Overview
The annual Sibos conference, organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), brings together thousands of leaders and innovators from the global financial sector. This year, the Sibos community will gather at Messe Frankfurt to discuss the most pressing financial challenges, with the theme "The Next Frontiers Of Global Finance."
The event will feature hundreds of expert speakers, addressing the transformative forces reshaping the financial ecosystem and exploring how to improve connectivity, interoperability, and resilience to adapt. Key topics include the digital evolution of payments and securities, expanding financial access, strengthening financial crime compliance, tackling cybersecurity risks, navigating regulatory changes, and examining the role of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Partners from our Banking and Financial Services Practice, together with representatives from Innopay, will take the stage at Sibos 2025 to share insights on the key topics shaping the week’s dicussions.
Sessions
September 29, 8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. CET
Breaking Down The Perfect Payment Experience
This session will examine the essential components of an ideal payment experience, emphasizing the role of innovation in meeting evolving customer expectations. It will delve into the latest trends shaping the payments landscape and discuss how businesses adapt to provide smoother, faster, and more secure transactions in an increasingly digital world.
Speaker: Douwe Lycklama, senior VP, co-founder of Innopay, a business of Oliver Wyman
Panelists: Deniz Devrim Cengiz, co-founder and CEO, Colendibank; Mike Fennell, business line director, payments, Temenos; Jo Jagadish, EVP, head of digital banking and contact centers, TD Bank; Melvyn Low, group managing director and head of global transaction banking, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation; Bruno Mellado, global head of payments and receivables, BNP Paribas
October 1, 2:30 p.m.—3:15 p.m. CET
One Source Of Truth — Standardizing Corporate Actions At The Origin
A standardized approach to corporate actions is essential across the financial industry. Ensuring data accuracy at the source can streamline processes and reduce risk. The discussion will examine the challenges and benefits of implementing uniform data standards, along with their broader implications on market stability.
Moderator: Magnus Burkl, partner, Oliver Wyman
Panelists: Paul Conn, president, global capital markets, Computershare; Jeffrey King, managing director, Citi; Fabian Vandenreydt, owner, FabianVDR Advisory
Explore the full conference program, here.
Meet The Team
