ACI Worldwide Hosts Exclusive Payments Unleashed EMEA in London

ACI Worldwide has announced Payments Unleashed EMEA, a two-day event for senior payments leaders. It will take place in London on 29-30 June 2026. The invitation-only gathering aims to address key challenges facing the industry today. The event will be held at the Hilton London Bankside. A welcome reception is scheduled for the evening of 29 June at the 12th Knot rooftop bar at Sea Containers London. Attendees will include executives from major firms like Mastercard, Santander, Amazon, NVIDIA, PayPal, Rabobank, and Nationwide, as well as regulators, analysts, and fintech leaders.

Payments Unleashed EMEA will centre on four critical industry questions: control of payment rails, fraud liability, the future of cards, and the impact of AI on purchasing. Europe’s payments sector is at a turning point, with sovereignty pressures, new regulations, and AI-driven commerce reshaping the landscape. Policymakers are actively working to reduce reliance on non-European payment systems through projects such as the digital Euro and Wero.

Dr. Leda Glyptis, a well-known fintech author, will open the mainstage session. She will discuss payments modernisation and the strategic decisions shaping the industry. The event will also feature dedicated tracks for banking and merchant discussions.

New reimbursement rules are shifting fraud losses to banks. At the same time, AI agents are beginning to make purchases, raising issues around authentication, liability, and customer ownership. The event will provide a platform for high-level discussions on the future of payments. Industry leaders will explore solutions to pressing challenges, including regulatory changes and technological advancements. The outcomes could influence how payments evolve across Europe.