Raidiam returns as headline partner of Open Banking Expo Awards 2026

Raidiam, a global leader in Open Banking and Smart Data infrastructure, is headline partner of the Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 for the third consecutive year.

At a ceremony at the Business Design Centre, London, on 13 October 2026, the Awards will celebrate the companies, individuals and initiatives shaping the future of financial services through Open Banking and Open Finance innovation.

The Awards have officially opened for entries, with six new categories designed to reflect the rapid evolution of Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data across the global financial services ecosystem:

• Best Use of AI in Open Banking or Open Finance
• Industry Leader of the Year
• Innovation of the Year
• Most Impactful Open Banking Initiative
• Best Open Banking Infrastructure
• Best Open Banking Sector Transformation

The additions reflect the growing industry focus on AI, infrastructure enablement, ecosystem collaboration and commercially impactful Open Banking deployments.

The 2026 judging panel has also expanded, with new judges joining from across banking, regulation, infrastructure and fintech. New additions include Victoria Cleland, chief cashier and executive director for payments at the Bank of England, Colin Payne, head of innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority, Agnieszka Scott, head of Smart Data at the Department for Business & Trade and Ruwani Hewa, Starling’s director of payments, alongside returning industry leaders from across the Open Banking and Open Finance ecosystem.

Barry O’Donohoe, co-founder and chief executive officer of Raidiam, said: “For the third year running, we’re delighted to be headline partner of the Open Banking Expo Awards, the event that continues to set the standard for recognising real impact across Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data.

“The UK is at a pivotal point. Smart Data and Open Finance are reshaping financial services, and the pace of innovation across the ecosystem has never been faster. Fintechs, regulators and institutions are no longer just exploring these capabilities – they’re putting them into practice.

“Raidiam’s purpose is simple: to make trust and interoperability the foundation that lets this innovation scale safely, securely across sectors and borders.

“We’re proud to sponsor the Awards, celebrate the organisations and individuals driving this forward, and play our part in building a more connected, consumer-centric economy.”

Kelly Stanley, co-founder of Open Banking Expo, said: “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Raidiam as we expand the Awards this year. The Open Banking landscape is evolving quickly, and the Awards need to evolve with it. We’re seeing a major shift towards AI-powered propositions, infrastructure innovation, commercial Open Finance use cases and initiatives delivering measurable impact at scale.

“These new categories are designed to recognise the organisations and individuals pushing the industry forward, not just through innovation, but through real-world implementation, collaboration and customer outcomes.”

Previous shortlisted and winning companies include major banks, fintechs, technology providers, regulators and industry bodies from across the globe.

Companies planning to enter are encouraged to submit their intention to enter before 5 June 2026 to secure a 25% discount on entry fees, even if final submissions are completed later in the process.

The final entry deadline is 24 July 2026.

For more information and to view the full category list, visit: https://www.openbankingexpo.com/awards/