Canada’s Only Dedicated Open Banking and Open Finance Show

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The Canadian government has accelerated its Open Banking plans, expanding the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s mandate in Budget 2024. The Agency will oversee the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework, including common rules on privacy, security, liability and consumer protection.

Join us at Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 as Canada’s Open Finance journey accelerates. This event offers a timely opportunity to explore regulatory alignment, technical requirements, and consumer experience enhancements that will drive financial empowerment nationwide. With significant groundwork underway – including the FCAC’s foundational framework on privacy, security, and system integrity – attendees can engage in critical discussions, share insights, and align strategies as Canada advances toward operational Open Banking.

Don’t miss this chance to collaborate with industry leaders and fast-track the adoption of consumer-driven finance for Canadians by end-2026.

Why attend

Incisive conference

Across three stages 80+ industry headliners from Canada and beyond will dive into the topics on everyone’s lips. From building your own Open Banking strategy to the end of screen scraping, and from data security to embedded finance, we have you covered.

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Drinks
reception

Join us after the conference for the drinks reception. The perfect opportunity to discuss the day’s learnings with industry colleagues and friends.

Partner exhibition

Looking for a partner to supercharge your Open Banking strategy? Find them on the Expo floor. We have a host of industry heavyweights showcasing the latest innovations and new products on the market.

Networking
zone

Using the event app you can book a slot in our Networking Zone during the event to build out your connections, forge new partnerships or catch up with industry friends.

What others say


Rating 4.7 out of 5
“Open Banking Expo Canada had another stellar showing in 2024, breaking the attendance record with over 600 attendees. The lineup of speakers was excellent, spanning large banks, small banks, credit unions, fintech associations, regulators, and more.”
Eyal Sivan, Mr Open Banking/Ozone API
“You and your teams put on another engaging expo. Every iteration is more engaging and focused on unlocking value for Canadians. Thank you for your hard work and creativity. It is an honour and a joy to participate.”
Jamie Kruspel, Chief Transformation Officer, Mainstreet Credit Union
“A fantastic networking opportunity to engage all of the key ecosystem participants and relevant and up-to-date content and conversations on the development of consumer-driven finance in Canada.
Roy Kao, Senior Advisor, Accuracy
“The Open Banking Expo is a premier event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing among financial institutions, fintech companies, regulators, and technology providers. It is designed to address the evolving landscape of Open Banking, where secure data sharing and enhanced customer experiences are at the forefront of financial services.”
Bhuvan Anand, Director Pre-Sales and Solutions, GFT Technologies
“Open Banking Expo is a must-attend event to be at for all things Open Banking, Open Data, Open Finance. The thought-leaders and innovators in attendance are truly helping shape the landscape to open banking in Canada and it's a show not to be missed!”
Elizabeth Barrasso, Portfolio+
“The Open Banking Expo Canada is a crucial convergence of vision and opportunity, showcasing the transformative impact of Open Banking on businesses. If you’re looking to engage with the forefront of financial innovation and discover actionable solutions in banking and payments, this Expo is an essential opportunity.”
John Di Sebastiano, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, ebpSource
“Open Banking Expo Canada is an exciting and ground-breaking event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts in the field of Open Banking. It serves as a premier platform for delegates, speakers, and sponsors to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the transformative potential of Open Banking in the Canadian financial landscape.”
Dean Velentzas, Canadian Lenders Association
“The one place to see all the action happening in the Open Banking space.”
Tushar Tyagi, EQ Bank
“The biggest open banking-focused conference, featuring the most prominent financial institutions, fintechs, and professionals in the field.”
Reuben Piryatinsky, Altitude Consulting
“Great opportunity to learn this nascent space in Canada and how industry players are working towards implementation.”
Aldrin Uy TD
“A growing event that brings together important voices and minds in the Canadian Open Banking ecosystem.”
Andrew Obee, Lumenus Community Services
“Well structured, great topics, highly relevant and credible speakers.”
Shanavas Sayeed, CGI
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Headliners in 2025

Check out our full speaker roster here.

