29 April 2025 | Münchenbryggeriet, Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2, 118 25 Stockholm, Sweden
08:30-09:00
Registration and Breakfast
09:00-09:10
Welcome Remarks
09:10-09:30
Keynote Interview: Carina Olsson, CEO, Bankgirot
We discuss the evolution of the Nordic payments industry and analyse the impact of various dynamic factors on Nordic banks.
Sarah Fallström
Business Development Director, Visa
Martin Georgzén
Chief Commercial Officer, Bankgirot
Liam Xavier
Media Producer, Finextra
Anders Olofsson
Head of Sales, Payments & Cash Management, Tietoevry Banking
Perttu Kröger
General Manager, Finland, Vipps MobilePay
We explore the impact of DORA and how significant this shift is for financial institutions in the Nordics.
Christina Fransson
Senior Payment Product Specialist, FIS
Gary Wright
Head of Research, Finextra
Jon Påhls
Head of Engineering, Ericsson Mobile Financial Services
Marilin Pikaro
Director, Innovation, Conduct and Consumers, European Banking Authority (EBA)
10:50-11:20
Coffee Break and Networking
11:20-12:00
We examine the readiness of Nordic banks and ongoing challenges they face as they transition into the Verification of Payee era as the Nordics strive for more secure digital payment systems.
Bridget Meijer
New Markets Manager, SurePay
Emmie Silén
Product Manager, SEB
Matthieu Mulot
Global Product Manager, VoP and Compliance, Worldline
Paulina Kudlacik
Confirmation of Payee Scheme Manager, Nordic Payment Council
Sarah Hager
CCO, Enable Banking
Ylva Palmqvist
Commercial Lead, Payments Danske Bank
We explore how and why Nordic central banks are responding to the increasing momentum around central bank digital currencies.
Anders Olofsson
Head of Sales, Payments & Cash Management, Tietoevry Banking
Jonas Palm
Head of Nordic Product Management, Cash Management, BNP Paribas
Ville Sointu
Chief Strategist, Digital Currencies, Nordea
12:40-14:00
Lunch and Networking
We examine how Nordic financial services are enhancing fraud risk management practices and leveraging innovation.
Adam Gable
Senior Product Director, Temenos
Dan Axelsson
Payment Expert, Nordea
Fredrik Tallqvist
Regional representative Finland and the Baltic countries, EBA Clearing
Mauriceo Castanheiro
VP, Strategic Fraud Advisor, Nasdaq Verafin
Oskar Havland
Consultant, Havland Consulting
14:40-15:00
Dr. Igor Mate, Director, Data Privacy and Digital Regulation at Permobil and Co-Chair, Connect Communities.
Dr. Igor Mate
Director Data Privacy and Digital Regulatory, Permobil Group
During this afternoon break, attendees are invited to join the speed networking session in the exhibition area where you can meet many other attendees in a short space of time. These quick-fire introductions provide a great opportunity to exchange contact details and begin meaningful business relationships.
We consider where the Nordics – renowned for producing innovative fintech startups that disrupt traditional payment methods – are in terms of leveraging collaboration between banks and fintechs to enhance the payments ecosystem, and how this compares to other regions.
Bo Knoblauch
Director Business Development Executive, Visa Direct
Gary Wright
Head of Research, Finextra
Nanna Bergmann
Managing Director, Moonrise
The moderator will begin with an introduction and overview of where the open finance market is today. Then, using Slido and live Q&A, will ask the audience a range of questions to get a sense of how well positioned the Nordics are to lead the global shift to open finance.
Sarah Hager
CCO, Enable Banking
We’ll summarise the day’s discussions, consider other factors that might disrupt the Nordic banking and payments ecosystem.
Daniel Lexander
Head of Payment Products, SEB
Debi Bell Hoskings
Reporter
17:10-18:30
Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable drinks reception, where you can unwind and connect with fellow leaders in Nordic banking and payments. Share ideas, exchange perspectives, and continue the conversations in a friendly, informal setting.
We look forward to seeing you there!