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Top Speakers Are Back: Europe’s Banking & FinTech Leaders Return to Amsterdam

Posted by: Zaheer Abbas July 19, 2026 No Comments
Top banking and FinTech speakers returning to the European Digital Finance Conference in Amsterdam

On 19 November, the European Digital Finance Conference (EDFC) returns to Amsterdam, bringing together senior banking leaders, fintech innovators, technology experts, and transformation executives from across Europe.

Following highly successful previous editions, several of our most popular speakers are returning to the stage to discuss the technologies, regulations, and innovation strategies shaping the future of banking. EDFC will feature two conference halls, covering everything from core banking transformation and AI to financial crime prevention, compliance, embedded finance, and future banking ecosystems.

Hall 1 – Technology Transformation

Hall 1 focuses on the transformation of banking technology and the modernization of financial institutions, including:

  • Core Banking Transformation
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Mainframe Modernization
  • AI & Agentic AI
  • Data & Analytics
  • Digital Banking Innovation
  • Cloud & Platform Strategies
  • Lending Transformation
  • Open Banking & Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)

The hall is designed for CIOs, CTOs, architects, innovation leaders, digital transformation executives, and AI specialists.

 

Hall 2 – Risk, Regulation & Ecosystems

Hall 2 will focus on:

  • Financial Crime Prevention
  • Fraud & Transaction Monitoring
  • AML, KYC & Digital Identity
  • Compliance & Regulatory Change
  • Cybersecurity & AI Governance
  • Embedded Finance
  • Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Open Banking
  • Operational Resilience & DORA

This track brings together risk leaders, compliance professionals, financial crime experts, fintech founders, and ecosystem leaders.

 

Top Speakers Are Back

 

Yorick Naeff

Head of Innovation, ABN AMRO Bank

One of the most highly rated speakers from previous editions, Yorick returns to discuss how innovation is reshaping financial services and how banks can innovate while managing legacy technology environments.

Areas of responsibility:
  • Banking innovation strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • FinTech partnerships
  • Emerging technologies
  • Future banking models and customer experiences

Yorick previously participated in discussions on innovation built on legacy foundations and the future of banking transformation.

Rheta du Preez

Managing Partner, Monocle UK & Europe

Rheta returns as one of Europe’s leading experts in banking transformation, risk and compliance.

Areas of responsibility:
  • Risk transformation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data strategy
  • Banking transformation programmes
  • Operational resilience
  • Regulatory architecture

She will chair discussions on data, analytics and compliance in an increasingly regulated banking environment. Monocle itself has developed significant banking relationships through EDFC, demonstrating the value of the conference ecosystem.

Ohad Kotler

CEO & Co-Founder, Tweezr

Ohad returns following strong interest in Tweezr’s banking modernization capabilities.

Areas of responsibility:
  • Mainframe modernization
  • AI-driven code transformation
  • Legacy transformation
  • Banking technology modernization
  • Software engineering innovation

His sessions will focus on helping banks accelerate modernization programmes while reducing risks and costs associated with legacy environments. Tweezr has also returned as a Silver Partner for the upcoming edition.

Ohad Kotler

CEO & Co-Founder, Tweezr

Ohad returns following strong interest in Tweezr’s banking modernization capabilities.

Areas of responsibility:
  • Mainframe modernization
  • AI-driven code transformation
  • Legacy transformation
  • Banking technology modernization
  • Software engineering innovation

His sessions will focus on helping banks accelerate modernization programmes while reducing risks and costs associated with legacy environments. Tweezr has also returned as a Silver Partner for the upcoming edition.

Ankur Sisodia

Chief Product Officer, RiverBank
(Previously Head of Product at N26)

Ankur brings extensive experience in digital banking and product innovation.

Areas of responsibility:
  • Product strategy
  • Embedded finance
  • Customer journeys
  • Digital banking experiences
  • Banking innovation
  • FinTech ecosystems

His insights into how financial institutions can design future financial experiences continue to attract significant interest from both banks and fintech companies.

Why Attend EDFC?
  • Two conference halls covering banking’s most important priorities
  • 300+ senior banking and financial services leaders
  • Around 60% banking audience
  • Executive networking opportunities
  • Learn from Europe’s leading banks and fintech innovators
  • Build new partnerships and business opportunities


Learn • Innovate • Implement • Grow

Join us in Amsterdam on 19 November as Europe’s banking and fintech leaders return to the stage at the European Digital Finance Conference.

 

Agenda: https://digitalfinanceconference.eu/agenda/

Speakers: https://digitalfinanceconference.eu/speakers/