Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores the evolution of APIs as the operational interface for autonomous agents in finance
- Focuses on the shift from conversational AI to agentic AI capable of executing financial actions
- Covers actionable banking, embedded invisible finance, and the regulatory frameworks enabling them
- Features practical insights on API monetization, security, automation, and governance
- Brings together leaders from fintech, banking, technology, and enterprise digital transformation
apidays London 2026, themed “The Zero-Click Economy: Orchestrating Agentic Finance and Embedded Invisible Banking,” convenes industry leaders to examine the next phase of digital finance. As APIs become the primary interface for autonomous agents rather than human users, the event delves into the operational, technical, and regulatory shifts shaping the future of banking and financial technology.
Industry Context: The Rise of Agentic Finance
The financial sector is undergoing a profound transformation as APIs move beyond data access to become the hands of AI—enabling direct execution and automation. This shift from GenAI, which interprets and discusses financial data, to Agentic AI, which initiates and completes transactions, is redefining how value moves through digital ecosystems. The conference addresses the operational challenges and opportunities that arise as finance becomes an embedded, invisible utility within automated workflows.
Core Themes and Discussion Tracks
- API monetization strategies and business models
- Security, observability, and compliance in API-driven automation
- Agentic finance and the future of embedded banking
- Platform governance and scaling API ecosystems
- Sustainability and responsible technology adoption
- Emerging trends in LLM APIs, event-driven architectures, and open-source frameworks
Sessions are designed to provide both strategic perspective and hands-on learning, with real-world case studies from leading banks, fintechs, and technology providers. Attendees gain practical knowledge on orchestrating secure, compliant, and scalable API ecosystems in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Who Should Attend?
The event is tailored for API leaders, software engineers, architects, product owners, digital transformation executives, security professionals, and fintech innovators. It attracts CTOs, CIOs, Heads of Engineering, Product Managers, and API strategists from banks, financial institutions, technology companies, and enterprises navigating digital transformation.
Technologies and Industry Partners
apidays London features a strong presence from major technology vendors and open-source communities. Sponsors and partners include Postman, Google Cloud Apigee, Treblle, IBM, Equixly, Akamai, SmartBear, and AsyncAPI. The event highlights advances in API management, security tooling, and event-driven architecture, offering attendees a firsthand look at the platforms shaping the future of digital finance.
Format and Experience
Held in person at Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s, London, apidays London 2026 offers over 100 sessions, hands-on workshops, curated learning tracks, and extensive networking opportunities. The program includes partner conferences and certification options, fostering both practical learning and meaningful industry connections.
Why This Event Matters Now
As financial services become increasingly automated and embedded within digital workflows, the ability to orchestrate secure, compliant, and scalable API-driven finance is critical. apidays London 2026 positions itself as a hub for real learning, actionable insights, and industry networking—addressing the operational and strategic challenges facing the next generation of digital finance leaders.