Date: 21 May 2026
Venue: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, Germany
Second Edition
Next Gen Payments & Cross Border Innovation
The Future of Payments Isn't Coming. It's Already Here.
Date: 09th September 2026 / 11:00 AM ET
Overview
Money no longer moves the way it did five years ago.
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to make payment decisions. Cross-border transactions are becoming faster, smarter, and more transparent. Stablecoins are entering mainstream conversations. Treasury teams are embracing automation, while enterprises are reimagining how money flows across suppliers, partners, and customers.
The question is no longer whether payments will change.
It's who will lead that transformation.
The Next Gen Payments & Cross Border Innovation Virtual Summit brings together the innovators, financial leaders, fintech disruptors, payment experts, and enterprise executives shaping the future of global commerce.
Over one power-packed virtual experience, hear directly from the organizations redefining B2B payments, treasury, cross-border transactions, embedded finance, AI-driven payment operations, and financial infrastructure. Through keynote sessions, executive panel discussions, and real-world case studies, you'll gain practical insights from leaders who are solving today's toughest payment challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.
Whether you're modernizing payment operations, scaling globally, reducing payment friction, or exploring the impact of AI on financial workflows, this summit is designed to help you stay ahead of what's next.
Why Attend?
01
Learn how AI is reshaping payment operations and finance.
02
Discover what's next for cross-border payments, real-time settlement, and digital money.
03
Hear directly from fintech innovators, enterprise payment leaders, and banking executives.
04
Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately within your organization.
05
Connect with senior decision-makers driving the future of payments.
06
Leave with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a clear view of where the industry is heading.
01
Reflect on the defining procurement trends and challenges of 2026
02
Learn what initiatives delivered measurable business value
03
Discover how procurement priorities are evolving for 2027
04
Gain practical leadership insights from experienced procurement executives
Whether you're driving payment innovation, leading treasury transformation, or building the next generation of financial infrastructure, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical strategies, real-world implementation insights, and meaningful connections that will help your organization stay ahead in an increasingly digital and interconnected payments landscape.
Key Themes
- AI Agents in Payments & Finance
- Stablecoins & Enterprise Adoption
- Tokenized Deposits & Digital Money
- Payment Orchestration & Smart Routing
- Real-Time Treasury & Liquidity Management
- Embedded Finance & Embedded Payments
- ISO 20022 & Payment Modernization
- Open Finance & API-Driven Payments
- Fraud Prevention with AI
- Digital Identity & Payment Security
- Cross-Border Compliance & Regulatory Innovation
- Intelligent Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Autonomous Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Data-Driven Payment Intelligence
- The Future of B2B Commerce & Financial Infrastructure
Discussion Topics
Where Is AI Delivering Measurable Value Today?
- Spend analysis and visibility
- Strategic sourcing optimization
- Supplier intelligence
- Contract analytics
- Procurement automation
Lessons Learned From AI Implementation
- Building the business case
- Data readiness
- Change management
- Adoption challenges
- Scaling beyond pilots
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Moderated Panel Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- Closing Remarks
Duration: 60 Minutes
Governing AI Today, Preparing for Autonomous Procurement Tomorrow
Learn how procurement leaders are addressing governance, compliance, and adoption challenges while preparing for the future of autonomous procurement.
Date: 15 September 2026 14:00 BST/ 15:00 CEST
Key Topics
- AI governance and compliance
- Risk management and responsible AI
- Driving organizational adoption
- Human-AI collaboration
- The future of autonomous procurement
Overview of Panel Discussion
As AI adoption accelerates, procurement leaders must balance innovation with governance, compliance, and risk management. This session explores how organizations are building responsible AI frameworks while preparing for the next generation of autonomous procurement.
Discussion Topics
Governance, Compliance & Adoption Challenges
- AI governance frameworks
- Compliance considerations
- Data privacy and security
- Building trust in AI
- Organizational adoption
What's Next for Autonomous Procurement?
