The NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Returns to Barcelona

Industry Leaders Gather in at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum – Barcelona on 7 May 2026 to Address PSD3, AI-Driven Fraud Prevention, and Digital Payments Innovation

QUBE Events is pleased to announce the full agenda for the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum – Barcelona, taking place on 7 May 2026 at the W Hotel. The forum brings together over 50 distinguished speakers and more than 250 senior decision-makers across payments, fintech, compliance, and regulatory technology sectors.

Proudly sponsored by: Mitek Systems, FIS, Intrepid Fox, Copla, Unit21.ai, Discai, Damex and Tieto Iberia

The one-day forum features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s payments landscape in 2026.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Europe’s Payments Roadmap 2026: PSD3/PSR, SEPA Instant & Trust
• Agentic AI for Fraud & Compliance: Practical Use Cases for PSPs & Merchants
• Merchant Economics: Acceptance, Tourism Flows & Pay-by-Bank
• How Fraudsters Are Winning the Identity War (And How We Fight Back)
• B2B Virtual Cards & Cross-Border Payments Opportunity
• Digital Identity & Onboarding: eIDAS2, EU Wallet Credentials
• From KYC for AML to Global Perpetual KYC: How to Future-Proof Your AML & Financial Crime Strategy
• Wallet Wars in Spain: Bizum, Global Wallets & the Next UX Layer
• Fraud & Scams 2026: APP, CNP Fraud & Real-Time Controls for Spain
• Open Banking to Open Finance
• Merchant Acceptance & Checkout Innovation in Spain: Cards, Wallets, Bizum & Pay-by-Bank

INDUSTRY EXPERTS READY TO TAKE THE STAGE:

• Alejandro Banegas, VP & Head of Digital Partners at Mastercard Spain
• Alberto López, Vice President of Fraud and Financial Crime for Europe at Mastercard
• Alexandros Pappas, Chief Experience Officer at Novibet
• Andrejs Klisans, Head of CIU Europe at Revolut
• Andrey Vinakov, Lead Product Owner at Tieto
• Ariam Rodríguez Pou, Global Partnerships Manager at BELOY
• Arnau Bertran, Head of Payments Acceptance and Experience for Spain at Amazon
• Arturo Mac Dowell González, President at AEFI
• Carlos Figueredo, Global Head of Payments at SAP Fioneer
• Carla Rebelo, Head of Fraud at SeQura
• Cátia Silva, Payments & Fraud Manager at Vueling Airlines
• Corinna Scatena, Head of Legal & Governance at Getnet Europe by Santander
• Damir Anic-Milic, Compliance Team Lead and AML Officer at DaoPay
• David Henriquez, Senior Product Manager at Wave Mobile Money
• Dodi Malazonia, Head of E-commerce & Merchant Acquiring at Bank of Georgia
• Eduardo Rivero Muro, Senior Legal Counsel at LemFi
• Eric Raduan, Deputy CEO at Powens Group
• Erik Van Thielen, Managing Director EU at Triple-A
• Fabrice Deprez, CEO at Discai
• Federico Hernández, Business Development Director for Spain & Portugal at Alipay+
• Ferdinand Dragstra, Co-Founder at Payzim and The Paybridge
• Fernando Latorre Aisa, Director Payments & Fraud at Vendo Services
• Francesco Giovanni Ghizzardi, Vice President, Business Development, Europe at Thunes
• Jeremias Buireo, Industry Expert
• Jose Creo, Head of Product and Innovation at Bizum
• Jose Marti, CEO at PayPaga
• Josep Elias, Founder at Payzim
• Juan Carlos Botrán, Deputy Head of Payment Services and Scheme Delivery at SWIFT
• Larissa de Araújo, Director, Governance Risk & Compliance & Sr. Managing Counsel at Oyster®
• Manuel Juri Zamora, Senior Compliance Specialist at LaFinteca
• Manuel Rivero, Business Development Director, Iberia & Continental Europe, Total Issuing Solutions at FIS
• Marc Sabadi, Senior Sales Manager at Mitek Systems
• Maria Akulenko, Chief Compliance Officer at Cryptopay
• Miguel Torres, International Strategy – Europe at Redsys
• Pancho Pérez Salazar, Founder at Lonchbox
• Patricia de Cea Sarabia, Chief Risk Officer at PAYCOMET by Banco Sabadell
• Paul Boskma, Senior Director Engineering at Mitek Systems
• Raul Sanchez G., CEO at GOWD
• Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
• Rodrigo Puig-Mir, Payments Industry Consultant
• Roman Zilber, Founder at Intrepid Fox
• Susana Antunes, Head of Compliance & AML Officer at Marex Group
• Victor Ion, CEO at UmbrAxioM
• Viacheslav Boiko, Chief Product Officer at ID Finance

EVENT CHAIRMAN:

• Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

WHY ATTEND?

• Stay Ahead: Remain informed on evolving payment landscapes, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies shaping financial services.
• Elite Networking: Connect with senior peers and decision-makers in an exclusive, structured environment designed for meaningful engagement.
• Targeted Engagement: Participate in pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with industry leaders, solution providers, and strategic partners tailored to your specific interests and objectives.

CONSIDERING SPONSORSHIP?

Our Sponsors gain access to QUBE Events’ bespoke business development platform, featuring a dedicated account executive, private meeting spaces, and pre-screened one-to-one meeting itineraries to maximise ROI and strategic impact.

This is the perfect opportunity to elevate expertise, build influential networks, and stay ahead of the curve in payments and regulatory technology.

EVENT DETAILS:

To register and access the full agenda: https://www.qubevents.com/nextgen-payments-regtech-barcelona

Secure a place today and benefit from a 10% discount. Contact info@qubevents.com to claim the offer.

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