Back for its ninth year, RegTech Live 2026 returns to discuss the latest developments in regulatory technology – identifying key trends, exploring emerging technologies, and hearing from senior experts on this rapidly evolving sector.

FStech is excited to announce that Ed Towers, head of advanced analytics & data science units at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be opening the conference with a keynote address.

Towers is an experienced leader in analytics, AI technology and transformation. He has over 15 years of experience in industry and in regulation at the FCA.

In his current role, he is driving the adoption for advanced technologies to transform the organisations approach to financial crime and consumer resilience.

At the event, taking place on 26 February 2026 at the London Hilton, Tower Bridge, there will also be range of panel discussions, including a session exploring culture governance and how to prevent non-financial misconduct in financial services.

RegTech Live 2026 will explore how financial institutions are responding to a wave of new regulation, digital disruption, and operational risks. With a focus on practical solutions, the agenda dives into intelligent automation, digital onboarding, AI explainability, and the realities of DORA one year on. We’ll examine advances in digital assets, cloud-native compliance, and open finance, as well as the shifting landscape of ESG, data privacy, and cyber resilience.

Expect dynamic panel debates, thought-provoking keynotes, and hands-on insights from those shaping the future of compliance. Whether you’re grappling with the complexities of AI governance, building operational resilience, or navigating the demands of real-time regulatory reporting, RegTech Live 2026 offers the strategies, connections, and inspiration to drive success.

Across a packed agenda, we'll hear from academics, lawyers, regulators, consultants and tech vendors via keynote speeches, thought leadership presentations and panel debates.

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