Introduction to the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme
Deadline to apply is Thursday 1st October 2026
70%
senior
buyers
1000+
hosted
meetings
75+
technology
partners
2
days of
discovery
The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme at the Future Identity Festival is a curated vendor discovery programme designed to help senior decision-makers cut through the noise and connect with the right technology and solution providers.
Qualified participants receive a complimentary VIP pass, curated 1:1 meetings and travel reimbursement.
It starts with a short conversation about your priorities, challenges and upcoming projects. From there, our team builds a tailored meeting schedule with relevant partners. Every meeting is double opt-in, so you only meet providers that match your needs and that you’re happy to speak with.
In return, you’ll attend a minimum of six pre-scheduled, 15-minute meetings during the event.
No wasted time. Just focused conversations with partners who could support your goals.
Exclusive participant benefits
- Complimentary VIP Pass with full access to the event, meetings programme, and private networking session.
- Travel reimbursement (up to £300 UK / £500 international).
- Curated 1:1 meetings with pre-qualified technology partners.
- A personalised meeting schedule built before the event.
- Access to exclusive VIP networking (including champagne reception).
- Dedicated concierge support to manage your schedule.
- Priority event access and support for a seamless onsite experience.
Who qualifies
The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme is designed for senior professionals who are either evaluating or procuring technology solutions or leading innovation, transformation, or growth initiatives across:
other financial institutions
marketplaces
global brands
See T&Cs for the full criteria.
What our previous attendees are saying
“I also want to thank you for all the work put into the event, I enjoyed it, and it was very productive. It was very well organised, and it was easy for me to understand what to do at every moment.”
CTO, Venga
“It was a very valuable experience to meet with fintech partners that can help turbocharge our business. The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme made it easy to connect with relevant solution providers, have focused conversations, and explore potential partnerships without wasting time."
Head of Product, Lending & Savings - N26
“It was a great way to meet with prospective partners and get the conversation started. It made a big difference that these were face-to-face conversations happening all in one venue, with relevant meetings already built into the schedule. The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme helped make the time onsite more focused and valuable"
Senior Manager, Fintech Partnerships - Booking.com
“It was great to get to share experiences and views with other colleagues in our respective panels, as well as to get to speak with different partners and providers that could help us further strengthen our business. The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme made those conversations easy to access, with relevant introductions and a schedule that helped us make the most of our time at the event."
Fintech Revenue Manager, Glovo
"I loved the event: the vendors were very relevant and it was great to find them all in a single place. The crowd was great, the show was great! The programme added value, with quality conversations, smooth organisation and a strong mix of attendees who made the experience worthwhile."
Senior Director, Global Payments, Delivery Hero
“The programme was well organised, and the meetings led to concrete next steps afterwards, such as demos. I had a very good experience, which I think was the result of a well-structured programme and a very well-organised conference.”
Daily Banking Lead, Nordea
“The audience were very focused on reviewing how to improve their own businesses. The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme was very well organised and structured. Always great to learn about new innovation and opportunities.”
Payments Strategy Lead, Virgin Media O2
“The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme was very well coordinated, and I’m grateful to have been included. Everything felt easy to follow, and the meetings were useful. It was a great way to meet the right people, with conversations already lined up for me.”
Identity & Access Management Specialist, Bupa
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Meet the team
Whether you’re interested in becoming a hosted meetings participant or if you are interested in sponsorship contact us on hostedbuyer@vcinnovations.co.uk to find out more.
Hosted Meetings & sponsorship delivery
VIP Hosted Meetings Programme delivery