What’s the Most Meaningful Connection You’ve Made? | Open Banking Expo UK 2024

“A lot of banks have come by”

Our quickfire round is back but this time we tried a few new questions. Last time we asked what the best thing about it was.

At the Open Banking Expo this month, we asked what each attendees most meaningful connection had been.

Be sure to watch the video to find out who was happy to meet tier one banks, core banking providers and all the other important people in the ecosystem milling around at this great conference.

Featuring Todd Clyde of Token.io, Kevin Dearing from NatWest and many more.

A place to meet innovators and more

The Open Banking Expo is a forum dedicated to pushing forward Open Banking and furthering the conversation amongst industry experts and enthusiasts. It’s a also a place to do business if the answers of the attendees we spoke to are anything to go by. 

Other people and companies we spoke to include Tim Gregory, Luke Baker Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, Gareth Narinesingh, Select ID Ltd, Sebastian Grigander, Will Dale, Carl Riches from Equifax, Dan Martalog, Nicola Dunn, Paul Musgrave and Ado Fazlic.

The conference, which took place at the Design Centre in London, was a great place to ask attendees their experiences of meaningful connections made during the conference, showcasing the diverse networking opportunities available. 

One expressed excitement about engaging with fintech innovators, noting that these interactions were particularly inspiring due to the fresh, new ideas and perspectives shared by cutting-edge companies in the financial technology space. Another highlighted the significance of connecting with top-tier, tier-one banks, praising their thought leadership and insights into industry trends. 

Catching up with partners

The importance of relationships with partners was also brought up with one speaker noting that having them present at the conference facilitated meaningful discussions and collaboration opportunities. Dan Martalog echoed this sentiment, focusing on the partnerships with core banking providers and payment providers that were reinforced during the event. These collaborations are crucial in driving innovation and enhancing service offerings in the open banking arena.

In a more customer-centric perspective, Paul Musgrave and Todd Clyde shared that their most impactful connections were with existing partners and customers. They described engaging conversations that explored how to deepen these relationships further, highlighting the importance of nurturing connections to drive mutual growth.

And there were observations about a growing eagerness among banks to enhance customer engagement. Many banks expressed a desire to collaborate with third-party providers, indicating a readiness within the sector to leverage these partnerships for improved customer relationships. This readiness reflects a broader trend in the banking industry, where collaboration is becoming increasingly essential for success.

Together, these insights illustrate the rich and varied networking landscape at the Open Banking Expo, where connections spanned innovation, strategic partnerships, and deepened customer engagement—all centered around advancing the open banking sector.