Upcoming Conferences
City Week is returning for its 16th annual edition! Held in-person over two days in London from 18-19 May, as well as being live-streamed around the world, next year’s edition will take place at a time when the financial services are undergoing profound change. Geopolitics are reshaping trade and investment flows. Technology, especially AI, is transforming business models. Regulatory regimes are having to pivot to a pro-growth stance in the face of a widespread cost of living crisis. The role of the financial services industry in combating climate change is under challenge. Crypto, digital assets and blockchain have finally achieved acceptance in mainstream finance. No financial institution can afford to stand still in the face of such change.
City & Financial Global is pleased to announce that its annual City Remuneration Summit will be taking place on 3 June 2026. The Summit is a long established and highly regarded event which has, over the years, become the “go to” gathering for senior remuneration, reward and compensation specialists. It is unique in that it focuses exclusively on FCA/PRA regulated financial institutions, and the particular issues they face from a regulatory perspective.
The 11th Annual Culture and Conduct Forum builds on the success of the previous editions, all of which have been very well attended and highly rated. This event has become the ‘must attend’ event on this topic for the UK financial services industry.
This prestigious summit brings together financial services industry leaders and other experts to discuss the latest developments in culture and conduct and to share best practice. This year’s programme combines both regulatory and strategic themes.
City & Financial Global is delighted to announce its Market Abuse Summit 2026 taking place on 11 June. Market abuse remains one of the Financial Conduct Authority’s most assertive enforcement priorities. With insider dealing prosecutions accelerating, financial penalties reaching £186 million in 2024–25, and a new Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC) under active consultation, the obligations facing financial institutions have never been more demanding.
Building on the success of City & Financial Global’s Data & AI events portfolio over the years, we are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Agentic AI for Leaders Summit, an unparalleled gathering of business leaders, policy makers, and AI experts scheduled to take place in Central London on 17 September this year.
Chaired by Niresh Rajay, Expert Chief Data & AI Officer in Financial Services, Chair – UK AI for FS, Fellow at Imperial College and Innovation Expert at Oxford University, this event is designed to equip UK businesses with the knowledge and strategies to navigate and build on the transformative power of Agentic AI.
The year 2026 is a critical “turning point” for AI regulation because it marks the transition from theoretical legal framework to active enforcement. While previous years focused on drafting laws, 2026 is when significant global regulations – most notably the EU AI Act – become legally binding for many organisations. For businesses it means the end of the “wait and see” period and the organisations must now learn to navigate the complexities of international AI policies.
The Excellence in Financial Services Awards 2027, presented by TheCityUK and City & Financial Global, recognise and celebrate the outstanding leadership, innovation, and achievements of firms, teams, and individuals across the UK-based financial and related professional services industry. These awards highlight the significant contributions they make to the wider UK economy and society, and will bring together senior leaders and expert practitioners from across the industry.