ACI Worldwide Hosts Exclusive Payments Unleashed EMEA in London

ACI Worldwide has announced Payments Unleashed EMEA, a two-day invitation-only event for senior payments leaders. It will take place in London on 29-30 June 2026. The gathering aims to address key questions shaping the future of the payments industry. The event begins on 29 June at the 12th Knot rooftop bar at Sea Containers London. A full day of sessions follows on 30 June at the Hilton London Bankside. Executives from major firms like Mastercard, Santander, Amazon, NVIDIA, PayPal, Rabobank, and Nationwide will attend, alongside regulators, analysts, and fintech leaders.

Dr. Leda Glyptis, a well-known fintech author, will deliver a keynote speech. The mainstage discussions will explore who controls payment infrastructure, who bears the cost of fraud, the future of card payments, and the role of AI in commerce. Dedicated tracks for banking and merchant topics are also part of the programme.

Europe’s payments sector faces growing pressures around sovereignty, new regulations, and AI-driven commerce. Policymakers are pushing to reduce reliance on non-European payment systems through initiatives like the digital Euro and Wero. Meanwhile, new reimbursement rules are shifting fraud losses to banks, and AI agents are starting to make purchases, raising issues of authentication and liability. The event will tackle critical industry challenges and opportunities. It provides a platform for senior leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of payments in Europe. Decisions made in these areas could reshape the sector in the coming years.