• QUBE Events’ 21st NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum comes to Athens, Greece, on October 22nd, 2025
• Key topics will include digital transformation, cryptocurrency regulations, EU updates, AI in payments, cross-border innovations, fraud prevention, and more
• The Forum offers ample networking opportunities through one-to-one meetings, breakout sessions, and informal networking breaks

QUBE Events’ 21st NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is slated for October 22nd, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Athens, Greece. Positioned among Europe’s foremost gatherings for payments and regulatory technology innovation, the Forum is expected to feature senior professionals from banks, fintechs, e-commerce, merchant services, government bodies, and technology providers.

Two days of the Forum offer a comprehensive platform for exploring emerging trends, regulatory shifts, evolving business models, and the latest technology shaping the payments and RegTech landscape. Attendees get an opportunity to access an immersive agenda featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, and sector-specific sessions designed to deliver both strategic insight and practical guidance.

Throughout the forum, participants will engage with thought leaders and industry pioneers, sharing experiences in areas ranging from digital wallets and open finance to AI-powered compliance and cross-border payment innovation. Topics such as loyalty program integration, real-time transaction monitoring, and securing consumer trust amid evolving regulations will be prominent.

With representation expected from leading institutions—including banks, fintech startups, merchants, government agencies, and payment technology providers—the Forum facilitates dialogue on best practices, risk management strategies, and regulatory harmonization. It serves as a critical meeting point for professionals committed to driving innovation.

Networking opportunities are integrated throughout the program with one-to-one meetings, breakout sessions, and informal networking breaks. These interactive formats are structured to foster meaningful business relationships and support B2B collaboration.

Tickets are now available for EUR 395 on the official event website.

Speakers and Agenda

The speakers at QUBE Events’ upcoming 21st NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum are yet to be announced. If you would like to contribute, you are welcome to apply as a speaker here.

Discussions will address such key topics as:

• Digital Transformation in Banking and Payments in 2025:Trends, innovations, customer-centric strategies, and digital currencies
• Today’s Cryptocurrency Landscape: Regulations, CBDCs, and crypto payment integration
• EU Regulatory Updates: PSD2, PSD3, AMLD6, AMLR, and proactive compliance strategies
• Consumer Payment Evolution: Changing expectations and real-world examples of modern payment experiences
• Cross-Border Payment Innovation: Blockchain, fintech partnerships, and fraud mitigation in global transactions
• Data Privacy vs. Crime Prevention: Balancing GDPR compliance with financial crime detection
• AI and Tech in Compliance: Using AI, ML, and blockchain to enhance fraud detection and risk management
• Financial Data Access (FIDA): Understanding the new EU framework and its strategic implications
• Open Finance and Competition: Promoting fairness while maintaining security
• Anti-Fraud Collaboration: Real-time threat detection, data sharing, and unifying efforts against financial crime
• AI in Payments: Risk assessment, fraud prevention, and machine learning in payment innovations
• Instant and A2A Payments: Rise of real-time transactions and their influence on consumer behavior and industry
• And more. The complete detailed agenda is available here.

In a Nutshell

• When: October 22nd, 2025
• Where: Marriott Hotel in Athens, Greece
• Tickets here, use promo code qube10 for 10% off
• Additional information: info@qubevents.com