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Following the success of the inaugural event in 2016, FinTech North 2017 is once again set to take place during Leeds Digital Festival week and aims to attract 350 delegates and support from the FinTech community in the Leeds City Region, across the UK, and internationally.

FinTech North 2017 will be hosted on the 26th April 2017 at aql in Leeds. The goal of the event is to generate collaboration and knowledge share within the financial services and technology community and to generate tangible economic benefits for the region. The agenda for the one day conference will feature a number of well-known keynote speakers who will cover topics including innovation, alternative finance, big data and analytics, machine learning, digital identity and authentication.

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In recent months the interest and activity in the FinTech arena in Leeds has heightened, with developments including the publication of a FinExtra report into FinTech in the Leeds City Region and the announcement of a new Digital Laboratory which is being led by Finexus and has gained high profile corporate support. Julian Wells, Director of Whitecap Consulting, says: “There is a strong desire by numerous stakeholders in the Leeds City Region to increase the profile, capability and economic value of FinTech in the region. This year by launching FinTech North we laid the foundations which will enable us to deliver an even more impactful event in 2017 and help put FinTech firmly at the heart of the northern digital economy – particularly the Leeds City Region – making it attractive to UK and international organisations.” Dr Chris Sier, Director of FiNexus and FinTech Envoy for the Northern Powerhouse, who spoke at FinTech North and will chair the 2017 event, says: “Opportunity was a theme from every speaker at FinTech North 2016. The challenge for Leeds is to work together to ensure our City has the best chance of exploiting the opportunity to become a true FinTech centre of excellence.” Nearly 200 business leaders attended the first FinTech North conference in Leeds, and speakers and delegates were drawn from places as diverse as Estonia, Germany, London and Manchester. Dan Rajkumar, Managing Director of rebuildingsociety.com and White Label Crowdfunding, summed up why the next FinTech North event will be a great opportunity for the region: “There is no doubt Leeds is now seen as a key FinTech and digital leader outside London both for infrastructure and talent. FinTech North 2017 will provide the delegates with a fascinating day of insight and the opportunity to network with industry peers and some of the region’s best known FinTech companies and governmental bodies.” Registration for FinTech North 2017 is now open – click here to book your free place. For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Whitecap Consulting.