The Metaverse and FinTech - FinTech West event supported by Close Brothers

FinTech West is the representative body for Fintech in the South West region and part of the FinTech National Network. We are a not for profit organisation with core objectives to:Connect and inform the FinTech community in the South WestPromote the South West as a FinTech centre of excellence and help develop the sectorAdd value to and help generate regional economic benefitAlign to the development of the nationalFinTech sectorThe community consists of several thousand people across the region involved and interested in FinTech. FinTech West works alongside a wide variety of organisations including FinTechs and related tech firms, accelerators and incubators, financial and professional services, universities, colleges and schools, investors and funding bodies and public sector organisations.

FinTech West

Taking place in UK FinTech Week and supported by Close Brothers, this in-person seminar focusing on the metaverse and how it might impact FS

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We are delighted to be hosting a seminar during UK FinTech Week, which is an annual highlight of the FinTech sector calendar.The detailed agenda is below but the the event starts with networking from 9am and presentations from 9.30am. Further networking and drinks at the close. Thanks Close Brothers for providing a venue for the event and refreshments.The future of work is being reshaped by metaverse technology. Propelled by remote working conditions catalysed by COVID-19, VR and AR have enabled colleagues to collaborate efficiently while not in the same space, using features such as chatting, annotating and screen-sharing. Metaverse’s practical applications is its ability to bring greater convenience to professionals and clients alike, with VR and AR being implemented in client-facing contexts. The inclusion of digital technologies in traditional sectors, such as finance, has been an impetus for the increased expectations held by consumers regarding the services they want to be provided with.Who are the companies that will benefit from the growth of metaverse technologies and what are some of the risks?Join our expert panel to delve deep into the future of the metaverse in FinTech.- 09:00 Doors open, networking. - 09:30 Welcome &amp; introduction - David Henderson, Strategic Adviser, FinTech West- 09:35 Expert Panel Discussion. How will the metaverse shape the future of financial services? <ul><li> 	Nick Fellingham - CEO and Co-Founder of Condense Reality </li><li>	Ed Hayes - Partner at TLT Solicitors </li><li>	Simon Stygall, APFS - Financial Adviser at Close Brothers</li></ul>- 10.15 - Audience Q&amp;A - 10:25 - Thanh Quan-Nicholls - Partnerships &amp; Industry Engagement Manager, MyWorldBristol &amp; Bath. MyWorld is a £46 million, five-year programme based in Bristol and Bath showcasing the latest advances in digital production and research led by University of Bristol. Thanh will provide an update on the programme so far and explore the overlap with the world of FinTech. - 10:35 - Regional FinTech Showcase<ul><li>	Oliver Lane, Behind Login </li><li>	Ashton Clapp, The Bunch. </li><li>	Jessica Miller, Sefin Hub </li></ul>- 11:00 Networking - 11:30 Close

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