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The Risk and Growth Symposium 2026:
Building a tech and data empowered business

A focused event for financial service leaders and teams who want to strengthen strategy, client engagement, governance, risk, compliance and decision-making by making better use of technology and data.

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Royal Society of Arts
8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ (Map)

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Keynote speakers covering:

  • What the FCA expects as part of its data-led supervision strategy
  • What successful tech and AI implementation looks like, with working examples
  • What is required to become a truly data-led business (including tech stacks and building a data lake)
  • How to engage key stakeholders, including the FCA and technology partners
  • Actionable strategies to encourage collaboration and positive change

Register to book your place. If there are topics you would like us to cover, add them when you register and we will send further details.

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What is happening on the day
Wednesday 22nd April 2026

 
9:00 – 9.10am
Opening address: Digital strategy: where we are, risks and opportunities
Lee Robertson, Symposium Chair
Session 1: Regulatory Intelligence Aligning with the FCA Digital Agenda
9:10 – 9:20am
(Talk 1)
The move towards data driven supervision
Chris Davies, CEO Model Office
9:20 – 10:20am
(Talk 2)
The FCA’s digital transformation, AI and data analytics strategy & Q&A with Model Office Chair Lee Robertson
Ian Phoenix, FCA Director of Intelligence and Digital
Session 2: The New Risk and Opportunity Landscape
10:20 – 10:40am
(Talk 3)
Innovation-designing, automating and monitoring tech workflows for growth
Helen Clark, CEO Mint Blue Consulting
10:40 – 11:00am
(Talk 4)
The future boardroom, tech, data, culture
John Porteous, Managing Director Raymond James
11.00 – 11.30am Tea & coffee break
11:30 – 11:50am
(Talk 5)
Harnessing Tech and AI for client engagement, growth and risk reduction
Jon Pittham, CEO Karman Digital
Session 3: Tech Demos
11:50 – 12:10pm
(Demo 1)
Ensuring robust Cyber risk management and operational resilience
Adam Byford, CEO Beyond Encryption
12:10 – 12:30pm
(Demo 2)
Governance, Risk and Compliance and Client file review automation
Chris Davies, CEO Model Office
12:30 – 1:00pm Close followed by networking

Meet the speakers

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Interested in joining us? Register now to secure your place at the Risk and Growth Symposium on 22 April 2026.