We’re excited to share that Open Banking Expo UK & Europe has been named a finalist in the Conference & Events Awards 2025, in the category of Best Development of an Existing Conference / Event (up to 1,200 Attendees).
The shortlisting recognises the bold decision to move the 2024 edition of the event into a significantly larger exhibition hall at the Business Design Centre – a development that transformed the delegate experience and enabled the most ambitious version of the Expo to date.
This expansion delivered a 17% increase in unique attendees and a 25% rise in those attending both days, reflecting the value placed on the content and networking opportunities. With the introduction of the Open Finance Show and Smart Data Show, plus a packed agenda across multiple stages, the event brought together more industry leaders, regulators, and innovators than ever before.
Participation from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, who moved their Open Banking working group meeting to the Expo, further reinforced the event’s reputation as the go-to annual gathering for the Open Banking and Open Finance ecosystem.
Kelly Stanley, Co-founder and Director, Open Banking Expo said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised by the Conference & Events Awards. The move to a larger space was a big moment for us – not just logistically, but in terms of what it allowed us to deliver for our community.
“This shortlisting is a real credit to our brilliant team and all the speakers, sponsors and attendees who helped make the 2024 event such a success.”
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Friday 27 June at Evolution, Battersea Park.
