Celebrating the industry's finest
13 October 2026 | Business Design Centre | London
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It’s time to enter. Real results. Recognised.
The Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 celebrate the companies and individuals turning Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data into real-world impact.
Lock in 25% off by 5 June
Tell us your categories and we’ll send you a 25% discount code to use.
Why enter
This isn’t just about a trophy.
- Be recognised by the industry
- Put your brand in front of banks, fintechs and regulators
- Strengthen your position with clients and partners
- Be shortlisted alongside the companies shaping the future of finance
If you’re not in the running, you’re not in the conversation.
Pricing
Early - Deadline 19 June
£249 (£186.75 with discount)
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Register your intention to enter before 5 June to receive your 25% discount code.
Final — deadline 22 July
£349 (£261.75 with discount)
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Register your intention to enter before 5 June to receive your 25% discount code.
Most shortlisted companies enter multiple categories.
SEE WHAT WINNING LOOKS LIKE
CATEGORIES
- Best Use of Data
- Best Industry Partnership
- Best Open Banking Sector Transformation
- Best Anti-Fraud Solution
- Open Banking for Good
- Best Open Banking Payments Project
- Best Customer Experience
- Best Team
- Best App
- Best Regulatory Open Banking Initiative
- Best Open Finance Application
- Women in Open Banking Award – Rising Star
- Women in Open Banking Award – Woman of the Year
New for 2026
- Best Use of AI in Open Banking or Open Finance
- Industry Leader of the Year
- Innovation of the Year
- Most Impactful Open Banking Initiative
- Best Open Banking Infrastructure
- Advocate of the Year
Key dates
- Entries open: 27 April
- Intention to enter deadline – to get your 25% discount: 5 June
- Early deadline: 19 June
- Final deadline: 22 July
- Awards ceremony: 13 October
Don’t leave it too late.
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