FinovateEurope is coming to London’s Intercontinental O2 on February 25 and 26 (grab your ticket here). Over the course of the two days, we will have a range of content loaded with fresh insights and new ideas that will help you stay on top of the latest trends.

With such a wealth of content, it is difficult to choose favorites. For me, however, there are two sessions that always stand out, the Investor All Stars and Analyst All Stars panels. These sessions gather some of the most influential minds and voices in financial services, and the group always addresses the most pressing topics in fintech.

Investor All Stars: Where is the smart money investing in fintech?

• Why this session stands out
  Analysts will address critical questions about the current state of fintech funding, a hot topic given recent market turbulence. The speaker lineup of investors will offer insights on consolidation trends, wealthtech growth, and the potential for profitable fintechs to reshape the funding landscape.
• Key questions to be answered
  • Which fintech sectors are still attracting strong investment?
  • What lessons can be learned from bubbles that have burst?
  • How can fintech startups navigate high interest rates and prepare for successful exits?
• Takeaways for attendees
  The Investor All Star session will provide clarity for fintech founders and investors navigating a challenging funding environment. Understanding trends like digital asset adoption and profitability-focused growth through the lens of an investor can help guide your thinking on where to focus your time, efforts, and investment in the coming months.
• Speakers
  • David Kelnar, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey
  • Katherine Wilson, Senior Principal at Illuminate Financial
  • Robin Scher, Head of Fintech Investment at Lloyds Banking Group
  • Serhiy Tokarev, CoFounder and General Partner at Roosh

Analyst All Stars: How financial services have been changed forever

• Why this session stands out
  This session is consistently one of Finovate’s most anticipated, and for good reason. Hearing from four top analysts in the space will help you bring fresh perspectives and actionable insights, no matter where you operate in the fintech and banking space.
• Key questions to be answered
  • What can European banks learn from fintech innovation in Asia, Africa, and Latin America?
  • Why has open banking struggled in Europe while succeeding elsewhere?
  • What areas of financial wellness, inclusion, and literacy are ripe for innovation?
• Takeaways for attendees
  Attendees can leverage analysts’ insights to understand global trends and discover opportunities for creating new revenue streams, a better customer experience, cost savings, and more. Both banks and fintechs will also learn from global case studies and benefit from actionable, practical recommendations.
• Speakers
  • Philip Benton, Principal Analyst at Omdia
  • David Barton-Grimley, Fintech Strategy Director at 11:FS
  • Suraya Randawa, Head of Omnichannel Experience at Curinos

Both of these sessions are unmissable, so be sure to arrange your agenda to accommodate. All-access passes for the event are currently discounted; save by registering before rates increase!