Major banks, fintechs, policymakers to discuss future of Open Banking in Canada

Key speakers from across Canada’s Open Banking and Open Finance ecosystem will take to the stage at Open Banking Expo Canada to debate and discuss implementation and interoperability, the economic potential of Open Data, real-time payments, digital identity, fraud prevention and the role of AI in financial innovation.

More than 80 speakers from Symcor, Ozone API, National Bank of Canada, GFT, JP Morgan, Fintechs Canada, Plaid, Interac, and Scotiabank, among others, will share insight across two content stages.

The event, taking place on June 17, is the only one in Canada dedicated exclusively to Open Banking and Open Finance.

Saba Shariff, senior vice president, chief strategy, product and innovation officer at Symcor, will deliver the Opening Keynote in which she’ll explore the “dual pillars” of Open Banking’s potential – building trust and driving innovation – as well as drawing from successful models worldwide to examine how Open Banking can reshape financial services.

National Bank of Canada’s Natacha Boudrias

Open Banking Expo welcomes back Eyal Sivan, general manager, North America at Ozone API as Main Stage chair.

The first Powerhouse Debate will kickstart the day by addressing the urgent need to advance Canada’s Open Banking framework. The session, ‘Canada’s Open Banking revolution: Accelerating progress and tackling challenges’, will hear from GFT’s Mauricio Deutsch, Judy Bei of Citi, Borrowell’s Samantha Tom, Natacha Boudrias of National Bank of Canada, as well as Symcor’s Karnan Ariaratnam and Alana Barnes of the Canadian Bankers Association.

Eyal Sivan, general manager, North America at Ozone API

The Expo offers a vital platform for aligning on the technical, regulatory and strategic imperatives ahead.

Sessions will also explore how to harmonise Canadian standards with the US, as well as the future of money and financial inclusion.

A highlight of this year’s Expo will be the unveiling of the Open Banking Expo Powerlist 2025. Released today (June 3), the Powerlist spotlights Canada’s most influential and forward-thinking leaders in Open Banking and Open Finance. During the closing session, five standout individuals – selected by industry peers – will be revealed as the ‘Standout Five’ for 2025.

Adam Cox, co-founder and managing director of Open Banking Expo, said: “We’re proud to bring the community together at a pivotal moment for Open Banking in Canada.

“This year’s Expo is more than a gathering; it’s a catalyst for the partnerships and progress that will define Canada’s financial future.”

With more than 600 delegates expected, Open Banking Expo Canada will bring together major banks, credit unions, fintechs, regulators and policymakers for a day of curated content, critical discussion and meaningful collaboration.

To find out more or register to attend, click here.

Further reading: Symcor announced as headline partner of Open Banking Expo Canada 2025