LeapxFinance

Navigating the next era of financial services with APIs & AI

Online conference | 16th October 2025 | 9AM ET | 2PM BST

Join leaders from banking, fintech, and insurance to explore how APIs and AI are shaping the next era of financial services. If you’re a decision maker driving strategy or a practitioner putting APIs into action, this event is for you.

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What is LEAPxFinance?

LEAPxFinance is a free online conference built for the financial services industry at a time of rapid change. Deregulation, shifting compliance demands, and accelerating AI adoption are reshaping the landscape and APIs are no longer just technical plumbing, but a core driver of growth and competitive advantage.

This event brings together leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners from banking, fintech, and insurance to address the sector’s most pressing challenges. Through expert insights, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies, LEAPxFinance shows how to adapt to market shifts with agility, resilience, and confidence.

Where and when?

October 16

9 AM – 2 PM ET | 2 PM – 7 PM BST

Online conference

Free registration

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Who should attend?

Technology decision makers, developers, architects, product managers, platform engineers, and anyone involved in digital strategy, architecture, or API delivery will find valuable insights and practical guidance at this online event.

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What you’ll learn

Walk away with actionable frameworks for API governance, deployment, sovereignty, scaling, and monetization. You’ll also gain 5 CPD (or CE) credits and a free API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification to accelerate your expertise.

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Key themes of LEAPxFinance

The future of Open Finance
Explore what’s next for open and embedded finance with insights from FDX, Open Banking leaders, and fintech innovators across the US, UK, EU, and beyond.

API monetization & market dynamics
Examine the new economics of API consumption, from premium pricing to evolving partnership models with fintechs and aggregators.

Architecture, control & governance
Understand the move beyond cloud-first strategies toward models where data ownership, sovereignty, and resilience take priority.

API security & observability
See why robust security and real-time visibility are critical as APIs power AI-driven services and third-party consumption.

Real-world solutions and outcomes
Learn directly from experts and practitioners in banking, financial services, and insurtech who are building secure, scalable, and revenue-generating API ecosystems today.

Hosts and speakers

Budha Bhattacharya

Director of Product Ecosystems at Tyk

Laura Heritage

API Strategist, Financial Services at Tyk

Additional speakers coming soon

Agenda

09:00 ET | 14:00 BST
Welcome to LEAPxFinance

09:20 ET | 14:20 BST
Panel discussion: Exploring the world of Open banking, Open Finance and FDX

10:00 ET | 15:00 BST
Financial services case study

10:40 ET | 15:40 BST
API monetisation: Exploring the new economics of APIs

11:20 ET | 16:20 BST
Financial services case study 2

11:50 ET | 16:50 BST
BREAK

12:20 ET | 17:20 BST
From opportunities to outcomes for the financial services industry with Tyk

13:00 ET | 18:00 BST
Looking ahead: AI-readiness for the financial services industry

13:40 ET | 18:40 BST
That’s (not) all folks: closing remarks

Earn certification

Attending LEAPxFinance earns you five hours of CPD (or CE) credits and unlocks access to the API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification, both free for event participants.

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FAQs

  • How much does it cost to attend?

    The LEAPxFinance online conference is 100% free to attend. As part of our commitment to open ecosystems and knowledge sharing, all sessions and certifications are available at no cost.

  • Will the sessions be available on demand afterward?

    Yes. All sessions will be recorded and made available on demand. Watching the recordings also counts toward CPD points and the Tyk certification.

  • Can I earn certification by attending?

    Absolutely. Attendees receive free access to the Tyk API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification which can be taken post-event. Plus five hours of CPD (or CE) credits to support your professional development, with a downloadable certificate available at the end of the conference. See more on how CPD works here.

  • How can I interact during the event?

    You’ll be able to submit questions and join discussions using Zoom’s live chat and Q&A features during each session.

  • Is this event right for my technical level?

    LEAPxFinance includes content for both strategic decision-makers and hands-on practitioners. Whether you’re leading architecture or working directly with APIs, you’ll find sessions tailored to your role.

  • Will there be hands-on demos or practical content?

    Yes. Expect demos, real-world use cases, and insights from platform teams at banks, fintechs, and insurers who are actively solving API governance challenges.

  • Where can I access past LEAP events?

    Access the LEAP 2.0 Conference on demand here and dive into expert insights on API governance, organizational strategies, and best practices to elevate your API programs.