Location

M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN - Get Directions

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Join us for the Innovation Leadership Programme Demo Day, a celebration of talent and forward-thinking solutions in UK financial services!

This event will bring together Future Finance programme partners, financial services professionals, fintech and software providers, alongside academic and subject-matter experts, to explore the latest advancements and forward-thinking strategies shaping the future of financial services.

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Key Details

Where: M Shed, Bristol (Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN)
When: 09:00–16:30 · Thursday 8th May 2025
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Agenda

09:00	Coffee & Networking
09:30	Welcome
10:00	Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
11:00	Panel Discussion - Regulatory Reform: How Regulation Can Drive Innovation Across the Sector. Chair \| Sarah Kocianski · CEO · Fintech Wales Martin Cook · Partner · Burges Salmon Anthony Corner · Senior Manager · Thistle Initiatives Dr Eleanore Hickman · Senior Lecturer · University of Bristol Adrian Shedden · "Intrapreneur" Lawyer, Serial Founder and Operator
12:00	Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
12:45	Networking Lunch
13:30	Keynote - Megan Caywood Cooper · Founder/CEO · Caywood
14:15	Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
15:00	Panel Discussion - Financial Inclusion Through FinTech: A False Dawn or Full Steam Ahead? Chair \| Chris Pond · Chair · Financial Inclusion Commission Larna Bernard · Deputy chair & trustee · Ad Infinitum Gabriela Isas · Founder & CEO · Good With Prof. Hazel Conley · Professor · University of the West of England Jake Beavan · Citizens Advice
15:45	Wrap-Up
16:00	Final Networking
16:30	Close

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What to Expect

A showcase of projects driving real transformation in financial services
Engaging panel discussions on industry challenges and opportunities
Keynote speech by Megan Caywood Cooper, Founder/CEO of Caywood
Networking with industry leaders, programme partners and innovation experts
Insightful discussions on emerging financial services trends
A chance to celebrate and support the next wave of industry transformation

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Why attend?

Get first-hand insights into the latest financial services innovations
Engage with industry experts and thought leaders
Contribute to discussions on the future of regulation and financial inclusion
Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts
Be part of shaping the next wave of industry transformation

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Who Should Attend?

This event is open to Future Finance programme partners, financial services professionals, fintech and software providers, and academic experts who are passionate about driving change in the industry. Whether you're an established leader or looking to connect with forward-thinking peers, Innovation Leadership Programme Demo Day is a must-attend event to gain insights, network, and celebrate innovation.

🎟️ Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of finance!

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Future Finance is part of a programme called Next Generation Professional and Financial Services, delivered by Innovate UK and ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council). This programme aims to help professional service sectors, including accounting and law, and the financial service sectors, including insurance, lending, advisory and payment services, develop and use digital technologies.