London, United Kingdom

Strategic PPM in Financial Services Summit London 2026

Aligning regulatory, digital, data, and AI investments with measurable value
KEY INFORMATION
May 12-13, 2026
08:00 - 18:30 Local Time

Part of the PPM World Tour

80+
participants
25+
leading speakers
7+
hours of networking
10+
case studies, presentations, panels & fireside chats
10+
interactive breakout sessions (Workshops, Roundtables)
2
days

Why is this event right for you

The pressure on project, programme, and portfolio leaders in financial services is higher than ever. Regulatory complexity keeps rising, digital transformation and AI adoption are rapidly changing the competitive landscape, and banks, insurers, and asset managers face unparalleled demands to deliver measurable value, resilience, and compliance. That’s why the Strategic PPM in Financial Services Summit brings together Europe’s foremost leaders in portfolio, programme, and change management for two days of actionable insight, peer exchange, and high-impact networking in central London.
Through visionary keynotes, real-world case studies, hands-on workshops, and peer-led roundtables, you will discover frameworks, tools, and strategies that deliver results plus the relationships and expertise to accelerate change in your organization. This is not a theory event it’s where real solutions meet real challenges. If you are responsible for driving transformation, safeguarding compliance, or maximizing portfolio impact, this summit is your essential industry gathering in 2026.

Conference format

This 2-day summit addresses the most urgent challenges in delivering strategic portfolios within banking and financial services, with themes including:

Managing complex, multi-entity project and programme portfolios
Aligning regulatory, digital, data, and AI investments for measurable value
Optimizing resource capacity, delivery risk, and cross-functional dependencies
Embedding a culture of change adoption across the organization

Alongside our signature keynotes, panel discussions, and case study presentations, this year’s event features highly interactive sessions including hands-on workshops and peer roundtables designed to maximize practical learning and real-world application. Attendees will actively engage with tools, frameworks, and proven approaches for solving the most pressing challenges in modern PPM.

Event speakers

Avinash Shamdasani

Former Global Head of Trade and Transaction Reporting
BGC Group

Helga Laing

Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Lead
Tokio Marine Kiln

Inge Reuling

Head of Portfolio and Valuation Model Validation
KfW

Srijeet Dash

Senior Vice President - Global Product Commercialization Dom & XB Payments
Citi

Tina Salvage

Senior Data & AI Governance consultant
Ominiadigital

Nashwa Saleh

INED, CDir, Finance & Fintech Ambassador, UK IoD Surrey
United Bank for Africa (UK) Ltd

Heli Khandelia

Head of Strategic Change
Pictet Asset Management

Lawrence Samson

Global Head of Wealth Data and AI - One Wealth Programme
HSBC

Event HIGHLIGHTS

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Keynotes & Case Studies
think tanks
Roundtables
workshops
Workshops
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Panel discussions
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Networking
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Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

Unified portfolio view across business, tech, risk, and finance
Regulatory + strategic balance instead of regulation suffocating innovation
Core/digital transformation governance
Data & AI as structured investments, not scattered pilots
Capacity and dependency management so portfolios are deliverable
Benefits realization & value storytelling for boards and regulators
Culture & change enablement so value shows up in P&L and customer metrics

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Join us at the Strategic PPM in Financial Services Summit, London 2026, and take home the insight, strategies, and connections you need to deliver smarter portfolios, resilient programmes, and future-ready financial transformation.

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Who should attend?

This summit is crafted specifically for senior leaders and experts driving transformational change and strategic portfolio management across the financial sector:
  • Banking, Finance & Insurance:
    VPs, Directors, and Heads of Portfolio Management, Programme Management, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics, and Risk across banks, insurers, asset managers, and diversified financial institutions.
  • Technology Providers:
    Senior solution providers, vendors, and partners delivering PPM platforms, analytics, digital governance tools, and enterprise transformation technologies for financial institutions.
  • Consultancies & Advisors:
    Experts in change management, regulatory compliance, business transformation, and large-scale project delivery supporting financial services modernization.

Whether you are leading regulatory portfolios, digital and AI-driven transformation, or implementing the tools that keep financial organizations resilient, this is your essential gathering to connect, collaborate, and accelerate the shift toward smarter, more disciplined portfolio management.
Join us in London to be part of Europe’s premier community shaping the future of banking and finance transformation.

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Event registration

2 DAY CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION
£ 2349
  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to all networking activities during the conference
  • Conference materials
  • Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
  • Networking lunch

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