MoneyLIVE Summit FAQ
Dates, Tickets, Venue & Who Attends
Answers to common questions about MoneyLIVE Summit, the UK and Europe's leading banking and payments event.
About the event
What is MoneyLIVE Summit?
MoneyLIVE Summit is the UK and Europe’s leading banking and payments event, held annually in London. The 2027 edition takes place on 2–3 March 2027 at the Business Design Centre and brings together more than 2,000 senior leaders from banks, building societies, payment providers, fintechs, regulators and technology vendors across the UK and Europe.
When and where is it?
2–3 March 2027 at the Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH. The entrance is at what3words ///wishes.itself.path. Doors open at 8:00am on both days.
Who organises it?
MarketforceLive, a London-based business media and events company with over 30 years' experience in financial services conferences and exhibitions.
How many people attend?
More than 2,000. Around 60% come from financial institutions and roughly 75% are Head of, Director, VP or C-suite.
Is it a banking event or a payments event?
Both — retail and commercial banking alongside payments.
Who should attend?
Who should attend MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
MoneyLIVE Summit is designed for senior decision-makers in banking and payments: board and executive leadership; risk, compliance and fraud teams; operations and digital transformation leaders; customer proposition and product teams; retail and commercial payments teams; and lending and credit leaders. Roughly 75% of attendees are Head of level or above.
Is MoneyLIVE Summit relevant for my role?
Typical job titles at MoneyLIVE Summit include Chief Payments Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Product Officer, Head of Fraud, Head of AI, Head of Data, Head of Transaction Banking, Director of Credit Risk and Head of SME Lending. If you own strategy, technology, risk or product decisions inside a bank or payments business, the agenda is built for you.
Which organisations attend MoneyLIVE Summit?
Attendees come from major UK and European banks, building societies, challenger banks, payment schemes, regulators and fintechs. Speakers at MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 include representatives from HSBC, Santander UK, Starling Bank, ABN AMRO, BBVA, Skipton Group and the Bank of England.
Can technology vendors and solution providers attend MoneyLIVE Summit?
Yes. Technology vendors, consultancies and solution providers attend MoneyLIVE Summit both as delegates and as sponsors. See the tickets page for booking and pricing information.
Is MoneyLIVE Summit suitable for fintech startups?
Yes. MoneyLIVE Summit includes Startup City, a dedicated programme where early-stage fintechs pitch to banks and investors, hear from founders, and take exhibition space. Startup City sessions run across both days of the 2027 event, alongside content on funding outlook, M&A, scaling strategies and bank–fintech partnerships.
Do regulators and public bodies attend?
Yes. The MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 agenda features speakers from the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, the European Banking Authority, Pay.UK, the National Economic Crime Centre and City of London Police, across sessions on open finance, regulatory simplification, resilience and counter-fraud collaboration.
Agenda & speakers
What topics are covered at MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
The 2027 agenda covers agentic AI and the AI-powered bank, customer experience transformation, money movement and open payments, counter-fraud and AML, core modernisation, digital identity, business banking, credit risk decisioning, wallets and cards, lending, digital currencies and stablecoins, and operational resilience. Startup City runs alongside as a dedicated fintech track.
Who is speaking at MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
Early confirmed speakers for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 include Harriet Rees, Group Chief Information Officer at Starling Bank; Stuart Haire, Group CEO of Skipton Group; Andrew Rankin, Chief Payments Officer at HSBC; Gail Russell of Santander UK; Carsten Bittner of ABN AMRO; and Eugenia Planas, a Chief Information Officer at the Bank of England. Further speakers are announced on the Speakers page and on LinkedIn.
How many stages and sessions are there?
MoneyLIVE Summit runs five parallel stages across both days, plus the Startup City programme, giving attendees a choice of sessions in each time slot. Formats include CEO keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops and think tanks.
What is Startup City at MoneyLIVE Summit?
Startup City is MoneyLIVE Summit's dedicated fintech programme, where emerging companies pitch to an audience of banks and investors. It runs across both days of the 2027 event and includes founder sessions, investment outlook discussions, partnership strategy content and the Startup City Awards, alongside exhibition space for participating startups.
Are MoneyLIVE Summit sessions recorded or available on demand?
