FinTech North Manchester Conference In partnership with London Stock Exchange Group

Date: 30^th November 2021

Time: 09:00-16:30

Venue: The Whitworth Hall, University of Manchester, Whitworth Building, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

Platform: Zoom

Audience: c.200 physical attendees + c.100-200 virtual attendees via YouTube live-stream, FinTech North community

OVERVIEW

Following the success of two previous conferences in Manchester and one virtual conference last year, FinTech North is returning to the city for its fourth annual conference on 30^th November.

With a host of FinTech leaders already lined up for Manchester’s conference, the organisers are calling on the financial and tech communities to get involved in shaping the remaining slots on the agenda for the day. Last year’s conference attracted over 300 registrations.

The conference will bring together high-profile speakers from UK FinTech and beyond, as well as established tech companies and innovative start-ups from the region.

2021 Agenda:

Keynotes:

• Chris Sier, HM Treasury FinTech envoy for England and Chair of FinTech North
• Ravi Bhalla, Head of Department for Data, Technology and Innovation, FCA

Showcase:

• SuitsMe (tbc)
• UK Adviser
• Hydr – Nicola Weedall
• Sam Patchitt – Finstant
• Jessica Jackson – GC Angels (tbc)
• HouseFlow
• Financielle
• Digital Oracles – Sara Simeone, CEO (Confirmed)
• xDesign – Head of Engineering
• Leonard Cheshire (tbc)
• Tech Passport – Layla White
• Simon Gregory, Data on Demand
• Lee Melia, Tasika/ComplyRadar
• Rupee (Brazil)
• RD Vault
• Mastercard (speaker tbc)

Panel topics:

• Better FinTech
• Sustainability
• FinTech in MCR

2021 Draft Agenda:

Exhibitors:

1. Tasika
2. LSEG Coffee Stand (tbc)

University Business engagement room:

• Room downstairs for 1 to 1 consultation / engagement with the University
• Available for online bookings, in person ; free biscuits in person
• Any ideas with data, any thoughts around research; a ‘how to’ work with the University

Fund Her North Panel Overview:

Fintech North – Manchester Conference Panel Brief

Delivered by Jordan Dargue of Fund Her North & NorthInvest

Title: Changing the face of investment and improving the gender balance in the early stage tech ecosystem in the North.

Overview:

This panel discussion will seek to break down the barriers to angel investing, discussing the need for more women angel investors and improving the gender balance in the early stage ecosystem in the UK. We will also hear from a female entrepreneur who has been through an investment process in the North highlighting the pros and cons of raising investment as a female entrepreneur in this current landscape.

This panel session will provide the perfect setting for hearing from experienced women angel investors, on how to navigate through the details of angel investing and explore the potential for more women to become a part of the success of building early stage female led business growth.

Chaired By: Jordan Dargue – Founder of Fund Her North, Board Director of North Invest

Panelists:

• Heather Waters – Regional Manager – Natwest
• Investor – Women Angels of the North
• Female Entrepreneur – Manchester

We will as part of our panel conclude with the following:

• Link to Fund Her North – Become a member to access support and resources
• Flight Club – Investor Education Event
• Women Angels of the North Syndicate

2020 AGENDA

Details on Logistics

• Webinar to be marketed by FinTech North to entire Northern community
• Please share presentation slides with Joe Roche ([email protected]) two working days prior to the event.
• As a speaker, you will receive an email notification from Zoom prior to the event inviting you to be a panellist, enabling you to share your screen with webinar attendees

ORIGINAL DRAFT AGENDA

Marketing & Event Collateral

• Feel free to share your involvement in the event and promote across social!
• FinTech North website: https://www.fintechnorth.uk/event/fintech-north-manchester-conference/
• Eventbrite booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fintech-north-manchester-conference-tickets-90296197357
• Social handles: @fintechnorth

If you have any questions on the day, please call Engagement Manager Joe Roche on 07536112300

We are delighted to return to face-to-face events with our first physical Manchester conference since 2019! Our Manchester Conference is hosted in partnership with financial data experts Refinitiv, an LSEG company.

We are currently working on the agenda, which we are excited to share with you all. We are also due to confirm our venue, which will be an accessible location in central Manchester.

FinTech has long had the unique potential to impact societal and financial change. Over the past 18 months, FinTech innovation has helped us all survive and in some cases even thrive. In light of the Kalifa Review’s recommendation that increased National Connectivity is key to the UK’s FinTech strategy, we believe it’s an exciting time to be part of Northern FinTech. What better place to start than one of the North’s most exciting ecosystems – Manchester!

At the conference we will engage with the international and national FinTech landscape, explore UK and regional FinTech, take a deep dive into the Greater Manchester FinTech ecosystem and showcase some of the region’s innovative start-ups and scale-ups.

Throughout the pandemic, FinTech North has reached our entire Northern community with our virtual conferences and events, irrespective of geography. This year we are planning to live-stream and record the conference to maintain accessibility for those who are unable to join us on the day in Manchester.

Delegates can expect:

• Networking opportunities with the Northern FinTech Community
• To enhance their knowledge of UK FinTech
• To find out what FinTech innovation is taking place in Greater Manchester and beyond
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshments across the day

Early bird tickets are priced at £49. General admission are priced at £75. Virtual tickets are free.

For any speaking, partnership or sponsorship enquiries – please contact FinTech North Engagement Manager Joe Roche ([email protected]).