• QUBE Events’ NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum in Malta unites senior payments, fintech, compliance, and RegTech leaders on February 19th
• Agenda features 1000+ minutes of tailored content on AI, payments innovation, MiCA, DORA, regulatory strategies, and more
• Over 400 attendees engage through keynotes, panels, and structured one-to-one meetings
• Extensive lineup includes top-tier speakers from banks, fintechs, regulators, and global payment institutions

The NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum in Malta, taking place on February 19th, 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julians, positions itself as a pivotal one‑day gathering for senior professionals shaping the future of digital payments and regulatory technology. Organized by QUBE Events, this forum is conceived as a high‑level platform that brings together banking executives, fintech innovators, payment service providers, regulators, compliance specialists, and technology partners in a concentrated dialogue about the evolution of financial services across Europe and beyond. Malta, with its growing reputation as a vibrant financial services hub, serves as the backdrop for rich discussions about how payments innovation intersects with regulatory expectations and technological transformation.

The agenda offers over 1000 minutes of tailored content structured to facilitate deep insight into real‑world challenges and emerging opportunities within the payments ecosystem. A standout feature of the Malta forum is its emphasis on structured one‑to‑one meetings. These curated interactions enable participants to connect directly with prospective partners, clients, and solution providers in a setting designed for purposeful engagement. Such interactions represent apparent opportunities to forge strategic relationships that may influence individual organizations’ growth trajectories and shape broader industry trends. As the payments landscape continues to evolve, these connections are positioned as a form of competitive capital, grounding theoretical discussion in potential commercial collaboration.

Participation in QUBE Events’ NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is expected to deliver more than insight. It is designed to cultivate networks among senior leaders who are actively steering payments and regulatory strategies within their organizations. Over 400 attendees include representatives from more than 100 established financial institutions, forward‑thinking fintech firms, regulatory bodies, and technology vendors. The mix of perspectives creates a space where established practices meet disruptive thinking, and where regulatory clarity can be balanced with innovation imperatives.

Malta represents a most influential setting for such discourse. The forum’s focus on digital transformation, compliance frameworks, and the practical implementation of new technologies reflects broader industry interest in harmonizing innovation with regulatory certainty. By gathering stakeholders from across the payments and RegTech spectrum, the event underscores the interconnectedness of technological advancement and regulatory evolution in steering the future of financial services.

Tickets are now available for EUR 395 on the official event website, use promo code qube10 for 10%off.

Speakers and Agenda

Keynote presentations from industry leaders will explore cutting‑edge topics such as the integration of next‑generation payment infrastructures, the implications of open banking, and future‑forward compliance frameworks. They aim to offer a strategic perspective that resonates with decision makers actively navigating market disruption and digital transformation. Meanwhile, expert panel discussions enrich the forum by inviting nuanced perspectives on regulatory change, risk management, and collaborative approaches to innovation. More specifically, discussions will address such key topics as:

• Agentic AI in the Next Wave of Commerce
• AI Reshaping Competitive Advantage in Compliance
• AI Safety and Governance for Financial Institutions
• Digital Assets in Payments: Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits, and MiCA-Ready On/Off Ramps
• Instant, Cross-Border,and Embedded Payments Landscape in 2026
• Navigating Malta’s Business Landscape, Opportunities, and Challenges
• Overview of Payments, Compliance, and Innovation in Malta in 2026
• Open Banking and Open Finance Monetising Consented Data and Payment Initiation
• Operational Resilience: DORA and NIS2 Readiness for Banks and PSPs 
• Real-Time Fraud and Cutting App Scams without Compromising UX
• Risk-Based Compliance in High-Velocity Markets (AML/KYC 2.0)
• The M&A Mindset in a Regulated World
• The State of Play of MiCA

The speakers at QUBE Events’ upcoming NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Malta will include:

• Christopher Agius, Managing Director Malta at Bitpanda Group
• Maja Andreevska-Blazhevska, Head of Financial Crime Compliance & MLRO of Finance Incorporated Limited
• Jürg Baltensperger, Managing Director at JayBee
• Nadia Calleja, Head of Legal, Customer Operations, and Payments at betsson group
• Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
• ​Sofia Maria Cucciniello, Lead Legal Counsel at Blockchain.com
• Jean Noel Cutajar, Chief Legal Officer at BNF Bank
• Matthew Farrugia, Head of Product at Lidion Bank
• Gege Gatt, CEO at EBO
• Gilbert Grech, Compliance & Risk Officer and Associate Director at Swissquote
• Antonis Hadjicostas, Director at ENAH Services Ltd, Vice Chair at Cyprus Compliance Association
• Dr Justine Scerri Herrera, Partner at MK Fintech Partners Ltd
• Stephanie Agius Lia, Head of Compliance, AML & Risk at Paytently
• Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder and CEO at Spatzia.eu
• Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
• Stefan Pullicino, Payments Lead at Bank of Valletta
• Jonathan Shaw, Partner at Hatten Advisory
• Sean Spiteri, Head of Payments at Kwiff
• Rich Wagner, CEO at Zempler Bank

In a Nutshell

• When: February 19th, 2026
• Where: Hilton Hotel, St. Julians, Malta
• Tickets here, use promo code qube10 for 10%off.
• Additional information: info@qubevents.com