- Autonomous sourcing
- Human-AI collaboration
- Emerging procurement technologies
- Future operating models
- Skills for the AI era
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Moderated Panel Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- Closing Remarks
Key Discussion Themes
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Supplier Risk Management
- Geopolitical Risk
- Sustainable Procurement
- ESG & Compliance
- Supplier Intelligence
- Supplier Collaboration
- Procurement Strategy
Key Discussion Themes
Artificial Intelligence
Procurement Automation
Source-to-Pay Transformation
Procurement Analytics
Digital Procurement
Procurement Data Strategy
Procurement Technology Roadmaps
Future Procurement Operating Models
Artificial Intelligence
Procurement Automation
Source-to-Pay Transformation
Procurement Analytics
Digital Procurement
Procurement Data Strategy
Procurement Technology Roadmaps
Future Procurement Operating Models
Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for decision-makers, influencers, and practitioners who want to push procurement’s boundaries:
- Chief Legal Officer
- Head of Legal
- Legal Director
- Head/Director of Legal Operation
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Product Officer
- Practice Manager
Who Should Attend
This summit will bring together Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Payments Officers, Heads of Payments, Banking Leaders, Fintech Executives, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, VPs, Directors, Managers, Product Leaders, and Senior Executives from the following focus areas:
Payments & Banking
- Payments Strategy
- Cross-Border Payments
- Transaction Banking
- Treasury & Cash Management
Fintech & Innovation
- Fintech & Digital Payments
- Blockchain & Digital Assets
- Payment Innovation & Infrastructure
- Open Banking
Finance & Treasury
- Corporate Treasury
- Finance & FP&A
- Liquidity Management
- Risk & Fraud Prevention
Technology & Data
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Payment Platforms & APIs
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- IT & Digital Transformation
Compliance & Risk
- Regulatory Compliance
- AML & KYC
- Fraud & Risk Management
- Data Privacy & Security
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Accounting Automation
- Finance Controller
- Finance Operations
And many more professionals focused on modernizing payment systems, enabling global transactions, and driving financial innovation.
Industries
Telecommunications
Ecommerce & Retail
Pharmaceutical
Consumer Goods
Information technology
Manufacturing
Food Production
Saas
Financial Institutions
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Ecommerce & Retail
Telecommunications
Consumer Goods
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Food Production
Saas
Computer Software
Network & Security
Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators
Christine Reith
Senior Director Supplier Life Cycle Management & Procurement Excellence Innomotics GmbH
Maria Kiriushkina
International Procurement Leader
Rasa Roufi
Co Founder Mithra AI
Dario Kulic
Executive Advisor Operating Model Architect, Human-Centered Efficiency
Hanna Maria Pradera
Global Procurement Director Binders at Trinseo
Michael Schnerring
Procurement Advisor & Interim Manager
Prashant Karadage
Director – Aftermarket Procurement Transformation, Cummins Inc.
Kai Nowosel
CPO and Global Head of Real Estate The Adecco Group
Devi Kencki
Chairman Sourcing the Nederlands & KLM Strategic Source Advisor
Gopal Chaudhary
Global Director, Procurement, ZF Group
Alexandra Martinez
Senior Procurement Manager Strategy & Processes, RWE
THIBAUT WEBER
Global Procurement Director, GoodYear
Andreas Schulz
CPO Helvetia, Switzerland
Martin Schulze
CEO , BlueBox Systems
Sascha Ceylan
Head of Sustainability, Risk & Compliance | Procurement , Evonik
Leonardo Lucatorto
Finance Expert at Spendesk
Stefan Dierks
Sustainability Expert
Hanno Höhn
Chief Performance Officer of the MANN+HUMMEL Group and Managing Director of MANN+HUMMEL German
Anatoly Kibakin
STADA Arzneimittel AG Procurement Technology Expert
Mathias Wengeler
Chief Business Officer 1GLOBAL
Event Moderator
Angela Murphy, Ph.D.
Vice President of Marketing & Solutions, Pidgin
Past Speakers
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- Email:info@example.com
Safwan Zaheer
Head of Product, Tokenized Deposits (Advisory) - Vast Bank
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Meridith Perry
New Business & Ecosystem Growth Leader, PayStand
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Ajay Mathews
Payment Strategy and Data Science Leader
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Paramita Bhattacharjee
Head of Product, Digital Banking and Check Business Line Mitek Systems
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Joe Pascale
Director of Payments, BLAZE
Platinum Sponsor
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Agenda Overview
11:00 – 11:05
Welcome & Opening Remarks
A review of the procurement trends that shaped 2026 and what attendees can expect from the discussion.
11:05 – 11:25
Executive Leadership Panel
Procurement in Review: The Biggest Lessons from 2026
Discussion Topics
- What delivered the greatest business value?
- Which procurement initiatives exceeded expectations?
- Where organizations continue to face challenges
- Procurement's evolving role within the enterprise
11:25 – 11:40
Executive Case Study
Sponsored Leadership Session
From Strategy to Results: Delivering Measurable Procurement Transformation
A senior executive shares a practical customer story highlighting measurable outcomes, lessons learned and best practices.
(15-minute customer-led case study presented in partnership with the event sponsor.)
11:40 – 12:00
Leadership Panel
Preparing Procurement for 2027
Discussion Topics
- Investment priorities
- AI adoption and governance
- Procurement operating models
- Supplier collaboration
- Talent and capability development
12:00 – 12:15
Innovation Spotlight
Sponsored Expert Session
Emerging Technologies & Trends Procurement Leaders Should Watch in 2027
A forward-looking session exploring new technologies, market developments and practical innovation opportunities.
(15-minute thought leadership session delivered by the event sponsor.)
12:15 – 12:30
Interactive Audience Q&A
Live questions with speakers and sponsors discussing audience priorities for 2027.
Past Sponsors
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