Consumer-Driven Banking.
Real-Time Payments.
One Connected Future.

Canada's financial landscape is entering a defining new chapter.

With Consumer-Driven Banking progressing and the Real-Time Rail (RTR) now live, two of the country's most significant financial transformations are converging.

Join the leaders shaping what's next at Open Banking Expo Canada 2027. Discover how secure financial data sharing and real-time payments are creating new opportunities for innovation, competition and customer experience.

CA$999 + TAX Save up to CA$500 Ends 18 December

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Two
transformative
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One
unmissable
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Canada's financial services landscape is evolving rapidly.

As the country advances towards Consumer-Driven Banking and begins rolling out its Real-Time Rail, the opportunities to transform how Canadians access, manage and move their money are growing.

Open Banking Expo Canada 2027 brings together the people making it happen.

From regulatory implementation and secure data sharing to instant payments, payment initiation and emerging commercial use cases, the programme explores the developments that matter most to banks, credit unions, fintechs, payment providers and businesses.

Across two dedicated stages, industry leaders will examine the challenges, opportunities and practical steps needed to turn these major developments into real benefits for Canadians.

Be part of the conversations shaping Canada's connected financial future.

TWO STAGES. ONE CONNECTED FUTURE

Explore the two major developments transforming Canada's financial landscape, with dedicated conference content, expert insights and practical discussions.

Main Stage, in association with Symcor

Where Canada's Consumer-Driven Banking future takes shape. Hear from policymakers, regulators, financial institutions and industry leaders as they explore implementation, secure data sharing, Open Finance and the commercial opportunities ahead.

Explore the Main Stage

Payments Stage, in association with Paybilt

From the launch of the Real-Time Rail to payment initiation, Pay by Bank and emerging use cases, discover how Canada's payments ecosystem is evolving and what it means for financial institutions, payment providers and businesses.

Explore the Payments Stage

Plus specialist workshops and curated roundtables for deeper discussions, practical insights and meaningful industry collaboration.

Why attend

Two stages. One connected future.

Explore Consumer-Driven Banking and Real-Time Payments across two dedicated stages. Hear from regulators, financial institutions, payment providers and industry innovators as they tackle implementation, emerging opportunities and the commercial potential of Canada's evolving financial ecosystem.

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Connect beyond the conference

Continue the conversations at our post-event drinks reception. Connect with peers, speakers and industry leaders in a relaxed setting, building relationships that extend well beyond the Expo.

Discover the solutions driving change

Meet the technology providers, payment innovators and fintechs helping financial institutions and businesses prepare for the next era of financial services. Explore solutions for secure data sharing, payment innovation and connected customer experiences.

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Expo Connect. Better connections, by design.

Make meaningful connections with the people shaping Canada's financial future.

Expo Connect is our exclusive, opt-in meeting network, bringing together qualified decision-makers from banks, credit unions and financial institutions with participating industry partners.

Discover relevant contacts, request meetings through the event app and connect face to face in our dedicated Expo Connect Lounge.

Be part of Canada's financial future.

Join 700+ expected attendees shaping Consumer-Driven Banking and Real-Time Payments.

What others say

Rating 4.7 out of 5

“A great day to better understand Consumer-Driven Banking and its impact on the Canadian financial system.”

Corry Nicholls, CIBC

“Open Banking Expo stands out because it brings together the people who are actively shaping the future of financial services.”

Karim Nanji, Inverite

“Great event, all the right people attending. Well worth participating.”

Jim Wadsworth, Invela Network

“By bringing stakeholders together, the event promotes collaboration, demonstrates how various vendors integrate across the landscape, and supports alignment on the path forward.”

Denis Bacon, Access Credit Union

“A forum to obtain an all encompassing understanding of the state of Open Banking in Canada.”

Ivaylo Stratkov, PC Financial

“It is the must attend event to engage with the network of open banking practitioners in Canada for up to the minute state of the industry and sprinkled with insights and lessons from other jurisdictions.”

Roy Kao, Elja Associates

“Curious, open minded and thoughtful discussions.”

Sandeep Kawadkar, Servus

“A great industry event to find out more on what is on the horizon and where will innovation take us next. The team at OB Expo are incredibly organised with a great network too.”

Adam Betteridge, TSB Bank

“Relevant content and well thought out sessions that drew audience attendance and participation.”

Michael Shaw, RS Software

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Previous industry headliners

Check out our full speaker roster here.

Daksa Mody

Senior Vice President, Central Operations

Paulo Barbosa

Chief Operating Officer

Alain Desouza

Vice President, Product & GTM

Luis Santos

Senior Soultions Engineer

Dan Crowley

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

Ron Morrow

Executive Director of Payments, Supervision & Oversight

Michelle Beyo

Chief Executive Officer & President

Val Kugathasan

Head of Innovation & Digital

Shruti Awasthi

Director, Open Banking Strategy

Bob Long

President, Americas

Maisie Bilotti

Senior Director, Advocacy

Dominique Samson

Chief Operating Officer

Roy Kao

Principal

Geetha Premraj

Head of Global Real-Time Payments Product Delivery

Nino Di Teodoro

Vice President, Corporate Development & Innovation

Brent Reynolds

Founder

Tanya Woods

MD, Government & Regulatory Affairs, & Policy Councel

Rohitash Hurla

Associate Vice President, Strategic Accounts

Elcio Calefi

Chief Information Officer

Victoria Clark

Associate Vice President, Payments & Digital Product

Mohneet Gujral

Canada Head of Payments

Samantha Tom

Vice President, Legal & General Counsel

Stephanie Zee

Chief Product Officer

Sandeep Kawadkar

Senior Vice President, Products, Pricing & Loyalty

Eyal Sivan

General Manager, North America

Sonia Bakshi

Director, Digital Head Canada

Santiago Duro

Director & Head, Open Banking

Abraham Tachjian

Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer

Marie Walker

Open Futurist

Oscar Roque

Chief Product & Innovation Officer

Bernice Cheung

Vice President, Financial Services & Cultural Markets Research

Matthew Seagrim

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

Dan Broten

Senior Vice President & Head

Andrew Graham

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

John Connolly

Product Owner

Sam Rohde

Vice President of Solutions Consulting

Sabena Sandhu

Manager, Policy

Jeanne Pratt

Acting Commissioner of Competition

Ashley Woodruffe

Head of GTM Canada & West US, Banks

Joyce Wong

Vice President, Product, Payments & Open Banking

Eric Saumure

Principal

Mark Sam

Founder & Managing Director

Abdi Hersi

Director, Payments Strategy & Partnership Development

Bhavna Kaushal

Principal Consultant

Nadia de Villa

Executive Director, Business Development & Innovation Solutions

Alana Barnes

Vice President, Digital Policy

Heather Davis

Senior Director, Innovation

Carrie Forbes

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Khadir Ahmed

Vice President, Canada Payment Operations

Jim Wadsworth

Chief Revenue Officer

Jane Barratt

Chief Advocacy Officer

Karim Nanji

Chief Executive Officer

Adam Betteridge

Head of Sales Transformation

Reuben Piryatinsky

Chief Executive Officer

Vlad Cazan

Chief Technology Officer

Antoine Dumortier

Payment Expert

Jodi Chambers

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Keith Ajmani

Senior Vice President & Chief Technology & Information Officer

Natacha Boudrias

Open Finance Lead

Jamie Kruspel

Chief Transformation Officer

Andrew Johnston

Buisness Development Executive

Steve Boms

Executive Director

Sheereen Khan