Payments at the Crossroads
Hosted by Allianz Trade
London, UK | 29 April 2025 | Canary Wharf – 1 Canada Square, London E14 5DX
Tickets available for £199
The TreviPay Crossroads Fintech Seminar Series heads to London
Merchant payments experts joined industry insiders for a smart conversation around B2B payment trends and technology in an intimate setting. Payments, eCommerce and banking leaders had an energizing conversation on topics including AI, A/R automation, and the latest payments regulations. Stay tuned to for a recap of this seminar.
Agenda
Half-day agenda including lunch, programming, networking and cocktails. Check back for updates.
12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch
12:30 – 12:35 | Welcome
Inez Berkhof-Hollander, TreviPay
12:35 – 12:55 | Intro: The Year of B2B
Allen Bonde, TreviPay
Digital transformation and a renewed focus on customer loyalty, plus shifting trade winds and regulations have shined the spotlight on B2B payments. Yet, unlocking the massive B2B opportunity takes a community. Join us as we kick off Crossroads London and look at the big picture trends, what buyers say they want, and how suppliers and their partners can adapt to newly volatile markets.
12:55 – 13:30 | Brands Panel: Scaling Your B2B Program
Inez Berkhof-Hollander, Moderator | Angus Cormie, Lenovo | Aarón Galván, UATP
Building a successful B2B payments and A/R automation program is a team sport. It takes a vision, the right technology and talent – and internal marketing and change management to drive adoption. Learn from top brands how they built their programs, what they learned and where they are investing in 2025 and beyond.
13:30 – 13:50 | Spotlight on Risk
Özlem Özüner, Allianz Trade | François Burtin, Allianz Trade | Maxime Darmet, Allianz Trade
Dive into the dynamic world of macroeconomics with this session! Allianz Trade will unravel the complexities of fraud and insolvencies, GDP trends and the impact of international transactions. Discover how these economic factors shape the B2B e-commerce landscape and learn actionable strategies for sellers to thrive with confidence in any market.
13:50 – 14:10 | Spotlight on Banking
Pearlin Tee, HSBC | Carl Buffery, HSBC
Digital transformation and a renewed focus on customer loyalty, plus shifting trade winds and regulations have shined the spotlight on B2B payments. Yet, unlocking the massive B2B opportunity takes a community. Join us as we kick off Crossroads London and look at the big picture trends, what buyers say they want, and which players are making 2025 the year of B2B in payments and fintech.
14:10 – 14:30 | Spotlight on Networks
James Lee, Mastercard
B2B payments are evolving from a necessary functional task to an element of strategic advantage. Factors driving this transformation include emerging technologies, government regulations, emphasis on working capital management (DSO and DPO), cost optimization, automation, and corporate expectations for a more consumer-like purchasing experience. Treasury and finance practitioners must be at the forefront of these changes, equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions with confidence. Mastercard will explore the changing landscape of B2B payments and technology and how organizations can adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment.
14:30- 15:00 | Networking Coffee Break
15:00 – 15:20 | The Regulations Landscape
Paul Rodgers, Vendorcom
Over the past decade, payments regulations have become fragmented and uncoordinated, even in advanced markets like the UK. Multiple regulators influence payments, impacting identity, data security and consumer protection. Key themes of the spotlight include the role of regulators, innovation, regulatory models and industry performance.
15:20 – 15:50 | Expert Panel: The Future of B2B Payments
Tom Cunningham, Moderator | David Cook, Penta Group |
Greg Toussaint, Edgar Dunn | Jordan Cox, VML
As AI reshapes eCommerce and customer expectations continue to evolve, how can businesses build loyalty in a digital-first world? This panel will explore the intersection of AI-driven personalization, seamless eCommerce experiences and next-gen loyalty strategies that drive engagement and repeat business.
15:50 – 16:10 | Spotlight on Consultancy
Ronny Wittig, Bain & Company
B2B payments remain surprisingly complex and fragmented. Drawing on real-world consulting experience, this session explores the current state of B2B payments, the most common challenges faced by businesses, and the emerging trends reshaping the space – with a particular focus on the order-to-cash process. Attendees will gain inspiration on how we, together with leading companies, are thinking about modernizing payment operations, improving customer experience, and preparing for the future of B2B commerce.
16:10 – 16:30 | Fireside Chat and Wrap Up
Allen Bonde | Martha Salinas, TreviPay
Choice, convenience, control. These are some of the ways merchants across industries can best meet B2B buyer expectations – and help them become more loyal. But there is a 4th “C” as well. Hear what this is, as Allen and Martha wrap up the seminar.
16:30 – 18:00 | Networking and Drinks
Hosted by Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade is the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit and political risk. Our proprietary intelligence network analyzes daily changes in +80 million corporates solvency. We give companies the confidence to trade by securing their payments. We compensate your company in the event of a bad debt, but more importantly, we help you avoid bad debt in the first place. For more information, please visit allianz-trade.com.
Presented in Partnership With
At TreviPay, we believe loyalty begins at the payment. Thousands of sellers use our global B2B payments and invoicing network to provide choice and convenience to buyers, open new markets and automate accounts receivables. With integrations to top eCommerce and ERP solutions and flexible trade credit options, TreviPay brings decades of experience serving leaders in manufacturing, retail and transportation.
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At TreviPay, we believe loyalty begins at the payment. Thousands of sellers use our global B2B payments and invoicing network to provide choice and convenience to buyers, open new markets and automate accounts receivables. With integrations to top eCommerce and ERP solutions and flexible trade credit options, TreviPay brings decades of experience serving leaders in manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Join These Speakers Live in London
Inez Berkhof-Hollander
Managing Director Europe
TreviPay
Allen Bonde
Chief Marketing Officer
TreviPay
Carl Buffery
Director
HSBC
François Burtin
Global Head of E-Commerce Line of Business Allianz Trade
David Cook
Partner
Penta Group
Angus Cormie
Director & GM, EMEA eCommerce
Lenovo
Jordan Cox
Principal Consultant
VML
Tom Cunningham
Former VP of UATP
Maxime Darmet
Senior Economist
Allianz Trade
Aarón Galván
Director, Network Sales,
North America
UATP
James Lee
Director, Account Management, B2B Payments Automation and Embedded Finance
Mastercard
Özlem Özüner
Commercial Director E-Commerce
Allianz Trade
Paul Rodgers
Chairman
Vendorcom
Martha Salinas
Chief Commercial Officer
TreviPay
Pearlin Tee
Director Digital Solutions
HSBC
Greg Toussaint
Director
Edgar, Dunn & Company
Ronny Wittig
Partner
Bain & Company
In-Depth, Dedicated Sessions
Expert Industry Speakers
In addition to the informative sessions and workshops, attendees enjoy social events to relax and connect with other attendees in a casual setting.
Be a Part of the London Fintech Seminar
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from merchant payment experts and industry insiders. For £199, you get access to the half-day agenda including lunch, programming, networking and cocktails.
