The Banking Scene BBQ Night 2026

We're pleased to confirm that The Connector will be attending The Banking Scene Payments BBQ Night 2026, taking place on September 10 at De Warande in Brussels.

What the Event Is About

This year's theme asks a question that sits at the heart of our industry: what is truly shaping the future of payments today, regulation or innovation?

Payments are being pulled in two directions at once. On one side, regulators and industry bodies are working to build safer, more resilient and more sovereign ecosystems through initiatives such as PSD3, Instant Payments, Verification of Payee and digital identity frameworks. On the other, technology is moving fast, driven by heavy investment in AI, stablecoins, embedded finance and new digital infrastructures.

The evening brings industry leaders, regulators, banks, fintechs and technology experts together to debate who defines the rules, who owns the customer interface, and who ultimately controls trust. All of this happens in a relaxed, informal setting built around great conversation and, as the name suggests, great food.

Who Will Be There

The event is designed for people who care about where payments are headed. Expect to meet:

• Banking professionals across strategy, payments and innovation teams

• Fintech founders and senior leaders

• C-level executives, including CEOs, CTOs, CIOs and Chief Payments Officers

• Policymakers and regulatory specialists

• Product, risk and compliance leaders

If payments, banking or financial regulation is part of your world, you'll be in good company.

Let's Connect in Brussels

We'd love to meet you at the event. Whether you want to compare notes on the regulation versus innovation debate or simply share ideas over the BBQ, come and find us on the night.

If you'd like to arrange a conversation in advance, reach out to us directly and we'll set something up.