The invitation-only lending technology event of the year
Wednesday · 24 September 2025 · London
Why attend
- Real-world success stories from providers achieving breakthrough results
- Hands-on demos of next-generation solutions from Lendscape & partners
- Peer-to-peer networking with industry leaders and innovators
- Practical guidance on building smarter, AI-ready lending experiences
- The day closes with an exclusive rooftop-terrace reception overlooking London, perfect for making new connections.
Date: Wednesday · 24 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 18:00 (followed by evening reception)
Venue: WeWork, 10 York Road, London SE1 7ND
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Receivables Finance – Current Agenda
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
Registration & breakfast
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome
Welcome and introductions
Steve Box
Chairman, Accelerated Payments
Chairman, Accelerated Payments
09:15 – 09:30 Opening
Opening remarks
Martin Morrin
CEO, Lendscape
CEO, Lendscape
09:30 – 10:05 Keynote
Opening Keynote: Building An Innovation Engine
Chris Heemskerk
Founder & CEO, The Innovation Alliance
Founder & CEO, The Innovation Alliance
10:05 – 10:50 Panel
Tech-Powered, Customer-First: Elevating the Lending Experience
Michelle Ware
Head of Digital Innovation & Propositions, HSBC
Head of Digital Innovation & Propositions, HSBC
James Hillier
Financial Services Specialist, Validis
Financial Services Specialist, Validis
Susan Toon
Head of Operations, Novuna Business Cash Flow
Head of Operations, Novuna Business Cash Flow
Mark Watkins
Global Director, Lenvi Riskfactor
Global Director, Lenvi Riskfactor
Carolyn Goddard
Head of Product, Lendscape
Head of Product, Lendscape
Moderator
10:50 – 11:20 Break
Morning Coffee Break
11:20 – 11:50 Keynote
Cloud-Powered Transformation: Unlocking Agility, Scale and Innovation
Mark Jenkinson
Banking Strategist, AWS
Banking Strategist, AWS
11:50 – 12:40 Panel
Rewiring the Organisation for the Cloud Era
Mark Jenkinson
Banking Strategist, AWS
Banking Strategist, AWS
Rokas Buivydas
IT Team Manager, SEB
IT Team Manager, SEB
Edward Boute
Consultant, Aurify
Consultant, Aurify
Patrick Myles
Chief Technology Officer, Lendscape
Chief Technology Officer, Lendscape
Moderator
12:40 – 13:40 Lunch
Networking Lunch
13:40 – 15:00 Breakouts
Breakout Sessions
Session 1: From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Making e-Invoicing Work for SME Finance
Carolyn Goddard
Head of Product, Lendscape
Head of Product, Lendscape
Maria Dunne
Product Operations and Transformation Manager, Lendscape
Product Operations and Transformation Manager, Lendscape
Session 2: Death of the Spreadsheet: Reimagining ABL with Real-time Inventory Intelligence
Anna Lindgren
Product Manager, Lendscape
Product Manager, Lendscape
Ferdinand Royackers
Head of Business Development, Finterface
Head of Business Development, Finterface
Session 3: AI in Action: Real Use Cases Transforming Receivables Finance
Jon Jenkins
Chief Engineer – Strategic Projects, Lendscape
Chief Engineer – Strategic Projects, Lendscape
Phanisree Gannamaneni
Lead Analyst, Lendscape
Lead Analyst, Lendscape
15:00 – 15:30 Break
Afternoon Break
15:30 – 16:00 Keynote
Evolving Lendscape for What’s Next
Steve Taplin
Chief Product Officer, Lendscape
Chief Product Officer, Lendscape
Mike Mayes
Chief Operations Officer, Lendscape
Chief Operations Officer, Lendscape
16:00 – 16:30 Lightning
Lightning Talks
Session 1: Lendscape: Asset Based Lending
Anna Lindgren
Product Manager, Lendscape
Product Manager, Lendscape
Session 2: Lendscape: Delightful Hacking
Mat Broughton
Technical Leader – Lead Developer, Lendscape
Technical Leader – Lead Developer, Lendscape
16:30 – 17:10 Fireside
Smarter, Simpler, Safer: Delivering Real Value for Customers Through Technology
Laurent Vallée
CIO Global Factoring, BNP Paribas
CIO Global Factoring, BNP Paribas
Mike Mayes
COO, Lendscape
COO, Lendscape
17:10 – 17:30 Closing
Closing Remarks
17:30 onwards Networking
Networking Reception & Refreshments
Asset Finance – Current Agenda
14:00 – 15:20 Asset Finance
Roadmap Update (Lendscape Clients Only)
15:20 – 15:40 Asset Finance
Coffee break
15:40 – 17:00 Asset Finance
Lightning Talks
17:00 onwards Networking
Networking Reception & Refreshments
Meet our speakers
Martin Morrin
CEO, Lendscape
Martin Morrin is a financial services executive with over 30 years of experience in asset-based lending, invoice finance, and corporate banking. As CEO of Lendscape, he drives innovation and expansion in secured lending technology. He founded First Capital Ltd, launching the UK’s first online Direct Debit Origination service. Martin has held senior roles at Santander, RBS/NatWest, and Barclays, and chaired the Asset-Based Finance Association. An alumnus of London Business School, he is known for his hands-on leadership, industry expertise, and strategic vision.