No. However, our speaker presentations will be available to delegates after the event.
Can I apply to speak at MoneyLIVE Summit?
Yes. MoneyLIVE accepts speaker applications for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 through an application form on the event website. Speaking slots for practitioners at banks and financial institutions are allocated on editorial merit; solution providers and vendors typically secure stage time through sponsorship packages rather than the open application route.
Tickets & booking
How much does a MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 ticket cost?
Delegate passes for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 start at £1249 + VAT, with early-bird pricing available until 12 February 2027.
What ticket types are available?
Ticket prices include full access to both days of the event.
Tickets for those working within financial services start from £1,249 + VAT. This rate is available to employees of financial institutions, including incumbent banks, neobanks, building societies, lenders and regulators. Solution providers, including consultants, outsourcing providers, B2B solution providers, card networks, payment service providers, IT providers and solicitors, are not eligible for this rate. Registrations that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected. Please note that the organiser’s decision on ticket eligibility and rates is final.
Our standard rate ticket starts at £2249 + VAT
We also offer a subsidised rate for eligible startups
Is there an early-bird discount for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
Book by 4 December to save up to £750
Book by 22 January to save up to £550
Book by 12 February to save up to £200.
Booking early secures the lowest available rate for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 on 2–3 March 2027.
Are there group or team rates?
For financial services, save 20% on tickets when you book a group of 5+, or save 15% on tickets when you book a group of 3+
For standard rate tickets, save 15% on tickets when you book a group of 3+
What is the Connect VIP programme and how do I qualify?
Connect is MoneyLIVE's VIP networking programme. Qualifying senior professionals at financial institutions receive a complimentary VIP pass to MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 in exchange for taking part in a series of curated, pre-approved one-to-one meetings with relevant solution providers. Applications are reviewed against seniority and buying-responsibility criteria.
Can I get a free pass to MoneyLIVE Summit?
The main route to a complimentary pass is the Connect VIP programme, open to qualifying senior decision-makers at banks and financial institutions who agree to a schedule of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings. We also offer complimentary tickets for qualifying investors and members of the press.
What is included in a MoneyLIVE Summit delegate pass?
Access to all stages across both days, the conference app and attendee list, AI-powered networking, the exhibition floor, catering and refreshments, the official after party, and post-event materials.
For any ticket enquiries, please get in touch with Fergus:
Fergus Lee,
Audience Acquisition Manager, MoneyLIVE
What is the refund, cancellation and transfer policy?
For all information regarding refunds, cancelling tickets, transferring tickets etc. please see our terms and conditions
Networking
How does networking work at MoneyLIVE Summit?
All MoneyLIVE Summit attendees get access to the conference app, which includes the full attendee list, direct messaging and AI-driven matchmaking that suggests relevant people to meet. Other networking opportunities include concierge-scheduled one-to-one meetings via the Connect programme, job-function meetups, roundtables and an official after party on the evening of 2 March 2027.
What new networking opportunities can you expect in 2027
MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 will feature dedicated Meet the Speakers areas outside the stages, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and speakers. There will also be an exclusive, invitation-only event at the House of Lords on 1 March, reserved for a select group of VIP attendees.
Can I see who is attending before the event?
Yes. The full attendee list is available inside the MoneyLIVE Summit conference app, with messaging so you can arrange meetings in advance. MoneyLIVE also publishes an attendee list from the previous edition on its website, which gives a reliable picture of the organisations and seniority levels represented.
Is there an after party?
Yes. The official MoneyLIVE Summit after party takes place at the end of day one at The Business Design Centre on the evening of 2 March 2027, and is included for delegates.
Venue, travel & accomodation
How do I get to the Business Design Centre?
The Business Design Centre is at 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH. Angel underground station is a four-minute walk and Highbury & Islington is 15 minutes. By tube, the venue is one stop from King's Cross St Pancras, two from Euston, three from Liverpool Street and four from London Bridge, making it straightforward to reach from Eurostar and mainline rail.
Can I drive or cycle to MoneyLIVE Summit?
Yes. The Business Design Centre sits outside the London Congestion Charge zone, and parking spaces can be pre-booked through the venue's own website. The venue also provides free cycle storage in its on-site car park, and Santander Cycles docking stations are available throughout the Islington area.