Bernice Cheung

Vice President, Financial Services & Cultural Markets Research
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Neela Maharaj

Director, Digital Product & Strategy Open Banking & APIs
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Karen Budahazy

Board Member
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Kirsten Fraser

Director, Financial Services Innovation
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Alana Barnes

Director, Digital Policy

Rohit Chopra

Former Director

Alex

Executive Director

Sonia Bakshi

Senior Vice President, Digital Platform & Data Service Head, Canada
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Eyal Sivan

General Manager, North America
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Mike Cascone

Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy
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Bhavna Kaushal

Principal Consultant
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Ashley Woodruffe

Head of GTM Canada
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Val Kugathasan

Head of Innovation & Digital
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Cindy Zhang

Associate
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Stephanie Zee

Vice President, Technology Risk
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Alain Desouza

Vice President Payments Commercialisation
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Sunny Soin

Director - Payments and Open Banking
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Subramanian Viswanathan

Associate Vice President, FS Practice Head
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Mauricio Deutsch

SVP – Banking & Capital Markets Canada
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Stefanie Marotta

Banking Reporter
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Theodora Lau

Founder

Manpreet Singh

Head of Engineering
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Abdi Hersi

Director, Payments Strategy & Partnerships
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Anurag Kar

Head, Product E-Transfer
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Mike Boush

Head of Banking for North America
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Barry O’Donohoe

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Jason Chomik

Director, Canada
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Michelle Beyo

Chief Executive Officer & President
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Roy Kao

Principal

Vlad Cazan

Chief Technology Officer
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Karnan Ariaratnam

Vice President Digital Payments & Open Banking
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Brian Harris

Chief Executive Officer

Jan Antoš

Chief Technology Officer
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Khadir Ahmed

Vice President Canada Payment Operations
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Shruti Awasthi

Director, Open Banking Strategy
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Judy Bei

Managing Director, Global Head of Domestic Payments & Receivables
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Maureen Di Sebastiano

Vice President, Open Banking
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Ellie Duncan

Head of Content
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John Nguyen

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Heather Davis

Senior Director, Innovation
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Nadia de Villa

Senior Vice President, Business Development & Innovation Solutions
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Shekher Puri

Vice President Digital Channels & Soultions
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Steve Boms

Director
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Bhuvan Anand

Director – Presales & Solutions
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Allison Wendt

Executive Director, Flowpath Strategic IT Advisory Services
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Carmen Dengra Alifa

Director, TranXact
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Neal Isaac

Managing Director, Open Banking & Payments

Eric Saumure

Principal
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Mark Scarmozzino

Senior Vice President, Sales & Business Development

Shereen Benzvy Miller

Commissioner
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Aditya Mardia

Vice President & Head of Product
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Thierry Battistini

General Manager

Carrie Forbes

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Samantha Tom

Vice President & General Counsel
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Mark Sam

Founder & Managing Director
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Cathy Ly

Vice President, Small Business Banking
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Saba Shariff

SVP Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer
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Kaustubh Srivastava

Head, US Digital Technology
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Sandeep Achar

Director Strategy, Emerging Businesses
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Natacha Boudrias

Lead, Open Banking
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One ticket,
one powerful event!

Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 returns as the must-attend event for Open Banking disruptors, innovators and visionaries! Your ticket provides access to a full day of enriching content, thought-provoking sessions, and exclusive insights into the future of consumer-driven finance in Canada.

With a focus on high-impact networking, interactive sessions, and real-world strategies, Open Banking Expo Canada will connect you with industry leaders, regulators, and innovators who are shaping the Canadian Open Finance landscape. From panel discussions to the Networking Zone and 20+ partners, your pass unlocks a world of opportunity to propel your Open Banking strategy forward.

Register now to engage in game-changing conversations and prepare your organisation for the future of Open Banking in Canada.

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