Chris Heemskerk
Founder & CEO, The Innovation Alliance
Chris Heemskerk is a globally recognised leader in innovation strategy, digital transformation, and AI. With senior roles at Google and Apple, and as founder of The Innovation Alliance, he has helped some of the world’s most forward-thinking organisations shape their innovation culture and discover new growth opportunities.
Laurent Vallée
CIO Global Factoring, BNP Paribas
Laurent Vallée is Chief Information Officer at BNP Paribas Global Factoring and a member of its Executive Committee. With over 25 years of experience in IT leadership, he has held senior roles at BNP Paribas, where he led global transformation programs, IT and Operations teams, and sourcing strategies. His career spans Europe and Asia, with a strong focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
Edward Boute
Consultant, Aurify
Edward Boute has over a decade of leadership experience at Google Cloud, serving as Country Leader for Belgium and Luxembourg, where he oversaw the evolution from early cloud adoption to Google’s pivot into AI. His earlier career includes senior roles at Hewlett Packard, AB InBev, and VMware. He now applies his expertise at Aurify bv as a consultant, shaping sales and strategy to drive growth in cloud services and factoring solution support.
Ferdinand Royackers
Head of Business Development, Finterface
Ferdinand speaks to lenders and borrowers on a daily basis regarding their challenges with the ABL operating model. He has concluded that both lenders and borrowers are looking for more transparency and has made it his mission to ensure that the industry accelerates towards that direction.
James Hillier
Financial Services Specialist, Validis
James has over a decade of experience enabling financial institutions to leverage data, with a strong focus on commercial and specialist lenders. Previously at Dun & Bradstreet, he led data-driven transformation initiatives for financial services. Now at Validis, he helps lenders streamline access to standardized financial data, driving faster credit decisions, better client experiences, and greater efficiency across the credit lifecycle.
Mark Watkins
Global Director, Lenvi Riskfactor
Mark has over 30 years’ experience in financial services, specialising in receivables and asset-based lending. He previously held senior roles at NM Rothschilds and Barclays, leading audit, risk control, and portfolio monitoring, including the use of Lenvi Riskfactor software. Now at Lenvi Riskfactor, he drives global business development, showcasing how technology reduces fraud, supports automation, and improves portfolio monitoring efficiency.
Michelle Ware
Head of Digital Innovation & Propositions, HSBC
Michelle Ware is a banking professional with 19 years’ experience in Global Trade Solutions, specialising in receivables finance. As Head of Digital Innovation & Propositions, she leads the digitisation of receivables products, driving efficiency and client-focused innovation. With a background spanning operations, risk, management, and frontline roles, she brings a comprehensive perspective to transforming financial services through technology.
Carolyn Goddard
Head of Product, Lendscape
Carolyn Goddard has over 15 years’ experience in tech and change management within secured finance. As Head of Product at Lendscape, she leads product strategy and roadmap. Previously, she was Consulting Director at Trade Ledger and Director of Change & IT at Nucleus Commercial Finance, and she holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge (Judge Business School).
Mike Mayes
COO, Lendscape
Mike has over 20 years’ experience delivering software for banks and independent funders in asset and receivables finance. At Lendscape, he leads Delivery, Client Services, and Technical Services, driving effective implementation and support of financing platforms. He also shapes strategy across product knowledge, partnerships, and information systems. Previously, he was Commercial Director at Alfa and COO at DPR Limited (now finova), and he holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Steve Taplin
Chief Product Officer, Lendscape
Steve has over 25 years’ experience in technology solutions for asset and receivables finance and is Chief Product Officer at Lendscape, leading the product function. Previously, he co-founded Finaptix (acquired by Lendscape in 2019) and spent 22 years at Alfa Financial Software in senior leadership roles. A regular industry contributor, he specialises in technology strategy, digitalisation, AI, and holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Kent.
Mark Jenkinson
Banking Strategist, AWS
Mark Jenkinson has nearly 25 years’ experience in financial services technology. He co-founded Chetwood Financial, helping secure regulatory approval and drive its growth, and later became co-CEO of Ziglu, leading refinancing and regulatory resolution. Previously, he held senior roles at Capco/FIS, Temenos, and TCA Consulting, delivering major banking technology transformations including the launch of Egg, the UK’s first internet bank.
