Leading by example, building next generation of services is a collective pursuit. Anchor institutions play a vital role in driving progress—through leadership, partnership, and action. At this unique event, you’ll hear directly from the CEO and Deputy CEO of global bank BNP Paribas Personal Finance as they share their motivations, lessons learned, and practical top tips from three years of shaping the Innovation Lab in the West Midlands.
Meet the innovators, on the day, you’ll have the chance to connect with the latest Innovation Lab cohort at showcase stands. Explore cutting-edge solutions designed to tackle professional services challenges, and see how collaboration outside of procurement is already driving results.
Why attend? This is a unique opportunity to:
- Gain insight into how a global bank is embracing customer first innovation in the region.
- Connect with entrepreneurs and innovators working at the frontier of ProfTech.
- Strengthen your network across the professional services and technology ecosystem.
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of how open innovation can support business growth, from SMEs to large established corporate firms.
- Direct connections with collaborative innovators developing solutions for professional and financial services outside of procurement settings.
- An enhanced appreciation of your role in shaping the West Midlands’ next generation services ecosystem.
This event is designed for forward-looking leaders and innovators who want to shape the future of professional and financial services. Whether you’re:
- A senior decision-maker in business, professional or financial services,
- A ProfTech exploring opportunities within financial services,
- A CTO or innovation lead driving transformation,
- An academic bringing applied research into real-world contexts, or
- A policymaker shaping the regional economy,
you’ll find fresh insight, valuable connections, and opportunities to influence the next generation services ecosystem.