Set in the heart of historic London, Reply Xchange returns on Tuesday 9th June for a day of technological innovation and forward-looking ideas.
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Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: Executive Breakfast
An exclusive C-level breakfast exploring the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services, ahead of Reply Xchange 2026 London.
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Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: Executive Breakfast
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June 9, 2026
Old Billingsgate, 16 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX
English
A focused discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
Artificial Intelligence is moving rapidly from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption across the financial services sector. As organisations look to unlock productivity, strengthen risk management, enhance customer outcomes, and transform operational models, senior leaders must also navigate an evolving regulatory and governance landscape.
This executive breakfast, hosted by Reply as part of its annual flagship event Reply Xchange, will bring together a curated group of C-level guests and senior stakeholders to explore how Artificial Intelligence is being adopted across banking, asset management, compliance, and wider financial services.
Event Highlights
Through a series of inspiring keynotes and practical sessions, you will explore the following key takeaways:
Regulatory perspectives on AI
Hear from the Bank of England on the evolving regulatory view of Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom financial services, including considerations around model risk management and responsible adoption.
Industry insights and research
Explore findings from the Reply and University of Manchester Q1 2026 survey on Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom Financial Services, with insights from Reply and Alliance Manchester Business School.
Deploying Artificial Intelligence at scale
Understand practical lessons on scaling Artificial Intelligence within complex financial services organisations.
Executive panel discussion
Listen to a focused panel discussion with senior leaders from NatWest, the Bank of England, Credit Agricole Indosuez, Reply, and the University of Manchester on the opportunities, challenges, and governance considerations shaping Artificial Intelligence adoption in financial services.
Agenda
08:15 - 08:45
Registration and Breakfast
08:45 - 08:50
Welcome - Freddy Gielen, Executive Partner, Reply
08:50 - 09:10
Keynote: Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom Financial Services – The Regulatory View
Catarina Souza, Head of Division, Model Development and Review, Model Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence, Bank of England
09:10 - 09:25
Feedback, Discussion and Ideas
Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom Financial Services: Insights from the Reply–University of Manchester Q1 2026 Survey
Ben Walker, Executive Partner, Reply United Kingdom
Professor Richard Allmendinger, Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester
09:25 - 09:40
Deploying Artificial Intelligence at Scale: Lessons from Business and Compliance
Liévin Tshikali, Global Head of Compliance Asset Management, Crédit Agricole Indosuez
09:40 – 10:00
Executive Panel: Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom Financial Services
Facilitated by Vishwas Khanna, Partner, Avantage Reply United Kingdom
With:
Graham Smith, Head of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Innovation, NatWest
Professor Markos Zachariadis, Alliance Manchester Business School, Centre for Financial Technology Studies, The University of Manchester
Catarina Souza, Head of Division, Model Development and Review, Model Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence, Bank of England
Liévin Tshikali, Global Head of Compliance Asset Management, Crédit Agricole Indosuez
10:00
Closing Remarks before Xchange Plenary Session at 10:00
Freddy Gielen, Executive Partner, Reply
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