FinNext 2026: Payments, Fraud & Cybersecurity Conference

International conference on the future of payments, emerging fraud risks and cyber resilience in the financial sector.

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

ONE DAY. THREE CONNECTED CHALLENGES.

Payments are becoming faster, more digital and increasingly interconnected. At the same time, fraud is evolving rapidly, while cybersecurity and operational resilience are becoming critical priorities for financial institutions.

FinNext> 2026: Payments, Fraud & Cybersecurity brings these three interconnected areas together in one programme, looking at:

• how the European payments landscape is changing,
• how financial institutions are responding to emerging fraud risks, and
• what it takes to build effective cyber resilience.

The conference combines perspectives from European and national institutions with practical experience from across the financial sector.

PARTICIPANTS
Professionals from banks, payment institutions, fintechs and other financial institutions, particularly those working in: 

• payments and payment strategy
• fraud prevention and financial crime
• cybersecurity and information security
• risk management, compliance and regulation
• digital transformation and innovation
• IT and technology
• operational resilience
• senior management and strategic decision-making

PROGRAMME

Session I - Payments

• European Payments: Strategic Outlook and the Digital Euro. 
• The Payments Industry at a Crossroads – Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
• The Future of European Payments (Panel discussion)

Session II – Fraud

• The European Fraud Landscape – Trends and Emerging Risks
• Fighting Technology-driven Fraud
• Building an Effective Anti-Fraud Strategy (Panel discussion)

Session III - Cybersecurity

• European Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience – Regulatory and Threat Landscape
• AI-driven Cybersecurity Challenges for Financial Institutions
• Building Cyber Resilience in Financial Institutions – Practical Experience (Panel discussion)

SPEAKERS

• The conference will bring together experts from European and national institutions and senior professionals from across the financial sector, with expertise in payments, fraud prevention and cybersecurity.
  The confirmed speakers will be announced soon.

 REGISTRATION FEE

• €390 excl. VAT(€479,70 incl. VAT)
• EARLY BIRD: €312 excl. VAT (€383,76 incl. VAT) - special rate for registrations by October 31, 2026

 The participation fee includes admission to the conference, lunch, and refreshments during networking breaks.