08:30 - 9:00 - Networking & breakfast
Taking place in the exhibition area
09:05 - 09:10 - Future Identity Finance - Welcome and opening remarks
Find out what to expect from the day ahead.
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead
9:10 - 9:50 - Panel discussion - The road to a trusted identity ecosystem
A trusted identity ecosystem will be key in supporting the move to a new economy. The right technology is out there, but what will bring disparate public and private identity schemes together in a way that is convenient for users? How can we build bridges, within financial services and beyond, to establish interoperability? What role will financial institutions play in shaping the future of digital identity?
- Lucy Yang, Business and Operations, UNDP & Managing Partner, Identity Woman in Business
- Ross Nodurft, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Services, Venable
- Kay Chopard, Executive Director, Kantara Initiative
- Elizabeth Garber, Co-Chair, GAIN Proof of Concept, OpenID Foundation
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead, VC Innovations (Moderator)
09:50 - 10:30 - Panel discussion - The cost of weak digital identity
10:30 - 11:10 - Morning coffee break
It’s coffee o’clock! Grab some refreshments from our expo floor before the stage resumes.
11:10 - 11:35 - Fireside chat - The future is open
Financial institutions of all shapes and sizes want to provide their customers with competitive and customised services. How could Open Finance, through real-time data sharing, enable greater financial inclusion and empower customers with more freedom of choice? How are we seeing adoption take place across North America and what is needed in terms of a regulatory roadmap to drive further progress?
- Amy Chou, Vice President of Product, Addition Wealth
- Akita Somani, Senior Vice President, BNPL / POS Lending, U.S. Bank
- Camellia George, Co-Founder and CEO, Koxa and Member, Taskforce Lead, Financial Data Exchange (Moderator)
11:35 - 12:15 - Panel discussion - Supporting the full customer lifecycle with digital identity
For financial providers, digital identity plays a key role at every stage of a customer relationship. How can businesses ensure customers have a seamless, secure experience from onboarding to subsequent authentications and even at off-boarding? Which technologies will enable a personalised experience, while keeping data secure? Should customers be afforded greater control over their identities?
- Denny Prvu, Director of Architecture, Innovation and Technology, Royal Bank of Canada
- Donna Beatty, Global Digital Identity Executive, Financial Services Industry
- Pat Muirragui, Vice President of Professional Services & Sales Engineering, Mitek
- Karan Puri, VP & Head of Product, External Ecosystem, TD Bank
- Elizabeth Garber, Co-Chair, GAIN Proof of Concept, OpenID Foundation (Moderator)
12:15 - 12:40 - Fireside chat - Bridging payments and identity with digital wallets
Digital wallets already account for almost half of e-commerce payments. Will identity verification follow suit? Digital ID wallets could enable experience to take control over their credentials, offering superior data security and user experience. How are private and public sector initiatives driving adoption of digital identity wallets across North America? What role will financial institutions play?
- Kay Chopard, Executive Director, Kantara Initiative
- Justin Gage, Director of Growth & Partnerships, Vaultie and Co-Chair, Innovation Expert Committee, DIACC
- Lucy Yang, Business and Operations, UNDP & Managing Partner, Identity Woman in Business (Moderator)
12:40 - 1:50 - Lunch break
Lunch is served! Head to the catering area on the expo floor, explore the networking options, and don’t forget to visit the exhibitor booths.
1:50- 1:55 - Future Identity Finance - Welcome back
Introduction to the sessions coming up this afternoon.
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead, VC Innovations
1:55 - 2:15 - Fireside chat – The risks and rewards of digital identity
Digital identity and biometrics can unlock real benefits for end-users, but there are risks that must be considered. What are the potential impacts of false negatives and positives on individuals, especially for marginalised communities? How is the threat of Deep Fakes evolving? How do we ensure user privacy and consent are protected?
- Denny Prvu, Director of Architecture, Innovation and Technology, Royal Bank of Canada
- Tess Buckley, Senior Analyst, AI Ethics, EthicsGrade
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead, VC Innovations (Moderator)
2:15 - 3:00 - Panel discussion – Identity and security in a decentralized digital economy
Cutting-edge forms of finance such as crypto and DeFi are becoming more mainstream, creating a perfect breeding ground for money laundering and fraud. As the industry comes under increasing pressure to comply with AML and KYC regulations, how are companies embracing more robust identity verification measures? Can trust be established without compromising user privacy and anonymity? Will we see increasing applications for decentralized credentials built on the blockchain?
- Gareth Rhodes, Managing Director, Pacific Street
- Zaid Khan, Managing Partner, Manhattan Global Investments
- Robert Chamberlain, Services Leader, Evertas
- Diana Barrero Zalles, Head of Research and Sustainability, Global Blockchain Business Council
- April Joyner, Freelance Business & Technology Writer (Moderator)
3:00 - 3:25 - Fireside Chat – Fighting fraud and risk with stronger digital identity
Customers increasingly expect rapid, seamless access to financial services and payments products. Digital verification and authentication processes are critical for risk mitigation but can add friction into the user journey. How can innovative identity technologies be leveraged to meet customer demand while fighting back against fraud and financial crime?
- Sherief Khalil, Senior Director, Identity Product Management, eBay
- Mimi Wang, Product Manager – Account Security, Square
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead, VC Innovations (Moderator)
3:25 - 3:30 - Future Identity Finance - Closing remarks
That’s a wrap!
- Laura Camplisson, Future Identity Portfolio Lead, VC Innovations
3:30 - 5:30 - Sessions on the Fintech Talents, FTT Emedded Finance & Super-Apps and Customer Alpha stages
5:30 - 6:30 - Networking & drinks reception
Taking place in the exhibition area