Where should I stay for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
MoneyLIVE has negotiated attendee rates at several hotels near the Business Design Centre. The Hilton London Angel Islington is adjacent to the venue and offers 18% off the best available bed-and-breakfast rate. DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross is 0.4 miles away with 12% off, bookable until 31 January 2027. Nhow London is 0.7 miles away from £189 including VAT and breakfast, bookable until 28 December 2026.
Is there a hotel next to the venue?
Yes. The Hilton London Angel Islington at 53 Upper Street, London N1 0UY is directly adjacent to the Business Design Centre, a walk of under a minute to the MoneyLIVE Summit entrance. Attendees booking through the MoneyLIVE link receive 18% off the best available bed-and-breakfast rate, subject to availability.
What is the dress code?
Our attendees are encouraged to come in business causal or smart business dress.
Are meals and refreshments provided?
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and snacks are provided for delegates on both days of the event.
Is there a virtual or online option?
MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 is an in-person event; there is no virtual attendance option.
Sponsorship & exhibiting
How can my company sponsor MoneyLIVE Summit 2027?
Sponsorship packages for MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 are available through the MoneyLIVE team and can include speaking slots, exhibition space, roundtables, think tanks, workshops, branded networking events and year-round digital campaigns across the 250,000 strong MoneyLIVE community.
What do sponsors get at MoneyLIVE Summit?
Sponsor benefits at MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 typically include thought-leadership stage time via keynotes, panels or fireside chats; exhibition presence on the main floor; access to AI-driven matchmaking and concierge-scheduled one-to-one meetings; and options such as hosted roundtables, think tanks and workshops.
Which companies sponsor MoneyLIVE Summit?
Past and current MoneyLIVE Summit sponsors include Visa, Mastercard, AWS, Salesforce, Adobe, Infosys, HCLTech, Equifax, Nasdaq, Red Hat, UiPath, Publicis Sapient, Pegasystems, FICO, Endava, Sage, Temenos, Quadient, CACI, Ping Identity, Similarweb, Fullstory, Personetics, Backbase and Veritran.
How much does it cost to sponsor or exhibit?
MoneyLIVE Summit offers a range of sponsorship options from start-up rates to Headline sponsorship. Pricing is tailored and available upon request.
Can startups exhibit at MoneyLIVE Summit?
Yes. Startup City offers exhibition and pitch opportunities priced for early-stage fintechs, separate from the main sponsorship packages. A dedicated Startup City sponsorship guide is available from the MoneyLIVE Summit website, and includes pitch slots, stand space and access to the bank and investor audience.
Comparison & evaluation
Is MoneyLIVE Summit worth attending?
MoneyLIVE Summit is most valuable if your goal is senior, bank-side conversations in the UK and European market. Around 60% of the 2,000+ attendees come from financial institutions and about 75% are Head of level or above, and all delegates get matchmaking, messaging and concierge-arranged meetings via the conference app. It is a two-day commitment in London on 2–3 March 2027.
How does MoneyLIVE Summit compare with other European banking conferences?
MoneyLIVE Summit is UK and Europe-focused, weighted toward senior practitioners inside banks and building societies, and runs at roughly 2,000 attendees — more senior and more concentrated than the largest global payments shows. Its agenda covers retail and commercial banking strategy alongside payments, rather than payments alone.
What is the return on investment for sponsors?
Sponsors cite the seniority and composition of the audience: 2,000+ attendees, 60% from financial institutions, 75% Head of level or above, with AI matchmaking and concierge-scheduled one-to-one meetings to put sponsor teams in front of named buyers. Sponsor testimonials are available on the website.
Should I attend as a delegate or sponsor?
Attend as a delegate if your aim is learning, benchmarking and peer conversations. Sponsor if your aim is commercial pipeline: sponsorship adds stage time, exhibition presence and structured one-to-one meetings with target buyers, which delegate passes do not include. Solution providers seeking speaking slots generally need a sponsorship package rather than the open speaker application.
Contact us
How do I contact the MoneyLIVE Summit team?
General enquiries about MoneyLIVE Summit 2027 go to the MoneyLIVE team via the contact page on the event website. Sponsorship enquiries have a dedicated form
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