FDATA 2026 Global Open Finance Summit

The Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA) Global Open Finance Summit is the premier convening of stakeholders advancing consumer-permissioned financial data rights and open finance implementation across the globe, including the emerging role of agentic AI in financial services and data-driven decision-making.

A high-touch, policy-focused forum, the Summit brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, fintech leaders, and consumer advocates to explore the implementation of open finance and open data frameworks around the world.

Join FDATA to hear from market leaders and policymakers designing, building, and implementing open finance and open data regimes, and to meet with the thought leaders driving the future of finance.

Agenda

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast (Sponsored by Plaid)

8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Steve Boms, Executive Director, FDATA

8:35 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Fireside Chat with Anne Butler, Bank of Canada, on Consumer-Driven Banking in Canada

A discussion on Canada's implementation of consumer-driven banking, lessons learned, and the path toward a secure and innovative open finance ecosystem.

Speaker: Anne Butler, Bank of Canada
Moderator: Debbie Gamble, Interac

(Sponsored by Interac)

9:20 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Panel: From Open Finance to Open Data

As governments look beyond financial services, this session explores how open finance principles are informing broader data portability initiatives across sectors.

Moderator: Tal Schwartz, North Exit Ventures

Panelists:

Michael Murray, President, Mission:data

Keldon Bester, Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project (CAMP)

Karim Nanji, Inverite

Mario Dearmas, Walmart

10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Networking Break (Sponsored by Inverite)

10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Panel: Know Your Agent

As AI agents begin acting on behalf of consumers, experts discuss identity, authentication, authorization, trust, and governance in the next generation of financial services.

Moderator: Eyal Sivan, Mr. Open Banking Podcast

Panelists:

Ricardo Isais, Sumsub

Candace Evilsizor, Method Financial

Nicole Dunn, Baselayer

Kevin Feltes, FDX

11:05 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Panel: A View from Financial Institutions

Financial institutions discuss implementation priorities, opportunities, and challenges as open finance moves from policy development to execution.

Moderator: Alex Johnson, Fintech Takes

Panelists:

Jim Wadsworth, Invela

Santiago Duro Tomas, Scotiabank

Dan Broten, EQ Bank

11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Lunch Keynote and Moderated Q&A (Sponsored by Interac)

Keynote: Sam Seaton, Co-Chair, UK Smart Data Council

Following the keynote, Claire Brownell will moderate a live Q&A exploring the evolution of smart data, consumer-permissioned data, and the future of open finance.

12:50 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.

Fireside Chat: The State of Open Finance Across the United States (Sponsored by Plaid)

An update on state-level open finance initiatives and what they mean for consumers, regulators, and industry.

Speaker: Kaitlin Asrow, New York State Department of Financial Services
Moderator: Steve Boms

1:35 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.

Panel: Artificial Intelligence and Write Access in the Age of Open Finance

Industry and government leaders examine the policy and technical considerations surrounding AI-powered financial services, write access, consumer protection, and governance.

Moderator: Dan Murphy, Sunset Park Advisory

Panelists:

Tomas Campos, Spinwheel

Greg Ewing, Spencer Fane

Kirsten Fraser, Finance Canada

2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Presentation by Plaid Danielle Aviles Krueger

2:35 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Panel: Global Perspectives

A global discussion featuring policymakers and industry leaders sharing implementation experiences and lessons from North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Moderator: Adam Cox, Open Banking Expo

Panelists:

Martijn Bos, Plaid

Pralhad Giri, Central Bank of Nepal

Jane Barratt, MX

Huw Davies, Ozone API

3:20 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

Panel: The Evolving Global Payments Landscape

Leaders from payments, banking, and fintech examine how open finance is reshaping payments infrastructure, innovation, and customer experiences around the world.

Moderator: Ryan Grundy, Payments Canada

Panelists:

Abraham Tachjian, Brim Financial

Didier Lavallée, Tetra Trust Company

Matt Mulder, Stripe

Sander Meijers, Adyen

4:05 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Presentation by Pontera

4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks
Steve Boms, Executive Director, FDATA

Accommodations

FDATA has secured a group rate at The Sutton Place Hotel for booking before August 17, 2026, or until rooms sell out. Book your room here.

Be part of shaping this year's Summit. We offer a range of sponsorships that will highlight your company's role in shaping the future of open finance and open data before a hugely influential audience.

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Let’s connect! Do you have questions? Reach out to summit@fdata.global.