Open Banking Expo Awards 2026
About this Event
The Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 take place on 13 October in London, recognising the organisations delivering real impact across Open Banking, Open Finance and Smart Data.
These awards are about what’s been achieved, not what’s planned.
From payments innovation and data use, to customer experience, infrastructure and AI, the Awards celebrate the people and businesses turning strategy into real-world outcomes.
Entries are now open.
Declare your intention to enter by 5 June to secure 25% off your entry fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the open Banking Awards?
They are the premier global awards programme for Open Banking and Open Finance, recognizing the best innovations, teams, and initiatives across payments, data‑usage, regulation, and customer experience.
2. Who can enter the Awards?
Any organisation or individual working in Open Banking or Open Finance can enter, including banks, fintechs, infrastructure providers, regulators, consultancies, and start‑ups.
3. What are the main award categories?
Categories typically include Best Use of Data, Best Use of AI, Best Open Banking Payments Project, Best Open Finance Application, Best Start‑up, Best Customer Experience, Best Team, Women in Open Banking, and various sector‑ and regulatory‑focused awards.
4. Who judges the Awards?
A global panel of 30+ experts from banking, fintech, regulation, and payments evaluates submissions, with shortlists and winners announced publicly.
5. How can I submit an entry?
Entries are submitted via the Open Banking Expo Awards portal
Event Details
Location
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, England, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Date & Time
Oct 13, 2026 18:30 - Oct 13, 2026 23:45
Timezone: Europe/London
Price
🆓 Free
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