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22 October 13:20 -14:35
Co-located with Open Banking Expo UK & Europe
Business Design Centre, London
Women in Open Banking Meetup
Rising stars of open innovation: Women shaping the future of finance
The next Women in Open Banking Meetup is co-located on Day Two of Open Banking Expo UK & Europe - your chance to connect with peers and immerse yourself in the industry’s biggest gathering of Open Banking, Open Finance, and Smart Data innovators.
Join fellow members for a light lunch and refreshments before an inspiring panel debate spotlighting the next generation of leaders shaping the future of finance. Together, we’ll explore where the biggest opportunities lie for fresh innovation, how women in the industry are challenging the status quo, and which support networks – mentors, allies, accelerators – are proving most valuable. Speakers will also share advice for those starting out in Open Banking and financial innovation.
Make the most of your day by accessing content across all stages at Open Banking Expo and join members at the Oktoberfest after-party from 15:40.
Speakers include
Ellie Hewitt
Ellie Hewitt
Director, Payments Consulting KPMGEllie is a Director in KPMG’s Payments Consulting practice, leading payments strategy, commercialisation and product; as well as KPMG’s Open Banking and Open Finance teams. She has extensive experience in the payments industry, recently leading product strategy for open banking and real time payments for Visa. Ellie has extensive experience in product innovation, use case design, M&A activity, and running large transformation programmes. Ellie’s experience extends across Europe and Australia, working across the industry with large banks, payment schemes, payment infrastructure operators, fintechs and regulators.
Huda Altaee
Huda Altaee
Product Partnership Manager ACI WorldwideI began my career in payments earlier this year at ACI Worldwide, where I’ve had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key areas of the industry including product development, strategic planning, and commercial operations. In my current role as a Product Partnership Manager, I’m focused on driving global growth through strategic partnerships, working closely with cross-functional teams to unlock new opportunities and deliver value to our clients and partners. With a passion for innovation and collaboration, I’m excited to be part of a dynamic industry that’s constantly evolving and shaping the future of financial technology.
Reem Kanaan
Reem Kanaan
Product Manager, Emerging Payments HSBC
Susannah Robinson
Susannah Robinson
Partner Manager Token.io
Ugnė Palijanskaitė
Ugnė Palijanskaitė
Country Manager Enable BankingUgnė Palijanskaitė is the Country Manager for Lithuania at Enable Banking, a privacy-first Open Banking provider helping businesses across Europe access financial data and initiate payments securely. With a strong background in fintech and business development, Ugnė works closely with organisations in sectors like lending, accounting, and banking, helping them unlock the full potential of Open Banking while keeping user privacy at the heart of every solution.
At Enable Banking, no customer data is stored or reused, the company acts purely as a technology enabler, giving businesses and their clients full control. Ugnė is passionate about building meaningful partnerships that bridge the gap between innovative technology and tangible business outcomes. She collaborates with partners to integrate secure, API-based solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and trust.
Agenda
Welcome and networking
Rising stars of open innovation: Women shaping the future of finance
- From Open Banking to Open X -where do you see the biggest opportunities for fresh innovation?
- How are women in the industry challenging the status quo and driving new approaches?
- What support networks – mentors, allies, accelerators – are most valuable for women in fintech?
- What advice would you give to others starting out in Open Banking or fintech generally?
