The Euro Banking Association has announced its complete speaker roster for EBAday 2026, featuring over 100 payments industry leaders gathering in Copenhagen on 16-17 June. EBA board chair Wolfgang Ehrmann will open the two-day conference, expected to draw more than 1,400 senior banking and payments professionals. Nordea’s head of transaction banking Kirsi Wiitala will deliver headline insights following the opening remarks.

The conference represents a critical gathering point for European payments infrastructure stakeholders as the industry navigates ongoing digital transformation, instant payments mandates, and cross-border settlement challenges. With attendance exceeding 1,400 senior participants, the event signals strong industry focus on collaborative solutions and regulatory alignment across European banking networks. The Copenhagen venue and Nordea’s prominent speaking role underscore Nordic leadership in payments innovation and open banking implementation.

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Payments providers and fintech firms should monitor announcements from this gathering closely, as policy directions and partnership frameworks emerging from EBAday often shape European transaction banking strategies for the following 12-18 months.

Source: Finextra