As part of the Business Series, this public event brings together leading academics and industry practitioners to explore how Financial Technology (FinTech), and in particular the rapid advances in Generative AI, are reshaping modern business, finance, and decision-making.

Calendar
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Clock
18:00–20:30
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Auditorium

Overview

The session will examine real-world applications of AI and data-driven technologies, the opportunities they create, and the risks they introduce. Discussion will also focus on the ethical, regulatory, and sustainability implications of adopting these technologies, including issues of transparency, bias, accountability, and their long-term impact on organisations and society.

Drawing on insights from both practice and research, panellists will discuss how businesses and financial institutions can innovate responsibly while navigating rapid technological change and increasing regulatory and social expectations.

Designed for students, professionals, and members of the wider community, the event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with current debates, hear from experts at the forefront of FinTech and Generative AI, and expand professional networks.

Panellists

  • Chair – Dr Khaladdin Rzayev
  • Aleks Tomczyk – CEO at FinTech Scotland
  • Graham Cressey – Director of Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab UKI
  • Jasmin Hasmatali – Head of Marketing at Breakthrough Social Enterprise

Agenda

  • 6:00pm: Registration, tea & coffee
  • 6:30 to 7:30pm: Speaker presentations followed by audience questions
  • 7:30pm: Networking with drinks
  • 8:30pm: Event ends

This event forms part of University of Edinburgh Business School’s ‘Business Series’ a programme of public, in-person events which bring together practitioners, staff, students and members of the Edinburgh business community around a shared topic of interest.