and fintechs can transform Open Banking into a sustainable commercial platform. The session examines the impact of VRP, premium APIs and A2A payments on future payment experiences, and discusses how collaboration across the financial ecosystem can drive adoption while strengthening trust, security and customer choice.

09:35
  1. 20 mins

    The FCA’s Priorities for a Secure and Competitive Market explores the regulatory priorities shaping the future of payments. The session covers operational resilience, fraud prevention, Consumer Duty, and third party risk management, while examining how the FCA is supporting AI, Open Banking and digital money innovation alongside strong customer protection and accountability.

09:55
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    5 mins

    Take a moment to refresh and recharge during the Tea and Coffee Break. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, continuing conversations, and building new relationships throughout the event.

10:00
  1. 60 mins

    Join focused peer to peer roundtable discussions exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of payments. These interactive sessions provide a platform for attendees to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss practical approaches across four key themes.

11:00
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    10 mins

    Take a moment to refresh and recharge during the Tea and Coffee Break. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, continuing conversations, and building new relationships throughout the event.

11:10
  1. 90 mins

    Take part in prescheduled one to one meetings with solution providers, tailored around your projects, priorities, and business needs. Alongside these focused discussions, use the networking opportunity to connect with other attendees, exchange ideas, and build valuable industry relationships.

12:40
  1. 60 mins

    Enjoy lunch while taking the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, continue conversations from the day’s sessions, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed networking environment.

12:45
  1. Women in business Lunch - hosted by Sends
    45 mins
    Bringing together senior female leaders from across retail, marketplaces, gaming, travel, and health; alongside BFSI professionals to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and foster meaningful connections. This exclusive gathering celebrates the achievements of women in payments, encourages knowledge-sharing, and supports mentorship and networking opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders in the industry.
13:40
  1. 30 mins
    This session explores how Buy Now Pay Later is evolving beyond a payment option into a core part of consumer credit infrastructure. The session examines responsible growth under increasing regulatory scrutiny and considers whether BNPL will remain a distinct product or become seamlessly embedded within the checkout experience.
15:30
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    15 mins

    Take a moment to refresh and recharge during the Tea and Coffee Break. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, continuing conversations, and building new relationships throughout the event.

15:45
  1. PANEL DISCUSSION: When Payments Go Autonomous: Building the AI Commerce Stack
    35 mins
    This session explores how AI is reshaping payment infrastructure and commerce. The session examines AI powered orchestration, the infrastructure needed for autonomous transactions, and how payments leaders can balance automation, efficiency and governance as AI driven commerce becomes a reality.
16:40
  1. 60 mins

    Join focused peer to peer roundtable discussions exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of payments. These interactive sessions provide a platform for attendees to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss practical approaches across four key themes.

17:30
  1. EVENING DRINKS RECEPTION
    90 mins
    Join us for an unforgettable PLS UK evening reception filled with vibrant networking, an interactive AI photo booth experience, inspiring entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Whether you're making new connections or catching up with familiar faces, this reception promises the perfect blend of business and culture.
08:00
  1. 50 mins

    Join us for breakfast, connect with fellow attendees, and please collect your name badge from the registration table before entering the event.

09:00
  1. 10 mins
    Chairperson Keynote as we open the summit with insights, perspectives, and a vision for the discussions and opportunities ahead.
09:10
  1. 60 mins
    Take part in an interactive Breakfast Briefing featuring roundtable discussions designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences. Each session includes a 45 minute discussion followed by a 15 minute wrap up, where moderators share the key findings and themes from their table with the wider group, ensuring everyone benefits from the morning’s conversations.
10:10
  1. 30 mins
    This session explores how emerging technologies are reshaping fraud prevention and identity verification in payments. The session examines the impact of AI driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic identities, while discussing how the industry can strengthen security, improve authentication and deliver fast, seamless payment experiences through collaboration.
10:40
  1. 10 mins

    Take a moment to refresh and recharge during the Tea and Coffee Break. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, continuing conversations, and building new relationships throughout the event.

10:50
  1. 90 mins

    Take part in prescheduled one to one meetings with solution providers, tailored around your projects, priorities, and business needs. Alongside these focused discussions, use the networking opportunity to connect with other attendees, exchange ideas, and build valuable industry relationships.

12:20
  1. 30 mins

    This session will explore how the industry can shift from reacting to fraud after it occurs to preventing it before payments are made, while maintaining the fast, frictionless customer experiences expected in today's digital economy.

12:50
  1. Lunch & Networking
    60 mins
13:00
  1. 50 mins

    This lunch roundtable style knowledge drop-in session gives attendees and solution providers the opportunity to engage in insightful conversations with specialist consultants from Edgar Dunn, and Polymath Consulting. Explore key industry topics including agentic commerce and open banking, gaining expert perspectives, practical insights and a deeper understanding of the trends shaping the future of payments.

13:50
  1. 30 mins
    Take part in prescheduled one to one meetings with solution providers, tailored around your projects, priorities, and business needs. Alongside these focused discussions, use the networking opportunity to connect with other attendees, exchange ideas, and build valuable industry relationships.
14:20
  1. 30 mins
    This session explores the future of digital money and its potential impact on UK payments. The session examines the opportunities presented by stablecoins, tokenised bank deposits and emerging digital currency infrastructure, while discussing how the industry can prepare for adoption and navigate the commercial and regulatory challenges ahead.
14:50
  1. 20 mins
    This session explores the technologies and trends set to shape the next wave of growth in payments. The session examines where businesses should focus investment, separate genuine opportunities from industry hype, and identify the qualities that will define the next generation of payments leaders.
15:15
  1. 15 mins

    The session will conclude the summit with a prize draw for our attendees.

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