Canada’s Open Banking era is here. Be part of it.

Join the leaders shaping the future of Consumer-Driven Banking in Canada at Open Banking Expo 2026. With the government’s framework moving into action, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and lead the change.

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Canada’s Open Banking rollout is accelerating, with the Consumer-Driven Banking Act now in force.

Join us at Open Banking Expo Canada 2026 as the country moves from framework to full implementation. Explore the regulatory alignment, technical readiness, and customer experiences driving this new era of financial empowerment.

With groundwork already underway, the Expo unites policymakers, banks, credit unions, and fintechs to collaborate, share insight, and align strategies as Canada prepares for operational Open Banking by the end of 2026.

Don’t miss your opportunity to shape the future of consumer-driven finance.

Why attend

Incisive conference

Across three stages, more than 80 industry headliners from Canada and around the world will unpack what implementation really means. From building your Open Banking strategy to life after screen scraping, and from data security to embedded finance, every session delivers practical insight for those ready to act.

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Drinks
reception

Wrap up the day with a drink in hand and great company. Join peers, speakers, and new connections to share insights, swap ideas, and celebrate another big step forward for Open Banking in Canada.

Partner exhibition

Looking for the right partner to power your Open Banking strategy? You’ll find them on the Expo floor. Meet leading providers, platforms, and fintech innovators showcasing the technologies and solutions driving Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking rollout.

Networking
zone

Use the event app to book meetings in the Networking Zone and make every connection count. Build partnerships, share ideas, or catch up with familiar faces as you expand your network across Canada’s growing Open Banking ecosystem.

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

Show news & interviews

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Open Banking Expo Canada reveals first wave of trailblazing speakers

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Canadian government commits to implementing Open Banking in Budget 2025

Symcor: Canadian organizations ‘motivated’ to implement Open Banking

Feature: Three things we learned at Open Banking Expo Canada 2025

Plaid's John Pitts and Tangerine's Sunny Soin in a Fireside Chat at Open Banking Expo Canada 2025

Plaid, Tangerine: Canadians want ‘simplicity and security’ from Open Banking innovation

Open Banking Expo Canada reveals Powerlist 2025 Standout Five

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Open Banking at a crossroads: Canada’s financial leaders chart the future

Saba Shariff of Symcor delivering the Opening Keynote at Open Banking Expo Canada 2025

Symcor’s Saba Shariff calls for bold execution to propel Canada’s Open Banking future

Former CFPB director Rohit Chopra to speak at OBExpo Canada 2025

Insight: The shifting tides of Open Banking in North America

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Big Tech vs Big Banks: The AI-Open Banking war that will decide the future of finance

Symcor takes center stage at Open Banking Expo Canada 2025

Flinks partners with Trask to accelerate Open Banking adoption in North America

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Headliners

Check out our full speaker roster here.

Alana Barnes

Vice President, Digital Policy

Dominique Samson

Chief Operating Officer

Antoine Dumortier

Payment Expert

Jodi Chambers

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Eyal Sivan

General Manager, North America

Nadia de Villa

Senior Vice President, Business Development & Innovation Solutions

Roy Kao

Principal

Wini Mark

Engineering Director

Ron Morrow

Executive Director of Payments, Supervision & Oversight

Matthew Seagrim

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

Santiago Duro

Director & Head, Open Banking

Saba Shariff

Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer

Heather Davis

Senior Director, Innovation

Sanjeev Chib

Vice President, Product, Payment Fraud & Data Science AI

Shruti Awasthi

Director, Open Banking Strategy

Joyce Wong

Vice President Payments & Open Banking

Andrew Graham

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Delina Ivanova

Director, Data Science

Carrie Forbes

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Mark Sam

Founder & Managing Director

Khadir Ahmed

Vice President Canada Payment Operations

Jane Barratt

Chief Advocacy Officer

Mariela McComb

Senior Manager, Wire Payments Product

Tom Carpenter

Senior Vice President for Global Policy & Industry Engagement

Elcio Calefi

Chief Information Officer

Sam Rohde

Vice President of Solutions Consulting

Michelle Beyo

Chief Executive Officer & President

Mohneet Gujral

Canada Head of Payments

Neela Maharaj

Director, Digital Product & Strategy, Open Banking & APIs

Oscar Roque

Chief Product & Innovation Officer

Fabio Marrama

Director, Product & Payments Innovation

Jamie Kruspel

Chief Transformation Officer

Abraham Tachjian

Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer

Alain Desouza

Vice President, Product & GTM

Vlad Cazan

Chief Technology Officer

Stephanie Zee

Payment Expert

John Connolly

Product Owner

Ivan Welsh

Head of Product Strategy & Development

Sonia Bakshi

Director, Digital Head Canada

Paulo Barbosa

Chief Operating Officer

Brent Reynolds

Founder

Kristie Lestition

Director, AML Compliance & Fraud

Sabena Sandhu

Manager, Policy

Val Kugathasan

Head of Innovation & Digital

Samantha Tom

Vice President, Legal & General Counsel

Maisie Bilotti

Senior Director of Advocacy

Jay (Jiaguo) Lu

Director of Product

Natacha Boudrias

Leader of National Bank's Open Banking Strategy

Bernice Cheung

Vice President, Financial Services & Cultural Markets Research

Luis Santos

Senior Soultions Engineer

Adam Betteridge

Fintech, Partnerships & Open Banking Lead

Adriana Vega

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Wadsworth

Chief Revenue Officer

Geetha Premraj

Head of Global Real Time Payments Product Delivery

Jeanne Pratt

Acting Commissioner of Competition

Megha Sharma

Head of Fintech

Pamela Draper

President

Bhavna Kaushal

Principal Consultant

Victoria Clark

Associate Vice-President, Payment Products

Sandeep Kawadkar

Senior Vice President, Products, Pricing & Loyalty

Steve Boms

Executive Director

Abdi Hersi

Director, Payments Strategy & Partnership Development

Kashif Siddiqui

Head of Innovation, Global Payments Solutions

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.